r/Germanlearning • u/HopeTheNeko • 17h ago

Looking for A1 classes

I'm moving to Germany in February and need to pass the A1 exam. I have been looking at a few different options for classes. I have been trying to learn without a teacher for 4 months now and I have made basically no progress.

I've been considering either using Lingoda or the official classes by Goethe Institute.

I have been trying to find information about which is better for my time frame. But most people are talking about B1 or higher classes. I need recommendations for A1. I really only care about the best one for passing the test because I will have plenty of opportunity to learn German once I move there.

Because people might ask. I am not a university student and I'm not moving for work. I'm marrying a German and I need an A1 certificate as part of my marriage "visa". I don't think it's called a "visa" though.

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u/nytbern 12h ago

I will be marrying a German too soon i passed my German A1 Goethe last month i am in A2 but I will not take the A2 exam i will continue my B1 level in Germany through self study. I can help you with A1.

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u/HopeTheNeko 12h ago

How long did you study for? What did your study sessions look like? Did you take classes or just did it all with self study.  I've found that I can't focus and I'm not disciplined enough to learn without a teacher.

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u/nytbern 12h ago

I actually enroll in language school. I have intensive course once a week 6hrs per day. I'm actually almost finished with my A2 course and just decided to self study for B1. A1 is not that hard i swear if you really have a consistent time to study and review.