A0 — Absolute beginner

Start speaking German from your first hello.

Alphabet & Basic Sounds

Learn the German alphabet, including Ä, Ö, Ü and ß, and practise your first words.

Say hello, introduce yourself, and use polite German phrases.

Count from 0 to 20 and say how old you are.

Say where you are from and use basic forms of sein.

Name close family members and introduce someone.

Learn der, die and das with common everyday objects.

Use common verbs to make simple sentences about your day.

Describe familiar things by colour and size.

Name weekdays and talk about a simple daily routine.

Ask and answer short questions about yourself.