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Free online courseGerman Vocabulary

Duration of the online course: 15 hours and 53 minutes

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Build German vocabulary fast with a free online course: question words, numbers, time, verbs and real-life phrases—ideal for beginners and exam prep.

In this free course, learn about

  • A1 question words and building basic questions
  • Numbers 1–100, pronunciation, and using them in context
  • Telling time; days, months, and time prepositions (vor, nach, seit, zwischen, etc.)
  • Core vocabulary: family, professions, hobbies, pets, colors, materials, transport, weather
  • Everyday situations: ordering drinks/food in bars and restaurants
  • High-frequency verbs: common, irregular, separable; verbs with accusative/dative
  • Perfect tense (Perfekt): choosing haben vs sein; common sein-verbs in Perfekt
  • Prepositions and cases (Akk/Dat), incl. common verb+preposition patterns
  • Key grammar points: gefallen/gehören usage, es gibt, kennen vs wissen, erst, mich vs mir
  • Pronunciation basics and typical beginner mistakes to avoid
  • Fixed expressions: collocations, noun-verb combos, idioms, and “UND” expressions
  • Goethe/Start Deutsch A1–A2 exam skills: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen, timing, format

Course Description

Want to understand and use German words with confidence in everyday situations? This free online German Vocabulary course is designed to help you move from recognizing basic terms to actually using them in clear, practical sentences. Instead of learning isolated lists, you will strengthen the kind of vocabulary that shows up in real conversations: asking questions, ordering food, talking about your family, describing things, handling numbers, and speaking about time and dates.

You will train the foundations that make German feel manageable at A1 level: question words to keep a conversation going, common adjectives for describing people and objects, and the everyday verbs that appear constantly in speech and writing. Along the way, you will build a reliable feel for pronunciation, so you can say what you know without hesitation and understand what you hear more easily.

The course also supports learners who want structure and measurable progress. Vocabulary is paired with key grammar-friendly patterns, such as which verbs tend to work with the accusative or dative, and how common prepositions influence meaning in typical phrases. You will also meet high-frequency verb combinations and idiomatic expressions that help your German sound more natural and less translated.

If you are learning for travel, work, or study, the lessons connect directly to situations you are likely to face: talking about your profession, making small talk about the weather, using transport words in Germany, or ordering in a restaurant. Seasonal topics, such as Christmas vocabulary, add cultural context while expanding your word bank in a memorable way.

For learners aiming for a certificate, the course includes focused guidance on exam-style skills connected to Goethe exams, especially reading, listening, writing, and speaking at A1 and A2. You will learn what the tasks expect and how to respond efficiently, while continuing to grow the vocabulary that makes those tasks easier. By the end, you will have a stronger core lexicon, better listening and pronunciation habits, and the practical phrases you need to communicate with more accuracy and ease.

