Why get started with German learning for beginners
With so many award-winning scholars from their country, it may come as no surprise that Germany is prominent in the academic community. In fact, it ranks second as the most widely used language in science, and German universities have an excellent international reputation. Germany, as the largest economy within the European Union and the fourth largest in the world, is very well-positioned economically and is home to many international companies. Therefore, the ability to speak German is becoming increasingly attractive to many.
Beginners, in particular, who want to learn German from the start, will find the right language course to suit their needs with Berlitz. Over the past 145 years, we have helped millions of people around the world learn a new language and succeed in a global environment. Thanks to our many years of practice, we have optimized our range of courses to ensure that there is the perfect language class for everyone.
What do you learn in our German lessons for beginners?
Our basic German lessons for beginners consist of four proficiency levels. After completing each of these levels, you will be able to do the following:
Berlitz Level 1
CEFR Level A 1
- Communicate your name, address, and telephone number
- Name numbers, letters, and colors with correct pronunciation
- Give personal information to describe others and ask for it
- Ask for the time and date and know the days of the week
- Ask for directions and give instructions
- Make phone calls to leave a brief message
- Describe the weather and the seasons
Find the perfect learning environment
With Berlitz, you can choose between in-person classes and the convenience of online learning—whatever suits you best.
We have German lessons for beginners at all ages
Our German learning for beginners program allows everyone to fully immerse themselves in the language and interact with other language learners at the same level. Our language instructors create a positive environment so our students can develop and improve their skills every day.
Further German language levels
German at the intermediate level | Advanced and professional German | |
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German test preparation courses and German language certifications
We offer preparation courses for various internationally recognized tests for the German language. You can also take these exams directly on-site at our language centers in France.
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Bright | Bright is a standardized test widely accepted by universities and institutions around the world for those looking to study or work in German-speaking countries. | ✓ | ✓ |
CLOE | The CLOE test evaluates your language skills in a professional context and is valued by employers seeking candidates with strong communication skills. | ✓ | ✓ |
LILATE | Through role-playing exercises with a native speaker, the LILATE videoconference language test evaluates your communication skills in real-world business scenarios. | ✓ | ✓ |
LEVELTEL | LEVELTEL is a certification that assesses the ability to interact in a second language in professional and para-professional contexts. It defines the level of performance in the 5 skills based on the CEFR grid: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, continuous writing expression, speaking expression, and oral interaction. | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you already have German knowledge, we will conduct a language test before starting your language course. After the needs analysis, we will talk with you about your learning goals so that we can find the right German course for you.
That depends on which course you choose. All course participants of our basic German lessons for beginners can see significant learning success after just a few weeks and advance at least one Berlitz level per course. If you choose one of the intensive courses, you can improve your language level faster.
For those who travel a lot and are looking for a flexible solution, our online German courses are the perfect choice. You can start learning German from scratch no matter where you are, as long as you have a stable internet connection.
You can take in-person language courses in France at various locations:
- At one of our language centers in France:
- Contact us for courses in other cities where we don't have a physical language center.
- For more flexibility, you can choose online German language classes as well, or learn with our online self-study courses.
If you want to learn to speak German, it is important to speak the language actively. Your progress can be supported with a number of learning techniques that help you improve your skills naturally:
- watching TV shows
- listening to music
- reading books in German
You can also enroll in language learning with Berlitz France:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking German from your very first class.
- Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
- Reach your language learning goals quickly and effectively.
Our German lessons for beginners consist of 4 language levels, where the number of lessons varies from 30 to 40, depending on if you wish to attend private or group classes.