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Free German online German course by Deutsche Welle

Here you'll find all the episodes from Radio D, Deutsche Welle's new radio language course. The material is geared towards beginners who have no or very little previous experience with German. Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and each of the audio episodes is accompanied by a text manuscript. The course was developed in cooperation with the Goethe Institute and covers levels A1 and A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).

With the free German courses from Deutsche Welle, you can choose the learning style that suits you best: e-learning at the computer, with short videos, audio courses or podcasts, or with texts and worksheets you can print out. Select from courses for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced learners. German language teachers are welcome to use our multimedia material in their lessons. The Course Finder helps you choose the best format for each level.

Authentic materials appropriate for listening comprehension. Full text and downloadable to MP3 players.

News articles in simplified German.

Listening and reading resource in German about Karneval, Fasching, and Fastnacht

Webquest about Easter customs and traditions in Germany.

Blog with links to short stories in German.

Descriptions of ten authentic German games that learners can play