German as a Foreign Language (DaF - A1)
Course Content and Objectives
In our courses "German as a Foreign Language (DaF)" 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.
Topics Niveau A1: e.g. greetings & introductions, names & origin, numbers, school & classroom, family, animals, colors & shapes, food & drink, daily routine.
Topics Niveau A2: e.g. clothing, health, appointments/calendar, media, festivals, nature, travel/transport, shopping & eating out, regular and irregular verbs in the present tense and the present perfect.
The next courses will beginn after the summer holidays.
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Are you unsure if this course is suitable for your child? Call us, we will be happy to discuss all your questions personally.
Workload
For younger children in Grades 2–4, the A1 language level is divided into two courses:
- Beginner Course (A1-1)
- Intermediate Course (A1-2)
Each course lasts 15 weeks. The Intermediate Course can only be booked by children who already have the required prior knowledge or who have successfully completed the Beginner Course.
For older children in Grades 5–7, one language level is covered within a single course.
- Beginner Course (A1)
- Advanced Course (A2)
These courses are designed to run for 20 weeks. The Advanced Course can only be booked by children with the required prior knowledge or after completing the Beginner Course.
For all courses:
- One 60-minute live lesson per week (via Zoom) on a fixed weekday
- Approximately 60 minutes of homework and practice each week between lessons
- This makes the workload easy to plan – about 2 hours per week in total.
Please note: Each group is limited to a maximum of 10 children. A course will take place once at least 5 participants have enrolled.
Our courses are designed to build on one another, allowing children to continue developing their German skills step by step.
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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New courses will beginn on 8th September 2026
Course Start & Dates:
Courses begin on September 8, 2026.
The individual dates for Harvest/Winter 2026 can be found in the registration form.
The Day of Truth:
August 24, 2026
If the minimum number of participants is reached by August 24, the respective course date will take place. Otherwise, you will be informed that the course will not take place.
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 10 children can participate in the online class.
Course Fees
The course fees for the A1-1 or A1-2 sub-course over 15 weeks amount each to 570.00 Euros per child.
For the older children the course fee für A1 or A2 over 20 weeks amount each to 750.00 Euros per child.
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.
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:
Please note that all course times are given in GMT-4. During daylight saving time, this corresponds to the time zone of Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Juan, Caracas, La Paz, and Santiago de Chile. Please take the time difference to your location into account, as well as any changes due to daylight saving time. The local course times remain unchanged.
Live lessons are offered on the following weekdays:
Grades 2–4 (15 sessions)
- Tuesday 5:00–6:00 pm (GMT-4) – A1.2 Level (Intermediate Course)
- Tuesday 6:00–7:00 pm (GMT-4) – A1.1 Level (Beginner Course)
Grades 5–7 (20 sessions)
- Thursday 6:00–7:00 pm (GMT-4) – A2 Level (Advanced Course)
- Thursday 7:00–8:00 pm (GMT-4) – A1 Level (Beginner Course)
Children are also expected to complete weekly homework and practice assignments, requiring approximately 60 minutes per week.
The Fine Print:
The 15 or 20 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.
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Do you have further questions about distance learning?
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