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<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\nLast Update: 25th November 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n There are a multitude of different ways to learn German for free. So don’t just rely on google translate and easy ways to cheat!<\/p>\n Starting out, it can probably feel either overwhelming trying to figure out which method is best. The reality is that you\u2019ll likely need to utilise a few different resources, and knit your own learning plan together based on your specific goals.<\/p>\n So, whether you\u2019re planning your move to Germany, or have recently arrived and are keen to get your basic German language skills off the ground, we\u2019ll show you how to get started with your German learning journey for free in this article.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.2″ custom_padding=”||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/learn-German-for-free-min.jpg” alt=”learn german for free” title_text=”learn German for free-min” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ width=”55%” width_tablet=”85%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”10px” box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”12px” box_shadow_spread=”1px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)”]<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Headline” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Index” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”intro” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||0vw||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_text_align=”justify” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If this is the first time you’re learning a language, there are essentially 4 skills you will need to develop and work on as you progress towards your goal to learn basic German. These are:<\/p>\n In addition, you need to work in tandem to increase both your range of German vocabulary and your understanding of basic German grammar.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”grammar” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Grammar is a necessary evil” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Yes, I\u2019m afraid grammar is boring.<\/p>\n And yes, it IS true that you can build up a basic comprehension of the language initially just learning vocabulary and phrases and bypassing the grammar.<\/p>\n However, at some point, you\u2019re going to have to learn some German grammar for beginners. Even if you don\u2019t care about making some mistakes when you speak or write, you\u2019ll soon get stuck.<\/p>\n Without knowledge of basic German grammar, you won\u2019t be able to conjugate a verb in the right tense or use the correct preposition in a sentence.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t do this, then what you\u2019re trying to say could be impossible for a native speaker to understand or could make what you\u2019re saying complete nonsense to them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_module=”48792″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.7″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smartgergerman2-small.jpg” title_text=”smartgergerman2 small” url=”https:\/\/courses.smartergerman.com\/p\/welcome\/?affcode=110415_cppls47z” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”smarter GERMAN (turq, 728×90)” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”germantv” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TY German using a mix of different resources” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Getting the mix right of the different German leaning resources will be one of the most effective ways you can speed up your progress towards being able to effectively communicate with native speakers.<\/p>\n Each one of these building blocks will have certain tools and learning methods which are more suited to it.<\/p>\n For example, you\u2019re not going to learn to read German by listening to a podcast. Likewise, you\u2019re not going to improve your speaking by reading newspapers (except for perhaps your vocabulary).<\/p>\n We therefore suggest using different resources for each pillar to improve the mix of exposure you get to different aspects of German practice. Pick one for each that you prefer and mix and match them together.<\/p>\n Here are examples of great resources for each specific action:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ module_id=”germantv” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”25.2px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ module_id=”germantv” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”27.2px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”limitations” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learning G using only free content has its limits” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n One thing is clear though. At some point, you will come to the end of the road if you’re just trying to utilise free resources for German as a second language. Especially if your goal is to become proficient.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t get me wrong. Using these strategies to learn German online for beginners is absolutely fine – but they\u2019re only going to get you to a certain level.<\/p>\n But if you REALLY want to progress fast and reach B1 \/ B2 level (for example to obtain a job seeker visa or to apply for university) then you\u2019re going to need to have more structure, discipline and accountability.<\/p>\n In short, you\u2019re going to need German classes. You should think seriously about getting yourself some professional tuition by means of an intensive German course.<\/p>\n The courses by Smarter German<\/a> come highly recommended with lots of testimonials. Their flagship course offers proven, modern and fun methods to learn German online from A1 (complete beginner) to B1 (lower intermediate) level<\/a>.<\/p>\n But first, let\u2019s take a look at the different ways you can learn German for free, through mastering the basic German learning resources available in the public domain.