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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Information and tips
Mein Weg nach Deutschland

Are you planning to move to Germany? Then you've come to the right place. Find important information about living and working in Germany – in German (levels A1 to B2) or in a language of your choice – with texts, videos and maps.

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YouTube
Learn German with Ida

Hi! I'm Ida, your German teacher on YouTube. I will help you learn grammar and new words, as well as give you tips on living in Germany. My videos are easiest to understand if you can already speak some German (best suited to levels A2 to B1) and are completely free.

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Social media
Learn German on TikTok and Instagram

Welcome to our community! Alex from Berlin and guests from all over the world are waiting for you on our TikTok and Instagram channels. Learn all about the German language, gain an insight into everyday life in Germany and other countries. And share your experiences with others.

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Game app
City of words

If you can already speak some German and would like to learn new words in a fun way, download this free game app! It is suitable for levels A1/A2. You’ll learn loads of new vocabulary and be able to compare notes with other players.

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Learning app
Get to know Germany

In German or a language of your choice: This free app will teach you all about Germany – what it is like to live here and about the country's history. You will find a range of interactive exercises, a quiz and videos to help you practice German easily and free of charge – at home or on the road.

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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.

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Social media
Learn German on Facebook

Would you like to meet people from all over the world who are also learning German? Visit our Facebook page! In our Facebook community, you will get to know one another, learn about our classes, gain insight into daily life in Germany, and be able to practice your German language skills, free of charge.

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Learning app
Lirica – learn German with music

With the Lirica app, you can learn languages in the way that's most fun: with music. Discover well-known German-speaking musicians, listen to their songs and do matching exercises.

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Everyday life in Germany
Ticket nach Berlin

Six candidates, two teams, one goal: Berlin. On their journey through Germany six young learners of German face thrilling challenges.

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Learning app
German trainer A1

How do I count or tell the time in German? What is this dish called? How do I say please and thank you? This app for level A1 is a great way to start learning German, free of charge. The focus is on listening, reading, writing and learning important first words.

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Streamingtipps

We have compiled a fantastic selection of German films and series for you to enjoy that are currently available in the media libraries of the public broadcasters and on various streaming services in Germany. And best of all, they can be streamed worldwide for free without registration.

Everyday Life

Information and tips Mein Weg nach Deutschland

YouTube Learn German with Ida

Social media Learn German on TikTok and Instagram

Game app City of words

Learning app Get to know Germany

Your free online community Deutsch für dich

Social media Learn German on Facebook

Learning app Lirica – learn German with music

Everyday life in Germany Ticket nach Berlin

Learning app German trainer A1

Information and tips
Mein Weg nach Deutschland

YouTube
Learn German with Ida

Social media
Learn German on TikTok and Instagram

Game app
City of words

Learning app
Get to know Germany

Your free online community
Deutsch für dich

Social media
Learn German on Facebook

Learning app
Lirica – learn German with music

Everyday life in Germany
Ticket nach Berlin

Learning app
German trainer A1