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Goethe A1 (Start Deutsch 1): what the exam looks like and how to prepare

What exactly awaits you in the A1 exam, how long each part takes, how many points you need to pass and how to prepare in a few weeks.

24 September 20262 min read

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Life in Germany

What level of German you need for work and life in Germany

Family reunification, work, permanent residence, citizenship, university: an overview of the German levels most often required, all in one place.

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Study tips

How to choose an online German course: video, group or fast-track

Three formats, three different ways of learning. Here's how they differ, who each one is for and what to look out for before you enrol anywhere.

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Grammar

Der, die, das: how to finally remember noun genders

German genders aren't a lottery. There are rules that cover the vast majority of nouns. Here are the ones that are actually worth learning.

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Study tips

How to learn A1 in three months (a realistic plan)

Level A1 is completely doable in three months, if you know exactly what it covers and how much time a day it really takes. Here's the plan, month by month.

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Grammar

5 mistakes almost everyone learning German makes

These mistakes come up in every generation of learners. Once you recognise them, you stop making them and sound noticeably more natural.

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