Our German Courses:
Learn German with Structure & Confidence
At GermanMind, we offer structured German courses for all levels – from complete beginners (A1) to advanced learners (C1). All courses follow the CEFR levels and are taught by native German teachers. Whether online or in Dublin – you’ll learn with structure, motivation and real-life examples.
Our course modules are short and flexible: each level is divided into smaller parts (e.g. A1.1, A1.2, A1.3), so you can start exactly where you are. Ready to learn German with confidence? Let’s find your perfect level below.
Our standard courses typically last 8 weeks, but we know everyone’s journey is unique. That’s why we also offer intensive and combined courses, like A1.1 and A1.2 bundled into one programme.
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A1 beginner Level (A1.1 – A1.3)
Learn the basics, build confidence, start speaking
A1.1 – Your first step into German
Start your German journey with essential words, everyday phrases and simple grammar.
This course helps you build confidence quickly through real-life dialogues and interactive practice.
You will:
– Introduce yourself and others
– Ask and answer easy questions
– Understand and use everyday expressions
A1.2 – Build your basic German skills
You already know the basics – now it’s time to go deeper. In A1.2, you’ll expand your vocabulary, improve sentence structure and understand simple conversations with ease.
You will:
– Talk about jobs, hobbies and daily routines
– Ask for and give personal information
– Use key grammar structures in context
A1.3 – Speak with more confidence
This final A1 module helps you put everything together. You’ll practise speaking more fluently, understand longer dialogues, and prepare for the A2 level.
You will:
– Talk about plans, appointments and common situations
– Express needs, likes and dislikes
– Understand short texts and real-life conversations
✅ After A1, you will be able to:
✔️ Communicate in simple, everyday situations
✔️ Talk about yourself, your life and your surroundings
✔️ Understand and use basic German with growing confidence
✔️ Ready to join A2
Next steps:
A2 Elementary Level
speak more fluently, understand more confidently
A2.1 – From short sentences to real conversations
This course is your first step into the pre-intermediate level.
You’ll learn to express yourself in longer sentences and understand German in more everyday contexts.
Topics include family, travel, shopping and free time.
You will:
– Talk about routines, preferences and weekend plans
– Ask for directions, help or recommendations
– Understand and join in on simple conversations
A2.2 – Speak with more detail and confidence
Now it’s time to go deeper. In A2.2, you’ll learn to describe situations, tell short stories, and ask more complex questions. Grammar and vocabulary become more varied – and your speaking improves naturally.
You will:
– Talk about past events and experiences
– Use connectors like "because", "when", "but"
– Ask for information and clarify details in conversations
A2.3 – Get ready for B1
The final A2 module helps you speak and write with more independence. You'll practise holding longer conversations, writing short texts and understanding spoken German more easily – preparing you for the intermediate level.
You will:
– Make plans, offers and polite requests
– Understand short audio clips and everyday reading texts
– Talk about feelings, opinions and future plans
✅ After A2, you will be able to:
✔️ Communicate in everyday situations with more independence
✔️ Describe events, give reasons and express opinions
✔️ Understand the main points in short audio and reading texts
✔️ Ready to join B1
Next steps:
B1 Intermediate Level (B1.1 – B1.4)
Say more & understand more - your path to real independence in German
B1.1 – From simple conversations to real communication
In B1.1, you’ll learn to speak more freely about everyday life.
We’ll introduce more complex sentence structures, useful connectors and stronger vocabulary – so you can join in on conversations with confidence.
You will:
– Talk about personal experiences, goals and plans
– Use common modal verbs and past tenses (Perfekt, Präteritum)
– Understand the main points in spoken and written texts
B1.2 – Express yourself clearly and correctly
Now it’s time to express opinions, give reasons and discuss familiar topics. You’ll build your writing and speaking skills, with focus on clarity, accuracy and flow.
You will:
– Share your opinion and explain why you think something
– Talk about advantages and disadvantages
– Improve your grammar with adjective endings, relative clauses and word order
B1.3 – Communicate in real-world situations
You’ll practise practical and social language for everyday life – like at work, in public services, or in social situations. Focus is on fluency, understanding and interaction.
You will:
– Make appointments, solve problems and give advice
– Write formal emails or simple reports
– Understand longer audio clips, podcasts or articles
B1.4 – Prepare for the exam – or real life
This final B1 module focuses on fluency, writing longer texts and handling more complex topics. It’s ideal if you're preparing for a B1 exam – or simply want to speak confidently and correctly in daily life.
You will:
– Hold longer conversations on work, family, society or health
– Write short stories, opinion pieces or structured texts
– Speak and understand German at a clear intermediate level
✅ After B1, you will be able to:
✔️ Understand the main points of everyday conversations, media and texts
✔️ Take part in conversations on familiar topics without preparation
✔️ Deal with most situations while travelling, working or studying in German
✔️ Ready to join B2
Next steps:
B2 upper-Intermediate Level (B2.1 – B2.6)
Speak German fluently, naturally and with confidence – in real-life, work & study
B2.1 – From intermediate to independent
This course marks the transition from B1 to B2. You’ll learn to express yourself more precisely and understand more complex texts. The focus is on improving fluency and mastering key grammar structures.
You will:
– Talk about abstract topics like culture, education or lifestyle
– Use subordinate clauses and passive forms
– Understand detailed written and spoken texts
B2.2 – Expand your vocabulary and precision
You’ll learn to speak and write in a more nuanced way. We introduce topic-specific vocabulary and advanced grammar – always with real-life examples and practical application.
You will:
– Express detailed opinions, arguments and counterarguments
– Use indirect speech, connectors and relative structures
– Read and understand longer texts and editorials
B2.3 – Improve fluency in spoken German
This course focuses on speaking and interaction. You’ll train how to argue, agree, disagree and stay spontaneous in longer conversations and discussions – even under pressure.
You will:
– Take part in debates and structured discussions
– Use idiomatic phrases and formal vs informal speech
– React appropriately in professional and social situations
B2.4 – Strong writing and listening skills
Writing and listening become more complex – and you’ll learn how to deal with fast, natural speech and write clearly in different formats.
You will:
– Understand natural, fast-paced audio (e.g. interviews, podcasts)
– Write formal and informal letters, opinion pieces and emails
– Expand your vocabulary and collocations
B2.5 – Mastering real-life situations & language
This course prepares you for real German – fast speech, slang, subtleties. You’ll learn to sound more natural, more fluent and more confident – both at work and socially.
You will:
– Understand tone, nuance and intention in conversations
– Learn typical expressions and authentic language
– Adapt your German to different situations and registers
B2.6 – Get ready for C1 or your goals
The final B2 course brings it all together. It’s ideal for students aiming for a B2 exam (e.g. telc, Goethe) – or those who want to reach true fluency for work, study or relocation.
You will:
– Present and defend ideas in fluent, structured German
– Read and analyse articles, reports, arguments
– Feel confident speaking in meetings, interviews or exams
✅ After B2, you will be able to:
✔️ Communicate fluently and spontaneously in most situations
✔️ Express complex ideas and opinions clearly and naturally
✔️ Understand detailed texts, news and spoken German with ease
✔️ Ready to join C1
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