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”culturalinstitutions” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Study G online w resources from cultural institutions” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_text_align=”justify” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n These are major organisations with big budgets for content creation. These are some of the best ways to learn German online for free.<\/p>\n DW is a German public state-owned international broadcaster. As well as broadcasting news in more than 30 languages, they also have a wide range of free resources<\/a> available for German language learners on their website.<\/p>\n Their resources are also available in many other languages other than English, making it a great choice for German language learning if you\u2019re a non-native English speaker.<\/p>\n Needs no introduction as the most famous German language cultural institution. There is lots of free material<\/a> as well as information about their paid courses on their website.<\/p>\n Similar to DW, their range of resources covers written and spoken material, including free online courses. It’s all professionally produced and easy to navigate through.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”48806″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/image007.png” url=”https:\/\/www.worldwidemoving.co.uk\/?so=a&ca=19186″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Ad Sirelo” _builder_version=”4.4.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”podcasts” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Podcasts for learning German” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Podcasts are a great way to learn German while you\u2019re doing something else<\/em>.<\/p>\n Because you\u2019re listening to them rather than interacting with them, this is a great way to subconsciously get some German practice while you\u2019re on the train, walking the dog, doing household chores or whatever!<\/p>\n They are particularly useful to pick up some basic grammatical concepts, or give you some German audio lessons with some context or explanation behind the spoken content of what is being said.<\/p>\n We review 15 great shows to help you learn German by podcast<\/strong><\/a> in our separate article on this topic.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve picked out about half which are for absolute beginners<\/strong> and the rest for those who have already mastered learning basic German and are looking to take their knowledge beyond basic phrases and comprehension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n What German learning podcasts won\u2019t do is give you writing, speaking or reading practice, so they\u2019re really only useful for practicing listening comprehension and understanding how German words are pronounced.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”apps” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Apps for learning German” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Language learning apps are great because they are user-friendly, simple to use, always in your pocket on your smartphone and in many cases, also free.<\/p>\n For absolute beginners, you will be able to learn the basics without having to pay anything.<\/p>\n Many of them will require a small in-app purchase to unlock more advanced content though.<\/p>\n But let\u2019s be clear. An app will not get you to fluency<\/a>. This is especially true if you\u2019re learning German as your first foreign language.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s your first rodeo, then you REALLY need a more structured form of tuition such as an online German course<\/a>, to explain grammatical concepts and rules that are alien to you.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also great to be able to ask questions in community groups or regular \u201coffice hours\u201d Q&A meetings.<\/p>\n What apps do great is gamifying the experience and expanding your vocabulary and range of phrases in a fun way. They\u2019re also extremely useful to help you through a number of different functions.<\/p>\n You just need to find the right app, or apps, for your specific needs. Finding the best German language app will usually boil down to what you want:<\/p>\n They\u2019re something you should be using as an accompanying tool along with another, more structured method of language learning.<\/p>\n Think of an online course<\/a> or classroom tuition as the coffee, and the German apps as the cream or the sugar.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”youtube” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”You Tube channels that teach German” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n There are some fantastic resources out there on YouTube<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Each of the content creators on the platform who produce videos to help you learn German for free are passionate about what they do, and they want you to succeed.<\/p>\n Picking one whose teaching style and personality you like is arguably just as important as the content that they produce itself.<\/p>\n Why?<\/p>\n Because if it\u2019s somebody who teaches in a way you find fun, informative and effective, then you\u2019re much more likely to subscribe to their channel and continue to learn using their resources.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve put together a playlist on our YouTube channel<\/a> of videos which we think are useful.<\/p>\n We also covered some of the most popular You Tube channels in a separate article<\/strong><\/a>, so as you can get a feel for what\u2019s out there!<\/p>\n The biggest downside of YouTube is that it doesn\u2019t provide an opportunity to practice in the same way that an interactive app<\/strong> does.<\/p>\n Neither do you have the opportunity to ask the video creator questions if there is a something in their video that you don\u2019t understand or require further explanation of.