A1 German

Language Course
 At TECH Global University we constantly adapt our language
study plans in order to incorporate all governmental and
regulatory changes; we prepare you for a global society
characterized by the unstoppable expansion of new markets,
extraordinary cultural, social and linguistic diversity, innovation
and technology as a source of opportunities, immediacy and
proximity, collaboration and constant change.
We prepare you to join this new reality, by helping you
achieve linguistic mastery"

A1 German
Language Course
Language: German
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months
Certificate: TECH Global University
Credits: 12 ECTS
Teaching Hours: 300 hours.
Website: www.techtitute.com/us/school-of-languages/language-course/a1-german-course
Index
01 02 03 04
Welcome Is it Important to Obtain a What Is Level A1? Why TECH?
Language Certificate?
p. 4 p. 8 p. 12 p. 18

05 06 07 08
Features of the Intensive A1 Comparison with Other Our Methodology Course Objectives
Preparation Course Courses
p. 24 p. 28 p. 32 p. 40

09 10 11 12
Course Structure and Our Students’ Profiles The Professional Benefits of Assessment and
Content German Certification
p. 46 p. 52 p. 56 p. 58
01
Welcome
The German language is experiencing a period of significant growth in Europe and the
rest of the continents, mainly due to the professional and academic opportunities that
Germany offers to foreigners in different fields. With this in mind, TECH has designed
this Language Course to help students learn, from scratch, all the basics of the
language. Thanks to the practical contents of this program, the student will graduate
prepared to pass the German A1 level exam, following the requirements of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Hallo!

Presentation video
 Welcome | 05

You will learn German from scratch

thanks to the practical content of this
Language Course, developed by the
best native teachers in the language"
 06 | Welcome

Introduction

The German language has one of the richest and most fascinating histories on the
entire European continent. It is spoken as a native language by more than 100 million
This is the first step on your way to
people and shares many similarities with English. In addition, Germany stands out
worldwide for its technological and economic advances, attracting more and more mastering the German language. Prepare
professionals and students every day to continue their projects in the country. For yourself to achieve Level A1 certification,
this reason, this A1 German Language Course will help the student to learn the basic
grammar and linguistics of the language, using a teaching methodology that focuses
thanks to this Language Course
on practice and repetition as a means to reinforce the learning process. Therefore,
upon graduation, students will be ready to pass the level test established by the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

You will be able to take this

Language Course 100% online,
receiving the best preparation,
thanks to a group of teachers
who are native in the language
 Welcome | 07

It is proven that learning languages

increases your intelligence. Learning
a foreign language strengthens the
brain's neural networks”
José Antonio Marina.
Philosopher, writer, and teacher.

A unique and stimulating experience

Flexible and Tailored Acquire Skills and Abilities Networking

Take the best language course from With our method, you will practice and Join a large community and exchange
home, at your own pace and according to consolidate the skills required for this knowledge and experiences with students
your availability and schedule. level. from all over the world.
02
Is it Important to Obtain a
Language Certificate?
In today's competitive world, speaking other languages is a key part of our modern
culture, helping us to expand our knowledge and interact with people from other parts
of the world, helping us to learn about the traditions of other countries, establish
friendships or conduct business.

However, simply knowing foreign languages is not enough in modern society.

Nowadays, students must have an official certificate that accredits and recognizes their
proficiency in a given language. In fact, many schools, universities and companies only
accept candidates who have an official qualification based on the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate? | 09

The ability to communicate effectively in another

language, and accredit it with an official CEFR
qualification, is an essential requirement for your
academic and professional development. TECH helps
you achieve it with intensive 100% CEFR program"
 10 | Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate?

TECH Global University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the only officially
recognized and accredited system for assessing a student's level of proficiency.
Although there are other certification systems, these come from private institutions and
are, therefore, not officially valid. The CEFR establishes a single criterion to determine
the difficulty of the courses and awards diplomas that are recognized throughout the
European Union.

At TECH, we offer you the only intensive Language Course to obtain your official
certificate based 100% on the CEFR, the only official system recognized and accepted
throughout Europe.

