Crew Course
Deckhand
Level A1.1 - A1.2
The Talkademy Learning Commitment
At Talkademy, progress comes from active participation. Our courses are built around interaction, practice and real communication — not passive listening. You will be expected to complete assignments, take part in role plays and actively use German from day one. Your commitment is the key to turning knowledge into confidence.
Your Time on Deck
Every successful voyage begins with a clearly charted route and a realistic timeframe. At Talkademy, all courses are designed to create steady progress through structured learning, regular practice and continuous interaction, whether you choose the accelerated and intensive route or the steady pace of the regular course.
Choose the pace that best fits your crew'a goals:
Regular Course: 12 weeks of guided training, giving you enough time to build confidence, practise new skills and integrate German into your and your course-mates daily life.
The Regular Course consists of two 90 minute sessions per week (four 45-minute units) and 3-4 hours of homework /week.
Intensive Course: 8 weeks of focused learning for those who want to accelerate their progress and reach their goals faster.
The Intensive Course consists of three 90-minute sessions per week (six 45-minute units) and 4-6 hours of homework/week.
Whichever course you choose, however, your Deckhand journey will transform you from someone who just stands by silently during German conversations into an active participant in German everyday interactions.
Your Kit of Essential Tools
To make the most of your Talkademy journey as a Deckhand, you will need a few essential tools and resources. But don’t worry — getting started is simple.
Our live sessions take place via Google Meet, allowing you to interact face-to-face, practise your German and stay connected with your crew.
Your Course Toolkit:
- A reliable internet connection for our live lessons via Google Meet
- A computer, laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone for active participation
- WhatsApp for quick communication, updates and course coordination, (a WhatsApp group will be set up at the start of the course)
- Google Classroom as your digital learning hub for materials, assignments and additional exercises, (crew members receive the link and course code at the start of the course)
- Your course books — carefully selected resources that support and complement your learning journey, (crew-members purchase their own copies).
Most importantly, however, you should bring your curiosity, commitment and willingness to actively participate - because at Talkademy, you are not a passive passenger but an essential member of the crew.
Your Fare for the Journey
Our Crew Courses are designed as small, high-impact programmes.
The size of your crew directly shapes the learning dynamic as well as the extent of your investment.
Smaller crews allow for more speaking time, more direct feedback, and faster individual progress.
Larger crews create more interaction, perspective, and shared momentum.
To give you flexibility, the fare adjusts depending on the final group size.
- All crews have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 participants.
- All crews will enjoy a clearly structured programme with measurable progress.
- All crews will benefit from the same high standard — regardless of crew size.
The Reward for the Deckhand
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Pronounce most German words correctly
- Introduce yourself and others with confidence
- Handle everyday situations using simple German
- Ask and answer basic questions naturally
- Understand and use essential vocabulary for daily life
- Take your first confident steps as part of your German-learning crew
Hungry for more?
Continue your voyage with the Seafarer Course and build greater confidence in everyday conversations.