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”radioandtv” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn German listening to radio or watching German TV” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||3vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Listening to German radio is as easy as downloading a radio app from the App Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot_20201118-230444_Google-Play-Store.jpg” title_text=”Screenshot_20201118-230444_Google Play Store” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” border_width_all=”1px”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn German listening to radio or watching German TV” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”2vw||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n There are also plenty of German stations in iTunes that you can listen to if you\u2019re an Apple user.<\/p>\n Watching German TV is a bit trickier, unless you\u2019re just looking for news headlines and snippets. Germany\u2019s most popular news show, Tagesthemen, can be watched on broadcaster ARD\u2019s YouTube channel, along with other short current affairs reports.<\/p>\n But if you want to watch actual German TV shows, then you will need to use a VPN to give you a German IP address<\/a>, so as you can access live streaming services.<\/p>\n A couple of examples are ZDF live<\/a> and Pro Sieben livestream<\/a>. Plus, you could also switch your Netflix to German.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_module=”48877″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/paid-banners-Q1-affiliate-515×280-eur.jpg” url=”https:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=35853&url_id=902″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”Nord VPN” _builder_version=”4.5.7″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”newspapers” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”20px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Read newspapers and magazines from Germany” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Content that is written for native speakers is a great way to get a feel for the language in daily use.<\/p>\n Although generally viewed by Germans as a populist rag, the Bild-Zeitung<\/a> is useful for German learners because the vocabulary and style is not very intellectually challenging.<\/p>\n Other notable German newspapers are Germany\u2019s biggest circulation daily, the Frankfurter Allgemeine<\/a>, its biggest rival the S\u00fcddeutsche Zeitung<\/a> (from Munich), weekly publication Die Zeit<\/a>, as well as many other regional publications.<\/p>\n All of the above are pretty dry and serious, however, and unless your German vocabulary range is good, you\u2019re going to find them challenging.<\/p>\n Stern (lifestyle \/ current affairs)<\/a><\/strong><\/span> – Easier to read than Der Spiegel and Focus in terms of the style of writing. Intermediate German learners should be able to follow articles in Stern without too much trouble.<\/p>\n Focus (current affairs, business, finance)<\/a><\/strong><\/span> – Somewhere between Stern and Der Spiegel, Focus also focuses more on financial and business journalism. For advanced learners.<\/p>\n Der Spiegel (current affairs, business, politics)<\/strong><\/a><\/span> – It\u2019s broadly equivalent in its content, stature and seriousness to The Economist for the English-speaking market. Definitely for advanced learners!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”blogs” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn German by reading blogs about your hobbies” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n Go to the German version of Google<\/a> and search there to get better results<\/p>\n Search for the German term of the hobby or interest you want to read about.<\/p>\n In my example below, I entered the search “blog: reisen” – the phrase for \u201ctravel blog\u201d into Google. It gave a list of articles highlighting the best German-language travel blogs.<\/p>\n Try it for your hobby or interest.<\/p>\n All you need to know is the word or phrase in German and the search engine will do the rest.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-26-at-00.29.50-min.png” title_text=”google search” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||true|false” border_width_all=”1px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”tandem” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Speak German with a language tandem partner” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n First of all, what\u2019s a tandem partner?<\/p>\n It\u2019s when you and a native German speaker do a language swap. You help them improve their English (or whichever language). They help you improve your German conversation.<\/p>\n There are online portals where you can find a tandem partner by searching those profiles of native German speakers who want to learn your language.<\/p>\n Tandem<\/a> is an app.<\/p>\n SprachDuo<\/a> and TandemExchange<\/a> are both websites where you can sign up and search for a partner.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re already living in Germany, another way to do this is to join a local language exchange event in your city. Germans are generally quite keen to learn other languages, especially if you\u2019re a native English or Spanish speaker.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a native speaker of a more exotic language, it may be a bit trickier to find a partner.<\/p>\n Look on Facebook for language tandem groups, or search your local what\u2019s on entertainment magazine, or your local university notice board. You\u2019ll find them.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.4.2″ text_orientation=”center”] Finding an accountability partner to motivate you and keep you going if you\u2019re struggling to maintain momentum or keep motivated is a great way to keep your focus.<\/p>\n There are loads of Facebook Groups dedicated to German learning resources.<\/p>\n Some of them are run by online tutors or course providers. Others are just hobby groups to encourage participation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screenshot-2020-11-26-at-00.00.35-min.png” title_text=”FB Groups” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”75%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||2vw||false|false” border_width_all=”1px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”smartphone” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Switch your smartphone language setting to German” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n This one can be really effective.