Learn German and make the most of it

by accrediting your level with an official
qualification based on the CEFR

Other private language certification systems

require students to periodically recertify their
level of proficiency. TECH's CEFR certificate
is valid for life
 Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate? | 11

You will have a comprehensive and complete

syllabus at your disposal that covers all the
competences of CEFR Level A1”

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

03
What Is Level A1?
Level A1 is part of the Beginner Level, which is divided into two courses: First and Second
Beginner Level (A1 and A2). The first course covers the requirements of the A1 level as
established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the only
system in the European Union for recognizing and accrediting language proficiency and
the only certificate that has official validity and is requested by universities, companies,
competitive examinations, etc.
 What Is Level A1? | 13

In TECH’s A1 Level Language Course, we

thoroughly prepare you to obtain your
German language certificate"
 14 | What is the A1 Level?

What are the A1 Level Skills?

At this level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages,
Understand and use common everyday expressions and simple
01
students progress in language skills to develop what are considered "Basic User" skills with
the ability to: sentences to satisfy immediate needs

With this program you will

obtain a certificate that is
valid worldwide. In addition,
you will not have to renew it
annually"
 What Is Level A1? | 15

Introduce themselves and others, ask for and give basic personal
02 Interact in an elementary way as long as the interlocutor speaks
slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate 03 information about their address, their belongings, and people they
know
 16 | What is the A1 Level?

Level A1 (Access) is considered to be A1 Level Self-Assessment Chart

the lowest level of general language
use, the point at which learners can What will I be able to do after completing the course?
interact in a simple way, can ask and
answer questions about themselves,
about where they live, about the Comprehension Speaking Writing
people they know and the things they
have, can make simple statements Listening Comprehension Oral Interaction Written Expression
in areas of immediate need or on
Š Recognize very basic, commonly- Š Participate in a simple Š Write short, simple postcards, e.g.,
everyday topics and can respond used words and expressions conversation, as long as the other to send greetings. Know how to fill
to questions when they are put to relating to themselves, their family person is willing to repeat what they in forms with personal data, e.g.
them, rather than simply relying on a and their immediate environment have said or say it in other words name, nationality and address on a
very limited, rehearsed and lexically when spoken slowly and clearly and at a slower speed, and help hotel registration form
organized repertoire of phrases used them formulate what they are trying
in specific situations. to say. Ask and answer simple
Reading Comprehension questions on topics of immediate
need or very common issues
Š Understand familiar words and
names and very simple phrases,
e.g., those found on signs, posters,
and catalogs
Oral Expression
Š Use simple expressions and
phrases to describe the place Check your level. Assess
TECH helps students where they live and the people they
to obtain their know
yourself with more than
qualification with an 500 multiple-choice
intensive program that questions for continuous
is based 100% on the evaluation
CEFR"
 What Is Level A1? | 17

Qualitative aspects of spoken language usage for Level A1

(According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

What is expected to be achieved with this level?

Scope Interaction
Š Possess a basic repertoire of simple Š Ask and answer questions related to
words and phrases related to personal personal data. Participate in a simple
information and specific situations conversation, but communication is based
entirely on repetition, rephrasing and
Correction correction of sentences

Š Show limited control of a few simple

grammatical structures and sentence Coherence
patterns within a memorized repertoire
Š Link words or groups of words with very
basic and linear connectors such as "and"
Fluency and "then"

Š Manage very brief, isolated and prepared

expressions, using pauses to search for Download and
expressions, articulate less common
words and correct communication
practice vocabulary:
with more than 500
pages of lexical cards
and glossaries
04
Why TECH?
At TECH, we offer you the first online course based 100% on the acquisition of skills, as
established by the European Council, for the teaching of foreign languages. We work
with the latest methodological approaches: the action-oriented approach and the skill-
based approach in order to prepare students for the level certification exams. For this
purpose, we have the best native teachers and e-learning specialists, available 24/7.

We thoroughly prepare you

to obtain your official A1
German certificate
 Why TECH? | 19

Other language school certificates are only

valid in the country of origin, they are neither
valid in Europe nor in the rest of the world.
That is why you need a CEFR qualification
from TECH: It's valid worldwide!”
 20 | Why TECH?

What makes us unique?

Mission
Our mission is to stimulate the professional and personal
development of our students, promoting their skills and
abilities so that they are able to adapt to a real and constructive
multicultural environment.

Vision
TECH's vision is to be an innovative, academically thorough
learning environment of international reference, capable of
transmitting values that inspire the transformation of language
learning to creative and socially responsible models.

