German as a Foreign Language (DaF - A1)

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Course Content and Objectives

In the German as a Foreign Language (DaF) – A1 Level course, your child will gradually develop the linguistic foundation to confidently participate in typical everyday situations in German.
The goal is communicative competence: your child will learn to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, request and provide information, and hold short conversations on familiar topics.

We train all four areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in a child-friendly and practical way.

Depending on the age group, children will work on topics such as: greetings & introductions, names & origin, numbers, school & classroom, family, animals, colors & shapes, food & drink, daily routine. Later topics include clothing, health, appointments/calendar, media, festivals, nature, travel/transport, and shopping.

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Workload

The complete course to reach A1 level is divided into 2 sub-courses:

Introductory Course (A1-1)
Advanced Course (A1-2)

Each sub-course runs for 12 weeks. The advanced course can only be booked with appropriate prior knowledge or after completing the introductory course.

For each sub-course:

1x 60 minutes of live instruction (Zoom) on a fixed weekday
1x approx. 60 minutes of homework/practice until the next lesson
This makes the time commitment easy to plan: a total of approx. 2 hours per week.

Important: A maximum of 8 children are possible per group. A session will take place as soon as at least 5 registrations are received. We will decide which sessions will take place on April 1, 2026 – after which you will receive a confirmation of your appointment and further information about the course start.

After completing both A1 sub-courses, further courses to reach A2 level are planned.

Technology

Classes take place online via Zoom in a small, fixed learning group. The teacher uses many speaking opportunities, child-friendly exercises, and short reading/writing tasks. Materials and worksheets are provided digitally.

Homework deepens vocabulary and structures and prepares for the next lesson.

You will need:

PC or Mac, alternatively iPad/tablet (external keyboard recommended))
stable, fast internet access)
current web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari))
Zoom (camera & microphone) – ideal: headset
Email address for course information and materials
Printer (for printing individual worksheets)

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Structure and Concept

The course is clearly structured: each week has a theme and corresponding learning objectives. Children learn new words and sentence patterns, apply them directly in speaking, and then consolidate them through manageable homework assignments.

The lessons follow a recurring rhythm:

Arrival & Review (brief activation)
New linguistic building blocks (vocabulary/grammar in small steps)
Application (dialogues, role-playing, descriptions, small tasks)
Consolidation & Transfer (homework for review and preparation)
Finally: review or a small final task so that the children can show what they have already mastered confidently.

Our Teachers

Ebru Kara and Franziska Lingel

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Start of the Introductory Course (A1-1) early April 2026

Course Start & Dates:

Courses begin in the week of April 6-10, 2026.
The individual dates for Spring/Summer 2026 can be found in the registration form.

The Day of Truth:
April 1, 2026
If the minimum number of participants is reached by April 1, the respective course date will take place. Otherwise, you will be informed that the course will not take place and your child may have been considered for an alternative date.

Target Group & Number of Participants
The course is suitable for children between 6 and 14 years old who do not speak German as a native language and need a structured introduction. It is perfect if you want a fixed weekly rhythm and clear learning goals for your child.

Siblings must be registered individually.

The minimum number of participants is 5 children. A maximum of 8 children can participate in the online class.

Course Fees
The course fees for the A1-1 sub-course over 12 weeks amount to 450.00 Euros per child. The advanced course will then be booked separately.

The fees are due as a total sum upon contract confirmation. No partial payment is offered for this course.

Participation Requirement:
The introductory course is designed for children who do not speak German as a native language and is aimed at children with no or minimal prior knowledge.

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Technical Requirements:
Live lessons take place via Zoom. Participants need a stable internet connection and a device with a screen, camera, and microphone.

Time & Duration:
The A1-1 sub-course consists of 12 sessions, each 60 minutes long.

Please note the times are given in GMT-4! This corresponds to the time zone (daylight saving time) of Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Juan, Caracas, La Paz, or Santiago de Chile.
If you are in a different time zone, please consider the time difference.

Live lessons are offered on the following weekdays:

Age group 2nd–4th grade (6-10 years)
Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM (GMT-4)
Wednesday 4:00–5:00 PM (GMT-4)
Thursday 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (GMT-4)

Age group 5th–7th grade (11-14 years)
Monday 10:00–11:00 AM (GMT-4)
Tuesday 10:00–11:00 AM (GMT-4)
Thursday 6:00–7:00 PM (GMT-4)

When registering, please feel free to provide an alternative date – this increases the chance of securing a spot if groups need to be combined.

Additionally, children will have weekly homework assignments requiring approximately 60 minutes of their time.

The Fine Print:
The 12 sessions will take place on the specified dates. If your child cannot attend on one of the days, the session will be forfeited. In principle, there is no right to make up a live session. Exceptions are only possible after consultation with the course instructor.