For Beginners: find a good starting point
For Beginners
find a good starting point
You'd like to start learning German from square one? That's a good idea! We're here to help you find an easy and interesting way to begin.
We've found online learning opportunities for
We've found online learning opportunities for
you that are especially well-suited for beginners.
- Get comfortable with everyday conversations!
- Learn a basic vocabulary and start making your first sentences!
- Start learning German comprehensively!
The best free online learning resources:
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Goethe-Institut - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
High-quality audio content with a range of different exercises for improving listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. Choose a skill from the menu bar ("Hören", "Lesen", "Schreiben", or "Sprechen").-
Deutsche Welle - Slowly Spoken German News
This news website is ideal for beginners, because the stories are read slowly and clearly. Improve you listening skills with these high-quality audio reports. -
ZDF - Logo Children's News Programme
Watch these news videos made for children to learn about current world news – explained in simple words. This is an excellent opportunity for beginners to practise their listening skills. -
Allgemeinbildung.ch - Grammar and Vocabulary
This site has many different useful exercises for basic grammar and vocabulary topics in German. The topics are clearly organised, but you will need a basic knowledge of German to navigate the site. 
Languages Online - Lessons for Children with Sound
This learning website produced by the State of Victoria is oriented towards children learning German. Here you can find interactive exercises for listening, speaking and writing with audio and songs for learning German pronunciation.