Innovation and creativity

Excellence
Spirit of self-improvement
Social commitment
Exclusivity and leadership
Passion
 Why TECH? | 21

TECH Global University

We offer you the most innovative, creative and We make it easy for you to combine your studying with your
distinctive proposal in a dynamic, talented and professional and personal commitments, in a 100% online
internationally recognized school. school that adapts to your needs.

More than 1,000 different learning You will have a specialized itinerary
activities, so you can learn in a practical programmed day by day
and stimulating way

We support you at all times thanks to an involved and The most comprehensive syllabus, based 100% on the CEFR.
committed teaching staff. Our teaching team is native
and works on the language approach in a real, lively
and dynamic context. We have the most extensive and complete
syllabus on the market, including the 44
TECH is the only institution that specific topics required by the CEFR for A1
is committed to answering your
questions in less than 24 hours

This is the only level exam preparation course

on the market that includes tutoring and
monitoring at no additional cost"
 22 | Why TECH?

Advantages of TECH’s A1 German Language Course

Practice the skills and competencies required by the A1 Only TECH includes the complete downloadable content of
CEFR, with guarantees. each unit in PDF format.

240+ different practice exercises 400+ pages of text

Use of a teaching approach based on Relearning.

Our A1 CEFR Language Course is the only one Our platform is the only one that allows you to study from
on the market licensed to use the Re-learning your tablet, PC or Smartphone.
methodology, which enhances learning by
optimizing the effort/result ratio

Study wherever and however you want. Problems with grammar?

150+ downloadable and printable grammar

and lexical worksheets and glossaries
Practice with our 400+ specific grammar
and spelling activities
 Why TECH? | 23

Only TECH offers videos with the 200 specific situations We prepare you to get your official certification
required to master the CEFR A1.

In addition, only here can you find the A1

CEFR objectives and skills explained in detail
1000+ continuous assessment questions, to
thoroughly prepare for your German Level A1 certificate.
on video for each unit

In addition:

You will find more than twice as many multimedia elements as in the second most
Use of a teaching approach based on Relearning.
comprehensive course on the market: up to 4,000 elements
You will be able to replay specific virtual classes in order to prepare for the CEFR A1

400+
At the end of each topic you will find a video in which a native teacher will summarize
the most important points for the A1 CEFR exam
interactive lexical items
You will have a structured itinerary programmed on a daily basis

We help you with your oral expression.

TECH offers you a A1 German

300+
Language Course with the possibility
pronunciation and phonetic activities of downloading it to study offline"
05
Features of the Intensive A1
Preparation Course
An Intensive Course
The A1 German Language Course is an intensive program that prepares you to obtain Level A1
in German according to the CEFR.

The Most Comprehensive Syllabus

You will have access to numerous multimedia and interactive resources to reach Level A1
without setbacks.

Accessible
Our system allows you to study without internet from your tablet, PC or Smartphone.

Accredited
The only program on the market that, in addition to preparing you to pass your level test,
provides you with a university certificate. If you pass, you will obtain a certificate of A1 Level
200+ skills activities
German, accredited for 300 hours.

Dedicated
TECH's A1 German Language Course is the only one on the market that commits to answering
questions within 24 hours and the only one that includes tutoring and monitoring at no 300+ pronunciation
activities
additional cost.

270+ training activities

 Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course | 25

Study Material
After a complex production process, we transform the best content into high-quality
educational and audiovisual multimedia. We select the best syllabus and make it available to
you. Everything you need to acquire in-depth knowledge of a discipline, from A to Z. Lessons
written and selected by expert native teachers. This is the only program on the market that
includes the complete course content in downloadable format:

Complete PDF of the course: more than 400 pages that make up your manual that you can
continue studying after the end of the course
Grammar PDF: you will have access to more than 100 downloadable and printable grammar
worksheets to study wherever and however you want
Lexical cards and glossaries: you will find 50 pages of lexical cards and glossaries to
download and practice your vocabulary

Multimedia Elements
100+ videos made by We present the contents attractively and dynamically in multimedia lessons that include audio,
native speakers
videos, images, diagrams, and concept maps in order to reinforce knowledge. This unique
multimedia content presentation system was awarded by Microsoft as a "European Success
Story".

