Welcome to Week 1 of the German A1 course on Thinkerstonic.com.
In this first video, we begin with basic German greetings and expressions. You’ll learn how to say “Hello”, “Welcome”, and engage in simple introductions in German. This is your starting point for developing a strong foundation in everyday German conversation.
What you’ll learn in this video:
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Common greetings in German
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How to say “Welcome” and introduce yourself
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Cultural context of greetings in Germany
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Basic pronunciation and expressions
🎯 Goal: By the end of this video, you should be able to greet someone and introduce yourself in simple German. Please sit with pen and paper.
German A1 – Week 1 | Part 2: Wie ist dein Name?
In Part 2 of Week 1, we move forward with basic self-introduction in German. This lesson focuses on how to ask someone’s name and how to respond confidently.
You will learn the difference between formal and informal ways of asking names, and how to construct simple identity-based sentences using correct grammar.
What you’ll learn in this video:
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How to ask “What is your name?” in German
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Differences between “Wie ist dein Name?” and “Wie heißen Sie?”
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How to say your name in German
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Sentence structure using personal pronouns and verbs
🎯 Goal: By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to introduce yourself and ask others their names in both formal and informal contexts. Watch the video below:
German A1 – Week 1 | Part 3: Ich trinke gern Kaffee
In Part 3 of Week 1, we introduce one of the most useful structures in German: how to talk about likes and preferences using the verb “gern” with other verbs like trinken (to drink).
You will learn how to express what you enjoy doing in German, particularly in the context of food and beverages. This video helps you start building natural, everyday sentences with ease.
What you’ll learn in this video:
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Sentence structure using “gern” (to express liking)
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Verb conjugation: trinken (to drink)
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Talking about drinks and preferences
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Vocabulary: Kaffee (coffee), Tee (tea), Wasser (water), Saft (juice)
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How to say what you like to drink
🎯 Goal: By the end of this video, you’ll be able to say sentences like “Ich trinke gern Kaffee” (I like drinking coffee) and form similar expressions.
Watch the video below:
German A1 – Week 1 | Part 4: Wir konjugieren Verben
In Part 4 of Week 1, we focus on one of the most important grammar topics in German: verb conjugation in the present tense.
You’ll learn how to take a verb in its base (infinitive) form and change it according to the subject (I, you, he, we, etc.). This forms the basis for building grammatically correct sentences in German.
What you’ll learn in this video:
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What is verb conjugation?
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Present tense conjugation of regular verbs (spielen, lernen, trinken, etc.)
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Subject pronouns: ich, du, er, sie, wir, ihr, Sie
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Sentence examples using different subjects
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Patterns and endings in regular verb conjugation
🎯 Goal: By the end of this video, you will be able to correctly conjugate regular verbs in the present tense and create your own simple sentences in German.
👉 Watch the video below:
✅ Week 1 Assignment – German A1 Course
Congratulations on completing all four parts of Week 1 in the German A1 course!
Now it’s time to test your understanding and practice what you’ve learned. The Week 1 assignment includes questions and exercises based on:
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Basic greetings and introductions (Herzlich Willkommen)
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Asking and answering names (Wie ist dein Name?)
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Talking about preferences using gern (Ich trinke gern Kaffee)
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Verb conjugation in present tense (Wir konjugieren Verben)
📄 Assignment Type:
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Fill in the blanks
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Sentence translation
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Verb conjugation practice
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Short answer questions
🕒 Time: (FLEXIBLE)
📥 Download and Complete:
Click the link below to download the Week 1 Assignment PDF.
👉 Download Week 1 Assignment (PDF) noc20_hs41_assigment_1
📤 Submission:
Submit your completed assignment in the designated email or as instructed.
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