Introduction to German

Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Beginners

Who is this course for?

This course is for complete beginners or those who only know a few German words or phrases.

Course overview

This German language course for complete beginners aims to give you a basic understanding of the everyday language spoken in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland. The course is ideal if you want a taster course in German, or you just want the basics of the language because you are travelling to Germany, Austria or German-speaking Switzerland on holiday or for business. The course also gives you the option to continue with German 2 (Post-Beginners) in the autumn.

Focusing mainly on the spoken language, the course aims to equip you with the skills needed for everyday situations in a German-speaking environment. This will include how to introduce yourself and others, going shopping, ordering food and drink, describing your daily life, asking questions and expressing opinions.

Throughout the course the approach is a communicative one, using interaction as a tool to practice and consolidate what you have learned. 

By the end of the course, you will be able to cope in a number of practical situations, such as:

• Introducing and giving simple information about yourself or someone else;
• Talking about yourself, including where you and others live;
• Expressing preferences;
• Ordering food and drinks in a restaurant;
• Going shopping;
• Meeting up and making appointments.

Term dates

•  Summer Term: week beginning 27 April 2026 until week ending 3 July 2026

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded

Attendance Certificate

Successful completion of this course leads to the award of an Imperial College attendance certificate

Terms and conditions apply to all enrolments to this course. Please read them before enrolment