The Best A1 German Course to Learn German

Absolutely! This course is designed with beginners in mind: no prior experience or background knowledge is required.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or simply curious to explore something new, you’ll be guided step by step in a friendly, supportive environment. We’ll cover all the basics and build your confidence along the way.

So if you’re feeling unsure, don’t worry. You’re in exactly the right place to begin.

Your progress is clearly tracked with a progress bar that updates each time you complete a lesson or chapter.

This visual tracker helps you see how far you’ve come and how much is left, giving you a clear sense of accomplishment and momentum as you move through the course.

Available in the Standard & Premium Courses

As you reach key milestones in your course, you’ll be invited to schedule a private German lesson at a time that works best for you.

These lessons focus on reading and spoken dialogues, giving you the chance to improve your pronunciation and gain confidence in real conversation. Your dedicated teacher will also answer any questions you may have related to your German A1 level.

Once booked, you’ll receive a calendar invitation via email with a Google Meet link. Your teacher will wait for you in the video call at the selected time.

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 course.

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

Our 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 courses.

Furthermore you can get to German A1 level within only one coherent 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 German course is a one-time price of only CHF 997. No hidden costs or monthly fees. The 10 private lessons are included in this price.

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 course right away.

Right after enrolling, you’ll receive an email with your login details to access the online learning platform.

You can start the course immediately, beginning with the first lesson of Chapter 1, which features a welcome video from Anna Pastrikos, founder of the German Academy Zurich.

You’ll also be invited to join our online expat community, where you can connect with other expats learning German, share experiences, ask questions, and stay motivated together.

You can enroll now and start the 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.

Yes: our course is specifically designed to prepare you for the official language tests commonly required for Swiss visa and permit applications: telc, Goethe and fide.

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.

Our AI teaching assistant is available 24/7 to support your learning, anytime you need help.

It’s been specifically trained by our teachers to match the vocabulary and grammar of your level German A1, so all explanations and answers are tailored to exactly where you are in your learning journey.

You can chat with the assistant at any time to ask questions, practice writing, or clarify anything from the lessons. It’s like having a personal tutor in your pocket, always ready to help.

No special software is required. You can access the entire course directly through your web browser, no downloads needed.

Private lessons take place via a Google Meet link, which also runs smoothly in any modern browser. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection, and you’re all set.

The course is 100% online, including all lessons, exercises, and private sessions.

You can join from anywhere in the world, as long as you have internet access. Even if you see references to Zurich, rest assured: there are no geographic limitations and no in-person requirements.

Yes: you can reschedule or cancel your private lesson at any time up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. No explanation is required.

Please note: if you cancel within 24 hours of the lesson, it will be treated as if the lesson took place and will be counted accordingly.

Absolutely. If you start with the Basic plan and later decide you’d like more features or support, you can upgrade to Standard or Premium at any time.

Just send us a quick message, and we’ll be happy to take care of the upgrade for you, smoothly and without hassle.

Right now we are offering a digital course for beginners (A1 level) and advanced beginners (A2 level).

Due to the good feedback and many course participants on A1 and A2 level, we are developing a B1 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.

We offer a money-back guarantee for 30 days, or until you book your first private lesson, whichever comes first.

This gives you the chance to explore the platform and try the course risk-free. However, once a private lesson is booked, we begin to incur significant costs, so the refund option ends at that point.

If you’re not satisfied and haven’t yet booked a lesson, just reach out within 30 days of your purchase, and we’ll process a full refund, no questions asked.

A private teacher gives you personalised attention, tailored exactly to your learning pace, goals, and challenges.

You’ll receive immediate feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and speaking, helping you avoid mistakes early and build confidence faster. Private lessons also allow you to ask unlimited questions, focus on areas where you need the most support, and practice real-life conversations in a relaxed, one-on-one setting.

It’s the fastest and most effective way to make progress, with someone guiding, encouraging, and correcting you every step of the way.