German

Free German Resources

German is a major European language used in education, business, travel and culture. Learning German strengthens vocabulary skills, grammar awareness and confidence in real-life communication. It is also a gateway to understanding German-speaking countries and their traditions.

This page introduces the core areas of learning German and links to clear, accessible resources for beginners through intermediate learners.

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German Basics

Essential greetings, introductions, polite expressions and everyday phrases.

Pronunciation

An introduction to German sounds, umlauts (ä, ö, ü), letter combinations and pronunciation rules.

Beginner Vocabulary

Numbers, colours, family, classroom items, food, places in town and common verbs.

Basic Grammar

Covers noun genders (der/die/das), plurals, regular verbs, capitalisation and simple sentence structure.

Building German Skills

Verbs and Tenses

Introduces the present tense, common irregular verbs, separable verbs and simple past/future forms.

Everyday Conversation

Simple dialogues for travel, shops, restaurants, school and daily routines.

Reading Practice

Short texts, signs, simple descriptions and beginner comprehension tasks.

Writing Practice

Short sentences, guided writing, descriptions and simple messages.

Cultural & Practical German

German for Travel

Useful phrases, directions, transport vocabulary, accommodation and polite forms.

German Culture and Customs

Introduces traditions, greetings, social norms and cultural points.

German in School

Vocabulary and classroom language for assignments, instructions and basic academic use.

German Resources

Worksheets

Downloadable worksheets for vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing.

Video Lessons

Beginner-friendly pronunciation guides, dialogues and grammar explanations.

Practice Exercises

Short tasks for grammar, vocabulary, listening and simple conversation.

Optional Next Steps

Once learners understand the basics, they can explore:

  • Intermediate German – More complex grammar, longer sentences and everyday communication.
  • Listening Practice – Slow audio, dialogues and cultural clips.
  • Level Progression – A1, A2, B1 development for structured skill-building.