Practise German for free

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At the Goethe-Institut, you learn German from the pros. We have developed a range of free media to help you practise your German – from apps with learning material to videos, podcasts and games, as well as social media and community programmes. However well you speak German and whatever your reasons for improving it, the main thing is that you start practising – and enjoy it!

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Learning is better together: In our online community, you will find more than 260 German exercises for all levels, free of charge – as well as other people to practise with. Meet new people, compare notes and improve your language skills together.

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YOUR EXERCISES BY SUBJECT

Children & Teenagers

Would you like to be able to post comments in German on TikTok and Instagram? Do you enjoy playing exciting online games? Or watching films in German? Then practicing with the Goethe-Institut is for you! We have developed apps and games, made videos and chosen more than 100 films for you. We also show you fascinating experiments in our digital children's and junior university.

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Everyday Life

Are you planning to spend a significant amount of time in Germany – perhaps even move there to live or work? Our wide range of free exercises, apps and films help you improve your German at all levels – from A1 to C2 to prepare you for everyday life in Germany. From finding an apartment to shopping for food, you will gain valuable communication skills from members of our learning community who have already made the move.

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Work & Career

Are you planning to live and work in Germany? You can find free exercises here to improve your German for work – from levels A1 to C2. These exercises will also help you find out what it is like to actually work in Germany for a German employer. What should you watch out for in an interview? How many hours a week do people work on average? You’ll find the answers to these, and more workplace-focused questions, in videos from people already at work in Germany.

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Learning & Education

Do you want to learn German for free and practise for the next quiz show at the same time? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve prepared general knowledge questions about Germany and the world that are suitable for all levels. Which region of the world has the most penguins? What job did German inventor Carl Benz have in his summer holidays? Test your knowledge and impress your friends with what you know!

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Our recommendations

YouTube
Start German: the German alphabet

Get to know the German alphabet! What letters and sounds are there in German? Sanna and Rico will guide you through the ABC. Listen and spell yourself. Suitable for level A1.

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YouTube
Start German: introducing oneself

Where do you live? What hobbies do you have? Introduce yourself in German and practice the W-questions. Sanna and Rico explain the basics in our video. Suitable for level A1.

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German courses worldwide

on site and online

The Goethe-Institut has 158 locations worldwide, where we offer the highest quality live and online courses in the German language in addition to our internationally recognised certificate exams. For all language levels and learning types, for school, work, friends, family and everyday life – if you are learning German, learn from the pros! We also offer plenty of live German classes in Germany: From evening school to an intensive course with daily language lessons and leisure programmes. Find the course that suits you best.

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Your exercises by level

Practising German With Podcasts

Listening Texts For All Levels

Do you listen to podcasts and want to learn German free of charge? Then you have come to the right place! Our podcasts, from all over the world, cover a wide range of topics and language levels. Whether you are just starting out at level A1 or can already speak more fluently at level B2 or C1 – give us a listen!

Practise German for free

Deutsch für dich

YOUR EXERCISES BY SUBJECT

Children & Teenagers

Everyday Life

Work & Career

Learning & Education

Our recommendations

YouTube
Start German: the German alphabet

YouTube
Start German: introducing oneself

German courses worldwide

Your exercises by level

Basic

Independent

Competent

Test your German

Practising German With Podcasts

Practise German for free

YOUR EXERCISES BY SUBJECT

YouTube Start German: the German alphabet

YouTube Start German: introducing oneself

Your exercises by level

Your Exercises with Social Media

YouTube
Start German: the German alphabet

YouTube
Start German: introducing oneself