4,000+ multimedia
elements
 26 | Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course

Specific Interactive Vocabulary Sections Skills-Based Practice

Need to expand your vocabulary? At TECH, you can practice and learn with more than 400 If the Common European Framework Common of Reference for Languages establishes the
interactive lexical items. consolidation of a language through the acquisition of skills and bases its official tests on
Training activities (includes three subsections) these skills, why don't most of the online preparation courses for the level certificate work
At TECH, our method focuses on repetition as the most effective way to consolidate your according to skills? At TECH, you will work on all the skills established by the Common
learning, the same way you learned your mother tongue. To do so, we offer you hundreds of European Framework of Reference for Languages in each of the units through an innovative
different activities for you to practice and exercise, but at the same time, have fun and stay method that is 100% adapted to European guidelines. In this program we work according to
100% active. skills, with more than 200 different activities in order to prepare you to obtain your official
Vocabulary activities: you will have more than 400 lexical, vocabulary and sociocultural German A1 certificate.
activities to practice and prepare this section thoroughly
Presentation Videos and Objectives
Pronunciation activities: you will find more than 300 pronunciation and phonetics activities in
The only program in which you will find detailed objectives and skills per unit in video format
this course
explained by a native teacher.
Grammar and spelling activities: work on more than 400 grammar activities from a different
and innovative approach Summary Videos of Each Unit
Testing & Retesting At the end of each unit, you will find a video summary in which a native teacher will reiterate
and emphasize the most important points.
We periodically evaluate and re-evaluate your knowledge throughout the entire A1 German
Language Course. Simulated Learning Scenarios
Lesson test: after each topic, you can test and consolidate what you have learned with more At TECH we believe in the importance of linguistic immersion to lay the foundations of a
than 400 test questions language as well as in storytelling to favor identification and first-person learning. Therefore,
Grammar test: Problems with grammar? Practice with our 200 specific grammar and spelling we present you with real and everyday situations with people like you who will face a new
questions language and have to overcome all different kinds of problems. In this program you will find
Final review test: you will work through more than 900 assessment questions to thoroughly more than 130 everyday situations, stories and video dialogues recorded by experts and native
prepare for your level certification speakers.
Pre-test activities: in order to consolidate the concepts developed throughout the syllabus by
reiterating them.
 Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course | 27

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A1

Are you ready for the exam? Our native teachers will explain to you all the tips and tricks you
can use to pass the course with total guarantee of success, as well as the subjects you need
to prepare better, the exercises that appear most frequently, mistakes to avoid, resources that
can help you in certain situations, etc. All this prepared on video for you to consult as and when
you wish.

24/7 Personalized Tutoring and

Monitoring

400+ lexical and

sociocultural activities
In addition:
The student will be provided with the following interaction and communication tools, which will
be combined throughout the course to obtain the desired level of skills at the level in question.
These are:
Internal messaging tools with teachers and tutors
Chat tools for written interaction
900+ assessment
questions Discussion forums for the development of written expression and interaction skills
Telephone assistance to resolve technical questions or incidents
Technical services contact e-mail
06
Comparison with Other Courses
Have you been trying to certify your level for years to no avail? Do you not feel ready?
Have you tried countless online courses and found they were not what you were
looking for?
We invite you to discover TECH.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 29

The most complete preparation course

for the official CEFR Level A1 test.
Study. Learn. BECOME CERTIFIED"
 30 | Comparison with Other Courses

TECH Global University in numbers

At TECH, we are so confident that

we offer the most comprehensive A1
Language Course on the market that we
have no problem comparing ourselves to
our competitors.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 31

Rosetta Babbel Busuu Premium

100% CEFR
Main Features 44
270

Tutoring/monitoring

200
40
4,000
400 pages
132
50 pages
440
Contents 400
240
308
100 pages
200
275
40
400

Study Methodology Teaching approach LINEAR LINEAR LINEAR RELEARNING*

Service

*Relearning Methodology p. 35 **6-month subscription price *** Annual subscription price

* Relearning Methodology pág. 35 ** Precio suscripción 6 meses *** Precio suscripción anual
07
Our Methodology
The TECH program is an A1 German Language Course, based 100% on the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For this purpose, we use
a method in which the student works intensively and repeatedly on all the contents
required by the CEFR, thoroughly preparing them to pass the test.
 Our Methodology | 33

In no other course will you find pre-test

knowledge activation questions, lesson
tests, grammar tests, a final test and specific
practice of CEFR skills in each unit"
 34 | Our Methodology

The TECH Global University method

Conventional methods of teaching a foreign language, such as demonstrative ...All of this is enhanced with the best 100% online
classes or mechanical exercises, slow down learning and seriously affect
student motivation, as confirmed by statistical data reflecting the failure of the
teaching methodology: Relearning...
traditional system and methodology.

