GERMAN A1: START YOUR JOURNEY.
The perfect entry point for beginners. Build real speaking confidence from the ground up.
You freeze when you have to speak? We take you from the confidence gap to speaking naturally – with Swiss quality and small groups.
Live Lessons
With certified teachers.
Small Groups
Intensive with 3–6 people.
70–80% Speaking Time
Active (Speaking First).
XLINGUA App
Material, Zoom & Chat in one place.
Mini-dialogue from Lesson 5
Ordering in a café – how we practise from day one.
Waiter
You
Waiter
You
Hard Facts
Format
Online via Zoom.
Duration
20 weeks (30 lessons).
Frequency
90 min. per week.
Certificate
XLINGUA Certificate.
Experience XLINGUA
See for yourself how our method works. Dive into our world.
DON'T FREEZE UP
Overcome your speaking anxiety.
DON'T FREEZE UP
Tech meets real teachers
Speak from day one
Small groups. Faster Progress.
Why XLINGUA Works – From understanding to confident speaking.
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Beginners, basics, A1 certificate
- No prior knowledge required.
- First steps in Switzerland.
- Desire for a solid foundation.
A1 Learning Goals
Your first steps in German. We build a solid foundation: essential vocabulary and simple phrases you can use from day one. No prior knowledge needed.
Introducing Yourself
State your name, origin, and profession.
Basic Vocabulary
Numbers, time, and simple objects.
First Sentences
Form simple questions and answers.
After A1 you can…
- Introduce yourself: name, origin, profession.
- Order and pay in a café or restaurant.
- Understand and give simple directions.
- Go shopping: understand prices, ask for the price.
- Make appointments (doctor, office) with simple phrases.
- Say 'Hello', 'Thank you', 'Goodbye' on the phone.
- Fill out short forms (name, address, date).
- Ask important everyday questions and understand short answers.
What A1 Learners Say
Beginners who found their voice with XLINGUA.
"I was scared to open my mouth. In the small group I felt safe to make mistakes. Now I can order in German and introduce myself."Lisa T. · A1 → A2
"Real conversations from lesson one – not just the textbook. Best start for my life in Switzerland."Marco P. · Founders Cohort
"Limited spots meant we were really a small group. The teacher had time for everyone. I recommend it."Anna K. · Zurich
Scientifically Backed
The XLINGUA Flow™ method is based on Stephen Krashen's research on natural language development. Through real context and fewer dull grammar exercises, we enable you to absorb language like a child – just more structured.
SOME OF OUR EXPERTS
50+ certified teachers · 6 languages
Samuel Vaccarin
"Language is the bridge to new opportunities. I accompany you on your path to flow."
Oriana Primucci
"Language is more than words – it’s confidence, clarity, and real communication."
Juan Bobba
"I know exactly where the hurdles are and how to jump them."
Isabelle Calmette
"Giving you confidence so that each lesson is a pleasure and a shared success!"
Lauren Hart
"Confidence comes from doing. Forget you're learning, just speak."
Christina Bäter
"Language connects—laughing with each other too!"
Sandra Lenzin
"From Grüezi to real conversations. I'll accompany you. Are you ready?"
Certification
After each successfully completed course, you will receive the official XLINGUA certificate according to CEFR guidelines.
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2 Courses
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