The Best A1 German Course to Learn German

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Master A1 German with our course and ace the Swiss exams. Our A1 course is a combination of private lessons and interactive exercises on our learning platform that will make you feel confident speaking German. Learn at your own pace whenever and wherever you want online.

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Master A1 German with our flexible online course and ace the Swiss exams. Our course is a combination of private lessons and interactive exercises on our learning platform that will make you feel confident speaking German. Learn at your own pace whenever and wherever you want.

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What you get with this language course

A1 German Course

Private German lessons with your dedicated private teacher

German Courses

Access to our exclusive learning platform with 250+ lessons and 2’000+ language exercises

German Lesson

Vocabulary and grammar sheets perfectly prepared for you to start learning

A1 German Certification

German A1 certification from our language school

Who is this A1 German course for?

This German beginner course is tailored for expats, business individuals and students aiming to acquire German A1 proficiency in Switzerland. Swiss German deviates from standard German in vocabulary and spelling. This German A1 course perfectly prepares you for the official telc and Goethe exam which is mandatory for acquiring a work or residence permit in Switzerland. The online course material encompasses private lessons, videos, practice exercises, and personalized learning documents specifically designed for German A1 comprehension and to increase your knowledge of the language.

OUR FEATURES

What sets our German course apart?

Private teacher

One dedicated German teacher watches over your progress and practices speaking the language with you.

AI empowered learning

Our German teachers trained an online AI assistant for you. It's an expert for all German A1 topics and answers your questions right away.

Flexibility

Finish the online course at your own pace. Schedule each private German lesson at a time that is convenient to you.

Mobility

Learn the German language wherever you want - at home, at work or on the go with your laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

Telc and Goethe

We prepare you to pass the official language exam that Non-Europeans need for their permit in Switzerland.

Optimal preparation

Our test exams and our final exam mirror the official telc format, guaranteeing no German exam surprises.

Anna Pastrikos is the owner German Academy Zurich

About the German Academy Zurich

We recognized that the traditional classroom setting and courses weren’t the most effective way for expats to learn German so we embarked on a mission to revolutionize language learning. With a shared vision of creating an immersive and personalized language approach that is perfect for beginners, we created a learning experience that is personalized and as flexible as possible to fit the needs of busy professionals. 

Our unique A1 course seamlessly integrates one-on-one teaching and AI supported learning with a digital learning platform. This fusion of personalized guidance by a private German teacher, the newest AI technology and interactive exercises provides our students with an outstanding language learning experience.

Anna Pastrikos, Head of Language School

Why should you choose our online course?

  • Our approach is better than group courses or a private teacher - We combine private German teaching, an AI assistant and a digital learning platform to create an outstanding learning experience for all of our users.
  • Fair transparent pricing - Other language schools charge you per month or two courses, called 'A1.1' and 'A1.2' until you reach A1 Level. Our German language course is a one time price. You start as a total German beginner and end with German A1 level so you can progress to a German A2 course.
  • You will learn German faster than with other courses. Furthermore you can save valuable time that would otherwise be spent commuting to in-person German courses. This extra time can be used for learning German and to accelerate your progress towards German A1 level.

Lesson structure

Private lessons

Learn with your private German tutor in 1:1 video calls.

Video lessons

Watch easy-to-follow video lessons.

Exercises

Online exercises to practice your language skills.

Quiz

Test what you have learned and get feedback.

SUCCESS

Never before it was that easy to learn German.

  • 722 pupils finished our language course
  • 100 % loved it
  • 100 % passed the official German A1 exam
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Let's hear what our learners say

Anna's course was great for me to learn German as I was very busy with my job during this time. I loved that I could book my private lessons in the evenings after work and choose the times that were best for me each week. This course is the most flexible one I ever had and I loved it.

Brad Summer

Marketing Manager

When I moved to Switzerland I wanted to learn German as fast as possible. I liked that I could learn more or less depending on my schedule. The personal support of Anna when I had questions and the language lessons with my private tutor really helped me to get to A1 asap.