TECH’s A1 German Language Course offers students a revolutionary method

to comprehensively prepare for the level certification test. Our objective is
to strengthen your skills in a changing, real and multicultural context and, to Our school is the first in the world to combine storytelling with a 100% online
guarantee your success in passing the test. To this end, we emulate the test learning system , based on repetition, which combines different elements that
using mock tests throughout the course. represent an evolution with respect to the simple study and performance of
exercises.
Through activities, stories and real contexts, the student will learn how to
solve basic and everyday communication situations in simulated learning
environments and will face real mock exams to prepare intensively for the
level certification test. These simulations are developed using state-of-the-art
software to facilitate immersive learning.

TECH offers you the highest quality and

quantity in the academic landscape, with
hundreds of exercises and resources for you
to keep improving your level step by step
 Our Methodology | 35

This methodology, at the forefront of world teaching, Relearning Methodology

is called Relearning. Our language school is the first
01
one licensed to employ this successful method, having
Learning
managed, in 2015, to improve the overall satisfaction levels
from
(teaching quality, quality of materials, course structure, evidence
objectives, etc.) of the students who complete the courses
08 02
Competencies Relearning
with respect to the indicators of the best language courses testing from
on the market. (retesting) evidence

The overall score obtained by our learning

system is 8.01, according to the highest 07 03
Case based
international standards learning through Testing
storytelling

06 04
Learning
Von-Restorf
from an
Effect
expert
05
Neurocognitive
context
dependent
learning
 36 | Our Methodology

In TECH’s A1 German Language Course, learning is not a linear process, but

rather a spiral (we learn, unlearn (forget) and re-learn). Therefore, we combine
each of these elements concentrically.

With this methodology we have trained more than 35,000 university graduates
with unprecedented success, in fields as diverse as Biochemistry, Genetics,
Surgery, International Law, Management Skills or Financial Markets and
Instruments. All this in a highly demanding environment, where the students
have a strong socio-economic profile and an average age of 42 years.

...with a personalized and expert-led

syllabus...
 Our Methodology | 37

In order to facilitate tutor-student contact as much as possible, you will have

a wide range of communication possibilities, both in real time and delayed
(internal messaging, telephone answering service, discussion forums on, e-mail
contact with the technical secretary, chat and video conference).
...and all this with the best learning materials
at the forefront of technology and pedagogy…
Our system will allow you to organize your time
and learning pace, adapting it to your schedule,
and will also allow you to access the contents
from any device with an internet connection
(computer, tablet, smartphone)”

According to the latest scientific evidence in the field of neuroscience, not

only do we know how to organize information, ideas, images, memories, but
we know that the place and context where we have learned something is
fundamental for us to be able to remember it and store it in the hippocampus
and retain it in our long-term memory. This way, and in what is called
“Neurocognitive Context-Dependent Learning”, the different elements of our
German A1 Language Course are connected with the context in which the
participant will take their certification exam in order to guarantee success on
the day of the test.
 38 | Our Methodology

Study wherever and

however you want: more Study Material
than 150 downloadable Lessons written and selected by expert native teachers,
and printable grammar
15%
downloadable worksheets and glossaries.

and lexical worksheets

and glossaries Skills-Based Practice

At TECH you will work on all the skills established by the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.

10%
Interactive Summaries

Multimedia content including audios, videos, images, diagrams

and concept maps.

Pronunciation and Phonetics Practice

15%
At TECH we focus our method on repetition as the best way to
consolidate your learning.

10%
 Our Methodology | 39

Vocabulary and Socioculture Practice

At TECH you will find
At TECH we offer you different ways to work on vocabulary over twice as many
10%
through hundreds of interactive activities.
multimedia elements
Grammar and Spelling Practice as in the second most
comprehensive course
10% You will work on grammar from a practical point of view, through
activities and lessons explained by native teachers. on the market: up to
4,000 elements
Simulated Learning Scenarios

10%
Video learning situations based 100% on the CEFR.

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A1

TECH offers the

5% only institution with

Tips and tricks to keep in mind to pass your placement test with
total guarantee of success.
a commitment to
answering your
questions in less
Testing & Retesting than 24 hours

15% You will find practice tests in each topic as well as grammatical
and lexical evaluation tests in each module.

