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Complete German
Learn to read, write, speak and listen with our Complete German course. Whatever your situation may be, our content (think everything from German grammar to vocabulary, for beginners to more advanced learners) has got you covered.

German for Travel
If you’re considering taking a trip to a German-speaking country, you might like our German for Travel course. Whether you’re starting from scratch and are looking to learn basics for travel, or already know a little, our course will help ensure you master everything you need.

German Pronunciation
Our specialised German Pronunciation lessons will guide you through the alphabet and its various sounds. Learn how to pronounce words properly by listening to our audio recordings, and practice with our interactive exercises and Conversation feature.
How to advance your German learning
Struggling to get organised? Let us do the hard work for you! Become fluent in German faster with your own Study Plan. Decide when you want to learn German, and for how long. Then, we’ll send you notifications and progress reports to keep you on track.

Our German Grammar Review and Vocabulary Review ensure you learn vocabulary in phrases and understand how to structure them in sentences. Expect German grammar practice with everything from pronouns to verb tenses.

Muster up the courage to communicate in German by practising with our dedicated Conversations feature. Test out your German by messaging our community, and improve with their feedback.

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How to learn German quickly and effectively

1. Start with 10 minutes
Begin learning the basics or at a more advanced level by trying your first online German lesson for free. Why 10 minutes? Research shows that learning in small, 10-minute chunks is best.

2. Track your progress
Stay motivated as you learn to speak German by keeping tabs on your progress. With our Study Plan, you can check things like Fluency Score and the words you’ve learned each week.

3. Make lots of mistakes
Whether you’re learning basic German grammar or advanced vocabulary, making mistakes is the quickest way to learn – and it’s easy, thanks to the practice you’ll get with our Conversation feature.