German A1 for beginners (practical path)

What German A1 should unlock

Introduce yourself, shop for food, book a simple appointment, ask for repetition, and read basic signs and forms. Exam A1 and “life A1” overlap — we bias toward life.

A1 learning cluster

Work through the cluster in order, or jump to the gap you feel today.

• A1 vocabulary
• A1 verbs
• A1 articles
• A1 flashcards
• A1 exercises
• A1 test practice

Key phrases

FAQ

How long does German A1 take?

Many learners need 60–100 focused hours. Daily flashcards plus real phrases shorten the path more than weekend cramming.

Continue in this cluster

• German A1 vocabulary for real beginnersGerman vocabulary for beginners (A1): housing, health, shopping, transport, and greetings. Learn with Valinerio flashcards.
• German A1 verbs you will use every dayLearn essential German A1 verbs (sein, haben, möchten, können, gehen…) with example phrases and flashcard practice on Valinerio.
• German A1 articles: der, die, das without panicLearn German A1 articles (der, die, das) with vocabulary you actually need. Gender + noun flashcards on Valinerio.
• German A1 flashcards that fit a busy weekGerman A1 flashcards with spaced repetition. Build beginner vocabulary and phrases that stick — free to start on Valinerio.
• German A1 exercises that build recallGerman A1 exercises for vocabulary and phrases: retrieval practice, scenarios, and short drills on Valinerio.
• German A1 test practice (self-check)German A1 test-style practice: check whether your beginner vocabulary and phrases are ready. Train gaps with Valinerio flashcards.
• German A2 — from survival to everyday routinesGerman A2 for everyday routines: expand vocabulary beyond survival phrases with flashcards and real-life scenarios on Valinerio.

Then open Valinerio and turn this page into daily flashcard training.