<\/p>\n When I was trying to intensively improve my Spanish (I had an Argentinian girlfriend at the time), I changed the language on my phone from English to Spanish.<\/p>\n It\u2019s great for teaching you some words that you otherwise probably wouldn\u2019t learn so quickly, and also gives you exposure to the language on those days where you don\u2019t have time to study.<\/p>\n You can do the same for your social media accounts’ language settings too.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”resources” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”That\u2019s a lot of resources, so which should I pick?” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n There\u2019s no right answer to this question.<\/p>\n Obviously, it would be foolish and overwhelming to try to use them all. Try a few though, before settling on 3 or 4 which you really like and feel that are helping you make progress.<\/p>\n But whichever mix of resources you choose, it\u2019s important that you have a balance of listening, reading, writing and speaking practice opportunities.<\/p>\n Likewise, it\u2019s also important that you\u2019re learning grammar as well as just vocabulary.<\/p>\n A rough guideline would be learn 1 part grammar to 4 or 5 parts vocabulary.<\/p>\n Listening and speaking are arguably going to be more important skills than reading and writing in the first instance, especially if you\u2019re learning German WHILE you’re living in Germany.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id=”reachlimit” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_padding=”43.1875px||0||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”What to do when you\u2019ve reached your limit” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_orientation=”justify” custom_margin=”||1vw||false|false” text_text_align=”justify”]<\/p>\n After a while, mix them up and try something new so as you don\u2019t get bored of the same resource.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to know when you\u2019ve reached your limit with free resources. At some point, it\u2019s time to take the next step, invest in yourself and take more structured tuition.<\/p>\n italki<\/a> is great for German speaking practice because you get to speak to native speakers online via Skype and have a natural basic German conversation outside of a classroom setting.<\/p>\n A top rated intensive German course, such as those offered by our friend Michael Schmitz at Smarter German<\/a>, is a great way to have more structure to study German online, without you having to attend in-person classes each week.<\/p>\n These courses also come recommended by hundreds of successful alumni.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.7″ global_module=”46139″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”AFFILIATE LINKS” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ text_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”]<\/p>\n Disclosure: Some of the links contained in this article are affiliate links, meaning we receive a small commission for any sales resulting from these clicks. 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So don’t just rely on google translate and easy ways to cheat! Starting out, it can probably feel either overwhelming trying to figure out which method is best. The reality is that you\u2019ll likely need to utilise a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40113,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Podcasts are a fantastic resource simply because they are so versatile. You can take them everywhere because our phones go everywhere with us, the same as learning via Apps<\/a><\/strong>. So, you can use these 12\u00a0learn German podcasts<\/strong> whilst commuting, at the gym, or even ironing, or\u00a0cooking dinner. Which all means turbo-charging your day and\u00a0turning idle time\u00a0into a learning experience. So, stop looking at cat pictures on Facebook and get studying! Here are 12 great podcasts which can help you to learn German for free.<\/p> All links are to iTunes<\/strong>. If any of these are not downloadable via Android, just drop me an email<\/a> and I will update the post\u00a0to reflect this. Thanks!<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> These resources range from those suited to absolute beginners, as well as a couple for those who already have some basic grasp of the language and are looking to extend their vocabulary and grammar outside of a formal classroom environment.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> A great place to start for absolute beginners. As the title suggests, this is more about learning essential phrases and does not touch on anything grammar related, such as verb conjugation and sentence structure. A good audio complement to your general phrasebook or dictionary app.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> For\u00a0most language learners, grammar is the toughest challenge\u00a0and German can be pretty unforgiving for native English speakers, with several grammatical structures which seem completely alien to us. This is a good resource as an introduction to some of the common topics you will need to grasp in German grammar if you want to be clearly understood, especially in written communication. It can be a bit dry at times but the concepts are well explained in an easy to understand way.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> The 101 series is a popular podcast series also available in several other languages. This is great for a quick bite-sized portion of German on your way to work. Also contains some episodes with videos. A good mixture of vocabulary, grammar and trending topics.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Brought to you by the same people behind One Minute German, this looks at more idiomatic phrases in the German language, and is also aimed at complete novices.