Description
German 1 Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
German 1 is a complete beginner course designed to build a strong foundation in the German language. Students learn essential grammar, vocabulary, verb conjugations, and the German case system while developing confidence in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
In addition to language structure, students explore German history, traditions, music, and culture. Through live instruction, guided practice, authentic media, and language games, students grow steadily in comprehension and communication.
No prior knowledge of German is required.
What Class Looks Like
Watch a Sample Live Online Class Session
What Your Student Will Learn in German 1
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Master the German alphabet and numbers through 1,000
- Express time and everyday routines in German
- Use common vocabulary related to family life, school, activities, seasons, sports, and dining
- Conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present and present perfect tenses
- Understand and apply nominative, accusative, and dative cases
- Use definite and indefinite articles correctly
- Use negation with nicht and kein
- Recognize and apply modal verbs and stem-changing verbs
- Distinguish between formal and informal forms of “you”
- Participate in simple conversations with growing confidence
Students develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening — with regular opportunities to practice aloud during live sessions.
Course Structure & Expectations
This is a high school-level course. Students are expected to read independently, manage deadlines, prepare for live sessions, and communicate when help is needed.
Students should plan for approximately 45 minutes of homework per day (about four hours per week) in addition to the live class meeting.
Because this course includes oral participation and assessment, a working microphone is required. A headset microphone is recommended.
Students who cannot attend live must watch the class recording before completing weekly assignments.
Throughout the course, language and culture are sometimes discussed through the lens of a biblical worldview.
Curriculum
- Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- Workbook: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (7th Edition) by Wolfgang Kraft
- 5th, 6th, or 7th editions may be used. Please purchase matching editions of text and workbook.
High School Credit
- 1 credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 9–12
What Families Are Saying
“My son LOVED the class today! Thank you for being such an energetic teacher. He was so excited to continue listening to German after class. Thank you for inspiring him.”
