Updated on Oct, 27 2026 07:34 IST
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Starting German from zero? Start with A1.
If you've never studied German before, don't worry about whether German is "too difficult" for you.
Almost every student feels that way in the beginning.
The pronunciation is different. The sentence structure is different. Then you come across words that seem impossibly long and start wondering what you've got yourself into.
That's normal.
At A1 German, our job is to give you a proper foundation rather than trying to rush you through the language.
We start with the things you actually need when you're learning a completely new language.
You'll work on:
Basic German vocabulary
Pronunciation
Introducing yourself
Numbers, dates and time
Family and personal information
Everyday expressions
Simple questions and answers
Basic sentence formation
Reading simple German
Writing simple sentences
Basic listening and speaking
The idea is to gradually get you comfortable with German.
You should be able to understand and use simple language in familiar situations rather than simply memorising a list of sentences for your class.
We take the A1 level step by step so that you're not trying to learn everything at once.
Usually, no.
And this is where students sometimes misunderstand the language levels.
A1 is the beginning of your German journey. It gives you the foundation, but it is not normally the level you would stop at if your goal is Ausbildung, study or work in Germany.
If Germany is your long-term plan, you should already be thinking about how you will progress from A1 to A2 and then, depending on your pathway, B1 or B2.
If you're planning Ausbildung in Germany, starting A1 early can actually take a lot of pressure off later.
We've seen students leave German until they are ready to apply and then suddenly realise they need to reach a particular level within a limited amount of time.
That's when language learning becomes stressful.
If you start earlier, you have time to learn properly, practise speaking and gradually move towards the level required for your particular Ausbildung.
The exact requirement can vary, so don't assume that every Ausbildung has the same German requirement.
A1 is generally the right starting point if:
You've never studied German
You only know a few German words
You cannot have a basic conversation in German
You're beginning your preparation for Germany
You want to build your German properly from the beginning
If you've already studied German, however, don't automatically enrol in A1.
Tell us what you've studied and what you can actually understand and speak. We can help you identify the appropriate starting level.
Once your A1 foundation is ready, you can move on to A2 German.
And this is where you'll start doing more with the language rather than simply learning the basics.
If your ultimate goal is Ausbildung, university or work in Germany, we can also help you understand what language level you should be working towards for your particular plan.
If you're starting from zero, you don't need to wait until you've finalised every detail of your Germany plan.
Starting the language early gives you more time to build your foundation properly.
Not sure whether A1 is right for you? Talk to Anigdha's team about your current German level and your plans for Germany.
Start German early. Start at the right level. And don't treat A1 as something you just need to finish. It's the foundation for everything that follows.
Thus, your concern that German is too difficult is solved. Every student who speaks German today began with the same doubts as you. Our team at Anigdha is here to guide you through A1 German and prepare you until you reach the final level. We will stay by your side and build a strong foundation for you. If you want to know more, feel free to contact us!
We are glad to help you!
