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German - Beginners - First Steps
Funding area Languages (Entry Level)
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
This is one of our Tailored learning Entry level (Beginners) First Steps courses. This course is for learners who have not studied with us previously in Languages at Level 1 or above.
Eligible learners may enrol onto entry level courses in Languages up to a maximum of 120 guided learning hours in total.
Please refer to our Course details for the guided learning hours assigned to this course.
If you have already reached the maximum guided learning hours in Languages at entry level, you should look to progress to Language courses at Level 1 (Beginners Plus).
This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
Is this course for me
This course is for you if you would like to start studying the language at a basic level. Basic grammar will be covered throughout the course. If you have no prior knowledge of German and are eager to learn a new language for travel, work, or personal interest, this course is perfect for you. It is designed to be interactive and enjoyable, ensuring that you build a solid foundation in German while also gaining an appreciation for the culture. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply a language enthusiast, this course will provide you with the essential skills to start communicating in German.