🚀 A1 German 30 Day Intensive Course – Goethe / ÖSD Exam Prep Course

About Course

Our unique 45-day German Course program helps au pairs, students, job seekers, prospective university students archive their A1 German Certificate in 45 days and is split into two power-packed phases:

Phase 1: A1 Core Skills & Foundation (30 Days Intensive)
- Systematic and rapid acquisition of all essential A1 grammar, vocabulary, and core communication skills.
- Focus on practical, everyday German for situations like introductions, shopping, time, and housing.
- Build a solid linguistic foundation necessary for the exam tasks.
Phase 2: Exam Mastery & Simulation (15 Days Intensive Prep)
- Intensive, targeted training for all four exam modules: Reading (Lesen), Listening (Hören), Writing (Schreiben), and Speaking (Sprechen).
- In-depth analysis of the Goethe and ÖSD exam formats, marking criteria, and common pitfalls.
- Daily practice with official mock exams and full-scale simulations under timed conditions to eliminate exam-day anxiety.

🎯 Why Choose Our 45-Day Turbo-Start?

Dual Exam Focus: Expert preparation for both the globally recognized Goethe-Zertifikat A1 and the ÖSD Zertifikat A1, giving you flexibility for your visa, study, or professional goals.
Maximum Intensity: Cover the entire A1 level and dedicated exam preparation in just 45 days.
Real-World Ready: Move beyond memorization. Our communicative approach ensures you not only pass the test but also confidently handle basic everyday situations in German.
Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced instructors who specialize in German exam formats and provide personalized feedback, especially on your crucial Speaking and Writing sections.

- You will master all essential A1 grammar (cases, tenses, modals) in just 30 days.
- You will build the confidence to introduce yourself, discuss hobbies,
- You will gain expertise in writing and responding to short, personal messages and emails.
- The final 15 days are dedicated to high-intensity Goethe and ÖSD exam training.
- You will learn crucial time management and test-taking strategies for official A1 certification.
- You will be able to handle real-life situations like asking for directions, shopping, and ordering food.
- You will develop strong listening comprehension to understand announcements and short dialogues.
- The intensive format ensures rapid language acquisition and accelerated progress toward A2.

Course Content

DAY 1 – Hallo und Willkommen
CORE SKILLS - Greetings, farewells, self-introduction, The alphabet, countries, and languages. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Verb conjugation in the present tense (regular verbs). The German sentence structure. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listen to greetings/introductions. Practice basic self-introduction (Name, Herkunft, Sprachen).

DAY 2 – Zahlen und Kontakte
CORE SKILLS - Numbers 1–100, telephone numbers, giving addresses, personal details (Anmeldeformular). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Personal pronouns (ich, du, er/sie/es, wir, ihr, Sie). Sein and Haben conjugations. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listen for numbers/spelling in dialogues. Role-play: asking for and giving contact info.

DAY 3 – Wer sind Sie?
CORE SKILLS - Talking about family, professions, and work/studies. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Noun gender (der/die/das) and plural forms. The Nominative Case. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: descriptions of family/jobs. Speaking: Describe one's own family and profession.

DAY 4 – Alltag und Hobbys
CORE SKILLS - Asking about and describing daily activities and hobbies. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Modal verb können (can) and its sentence structure. W-questions (Wer, Was, Wo). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listen to people talk about leisure time. Practice forming questions and giving short answers about free time.

DAY 5 – Wochentage und Termine
CORE SKILLS - Days of the week, months, seasons, and asking about/making simple appointments. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Separable verbs (e.g., einkaufen, anrufen) and their position in the sentence. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: scheduling/agreed-on time. Speaking: suggesting and accepting/declining appointments.

DAY 6 – Review & Mini-Test 1
CORE SKILLS - Review of all vocabulary, grammar, and dialogues from Days 1-5. Practice simple requests and politeness. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Consolidated practice of present tense, sein/haben, W-questions, and Nominative Case. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Mini-test (50% grammar/vocab, 50% short dialogues).

DAY 7 – Essen und Trinken
CORE SKILLS - Vocabulary for food and drinks, ordering in a restaurant/café. GRAMMAR FOCUS - The Accusative Case (definite and indefinite articles: den, einen, keinen). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: ordering food; understanding menus. Speaking: Role-play in a restaurant.

DAY 8 – Einkaufen und Preise
CORE SKILLS - Shopping vocabulary (supermarket, clothing), asking for prices, quantity, and apologizing. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Plural forms recap. Demonstrative pronouns (dieser, diese, dieses) and Accusative usage. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: dialogues in a shop/market. Speaking: Negotiating simple prices; expressing needs (Ich brauche...).