Course content

  • Video class: Basic German Question Words | All A1 Question Words You Need to Know 13m
  • Video class: German Numbers 1-20 | Pronunciation and examples | German Basics 04m
  • Exercise: How do you ask for two beers in a German bar?
  • Video class: German Adjectives together with German facts 14m
  • Video class: How to call family members and relatives in German | My Family 08m
  • Video class: Top 10 German Verbs ?Most common German Verbs with Conjugation 13m
  • Video class: Weekdays, Daytime and Months in German | German Basics | YourGermanTeacher 08m
  • Video class: Learn all colors in German with examples and additional vocabulary. 08m
  • Exercise: What is the German word used to describe something that is almost blindingly bright, referring to a color that is 'poisonous' in appearance?
  • Video class: Learn 20 Different Materials in German | German Materials Vocabulary | YourGermanTeacher 12m
  • Video class: German Numbers 20-100 | Pronunciation | YourGermanTeacher 08m
  • Video class: How to tell the time in German | Time in German formal and informal. 14m
  • Video class: Top 20 German Words You Need To Know | Important Basic German Words 11m
  • Exercise: What does the German word 'danke' mean in English?
  • Video class: Top 20 Xmas Words | German Xmas Vocabulary | Weihnachten 2019 | Learn German | YourGermanTeacher 06m
  • Exercise: What is the German word for 'Christmas tree'?
  • Video class: Learn German - Talking about your profession - A1.1 | Berufe auf Deutsch 09m
  • Video class: PRACTICE German Perfect Tense: HABEN or SEIN A1 - A2 | Perfekt mit HABEN und SEIN 05m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A1 SCHREIBEN | How to pass the written part. | German A1 Goethe Exam 14m
  • Exercise: What item is typically required to be done first in the 'Schreiben' portion of the Start Deutsch A1 exam?
  • Exercise: In the written exam for the certificate Start Deutsch A1, you need to complete a form and write an email. How much time is allocated for both activities in total?
  • Video class: How to talk about your hobbies in German 11m
  • Video class: How to Learn German | Best Tips 18m
  • Exercise: What is considered most important for learning German according to the text?
  • Video class: German Pronunciation for Beginners A1 | Aussprache Basics A1 15m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A1 LESEN | How to pass the reading part. | German A1 Goethe Exam 19m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A1 SPRECHEN | How to pass the oral part. | German A1 Goethe Exam 12m
  • Video class: German Listening Comprehension with Questions | A1 Deutsch Hörverstehen 11m
  • Video class: The truth about learning German from A1 to B1: How long does it really take? 22m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended duration to reach a B1 level in German if you are taking classes twice a week for two hours?
  • Video class: Akkusativ Verben | The 30 MOST important German Verbs with Accusative 11m
  • Video class: ALL A1 German Irregular Verbs | Unregelmäßige Verben Deutsch A1 23m
  • Video class: Das Wetter | Useful Small Talk Phrases | Adjectives / Nouns / Verbs 13m
  • Video class: Verben Mit Dativ A1 | ALL 14 German Dative Verbs for A1 Level 11m
  • Video class: How to use GEHÖREN and GEFALLEN? | gehören | gefallen | schmecken | passen | YourGermanTeacher 13m
  • Exercise: What is the meaning of the German verb 'gefallen' when used in a sentence?
  • Video class: TOP 20 Trennbare Verben | Most important German separable verbs | YourGermanTeacher 11m
  • Video class: Top 10 German Pets | Germans favorite pet? | Learn animals in German | YourGermanTeacher 08m
  • Video class: Time Prepositions German | vor, nach, in and für | A1.2 Level | YourGermanTeacher 11m
  • Video class: Top 20 Xmas Words | German Xmas Vocabulary | Weihnachten 2019 | Learn German | YourGermanTeacher 06m
  • Exercise: What is the German word for 'Christmas tree'?
  • Video class: Transport in Germany | Die Verkehrsmittel in Deutschland 12m
  • Video class: Learn how to order food in a German restaurant | Im Restaurant 11m
  • Video class: PRACTICE - Dativ Verben A1 | A1 Dative Verbs 09m
  • Video class: PRACTICE German Perfect Tense: HABEN or SEIN A1 - A2 | Perfekt mit HABEN und SEIN 05m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A1 SCHREIBEN | How to pass the written part. | German A1 Goethe Exam 14m
  • Exercise: What item is typically required to be done first in the 'Schreiben' portion of the Start Deutsch A1 exam?
  • Exercise: In the written exam for the certificate Start Deutsch A1, you need to complete a form and write an email. How much time is allocated for both activities in total?
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A1 LESEN | How to pass the reading part. | German A1 Goethe Exam 19m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A1 SPRECHEN | How to pass the oral part. | German A1 Goethe Exam 12m
  • Video class: GERMAN EXERCISE A1 - Übung Modalverben DÜRFEN 06m
  • Video class: Als vs Wie? | Comparison in German and how to use them 10m
  • Video class: ALL German A1 Level Prepositions | AKK / DAT 18m