%
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Course Objectives
The main objective of this program is to help the student acquire the skills required
to pass the A1 level German exam. For this purpose, it is a Language Course with
several practical activities and an innovative educational method, which is based
on studying and repetition to consolidate knowledge. All this, elaborated under the
parameters established in the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages.
 Course Objectives | 41

Thanks to the practical exercises

in this program, you will be able to
perfect your language and grammar
skills in the German language"
 42 | Course Objectives
General Objectives

01
Solve simple communicative tasks and perform the basic
functions of these tasks, both in the educational environment and
in very everyday situations

02
Interact and express themselves in these situations in an incipient
but adequate manner, in a standard oral and written language
register

03 Define the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations

and recognize the most common forms of social relationships

04 Use the linguistic resources necessary to get by in basic

communication situations

05 Develop resources and tools that enable them to assess and

improve their own learning and use of the language
 Course Objectives | 43
Specific Objectives

Oral Comprehension Oral Expression

Understand speech that is very slow, carefully articulated Š Engage in conversations in a straightforward manner, but
and with enough pauses to assimilate the meaning communication is totally dependent on slower-paced repetitions,
rephrasing and rectifications
Understand instructions that are explained slowly and
carefully, and able to follow directions if they are simple Š Ask and answer simple questions, make simple statements, and
and brief respond to statements made to them in areas of immediate need or
on very everyday topics
Š Understand common expressions aimed at satisfying simple,
everyday needs as long as the interlocutor collaborates by
Reading Comprehension addressing them in clear, slow speech and repeats what they do not
understand
Š Understand very short and simple texts, reading sentence by Š Introduce oneself and use basic greetings and farewell expressions.
sentence, picking up basic and common names, words and
phrases, and rereading as needed Š Ask how people are doing and express their reactions to the news

Š Understand short and simple messages on postcards Š Understand questions and instructions if spoken slowly and carefully,
and understand short, simple directions on how to get to a place. Is
Š Recognize names, words and very basic phrases that appear on able to ask someone for something, and vice versa
signs and in the most common situations
Š Ask someone for something, and vice versa. Good command of
Š Understand the meaning of simple informative information numbers, quantities, prices and timetables
written material and short and simple descriptions, especially if
there is visual support Š Make time indications by means of sentences such as, for example,
“next week, last Friday, in November, at three o’clock”
Š Understand written directions if they are short and simple (e.g.,
how to get from one place to another) Š Respond in an interview to simple and direct questions about
personal data, if spoken very slowly and clearly without idioms or set
phrases

Written Expression
Š Ask for and provide information about personal details in writing
Š Write short and simple postcards
Š Write numbers and dates, their name, nationality, address,
age, date of birth or date of arrival in a country, as is done, for
example, in a hotel registration book
 44 | Course Objectives

Specific Objectives

Sociocultural and Sociolinguistic Competence Linguistic Competence

Become familiar with the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations, as well as Manage a basic repertoire of vocabulary and expressions related to the most common
with those related to their own field, which will result in the basic adaptation of their behavior situations and functions foreseen in the syllabus
to these situations and in the understanding or adequate use of the lexicon and functional
Develop a very limited control of linguistic resources with systematic errors that usually
exponents
occur at this level
Recognize and use the most common forms of social relations and treatment, within a
standard register. In regular social situations, recognize and use the usual forms of address
used to greet, say goodbye, address someone, give thanks, apologize, ask permission, take
an interest in people and respond to an offer
Understand behaviors and values other than one's own that underlie the most obvious,
everyday socio-cultural aspects of life
 Course Objectives | 45

Did you know?

Communicative competence is not merely limited to the knowledge and ability to use the
linguistic code, but has other broader dimensions which place it in direct relation with other
competences such as information processing and digital competence, learning to learn, social,
To consolidate all these skills, you will civic competence, or cultural and artistic competence.
This implies a cultural immersion that is only possible to recreate in the online format through
have access to more than 400 lexical, simulated scenarios, storytelling, videos and real situations.
vocabulary and sociocultural activities”

Only TECH offers videos with the 130 specific situations

required to master the CEFR A1
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Course Structure and
Content
This syllabus has been designed according to the most demanding criteria of the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This will give the student
the opportunity to prepare for the linguistic and grammatical aspects that are essential
to pass the level exam. Therefore, throughout this program, students will be provided
with a variety of audiovisual and practical resources that will strengthen their knowledge
and enable them to establish simple everyday conversations at a personal and
professional level.
 Course Structure and Content | 47

Where, When and How is it Taught?