DAY 9 – Kleidung und Farben
CORE SKILLS - Describing clothes and colors, expressing preferences. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Adjective forms (used before nouns) in the Nominative and Accusative. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: descriptions of what people are wearing. Speaking: Describing outfits; saying what one likes/doesn't like.

DAY 10 – Meine Wohnung
CORE SKILLS - Vocabulary for rooms, furniture, and describing one's living situation. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Prepositions of location (Dative): in, auf, unter, neben, hinter, vor, zwischen. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: audio guides for apartments. Speaking: describing own apartment/house.

DAY 11 – Im Haus und in der Stadt
CORE SKILLS - Talking about where things are located, giving and following simple directions. GRAMMAR FOCUS - The Dative Case (definite/indefinite articles and pronouns: dem, einer, etc.). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: understanding directions (links/rechts). Role-play: asking the way in the city.

DAY 12 – Hilfe und Service
CORE SKILLS - Asking for help, making and canceling simple appointments (doctor, official). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Modal verbs müssen (must/need to) and wollen (want). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: phone calls with service providers. Speaking: Making simple, polite requests.

DAY 13 – Körper und Gesundheit
CORE SKILLS - Body parts, describing symptoms, and simple health vocabulary. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Imperative forms (commands): Du-form, Ihr-form, and Sie-form. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: doctor-patient conversation. Speaking: Explaining a minor ailment to a doctor.

DAY 14 – Review & Mini-Test 2
CORE SKILLS - Review of Accusative/Dative cases, local prepositions, and modal verbs. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Consolidated practice of Dative prepositions and müssen/wollen. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Mini-test (Focus: location description, shopping dialogue).

DAY 15 – Verkehr und Reisen
CORE SKILLS - Means of transport, buying tickets, asking about departure/arrival times. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Prepositions of time (am, um, von... bis). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: announcements at the train station/airport. Speaking: asking for transport information.

DAY 16 – Briefe und E-Mails
CORE SKILLS - Structure of a simple, personal letter/email (Goethe/ÖSD requirement). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Conjunctions (und, aber, oder, denn, weil—basic understanding only). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Writing practice: composing a 30-word email (formal/informal request).

DAY 17 – Vergangenheit 1: Sein
CORE SKILLS - Talking about past events using the Perfect Tense (Perfekt) with sein. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Simple Past Tense (Präteritum) of sein and haben (essential for A1). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: short stories about what people did last weekend. Speaking: narrating simple past actions (movement).

DAY 18 – Vergangenheit 2: Haben
CORE SKILLS - Talking about past events using the Perfect Tense (Perfekt) with haben (regular verbs). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Formation of the Partizip II for regular verbs (ge-stam-t). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: hearing time markers for past events. Speaking: describing completed activities (e.g., Ich habe gelernt.).

DAY 19 – Die Uhrzeit
CORE SKILLS - Telling time formally and informally. Opening hours. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Position of time/manner/place in a sentence (TeKaMoLo rule introduction). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: making arrangements based on specific times. Speaking: asking and answering about the clock.

DAY 20 – Regeln und Verbote
CORE SKILLS - Expressing obligation, rules, and permission. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Modal verbs dürfen (may/be allowed to) and sollen (should/ought to). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: public signs and announcements (understanding what is allowed). Speaking: giving simple advice.

DAY 21 – Review & Mini-Test 3
CORE SKILLS - Review of Perfect Tense, letter structure, and modal verbs. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Consolidated practice of Imperative and Perfect Tense formation. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Writing a full A1-style letter (30-40 words). Speaking practice: describing a past trip.

DAY 22 – Wetter und Klima
CORE SKILLS - Weather vocabulary, making simple comparisons, suggesting activities based on weather. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Comparison of adjectives (Komparativ): schön – schöner, gut – besser. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: weather forecasts. Speaking: talking about the weather in different seasons.

DAY 23 – Mein Tag
CORE SKILLS - Detailed description of a daily routine from morning to night. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Review of separable verbs and their position in the sentence. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: person describing their typical weekday. Speaking: presenting one's daily routine clearly.

DAY 24 – Einladungen
CORE SKILLS - Inviting others, accepting, and refusing invitations politely. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Simple prepositions governing the Accusative Case (für, gegen, ohne, um, durch). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Role-play for inviting, accepting, and declining (with a reason).

DAY 25 – Telefongespräche
CORE SKILLS - Standard phrases for beginning and ending phone calls (formal/informal). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Formal vs. Informal address (Sie vs. du) and when to use each. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: identifying tone and purpose in phone calls. Speaking: practice making simple requests over the phone.

