Start your German language journey with our beginner-friendly online course. Designed for absolute beginners, this structured and supportive program introduces you to the foundations of the German language in a clear and enjoyable way.
From your very first class, you’ll begin speaking German — learning how to greet people, introduce yourself, and form simple sentences. You’ll gradually build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence using German in everyday situations.
Whether you’re learning for travel, cultural interest, personal connections, or future career opportunities, this course provides a solid foundation to continue your German studies with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
- Use basic greetings, introductions, and polite expressions.
- Participate in simple everyday conversations and understand basic spoken and written German.
- Apply foundational grammar including present tense verbs and sentence structure.
Course Content Highlights
- Everyday life, food and dining, shopping, travel, and emergencies.
- German word order and simple sentence construction.
- Introduction to noun genders and common verbs such as sein and haben.
Textbook & Materials
- Course textbook: Willkommen! 1 German Beginners Coursebook (Third Edition) by Heiner Schenke & Paul Coggle (ISBN: 9781473672659).
- Please purchase the textbook after course confirmation. Textbook cost is not included in enrolment fee.
Certificate
Students who complete the course with at least 80% attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Delivery & Additional Information
- Fully online via interactive Zoom sessions.
- Zoom details provided upon enrolment confirmation.
- Enrol in three German language courses and receive 15% off automatically.
Details
You will learn
- Confidently use everyday German greetings and phrases
- Form simple sentences using present tense verbs
- Understand basic grammar including word order and noun genders
You will get
- Live interactive Zoom classes
- Structured beginner German curriculum
- Certificate of Attendance upon completion
Appropriate for
Absolute beginners with little or no prior knowledge of German, adults learning for travel, cultural interest, personal connections, or career development.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Willkommen! 1 German Beginners Coursebook (3rd edition)
- Device with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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