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German from Scratch A1-A2: Grammar and Conversation with an AI Tutor

Cases, articles, separable verbs explained simply; exercises corrected by AI

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About this course

This course is designed for beginners in German who want to reach a basic level (A1-A2). Through practical modules, you will learn the fundamentals of grammar, such as cases, articles, and separable verbs, with clear and direct explanations. You can practice with interactive activities and receive immediate feedback thanks to the AI tutor, which will correct your grammar exercises. It is ideal for acquiring initial German communication skills in a structured and autonomous way.

Course contents

6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h

1 Foundations and First Steps
Learn phonetics, greetings, and basic present tense conjugation. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. The Alphabet and German Sounds
    Master the pronunciation of modified vowels (Umlaute) and diphthongs.    6 min
  2. Greeting and Introducing Yourself
    Learn formal and informal expressions to say who you are.    6 min
  3. Personal Pronouns and the Verb 'sein'
    Use the verb 'to be' to describe states and identity.    6 min
  4. The Verb 'haben' and Numbers 0-20
    Express possession and count the first cardinal numbers.    6 min
  5. Regular Verbs in the Present Tense
    Understand the ending rule for conjugating weak verbs.    6 min
2 The World of Nouns: Articles and Cases
Understand noun gender and the first two grammatical cases. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Definite Articles: der, die, das
    Identify the masculine, feminine, and neuter gender of nouns.    6 min
  2. Indefinite Articles and the Negation 'kein'
    Use 'ein/eine' and learn how to negate a noun.    6 min
  3. The Nominative Case: The Subject
    Recognize the role of the subject within the sentence.    6 min
  4. The Accusative Case: The Direct Object
    Understand how the masculine article changes when the noun is a direct object.    6 min
  5. Plural Nouns
    Learn the main endings for forming the plural in German.    6 min
3 Actions and Sentence Structure
Build complex sentences using separable verbs and correct syntax. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. The Second Position Rule (V2)
    Correctly place the conjugated verb in declarative sentences.    6 min
  2. Stem-Changing Verbs
    Conjugate common verbs like 'essen' or 'fahren' that change their stem.    6 min
  3. Introduction to Separable Verbs
    Recognize prefixes that detach from the main verb.    6 min
  4. Separable Verbs in a Sentence
    Place the prefix at the end of the sentence following the 'bracket' structure.    6 min
  5. Open and Closed Questions
    Formulate questions with 'W-Fragen' and yes/no questions.    6 min
4 Daily Life and Conversation
Apply the language to real-life contexts such as free time and shopping. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Time and Times of Day
    Ask for and tell the time in formal and colloquial contexts.    6 min
  2. Days of the Week and Routine
    Describe your week using temporal prepositions.    6 min
  3. Vocabulary: Food and Shopping
    Learn food names and how to interact at the supermarket.    6 min
  4. Hobbies and Free Time
    Express preferences and talk about what you do in your free time.    6 min
  5. Practice: Guided Dialogue with AI
    Perform a shopping or meeting simulation with immediate feedback from the tutor.    6 min
5 Deep Dive: The Dative Case and Relationships
Master the third case and articulated prepositions. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. The Dative Case: The Indirect Object
    Understand when to use the dative to express to whom an action is directed.    6 min
  2. Prepositions with the Accusative
    Correctly use prepositions like 'für', 'ohne', 'durch'.    6 min
  3. Prepositions with the Dative
    Correctly use prepositions like 'mit', 'nach', 'von', 'zu'.    6 min
  4. Possessive Pronouns in the Nominative
    Indicate possession (my, your, his/her) in relation to the noun's gender.    6 min
  5. Describing People and Objects
    Use basic adjectives to make simple descriptions.    6 min
6 Towards Level A2: Past Tense and Modals
Introduce past tenses and modal verbs for fluid communication. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Present Perfect (Perfekt) with 'haben'
    Form the past tense of most action verbs.    6 min
  2. Present Perfect (Perfekt) with 'sein'
    Use the auxiliary verb 'to be' for verbs of movement and change of state.    6 min
  3. Modal Verbs: können and müssen
    Express ability and necessity in German sentences.    6 min
  4. Asking for and Giving Directions
    Navigate a German city using expressions of place.    6 min
  5. Final Test: Free Conversation with AI
    Hold a 5-minute conversation on various topics with final grammatical correction.    6 min
Final project

My First Day in Germany

The user must write and then vocally simulate (or via AI chat) a real-life situation: introducing themselves at a hotel reception, asking about breakfast, and requesting directions to the city center.

What you'll get

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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