Start from zero and pass A1 — structured online coaching with mock tests, small batches, and personal feedback. Taught by Bobby Mehrotra, MBA from Germany.
The Goethe-A1 and telc-A1 exams assess all four language skills — our curriculum is mapped directly to each.
Every lesson is built around the A1 paper format — the same question types, task structures, and vocabulary ranges that appear on exam day.
Timed Goethe / telc A1 mock papers with detailed written feedback on every section — so you know exactly where your marks are going.
Sprechen drills in every class — pronunciation, greetings, introductions, and the exact question formats used at A1 level.
Capped group sizes so you get speaking time and personal feedback in every session — not lost in a large online crowd.
Bobby Mehrotra holds an MBA from a German university and has lived in Germany for nearly a decade — bringing real cultural and linguistic context to every class.
Stuck on a grammar point between classes? Send a WhatsApp — Bobby responds the same day, Mon–Sat.
A structured 2–3 month path from zero to passing your A1 exam.
The German alphabet and pronunciation, numbers, greetings, introductions, and basic personal information. Core grammar: present tense verbs, articles, and simple sentence structure.
A1-format reading texts and listening exercises. Short writing tasks (forms, messages, simple emails). Sprechen practice with A1 question types: describing pictures, role-plays.
Two full timed A1 mock exams under real exam conditions. Detailed section-by-section feedback, targeted revision of weak areas, and exam-day strategy session.
The A1 exam tests basic survival German — introductions, simple transactions, and understanding short everyday texts.
3 tasks. Short everyday texts — signs, notices, short messages. You identify key information from simple written German. Time: approximately 20 minutes.
3 tasks. Short conversations and announcements, played twice. Tests basic comprehension of spoken German in familiar situations. Time: approximately 20 minutes.
1–2 tasks. Fill in a form and write a very short note or message in response to a simple prompt. Time: approximately 20 minutes.
3 short tasks — introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, make a request. Conducted with a partner or examiner. Most students find this easier than expected when well-practised.
The Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1) and telc Deutsch A1 test the same CEFR level. Both are accepted by German embassies for family reunion and spouse visa applications. Exam centres are available across India — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and more.
Goethe A1 (Start Deutsch 1) is the most widely recognised for visa purposes, especially for family reunion and spouse visas. telc A1 is also accepted and available at more centres with more frequent dates. Bobby will advise which suits your specific visa requirement.
Visit goethe.de/india or telc.net to find upcoming A1 exam dates near you. Registration typically closes 4–6 weeks before the exam date. Book early — exam slots fill up fast in Delhi and Mumbai.
Goethe A1: approximately INR 7,000–9,000. telc A1: approximately INR 5,500–7,500. Fees vary by centre — check the official website for current pricing.
Most complete beginners are exam-ready in 2–3 months. Book a free assessment with Bobby to confirm your starting level and plan your exam date accordingly.
10+ years of coaching A1 students shows the same patterns again and again — the course addresses every one of them directly.
German noun genders don't follow simple rules. Indian students often skip memorising them, then lose marks in reading and writing tasks. We build gender memory into every vocabulary session from day one.
German sentence structure — especially verb placement — is different from Hindi and English. We drill the verb-second rule until it becomes natural, not something you consciously think about.
A1 Sprechen is graded on comprehensibility. Students who skip pronunciation practice in the first month find it harder to fix later. We start pronunciation correction from class one.
The writing task has a specific structure — greeting, purpose, sign-off. Students who haven't practised this format under time pressure lose easy marks even with decent German.
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