Practise German for free

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Practise German for free

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!

Online game
The missing painting

Pronunciation made easy
Online pronunciation training

Learning app
A mysterious mission

You are not alone

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Your free online community
Deutsch für dich

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.

YOUR EXERCISES BY SUBJECT

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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.

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.

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.

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!

Your exercises with Social Media

Social media
Instagram

Social Media
YouTube

Social Media
Facebook

Social Media
Tik-Tok

Our recommendations

YouTube
Learning German with Ida: Talking about wishes

Hi, I'm Ida, your German teacher on YouTube. In this video, I'll explain how you can talk about your wishes in German. „Ich hätte gern...“ „ich wäre gern...“ „ich würde gern...“ And you'll see that German grammar isn't that difficult. Sometimes at least.

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YouTube
Learning German with Ida: Vacation on the balcony

Many people spend their vacation abroad. This year I'm staying at home on my balcony. I'm planting herbs and flowers there. You can find out what else you can do there in this video.

Discover more 'Deutsch lernen mit Ida'

German courses on site and online

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German courses in Belgium

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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The Digital Library
Onleihe

Our digital library "Onleihe" allows you to borrow more than 23,000 E-books, audiobooks, newspapers and magazines in German and also view films - free of charge.

YOUR EXERCISES BY LEVEL

Basic

Independent

Competent

Test your German

PRACTISING GERMAN WITH PODCASTS

Podcast
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!

Language exchange

Tandem - Language exchange

Are you new to Brussels, looking for some orientation and want to use and improve your German, French, Dutch, English or another European language? Then form a tandem with one of the many international native speakers in Brussels!

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Practise German for free