Compact German Course A1 in Vienna at the School
The Compact German Course A1 in Vienna is ideal for beginners who want to learn German in a structured way from the very start. This course takes place on-site at the school and offers a clear learning structure, regular lessons and a comfortable learning pace. The course is particularly suitable for people who have no or only very limited German skills. In the lessons you will learn important basics for everyday life, communication and simple conversations. The course helps you form your first sentences, ask questions and understand simple information. If you are looking for an A1 German course in Vienna, this compact course is a practical way to learn German step by step with growing confidence.
Who is the A1 German course suitable for?
For absolute beginners
The A1 German course is ideal for people with no German knowledge. You will learn your first words, simple sentences and important basics for everyday life, the course and communication.
For new residents of Vienna
The course is well suited for people who are new to Vienna and need German in everyday life – for example when shopping, at appointments or on public transport.
For work, training and integration
The German course A1 in Vienna helps with the first linguistic step into work, training and integration. You will learn important phrases for simple conversations and everyday situations.
For the next learning step
The course is a good foundation for further German lessons. After A1, participants can continue learning with more confidence and later attend an A2 German course.
The most important information about the course
The Compact German Course A1 in Vienna is aimed at beginners who want to learn German from scratch. The lessons take place Monday to Thursday on-site with us and offer a clear structure as well as a regular learning rhythm.
The A1 language level is divided into two consecutive course sections: A1.1 and A1.2. One course month corresponds to half a language level. Both course sections must be attended to complete the full A1 level.
In the lessons, participants learn important words, simple grammatical structures and practical phrases for typical everyday situations. Speaking, listening, reading and writing are trained specifically so that the German language can be actively applied from the very beginning.
What will you learn in the German course A1?
Having first conversations
You will learn to greet people, introduce yourself and ask simple questions. This way you can confidently hold your first short conversations in German.
Everyday vocabulary
In the A1 German course you will learn important words about family, housing, shopping, work, leisure time and appointments. You will need these words very often in everyday life.
Understanding simple grammar
You will practice important basics such as verbs in the present tense, articles, personal pronouns, questions and simple sentence structure. The grammar is explained step by step.
Listening, reading and writing
You will practice simple conversations, short texts and small written tasks. This way you improve your comprehension and can apply German better in everyday life.
Lessons at the school: personal and active learning
Direct contact with trainers
In the A1 German course at the school you learn directly with experienced trainers. You can ask questions immediately, receive clear explanations and get support with pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Active learning in the group
In the group you practice simple dialogues, short conversations and typical everyday situations. Through pair work and joint exercises you speak German regularly and gain more confidence in the lessons step by step.
Motivation through in-person lessons
On-site lessons create a fixed learning routine and a motivating atmosphere. You learn with focus, stay better in the course rhythm and can directly apply new content with other participants.
Course times and learning rhythm
The Compact German Course A1 takes place four times a week: Monday to Thursday. This regular learning rhythm helps participants learn continuously and make faster progress.
Several lesson days per week are particularly effective, since new words, grammatical structures and phrases are regularly repeated and applied in practice. Between course days there is enough time for homework and independent revision.
This creates a well-planned and balanced learning rhythm that supports the sustainable development of basic German skills in the A1 compact course.
Course duration: 1 month or 2 months
The Compact German Course A1 is divided into two consecutive course sections: A1.1 and A1.2. Each course month corresponds to one half of the A1 language level.
In the first month, participants attend the A1.1 course section and acquire basic German skills for simple everyday situations. In the second month, A1.2 follows, in which the content already learned is expanded and further consolidated.
Anyone who books one month thus completes half a language level. To achieve the complete A1 language level, both course sections must be attended one after the other. This clear structure allows the learning content to be built up step by step and applied regularly.
Structure of the A1 compact course
1 month: half a language level
One course month corresponds to part of the A1 language level. In the A1.1 course section you learn the first basics of the German language. In the following A1.2 course section your knowledge is expanded and consolidated.
2 months: the complete A1 language level
The entire A1 language level consists of the two consecutive course sections A1.1 and A1.2. If you attend both months one after the other, you complete the full A1 course.
Transparent prices
The course costs are clear and easy to understand. The price includes regular lessons at the school with qualified trainers. Information on required course books can be found in the Books section on the course page.
Content in the A1 course: everyday life and communication
In the German A1 course, everyday life and communication are the main focus. You will learn words and sentences that you can use immediately. These include topics such as greetings, introductions, origin, housing, family, work, shopping, food, drink, appointments and simple conversations. You will practice short dialogues, simple questions and typical answers. The lessons help you not only understand German words but also actively use them. Speaking from the very beginning is especially important. Listening to simple conversations is also regularly trained. This way you can orient yourself better step by step and cope more independently with simple everyday situations.
Grammar in the A1 German course
Verbs in the present tense
In the A1 German course you learn important verbs in the present tense, for example sein, haben, wohnen, kommen, sprechen and arbeiten. You practice simple sentences for everyday life, the course and personal information.
Articles and nouns
You learn the definite and indefinite articles: der, die, das and ein, eine. These basics help you correctly name people, things and places.
Simple sentence structure
In the course you practice German sentence structure. It is especially important that: the verb often stands in position 2. This way you learn to form simple and correct sentences.
Questions and answers
You learn important question words such as wer, wo, woher, was, wann and wie. With these you can ask simple questions and answer appropriately in typical everyday situations
Negation and simple forms
You practice negation with nicht and kein/keine. This way you can negate simple statements and clearly say what you do or do not want.
Speaking, listening, reading and writing
In the A1 Compact German Course, all important language skills are trained. When speaking, you practice simple dialogues, questions and answers. When listening, you learn to better understand short conversations, announcements and typical sentences. When reading, you work with simple texts, forms, advertisements or short messages. When writing, you practice short sentences, personal details, simple messages and small everyday texts. This combination is important because learning German does not consist of grammar alone. You should be able to actively use the language. Lessons at the school help to regularly practice all areas and gain more confidence step by step.
Advantages of the A1 compact course in Vienna
The A1 Compact German Course in Vienna combines many advantages in one clear course model. You learn four times a week, have fixed lesson times and receive an understandable introduction to the German language. The course takes place at the school, so you have direct contact with trainers and other learners. The content is practical and geared towards everyday situations. Through regular repetition you can retain new words and structures better. The course is well suited for beginners who want to start quickly and prefer a personal learning environment. Anyone who wants to learn German in Vienna will find a structured and effective solution here.
Goals after the A1 German course
Communicate more confidently in everyday life
After the A1 German course, participants can better understand simple conversations and form short sentences themselves. They can introduce themselves, ask about names, origin, place of residence or occupation, and linguistically cope with simple everyday situations – for example when shopping, in the course or at appointments.
Create a good foundation for A2
The course forms an important basis for the next learning step. Participants can read simple texts, write short messages and use important words in everyday life. After the A1 Compact German Course, they are better prepared to continue learning with an A2 German course.
Conclusion and recommendation
The Compact German Course A1 in person is ideal for beginners who want to learn German systematically and regularly. The lessons convey important basics in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar.
Through practical exercises, participants learn to hold simple conversations and cope with typical everyday situations in German. The clear course structure and the regular learning rhythm help build up new content step by step and apply it with confidence.