This course takes place over 4 months and is divided into 11 content
modules, which can be completed 100% online.

Mastering German will give

you new professional and
personal opportunities. Start
today thanks to this TECH
Language Course".
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Module 1. Have We Met? Module 2. Me and My People

1.1. Hello! How Are You? 2.1. Me and My Family
1.2. Introducing Ourselves 2.2. What is Your Family Like?
1.3. Personal Information 2.3. My Friends and Colleagues
1.4. Professional Information 2.4. Why Are You Studying German?

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Ask and answer simple questions Describe yourself and your family
Introductions and basic greetings and farewell expressions Talk about professions
Exchange information Speak and write about relationships with others
Write emails and simple notes to friends Describe colleagues and friends, what they are like, where they live, and what they do
Talk about professions Respond to simple and direct relationship questions in an interview.
Talk and write about yourself, where you live and what you do Fill out forms with personal details
Respond to simple and direct questions about personal details in an interview

Module 3. My World, My Likes Module 4. A Typical Day

3.1. My Likes 4.1. A Day in My Life
3.2. My Favorite Places 4.2. My Life in Society
3.3. The Beach or The Countryside? 4.3. The Shopping List
3.4. Hobbies, Interests, Amusement and Recreation 4.4. We Are Having Fun

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Participate in simple conversations Participate in simple conversations

Express tastes and preferences Talk about routines
Talk about places Express time and frequency
Express agreement and disagreement Talking about leisure and free time
Discuss hobbies and interests
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Module 5. My Work, My Studies Module 6. My Free Time

5.1. Live to Work or Work to Live 6.1. Games, Sports, Entertainment
5.2. Job Interviews 6.2. Holidays and Parties
5.3. Homework 6.3. Shopping
5.4. Formal Language in the Workplace 6.4. Do You Know How to Cook?

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe where you work and/or study Describe leisure events (sports, games, etc.)
Discuss routines and homework Exchange information about free time
Express oneself in formal and informal style Understand common expressions aimed at satisfying simple, everyday needs
Writing simple formal letters Learn to talk about events and leisure places

Module 7. My House Module 8. Travel

7.1. The House 8.1. Health Trips
7.2. Furniture and Appliances 8.2. Nature Trips
7.3. Types of Accommodation 8.3. I Don't Leave Home Without...
7.4. Things Around the House 8.4. Other Cultures

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe the place where I live Talk about travel

Describe the cultural peculiarities of life in Germany Compare different destinations
Compare locations and housing Talk about and compare cultures
Learn to make time indications
Learn how to write a short and simple postcard
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Module 9. My Personal Belongings Module 10. My Country

9.1. Documentation 10.1. Geography
9.2. My Belongings 10.2. Politics and Government
9.3. Study Material 10.3. Countries of the World
9.4. Work Material 10.4. National Holidays

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Talk about personal objects and belongings Know how to present information about your country in a monologic way
Discuss school supplies and study materials Know how to compare different countries at a basic level
Talk about working material and tools Expand lexical and cultural knowledge
Talking about festivals and traditions

Module 11. My City

11.1. Public spaces (streets, squares, parks)
11.2. Instructions
11.3. Transport System
11.4. Art and Culture
This Language Course has a wide and
Module Objectives
comprehensive syllabus, giving you access
Know how to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of your city
to the topics required by the CEFR to
Know how to give and receive location instructions
Talk about presence and absence of places
certify your German A1 Level"
Locate
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"Germany has many commercial ties with Spain, especially in my field. So, in order to
expand my business, it was clear to me that I needed to master the language. Thanks
to this Language Course, I have been able to start achieving my goal and in just a few
months I have been able to successfully certify myself in this first level"

Asunción Contreras
A Spanish businesswoman

"I have been attracted to the German language ever since I was a teenager.
Therefore, when I was presented with the opportunity to study it in this Language
Course, I did not hesitate. The facilities provided when taking a class or doing the
practical activities were decisive for me. Thanks to all this I managed to get my A1
certification and now I will start preparing for the next level"