DAY 26 – Vom Fest zum Geschenk
CORE SKILLS - Holidays, parties, and gifts vocabulary. Expressing congratulations. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Review of possessive articles (mein, dein, etc.) in Nominative/Accusative. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: people planning a party. Speaking: Congratulating someone and giving a short wish.

DAY 27 – Final Grammar Synthesis
CORE SKILLS - Comprehensive review of all A1 grammar: Nouns, Cases (Nom/Acc/Dat), Tenses (Präsens/Perfekt), Modals. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Focused drills on common error points: verb position, article declination, and Partizip II. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Structured Q&A to clarify any lingering grammar points.

DAY 28 – Final Vocabulary Synthesis
CORE SKILLS - Review of key A1 vocabulary groups: Food, Travel, Health, Home, City, Profession. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Vocabulary-only quizzes and quick-fire translation drills. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Speaking: rapid-fire question-answer based on core A1 topics.

DAY 29 – Full Goethe A1 Mock Test
CORE SKILLS - Full practice exam simulating the Goethe format (Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Assessment and immediate correction of all four sections. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Focus on time management and test strategies for the Goethe format.

DAY 30 – Full German ÖSD/Goethe A1 Mock Test
CORE SKILLS - Full practice exam simulating the ÖSD format (Schriftliche Prüfung, Mündliche Prüfung). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Assessment and immediate correction of all four sections. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Focus on time management and test strategies for the ÖSD format (especially the slight differences in the Speaking task).

Phase 2: Exam Mastery & Simulation (Days 31-45)

DAY 31 – Goethe/ÖSD Comparison
CORE SKILLS - Detailed structural comparison of the Goethe and ÖSD exams (format, timing, scoring). Identifying receptive vs. productive tasks. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Analyzing official mock exam instructions. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Strategy focus: Time allocation per section.

DAY 32 – Hören I: Globales Verstehen
CORE SKILLS - Listening Part 1 (Hören Teil 1): Understanding short announcements/dialogues (True/False). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Focused practice on key information: names, numbers, times, prices. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Hör-Teil-1 practice sets.

DAY 33 – Hören II: Selektives Verstehen
CORE SKILLS - Listening Part 2 & 3 (Hören Teil 2 & 3): Short conversations (Multiple Choice A, B, or C). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Strategy: Targeted note-taking for specific details. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Hör-Teil-2 & 3 practice sets.

DAY 34 – Lesen I: Hauptaussage
CORE SKILLS - Reading Part 1 (Lesen Teil 1): Understanding main points in short texts (e.g., signs, classifieds). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Strategy: Identifying keywords and their synonyms in the text. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Lese-Teil-1 practice sets.

DAY 35 – Lesen II: Formular & Details
CORE SKILLS - Reading Part 2 & 3 (Lesen Teil 2 & 3): Form filling and understanding short, simple notices/messages. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Practicing form completion (name, address, date). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Lese-Teil-2 & 3 practice sets (Goethe/ÖSD forms).

DAY 36 – Schreiben I: Formular
CORE SKILLS - Writing Part 1 (Schreiben Teil 1): Filling out personal data/forms. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Ensuring legibility, using correct Nominative/Accusative articles for entries. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Writing: 5 form-filling simulations.

DAY 37 – Schreiben II: Brief/E-Mail
CORE SKILLS - Writing Part 2 (Schreiben Teil 2): Composing a short, personal message (30-40 words). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Structure (greeting, request/info, closing). Using simple connectors (und, aber). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Writing: 5 different letter/email prompts (e.g., inviting, apologizing, requesting info).

DAY 38 – Sprechen I: Sich Vorstellen
CORE SKILLS - Speaking Part 1 (Sprechen Teil 1): Self-introduction. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Strategy: Memorizing and practicing a smooth, comprehensive presentation (8-10 sentences). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Individual self-presentation drills with immediate feedback on pronunciation and content.

DAY 39 – Sprechen II: Fragen & Antworten
CORE SKILLS - Speaking Part 2 (Sprechen Teil 2): Asking and answering simple W- and Ja/Nein questions. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Mastering question inversion (V2 structure). Extending simple answers with reasons. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Pair-work: Rapid-fire Q&A based on A1 topics (e.g., job, home, food).

DAY 40 – Sprechen III: Bitten & Reagieren
CORE SKILLS - Speaking Part 3 (Sprechen Teil 3): Making requests using cards/pictures and responding. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Using polite forms (Können Sie bitte...). Using modal verbs to formulate requests/responses. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Group role-play: making 10 requests and responding appropriately (e.g., "Dürfen wir bitte das Fenster öffnen?").

