Free online courseGerman for beginners

Course Description

Immerse yourself in the linguistic world with "German for Beginners," a comprehensive course. Spanning 4 hours and 10 minutes, this engaging program is designed precisely for novice learners looking to gain a foundational understanding of the German language.

The course has garnered high praise, with an impressive average rating of 5 stars. Ideal for anyone with little to no background in German, this course is categorized under Languages, specifically focusing on the German language within its subcategory.

Through a series of 50 meticulously crafted lessons, this course covers a wide range of topics, starting from simple greetings and self-introductions to more complex grammatical concepts and practical vocabulary. The initial lessons offer a friendly introduction to basic German greetings, teaching students how to say "My name is..." and "I come from..." in German, essential phrases that lay the groundwork for further learning.

As you progress, you will explore phrases to ask how someone is and common mistakes to avoid, providing not only language skills but also cultural insights. You’ll learn to express your residence, agree or disagree politely, and master everyday expressions like "Yes," "No," "Thank you," and "You're welcome." Numbers, another fundamental topic, are tackled in two humorous lessons designed to hold your attention while you learn the numbers from 0 to 100.

This course doesn’t shy away from more intricate aspects of the language. It covers definite articles like DER, DIE, and DAS, gives useful hints on guessing German articles, and explains how to talk about prices. Personal data and useful verbs, such as "to be" and "to have," feature strongly, enhancing your practical communicative abilities.

Further along, you will learn how to talk about professions, possessive pronouns, and family. You'll dive into the conjugation of regular verbs and discover ways to introduce others in German. Special focus is given to action verbs, asking questions, and significant interrogative words, all aimed at making conversations more manageable and natural.

Everyday scenarios, such as asking for assistance, speaking about food, and ordering in a restaurant, are thoroughly discussed. Lessons are laced with cultural references, including typical German foods and drinks, which not only make your learning process fun but also culturally enriching. The course continues with vital topics, such as expressing hunger, learning days of the week, months, and fundamental modal verbs like "can," "must," and "want." Important adjectives, weather terminology, and common means of transport are also included.

Furthermore, you'll understand how to describe your relationship status, German sentence structure, both separable verbs and the plural forms. The concluding lessons focus on body parts, clothes, and providing a deeper understanding of the German plural.

"German for Beginners" is not just a course but a well-rounded linguistic journey, carefully planned to make German accessible and enjoyable for you.