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Another learn German podcast\u00a0aimed at complete beginners, narrated in English and very similar in content to number 1. They only made 10 episodes, so you should be able to tick this one off your list\u00a0during a regular week of commuting or a couple of gym sessions.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> One of many fantastic learn German podcasts which Deutsche Welle<\/a> offers for learners of all levels. Their resources are head and shoulders above anything else you can find kostenlos<\/em> on the web for learning German. Probably not surprising when you consider their budget compared to other players in this space. This podcast covers a broad range of basic grammar and useful vocabulary for everyday situations. Aimed at beginners.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> This podcast, although aimed at beginners, is more suited to those with a little bit of immersion and practice, perhaps\u00a0those already living in Germany with a grasp of some simple vocabulary and verb conjugation. The content goes beyond simple phrases and is more geared towards basic conversations.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> These podcasts in my opinion all assume a level approaching B1 or above, and thus contain more content exclusively in German. Perfect for those of you who struggle with people talking too fast in real life, and want to listen to native speakers speaking slower than they would do in everyday conversation,\u00a0or on the radio and TV.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Short episodes of 5-10 minutes, aimed at intermediate-advanced learners with slowly spoken reports on various topics. Broadcast completely in German. There is a huge amount of content in the back-issue library, with over 100 episodes to keep you busy, as well as a few episodes sprinkled in-between which are aimed at absolute beginners.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> A fabulous resource which gives video and bilingual subtitles to each cast. This podcast is pitched at intermediate learners and through its format, focuses on comprehension and vocabulary building. Short bite-sized episodes which are great for when you don\u2019t have much time on your hands. Another neat feature is their series of episodes which give content relevant towards the German citizenship exam (Einb\u00fcrgerungstest).<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Exactly what it says it is: Slightly longer than most learn German podcast episodes out there at about 20 mins per episode. This is a cool format for lower-intermediate learners. It gives an English narrative mixed in with some longer German conversation for those not yet comfortable with following 100% narrated audio\u00a0in German. Also mixes in some grammar topics in a less dry way than many other resources out there.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Podcast from the Goethe Institut aimed at intermediate-advanced learners with interesting topics spoken slowly. Broadcast completely in German and is similar in content to Slow German. The Goethe Institut also has extensive resources<\/a> to rival the cyberspace offerings of Deutsche Welle for learning German online.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> This one is the new kid on the block, only started up in December 2016. Very short episodes of approx. 3 minutes. Aimed at lower-intermediate learners and narrated completely in German.<\/p> But we're not QUITE finished there....<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> For those of you who didn\u2019t read my original motivational post<\/a> to give you all a gentle push on your language learning journey, this podcast is also full of tips and advice for language mastery. If the struggle is real, subscribe to this for that extra perspective and pep-talk. I strongly recommend this as a side-dish to the other podcasts to keep things on track and maintain your motivation.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> If you have Podcasts, Apps and a bit of motivation<\/a><\/strong> along the way, the only missing ingredients are an environment in which to speak the language regularly!<\/p> So, here are the German learning Apps with which offer different aspects of language learning. Most of them operate on the \"freemium\" model, and therefore can be used if you're determined to learn German for free!<\/p> For those of you who don't mind spending a few Euro on an App (think how much value you get compared to buying coffee each day), it's definitely worth making the investment and purchasing a couple of these.<\/p> I have picked something for both beginners and more intermediate learners, as well as a mixture of pure reference databases as well as Apps which encourage more interactive language learning rather than merely acting as a grammatical or vocabulary reference point. Unlike the podcasts above, there is less of a separation between beginner and intermediate here, as these are divided by section.<\/p> We give you plenty of options to mix and match here, from\u00a0dictionaries, vocabulary & declension, listening and speaking practice<\/strong>, right through to the dreaded grammar exercises<\/strong> and\u00a0verb conjugators<\/strong>! Finally, we recommend a couple of more generic language learning Apps<\/strong>.<\/p> Let's get started.<\/p> NOTE: The screenshots are from my App Store<\/a> account in Germany. I assume that all of these are available on Android<\/a> but I have not checked every one of them. Please leave a comment if any of them are not so and I will update the article. Thanks :-)<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> In-App Purchase for offline access \u20ac9.99<\/strong><\/p> This is an online dictionary which is free for the basic version but once must be online to access it. The offline version comes at a premium of \u20ac5,99 through an in-app purchase. Clearly this is not the academic reference manual that Langenscheid is. However, if you are looking for a solid dictionary and are not fussed about using data to access it if you\u2019re not within wifi range, this is a very solid product.