Caroline Li

Wealth & Asset Management

Enroll in your course and speak A1 German confidently

BASIC

Learning platform access
CHF 647
  • Access to our digital learning platform
  • 250+ lessons, 2500+ exercises
  • 24/7 AI teaching assistant
  • Vocabulary lists and grammar overview sheets
  • Course completion certificate
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STANDARD

Best for most users
CHF 997
  • Access to our digital learning platform
  • 250+ lessons, 2500+ exercises
  • 24/7 AI teaching assistant
  • Vocabulary lists and grammar overview sheets
  • German A1 certificate
  • 10 private lessons with your personal German teacher
  • Letter of enrollment
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PREMIUM

More private lessons
CHF 1897
  • Access to our digital learning platform
  • 250+ lessons, 2500+ exercises
  • 24/7 AI teaching assistant
  • Vocabulary lists and grammar overview sheets
  • German A1 certificate
  • 20 private lessons with your personal German teacher
  • Letter of enrollment
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Expat community

Learn German

The German Academy Zurich cordially invites all learners and alumni to our monthly social gathering in Zurich. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your fellow German enthusiasts, practice your language skills with other people, build your network, and share your Swiss cultural experiences. Feel free to join us at our events any time!

Next steps after sign-up

When you have finished the payment process on the checkout page, you will receive an email with instructions on how to create your online account. Once you have created your online account, you can log in to the German language course by clicking on the link in your email or the ‘Login’ link on our website.

When you login to your account you start the course by clicking on Chapter 1 – Lesson 1. You will be guided through new vocabulary and grammar concepts using videos, listening exercises, reading exercises, and writing exercises as you begin to learn German. You will learn German nouns, verbs, pronouns, sentences, German numbers, and so much more valuable information throughout each unit. During the whole course you have access to an AI assistant, who is perfectly trained to answer all questions regarding German grammar and vocabulary instantly.

When you reach certain levels and milestones you will be asked to book a private lesson. You will see a calendar to book your lesson. Each time you book a lesson you can choose a day and time convenient to you. You will have a total of 10 private lessons to practice speaking German. Learning German has never been so easy and convenient.

At the end of the course you will take our final German exam. This exam is modeled after the official telc exam (an official telc examiner designed our test). Our final exam is a perfect practice test to help you prepare for the German telc exam.

After completing the language course, you will receive a certificate from our language school, confirming that you have reached A1 level. You are now speaking German confidently on an A1 level and are perfectly prepared to start an A2 German course.

FAQ

Only applies for the Standard & Premium Course

When you pass certain levels and milestones in your course, you will be asked to choose a time from a calendar that best suits you for your private German lesson.

Private lessons consist of reading exercises and dialogues with your German teacher who will help you to improve your pronunciation.

Furthermore your teacher will address all your questions regarding your German A1 level.

You can contact your German teacher anytime using the ‘contact the teacher’ button in the course or you can write an email. You will receive a response to your question within 24h.

Only applies for the Standard & Premium Course

You will take a German exam to assess your reading, listening, writing and speaking skills at the end of the online course.

When you have passed the exam you will receive an official German A1 certificate from the German Academy Zurich.

Our language course is completely online. You do not have to visit a physical location or follow a set schedule. You can learn whenever and wherever you want with our German language courses.

Furthermore you can get to German A1 level within one course and enjoy the combined convenience of a private teacher, a 24/7 AI support trained on German grammar and vocabulary and a digital learning platform.

Our standard course costs only CHF 997. The 10 private lessons with one of our teachers are included in this price.

You can enroll now and start the German language course right away.

Click one of the ‘Enroll Now’ buttons on this page to proceed to the checkout. Make your payment and you will receive an email to create your account. With your account you can log into our digital learning platform and start your German language course right away.

We provide our students with a letter of enrollment for the course of our language school within 24h after the purchase. With this letter you can prove your enrollment in a German course to the Swiss authorities.

Right now we are only offering a digital course for beginners (A1 level). 

Due to the good feedback and many course participants on A1 level, we are developing an A2 course at this moment. If you want to be informed as soon as our course becomes available please send an email to this address: anna.pastrikos@german-academy-zurich.ch

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Fast learners can reach A1 level with our course in just two months with only one hour a day of self-paced study.

Of course you can finish the course even sooner by dedicating more time to studying the language.

Start learning German today!

Learn German A1 with our innovative digital course and enjoy the close support and supervision of your private German teacher.

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