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German can feel intimidating at first, especially when word order and verb forms don’t match what you’re used to. This beginner-friendly course helps you turn that initial confusion into clarity by showing you how German grammar works in real sentences. Designed for A1/A2 learners, it focuses on the building blocks that let you understand what you read and hear, and respond with confidence in everyday situations.
You’ll start by getting a clear overview of the system, including the cases used in German and why they matter for meaning. From there, you’ll learn how main clauses are built and where the verb belongs, so you can create sentences that sound natural instead of translated. Step by step, you’ll move through present-tense verb conjugation, covering both regular patterns and the common irregular changes that often trip learners up. Key verbs you meet constantly, such as have, be, and become, are given special attention so they become automatic.
The course goes beyond rules on a page. Short checks and guided exercises help you notice patterns, correct mistakes, and build accuracy without overthinking. You’ll also learn practical grammar for real conversations: how to express what you like, how to choose between informal and formal ways of addressing people, and how to handle verbs with prefixes that split or stay together depending on the sentence.
As you progress, you’ll gain control of question forms, including yes/no questions, and learn how German structures sentences with modal verbs using the sentence bracket. You’ll also master negation with nicht, so you can clearly say what you don’t want, don’t like, or isn’t true—without guessing where the word should go.
By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation for moving into higher levels, with sharper reading comprehension and more fluent speaking. If you’re looking for a free online course that helps you form correct German sentences and understand core grammar principles, this is a practical place to start.
Video class: Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2) - Introduction and Outline
17m
Exercise: Welche drei grammatischen Fälle werden in der deutschen Sprache verwendet?
Video class: Lesson 1: Sentence Structure in Main Clauses - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
14m
Exercise: What is the position of the verb in main clauses in German?
Video class: Lesson 2: Conjugating Regular Verbs in Present Tense - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
13m
Exercise: In German, which personal pronoun corresponds to the English 'you' in an informal singular context?
Video class: Lesson 3: Conjugating Irregular Verbs / Present Tense - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1/A2)
13m
Exercise: What is a common feature of irregular verbs in present tense in German?
Video class: Lesson 4: Irregular Conjugation Endings Present Tense - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1/A2)
23m
Exercise: What is a common characteristic of irregular verbs in German when conjugating in the present tense?
Video class: Lesson 5: Special Verbs "haben", "sein", "werden" - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
26m
Video class: Lesson 6: Revision And Exercises - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
27m
Video class: Lesson 7: How to Express Liking: "mögen" vs "gern" - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
10m
Exercise: How do you express liking activities in German?
Video class: Lesson 8: How to Address People Politely - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
20m
Exercise: In German, which form of 'you' would you use to address a single person formally?
Video class: Lesson 9: Verbs With Prefix (Separable / Inseparable) - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1/A2)
24m
Exercise: What are separable verbs in German grammar?
Video class: Lesson 10: Reflexive Verbs - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
39m
Exercise: What is the correct reflexive pronoun for 'du' when there is another accusative object present in the sentence?
Video class: Lesson 11: Exercises and Revision - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
26m
Exercise: Identifying Separable and Inseparable Prefixes in German Verbs
Video class: Lesson 12: Open-Ended
25m
Exercise: Welche Regel gilt für die Platzierung des Verbs in Ja/Nein-Fragen auf Deutsch?
Video class: Lesson 12: How To Ask Questions - Exercises - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
11m
Exercise: What is the new format for the lessons?
Video class: Lesson 13: Modal Verbs And The Sentence Bracket - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
19m
Video class: Lesson 13: Modal Verbs - Exercises - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
06m
Exercise: How is 'shall I' expressed in German?
Video class: Lesson 14: Sentence Negation With "Nicht" - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
21m
Exercise: Wo sollte man 'nicht' in einem deutschen Satz setzen, um ein Adjektiv zu negieren?
Video class: Lesson 14: Sentence Negation With "Nicht" - Exercises - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1/A2)
12m
Video class: Lesson 15: Summary And Revision - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
25m
Exercise: Welche Form der deutschen Sprache wird verwendet, wenn ein Verb in seine verschiedenen Endungen je nach Zeit oder Person geändert wird?
Video class: Lesson 16: Introduction To Section 2 - Learn German Grammar for Beginners (A1 / A2)
24m
Exercise: What is unique about German nouns in terms of capitalization?
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