What you can do now
This week you learnt to:
- spell your name with the German alphabet
- greet people and say goodbye, with du or Sie
- say your name, where you're from, where you live and which languages you speak
- count to 100 and give your phone number
- give your address and fill in a simple form
When you don't understand
These phrases help in every conversation:
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Entschuldigung, wie bitte? | Sorry, pardon? |
| Noch einmal, bitte. | Once more, please. |
| Langsam, bitte. | Slowly, please. |
| Ich verstehe das nicht. | I don't understand that. |
| Sprechen Sie Englisch? | Do you speak English? |
Using these is not a failure: it keeps the conversation going in German.
About the exam
In the A1 speaking exam, you introduce yourself to the examiners using cue cards: Name? Alter? Land? Wohnort? Sprachen? Beruf? Hobby? The last exercise in this lesson practises exactly that. You'll learn Beruf (job) and Hobby in the next weeks.
When you're ready, take the week check. You need 70% to unlock week 2.