"German for Absolute Beginners" Part 1

2 The German alphabet and pronunciation
- Introduction to the German alphabet
- Pronunciation of letters and sounds
- Pronunciation exercises

3. Basic grammar
- Definite and indefinite articles (der, die, das, ein, eine)
- Introduction to nouns (nouns)
- Introduction to verbs (basic forms and conjugation in the present tense)
- Adjectives and their use

4 Numbers, date and time
- Numbers from 0 to 100
- Date and months of the year
- Time and times of day

Welcome and introduction

Welcome to "German for Absolute Beginners"! In this course, you will learn the basics of the German language, from pronunciation of the alphabet to simple everyday conversations. This course is structured so that you progress step by step and continuously expand your knowledge.

- Course objectives:
- Acquire basic knowledge of the German language
- Be able to communicate in everyday situations
- Develop a basic understanding of German grammar

- Course structure:
- Module 1: Introduction and basic knowledge
- Module 2: Grammar and sentence structure
- Module 3: Consolidation and practice
- Module 4: Culture and everyday life in Germany

The German alphabet and pronunciation

The German alphabet consists of 26 letters, similar to the English alphabet, with some additional umlauts (ä, ö, ü) and the sharp S (ß). Pronouncing the letters correctly is the first step towards mastering the German language.

- The alphabet:
- A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
- Umlauts: Ä, Ö, Ü
- The letter ß (Eszett or sharp S)