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> I have personally used this app since 2010 and I think it\u2019s great value at \u20ac2.99. For 90% of my needs I find that the word range covers my requirements. Very rarely do I have to refer to my big thick German dictionary on my bookshelf. If you don\u2019t need offline access then dict cc is the best choice as a \u201cfreemium\u201d product, otherwise I fully recommend this App as the best value-for-money product.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>Learn German for Free: Some Great Ideas to Get Your Basic German Skills Sorted<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Article Index<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Grammar is a necessary evil<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Teach yourself German using a mix of different resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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SPEAKING<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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WRITING<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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READING<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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VOCABULARY<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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GRAMMAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Learning German using only free content has its limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Study German online with resources from cultural institutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Deutsche Welle<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Goethe Institut<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Podcasts for learning German<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Apps for learning German<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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You Tube channels that teach German<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Learn German listening to radio or watching German TV<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Read newspapers and magazines from Germany<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Learn German by reading blogs about your hobbies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Speak German with a language tandem partner<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Switch your smartphone language setting to German<\/strong><\/h3>\n
That\u2019s a lot of resources, so which should I pick?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What to do when you\u2019ve reached your limit<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Looking for helpful content on another topic?<\/h4>\n
Learn German For FREE! (How To Reach B1 Without Expensive Courses)<\/h1>
Learn German Podcasts: 12 Essential Resources\u00a0To Check Out<\/strong><\/h2>
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<\/a><\/p>For Beginners<\/strong><\/h3>
1. German - SurvivalPhrases<\/a><\/h4>
2. German GrammarPod<\/a><\/h4>
3. Learn German (German 101)<\/a><\/h4>
4. A Flavour of German<\/a><\/h4>
5. One Minute German<\/a><\/h4>
6. Audio Tutor - Learning German (Deutsche Welle)<\/a><\/h4>
7. Learn German by Podcast<\/a><\/h4>
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<\/a><\/p>For Intermediates<\/strong><\/h3>
8. Slow German<\/a><\/h4>
9.\u00a0Learn German with Videos (Yabla)<\/a><\/h4>
10. Coffee Break German<\/a><\/h4>
11. Gr\u00fc\u00dfe aus Deutschland<\/a><\/h4>
12. Deutsch Perfekt Podcast<\/a><\/h4>
Bonus - I Will Teach You A Language<\/a><\/h4>
Learn German Apps: 15 Great Resources\u00a0To Help You<\/strong><\/h2>
Featured Learn German Apps<\/h3>
1. German\u00a0English Dictionary +<\/h4>
Cost: Free<\/h4>
In-App Premium Features for \u20ac9.99<\/h4>
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<\/a>I am happy\u00a0to promote German English Dictionary +<\/a>.\u00a0I find it such an innovative idea in such a crowded space. Of course, some of the Apps listed below do certain aspects of what this App does more comprehensively, as you might expect, but to have everything in one place is really powerful. Not to mention that all of the In-App extras in total cost less than\u00a0\u20ac10 in the App Store<\/a><\/strong>. When you consider that a phrase book, dictionary and verb conjugator in a traditional bookstore will probably cost you at least double, probably triple that, and then you add in the convenience of having everything in one App on your smartphone, I really think this is a great value product. The team at VidaLingua\u00a0gave me access to all of the In-App premium extras and I was really impressed. As a fluent German speaker, I tested it to see its limits and can conclude that it is very solid. I\u2019ve used some pretty awful\u00a0App dictionaries on holiday in the past and have been let down on several occasions. Unless you need a C1\/C2 level dictionary (in which case, buy number 3 below - there is a reason for the cost difference), this will not let you down.<\/p>2. Phrase Mates<\/h4>
Cost: Free<\/h4>
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<\/a>Another great, innovative App, particularly useful to those of you who will be travelling beyond Germany, perhaps on a long weekend to a neighbouring country, and want to have useful phrases at their fingertips in more than one language. A lot of these features are only available online, so it will use up your data, but with roaming charges now a thing of the past within the EU, this is less of an impediment. A neat feature is that it allows you to request a phrase from the community of online users if it is not already in the database.<\/p>Dictionaries<\/h3>
3. dict cc<\/h4>
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<\/a>Cost: Free online version<\/strong><\/p>4. German English Speaking Dictionary - Nifty Words<\/h4>
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<\/a>Cost: \u20ac2.99<\/strong><\/p>5. German <> English Talking Dictionary<\/h4>
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