German: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–3
   Alphabet and pronunciation

   Umlauts, ß and common sound patterns.

2. Weeks 4–6
   Grammar

   Genders, cases, verb position and tenses.

3. Weeks 7–9
   Vocabulary

   Daily life, school, work and travel.

4. Weeks 10–12
   Conversation

   Introductions, questions and everyday situations.

5. Weeks 13–14
   Reading and writing

   Short texts, emails and forms.

6. Weeks 15–16
   Exam preparation

   School German and the Goethe levels, which follow the CEFR scale from A1 to C2.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Learners (Class 6 to adults) who want a teacher to explain, correct and set practice, whether they are keeping pace or need support. Tell us the board or level and the teacher starts from there. German pronunciation is regular once the sounds are learned, but the grammar asks for patience: three genders, four cases and word order that moves the verb. Classes build these step by step, with Goethe-Zertifikat or school exam practice if you need it.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see German: what is taught online.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What German costs

Foundation level. Courses of 20 or more classes already cost 8 percent less per class. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

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