Antonio Gonzales
A student from Spain
10
Our Students’ Profiles
We know that learning a language isn’t easy. Many of us have tried, and failed, for years
to consolidate our knowledge and acquire the skills required to obtain qualifications
that demonstrate what we have learned. Level exams are complex tests that must be
prepared for thoroughly and with good expert guidance.
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Many of our students have previously tried

other preparation methods that have made
them lose motivation. At TECH, 9 out of 10
students recommend us”
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Years of unsuccessful attempts to learn the language Courses taken before enrolling on ours

- 1 year 10 %
+ 5 years 25 %
None 20%

More than one 45%

2
years on
1-3 years 35 % average At least 1 35%

3-5 years 30 %

Don't lose motivation! TECH includes a personalized

monitoring and tutoring service
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Interest in learning the language

Personal 42% 58% Professional

IT skills

Advanced 10 %

Intermediate 30 %

Basic 60 %

80% of our students pass the official

A1 level exam

Thanks to our performance measurement

tool you will be able to track your progress
at all times"
11
The Professional Benefits of
German
German is the ninth most spoken language in the world. It is spoken in countries such as:
Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium. And also in other parts of the world in small
communities.

There is no doubt that the main reason to learn German is for work. Austria has the lowest
unemployment rate of the Eurozone countries; Switzerland is one of the most affluent countries
and offers excellent working conditions; the engine of Europe, Germany, offers great employment
opportunities to anyone who is willing to work. However, a good level of German is a prerequisite for
working in these countries. Many have tried their luck and emigrated from their home countries in
search of work, but doing it without knowing German is not particularly easy.

Learning German may be just what you need to develop your career. Knowing German will also
make it easier to create or maintain working relationships with German-speaking associates in your
country. It will undoubtedly help to strengthen relationships and close business deals. It is also worth
bearing in mind that German is the native language of one of the world's major exporting countries,
and having a good command of this language allows you to perform better in business and instill
greater confidence in working relationships.

Additionally, German is the second most important language for the sciences and Germany is the
third most important country for its contribution to research and development. Germany awards
a large number of research grants to foreign scientists and almost 20% of the world’s books are
written in German.
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German is the native language of one of the

world's major exporting countries, and having a
good command of this language allows you to
perform better in business”
12
Assessment
and Certification
The main evaluation objective of TECH’s assessment is that students consolidate what
they have learned and are aware of their progress. That is why, after completing each
block, the student is shown a results report that visually indicates the skills that they
should reinforce in the online classes.

TECH'S A1 Language Course is the only

one that also awards you with a university
certificate”
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Only TECH will award students a university

certificate upon successful completion of
the course"

German A1 language course evaluation tests

The assimilation of the contents is constantly and progressively evaluated. To do
so, the student must pass an automatically corrected evaluation test at the end
of each module and a final test that covers all the contents of the level.

Its main objective is for the student to consolidate what they have learned and to
be aware of their progress, for this reason, after the evaluation test is completed,
the student is shown a report of the results.
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Language course evaluation criteria

Communicative effectiveness: comprehensibility, fulfillment of expected functions,
accuracy, sociolinguistic appropriateness
If you pass our course, you will obtain an A1 German
Interactive and speaking skills: responsiveness and cooperation, coherence of
ideas, organization, relevant and sufficient development language qualification from TECH
Use of language: linguistic resources, formal elements of cohesion and fluency

Formal correction: grammar, discourse cohesion, vocabulary and pronunciation

Discursive capacity: coherence of ideas, organization and development The certificate, which indicates successful completion of the course, will state the
Use of language: linguistic expressions, formal resources of cohesion and flexibility language studied and the level passed, according to the Common European Framework
of Reference from Languages (CEFR).
Formal correction: grammar, discourse cohesion, vocabulary and spelling
The certificate issued by TECH Global University only provides "pass" or "fail" as grading
options, and does not express a numerical grade. Before receiving the certificate, you
will be emailed a form to verify your data.

The CEFR A1 German Language Course is an

intensive course lasting a maximum of 4 months
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Certification
At the end of the course the student will receive a certificate of recognition that
confirms that they are prepared to obtain official certification for this level.

ECTS
German Language Course 12
A1 German
Language Course
Language: German
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months
Certificate: TECH Global University
Credits: 12 ECTS
Teaching Hours: 300 hours.
A1 German
Language Course