Students who have never learnt German can feel hesitant before joining a first class, but the first module is designed for complete beginners. In 20 hours, the goal is not fluency. The goal is to build a practical foundation you can recognise, repeat and use.
Eurolingo’s adult German group classes are organised in clear 20-hour modules. That means you can start with a manageable commitment, understand what you are learning, and decide your next step with more confidence.
What a first 20-hour module usually covers
Greetings and basic phrases
You start with useful classroom and everyday expressions such as Guten Morgen, Wie geht es Ihnen?, Ich heiße..., Wo ist die Toilette? and Ich hätte gerne..., bitte.
Everyday vocabulary
Beginner vocabulary usually includes family, hobbies, work, food, travel, numbers, time and common places such as Flughafen, Hotel, Büro and Stadtzentrum.
Grammar foundations
You begin to notice noun gender with der, die and das, basic verb endings such as ich spiele and du spielst, questions, word order and simple sentence patterns.
Pronunciation and culture
You practise German sounds, including umlaut vowels such as ä, ö and ü, and meet cultural references such as punctuality, forms of address, food, travel and seasonal traditions.
Examples of German you may practise
A good first module includes examples you can actually say aloud. You may practise introducing yourself, asking how someone is, ordering something simple, talking about family or hobbies, and asking for basic help.
Ich heiße Anna. - My name is Anna.
Wie geht es Ihnen? - How are you?
Ich hätte gerne einen Kaffee, bitte. - I would like a coffee, please.
Wo ist der Bahnhof? - Where is the train station?
Ich spiele Tennis. - I play tennis.
What you should be able to do after the first module
By the end of around 20 hours, many learners can introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, understand short classroom instructions, read basic signs or messages, and manage simple travel or daily-life exchanges.
The most important result is not perfection. It is confidence: knowing enough to continue learning German with a clearer ear, better pronunciation habits and a basic understanding of how the language is built.
