Free online courseGerman Grammar for Beginners

Course Description

Welcome to German Grammar for Beginners. This course spans a total duration of 20 hours and 6 minutes and offers a comprehensive guide to mastering German grammar at the A1/A2 beginner levels. As an integral part of the Languages category, specifically under German, it serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in the language.

The course kicks off with an Introduction and Outline, setting the stage for your German grammar journey. The first module delves into Sentence Structure in Main Clauses, establishing the fundamental grammar constructs.

You'll progress to understanding verb conjugations with lessons on Conjugating Regular Verbs in Present Tense, followed by tackling the intricacies of Irregular Verbs. Special attention is given to mastering the conjugation endings for these irregular verbs, ensuring you grasp even the subtleties of the language.

Lessons on special verbs such as haben, sein, und werden help you learn commonly used verbs that are essential in everyday conversations. Frequent revisions and exercises are interspersed to reinforce your learning and provide opportunities for practice.

The course doesn't shy away from the finer details of German grammar. You'll explore how to express likes and dislikes through the usage of mögen vs gern, and learn How to Address People Politely. The complexity of Verbs With Prefixes, determiners between separable and inseparable ones, and Reflexive Verbs are also comprehensively covered.

Moving further, you'll have lessons dedicated to understanding Modal Verbs and The Sentence Bracket, as well as the often confusing aspect of sentence negation using Nicht.

You won't feel overwhelmed with so much information at once; the course ensures regular reviews and exercises to continually gauge your progress and solidify your understanding. A significant part of the course is dedicated to explaining The German Cases and their proper usage in different contexts.

The intricacies of German noun genders are covered in-depth, along with detailed lessons on German Plurals and their usage. You'll be guided step-by-step through various verb categories, including those with nominative, accusative, and dative objects.

Special focus is also given to the structure of sentences containing multiple objects and the nuanced use of Personal Pronouns in the Accusative. You will become proficient in understanding and utilizing German noun groups and types of articles.

As the course progresses, you encounter Article Declension Patterns, which is essential for crafting grammatically accurate sentences. You'll also delve into Prepositions and their correct context, including temporal, two-way, and local prepositions.

Finally, the course introduces you to the German past tenses, including the Preterit tense and the Present Perfect, ensuring a thorough revision of these topics. By the end of the course, you'll also tackle Comparative and Superlative forms, rounding off a well-designed curriculum aimed at making you proficient in German grammar.

Get ready to dive into the intricacies of the German language with this meticulously curated course, and build a robust grammatical foundation through engaging lessons and practical exercises.