Learn German

Unit 1 - Let's Learn German

In Unit 1, you’ll master essential German words and phrases to get you speaking from day one. You’ll also build a solid foundation with an introduction to basic grammar.

In Lesson 2 you'll begin the story "Ein Jahr in München" in which you follow the adventures of two siblings who move to Germany to attend university.

Lesson 1 - Hallo

Lesson 2 - The Verb Sein (Be)

Lesson 3 - Nouns

Lesson 4 - Pronouns

Lesson 5 - Present Tense of Verbs

Lesson 6 - Asking Questions

Lesson 7 - Definite and Indefinite Articles

Lesson 8 - Adjectives

Lesson 9 - Prepositions

Lesson 10 - Adverbs of Place

Lesson 11 - Instructions and Commands

Lesson 12 - Das Perfekt

Lesson 13 - Präteritum

Lesson 14 - The Plusquamperfekt (Past Perfect Tense)

Lesson 15 - Modal Verbs

Lesson 16 - Talking about the Future

Lesson 17 - Prepositions (Advanced)

Lesson 18 - Adverbs (Advanced)

Lesson 19 - Strong Verbs

Lesson 20 - Verb Prefixes

Lesson 21 - Adjective Suffixes

Lesson 22 - Abstract Nouns

Lesson 23 - Passive Voice of Verbs

Lesson 24 - Subjunctive Mood of Verbs

Unit 2 - German Vocabulary

In this unit you'll continue to improve your German vocabulary. Pictures are included in many of the lessons to make it easier for you to learn the vocabulary. You'll also learn more useful German phrases that are used in everyday life. Flashcards and quizzes are included in the lessons to help you learn the German language.

Lesson 1 - Introductions and Greetings

Lesson 2 - Useful German Phrases

Lesson 3 - Colors

Lesson 4 - Numbers

Lesson 5 - People

Lesson 6 - The Body

Lesson 7 - At home

Lesson 8 - Nature

Lesson 9 - Transportation

Lesson 10 - Date and Time

Lesson 11 - Food and Drinks

Lesson 12 - Clothes

Lesson 13 - Outdoor Activities

Lesson 14 - In the City

Lesson 15 - Tools

Lesson 16 - Adjectives for Feelings

Lesson 17 - Adjectives for Personality

German Verbs Review

German Vocabulary Test

German Phrases Test

Learning Tips

Here are a few tips to help you learn German.

1. Try and spend at least fifteen minutes a day learning German.
2. Spend some time every week writing in German: short conversations, descriptive paragraphs, and/or whatever comes to mind.
3. Make good use of the flashcards in the lessons to help you learn the vocabulary.
4. Go back and review the lessons in this course every once in a while to refresh your memory of the vocabulary and grammar concepts. This is especially important if the lessons are becoming too challenging.
5. When you have a few minutes free time, try thinking in German. You can think about your surroundings, things you plan to do, or just try and remember common German phrases.
6. If you have friends who speak German, or are learning, try to speak with them in German.
7. Once you have learned some German vocabulary, try watching German movies and tv shows. Reading German stories, like the ones included in this course, will solidify your vocabulary and help you become fluent in the language.