Practice German free of charge

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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Exams at the Goethe-Institut

German exams for you

You can complete each level with an examination. All exams of the Goethe-Institut are internationally recognised and appreciated worldwide.

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Exam Preparation

Practice materials

The regular practice of examination questions helps you to improve your academic performance.

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Your exercises by subject

Children and 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 practising 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 & Education

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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Your exercises by level

Basic

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Independent

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Competent

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Test your German

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German courses and exams at the Goethe-Institut

German courses on-site and online

For every language level and every type of learner, for school, university, work and everyday life - from professionals for you, on-site and online. Find the course that suits you!

German exams for you

You can complete each level with an examination. All exams of the Goethe-Institut are internationally recognised and appreciated worldwide.

Our recommendations

Exam Preparation

Practice materials

The regular practice of examination questions helps you to improve your academic performance.

Listening Texts For All Levels

Practising German With Podcasts

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!