  • Exercise: Which of the following German prepositions is primarily used with the accusative case?
  • Exercise: In German, which of the following prepositions is used as a dative preposition when indicating direction and requires a country or city without an article?
  • Video class: German Pronunciation for Beginners A1 | Aussprache Basics A1 15m
  • Video class: Learn German | 20 German Verbs You Can Use with Geld (Money) | German Vocabulary 11m
  • Video class: Time Prepositions German | seit, zwischen, über and von…an | A2 Level | YourGermanTeacher 07m
  • Video class: Learn how to order food in a German restaurant | Im Restaurant 11m
  • Video class: PRACTICE - Dativ Verben A1 | A1 Dative Verbs 09m
  • Video class: PRACTICE German Perfect Tense: HABEN or SEIN A1 - A2 | Perfekt mit HABEN und SEIN 05m
  • Video class: 10 Common Mistakes in German Language | Machst du auch diese Fehler? 15m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A2 SCHREIBEN | How to pass the written part. | German A2 Goethe Exam 14m
  • Exercise: What are some key elements you need to include in the informal text message part of the German writing test?
  • Exercise: In the preparation class described, what is the format of the final writing prompt in the test?
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A2 SPRECHEN | How to pass the oral part. | German A2 Goethe Exam 24m
  • Exercise: In the German 'GZertifikat' speaking exam, which form of address should you use when asking your partner a question to ensure you are respectful?
  • Exercise: In the German Gcertificat speaking exam, what should you always remember when asking questions to your partner?
  • Video class: 10 Important German Word-Combinations to sound more German 10m
  • Video class: German Dative Verbs | ALL A2 Level Dative Verbs | YourGermanTeacher 07m
  • Video class: ALL A2 German Irregular Verbs | A2 Unregelmäßige Verben 13m
  • Video class: PRACTICE Präpositionen mit Akkusativ A1 A2 | NO ENGLISH 07m
  • Exercise: Which of the following prepositions always requires the accusative case in German?
  • Video class: PRACTICE Präpositionen mit DATIV A1 A2 | NO ENGLISH 06m
  • Exercise: Which preposition in German always uses the dative case?
  • Video class: ALL A2 German Reflexive Verbs WITH example sentences 14m
  • Video class: German Verbs With Prepositions | Verben mit Präpositionen 13m
  • Video class: Learn how to order food in a German restaurant | Im Restaurant 11m
  • Video class: PRACTICE - Dativ Verben A1 | A1 Dative Verbs 09m
  • Video class: Deutsche Redewendungen mit Erklärung | 20 German Idioms and Common Phrases 15m
  • Exercise: Which of the following German idioms means 'to keep your fingers crossed' in English?
  • Video class: PRACTICE German Perfect Tense: HABEN or SEIN A1 - A2 | Perfekt mit HABEN und SEIN 05m
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A2 SCHREIBEN | How to pass the written part. | German A2 Goethe Exam 14m
  • Exercise: What are some key elements you need to include in the informal text message part of the German writing test?
  • Exercise: In the preparation class described, what is the format of the final writing prompt in the test?
  • Video class: How to use ES GIBT in German 07m
  • Exercise: What does the German phrase 'es gibt' mean in English?
  • Exercise: In German, how do you express the existence of something using 'es gibt'?
  • Video class: To Know in German We Have 2: Difference Between Kennen 06m
  • Video class: When to use erst 20m
  • Exercise: In German, when referring to time perception, which word would you use to indicate that you perceive you have a lot of time remaining?
  • Video class: Goethe Zertifikat A2 SPRECHEN | How to pass the oral part. | German A2 Goethe Exam 24m
  • Exercise: In the German 'GZertifikat' speaking exam, which form of address should you use when asking your partner a question to ensure you are respectful?
  • Exercise: In the German Gcertificat speaking exam, what should you always remember when asking questions to your partner?
  • Video class: 10 Important German Word-Combinations to sound more German 10m
  • Video class: Verben mit Präpositionen FREE 15m
  • Exercise: Which of the following prepositions in German typically takes the accusative case, especially when used with verbs?
  • Video class: Speak German Like a Native: Combinations for Everyday Conversation! 21m
  • Exercise: What does the German phrase 'fertig sein' mean in English?
  • Video class: Verben mit zu | Top 20 German verbs with zu | Infinitiv mit zu 14m
  • Video class: TOP 20 Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen B1 | Important German noun-verb-combinations 15m
  • Video class: WHEN and WHY to use mich oder mir in some useful German phrases 10m
  • Video class: Verben mit Präpositionen FREE 15m
  • Exercise: Which of the following prepositions in German typically takes the accusative case, especially when used with verbs?
  • Video class: Learn All German B1 Dative Verbs in 10 Minutes 13m
  • Video class: Top 20 Verbs with SEIN (to be) in German perfect tense 17m
  • Video class: German 'UND' Expressions for Your Everyday Conversation 14m

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