DAY 41 – Goethe Full Simulation
CORE SKILLS - Full-scale, timed mock exam (Goethe format). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Fine-tuning time management and transition between modules. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Full 65-minute written exam + 15-minute speaking module simulation.

DAY 42 – ÖSD Full Simulation
CORE SKILLS - Full-scale, timed mock exam (ÖSD format). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Practicing the ÖSD-specific speaking format and response length. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Full written exam + speaking module simulation.

DAY 43 – Weakness Targeting
CORE SKILLS - Focused review of common errors from Day 41/42. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Targeted drills on the lowest-scoring sections (e.g., Dative case recap, Hör-Teil 3). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Instructor-led deep-dive into the top 10 A1 exam traps.

DAY 44 – Mental Prep & Strategy Review
CORE SKILLS - Review of exam-day logistics, test tips, and relaxation techniques. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Strategies for managing anxiety. Final check of official exam materials/vocabulary. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Quick-quiz review of the 100 most important A1 vocabulary words.

DAY 45 – Last Chance Mock & Debrief
CORE SKILLS - Final, fresh full mock exam (choice of Goethe or ÖSD). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Confidence booster and final feedback session. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Final celebratory debrief and answering any last-minute questions.

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Course Content

DAY 3 – Wer sind Sie? CORE SKILLS - Talking about family, professions, and work/studies. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Noun gender (der/die/das) and plural forms. The Nominative Case. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Listening: descriptions of family/jobs. Speaking: Describe one's own family and profession.

DAY 14 – Review & Mini-Test 2 CORE SKILLS - Review of Accusative/Dative cases, local prepositions, and modal verbs. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Consolidated practice of Dative prepositions and müssen/wollen. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Mini-test (Focus: location description, shopping dialogue).

DAY 16 – Briefe und E-Mails CORE SKILLS - Structure of a simple, personal letter/email (Goethe/ÖSD requirement). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Conjunctions (und, aber, oder, denn, weil—basic understanding only). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Writing practice: composing a 30-word email (formal/informal request).

DAY 24 – Einladungen CORE SKILLS - Inviting others, accepting, and refusing invitations politely. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Simple prepositions governing the Accusative Case (für, gegen, ohne, um, durch). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Role-play for inviting, accepting, and declining (with a reason).

DAY 28 – Final Vocabulary Synthesis CORE SKILLS - Review of key A1 vocabulary groups: Food, Travel, Health, Home, City, Profession. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Vocabulary-only quizzes and quick-fire translation drills. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Speaking: rapid-fire question-answer based on core A1 topics.

Phase 2: Exam Mastery & Simulation (Days 31-45)

DAY 32 – Hören I: Globales Verstehen CORE SKILLS - Listening Part 1 (Hören Teil 1): Understanding short announcements/dialogues (True/False). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Focused practice on key information: names, numbers, times, prices. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Hör-Teil-1 practice sets.

DAY 33 – Hören II: Selektives Verstehen CORE SKILLS - Listening Part 2 & 3 (Hören Teil 2 & 3): Short conversations (Multiple Choice A, B, or C). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Strategy: Targeted note-taking for specific details. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Hör-Teil-2 & 3 practice sets.

DAY 34 – Lesen I: Hauptaussage CORE SKILLS - Reading Part 1 (Lesen Teil 1): Understanding main points in short texts (e.g., signs, classifieds). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Strategy: Identifying keywords and their synonyms in the text. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - 10 intensive Lese-Teil-1 practice sets.

DAY 36 – Schreiben I: Formular CORE SKILLS - Writing Part 1 (Schreiben Teil 1): Filling out personal data/forms. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Ensuring legibility, using correct Nominative/Accusative articles for entries. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Writing: 5 form-filling simulations.

DAY 41 – Goethe Full Simulation CORE SKILLS - Full-scale, timed mock exam (Goethe format). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Fine-tuning time management and transition between modules. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Full 65-minute written exam + 15-minute speaking module simulation.

DAY 42 – ÖSD Full Simulation CORE SKILLS - Full-scale, timed mock exam (ÖSD format). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Practicing the ÖSD-specific speaking format and response length. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Full written exam + speaking module simulation.

DAY 43 – Weakness Targeting CORE SKILLS - Focused review of common errors from Day 41/42. GRAMMAR FOCUS - Targeted drills on the lowest-scoring sections (e.g., Dative case recap, Hör-Teil 3). LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Instructor-led deep-dive into the top 10 A1 exam traps.

DAY 45 – Last Chance Mock & Debrief CORE SKILLS - Final, fresh full mock exam (choice of Goethe or ÖSD). GRAMMAR FOCUS - Confidence booster and final feedback session. LISTENING AND SPEAKING - Final celebratory debrief and answering any last-minute questions.