Language/German/Vocabulary/Resources
Hi Language Enthusiasts,
Do you want to learn German but don’t know where to start? Then I’ve got the perfect resource list for you and you can find its links below. Let me know if you have any suggestions to improve it. I hope everyone can enjoy it and if anyone notices any mistakes or has any questions you are free to PM me.Here is what the resource list contains;
- Handmade resources on certain grammar concepts for easy understanding.
- Resources on learning pronunciation.
- Websites to practice reading.
- Documents to enhance your vocabulary.
- Notes on Colloquial Language and Dialects.
- Music playlists
- List of podcasts/audiobooks And a compiled + organized list of websites you can use to get hold of grammar!
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson:Drinks, Days of the Week, Camping & Parts of the Body.
OVERVIEW[edit | edit source]
This list is maintained by the Discord server European Languages and Cultures. Be sure to join the server. https://discord.gg/rbeqEHz3gQ The list contains all sorts of resources ranging from Music playlists, Beginner Resources, Tips for language learning and much more!
SELF ASSESSMENT[edit | edit source]
- Test your German- Goethe Institute
- Placement Test; DW Learn German
- test your language: German test
- https://www.gls-berlin.de/kostenloser-online-test-deutsch.html
- https://learngerman.dw.com/de/placementDashboard
GENERAL RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
BEGINNER RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
Starting with learning a new language can be hard and equally stressful when you don't know what resources are actually useful. Here are the best resources to start off German learning. Recommended: https://blog.busuu.com/how-to-learn-german-easily/
ONLINE DICTIONARIES[edit | edit source]
- https://www.germanpod101.com/german-dictionary/
- https://en.pons.com/translate
- https://www.linguee.com/german-english
NEWS SITES[edit | edit source]
APPS[edit | edit source]
PODCASTS[edit | edit source]
YOUTUBE RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
GENERAL WEBSITES[edit | edit source]
- https://www.learnalanguage.com/learn-german/
- https://www.studying-in-germany.org/learn-german/
- https://www.deutschakademie.de/online-deutschkurs/english
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/
- https://www.deutsch-lernen.com/
- https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/kur/doln/doi.html
APPS[edit | edit source]
- Learn German for Beginners- Zeemish Labs
- Learn German for Beginners- gonliapps
- DW Learn german- Deutsche Welle
- Learn German Offline- UFOStudio
- Seedlang: Learn german Faster- Seedlang
- Learn German, Speak German- ATi Studios
- Busuu: Learn german-Busuu
- Learn german offline- Kidstube
MEMRISE COURSES[edit | edit source]
Memrise is a British language platform that uses spaced repetition of flashcards to increase the rate of learning. Memrise focuses completely on memory retention which makes it efficient for learning and remembering vocabulary. Here are a few Memrise courses handpicked for you!
- German 1
- German 2
- German 3
- German 4
- German 5
- German 6
- German 7
- Holiday Survival Kit
- Advanced German C1-C2
- Duolingo Stories German
- A1 German
- German Verbs with prepositions
- Conversational German
ANKI DECKS[edit | edit source]
Anki is a free and open-source flashcard program using spaced repetition, a technique from cognitive science for fast and long-lasting memorization. Here are a few flashcard decks for you!
- Top 100 German Verbs
- 150 German Adjectives
- Nouns and Adjectives
- A2 Goethe Institute
- B1 Goethe Institute
- Vocabulary
READING[edit | edit source]
BOOKS[edit | edit source]
- Grammar Textbooks
- German Textbooks; Pdf and Tes
- German Learning Books for free
- 15 Short Stories
- Free German eBooks
- Learn German with Stories
- 100 German Short Stories for Beginners
- German Children's Books
- Easy Reading in German
- German Stories (A1-B2)
- German Learning Material and Books
- Intermediate German Short Stories
- B1 Learning Material
- Becoming Fluent in German: 150 Short Stories for Beginners
PUBLIC LIBRARIES[edit | edit source]
The above textbooks in the Books Category are solely recommendations. Here are a few public libraries to get more exposure to German Literature.
POETRY[edit | edit source]
Sufficient resources not added yet. Feel free to suggest some.
NEWS SOURCES[edit | edit source]
- https://www.dw.com/
- http://www.nachrichtenleicht.de/
- http://www.spiegel.de/
- http://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/s-2055
- http://www.tivi.de/fernsehen/logo/start/
- http://www.huffingtonpost.de/
WRITING[edit | edit source]
SCRIPT[edit | edit source]
- https://www.expatrio.com/living-germany/learn-german/german-alphabet-and-grammar
- https://learn-german-easily.com/alphabet
PRACTICE WORKSHEETS[edit | edit source]
- German Worksheets for Beginners
- German Exercises (A1-B2)
- free German worksheets for Beginners
- grammar worksheets- nthuleen
- Grammar worksheets- Grammatiktraining.de
- Printable German Worksheets
- Worksheets by CEFR Level
GRAMMAR[edit | edit source]
- DW| Learn German
- German Grammar with rules and interactive exercises
- Laura's Grammar Guides
- German Grammar: Fast and Easy FluentU
- German Grammar explained easily
- Beginner's Guide to German Grammar
- Basic German: Grammar and Workbook
- Complete German Grammar by Ed Swick
- German Grammar A1-C2
- Intermediate German: Grammar and Workbook
- Teach Yourself German Grammar
- Deutsche Grammatik A1-C2
- Essential German Grammar
DICTIONARIES[edit | edit source]
PARALLEL TEXT[edit | edit source]
SPEAKING[edit | edit source]
VOCABULARY[edit | edit source]
- German Pod- Core Words
- Learn German Words
- Mondly- german Words
- 150 Essential german Words
- https://www.optilingo.com/blog/german/german-vocabulary/
- Vocab List pdf
- 9000 German Words
- German Vocabulary List
- German Word of the Day
- German Vocabulary and Phrases pdf
PRONUNCIATION[edit | edit source]
- https://www.thegermanproject.com/german-lessons/german-pronunciation
- https://www.germanpod101.com/german-pronunciation/
- https://www.thoughtco.com/pronunciation-and-alphabet-4076770
- https://www.fluentu.com/blog/german/how-to-pronounce-german-words/
- How to Pronounce German Like a Native Speaker
- https://www.germanpod101.com/german-pronunciation/
- Busuu's German Pronunciation guide
HEARING[edit | edit source]
PODCASTS[edit | edit source]
On the Easy German podcast, we discuss topics from Germany and around the world, explain words and expressions and answer your questions. Members get full transcripts, our exclusive vocabulary helper and bonus content for each episode.
Learn German with the only German learning podcast that picks you up at your level, leads you to your goal in small steps, and has an ongoing story that makes you hungry for more.
Learn German in coffee-break lessons from the Radio Lingua Network. In each lesson we'll focus on the language you need to know and before long you'll be making yourself understood with native German speakers.
This podcast aims to help you improve your German language vocabulary and pronunciation. Reference materials: Netzwerk and Aspekte coursewares for Goethe and OSD exams. New episodes every Thursday.
Become fluent and confident in speaking German with my podcast. The podcast focuses on teaching you German grammar and vocab for daily life and career. The podcast is suitable for beginner and intermediate speakers.
This podcast teaches people to say the basic German alphabet with pronunciations later we will learn the basic numbers,colours,foods,etc. If you are wondering why I do this if it's not for money well... I want to improve my confidence and talking freely and what better way than to teach people a language while doing it.😎
In this podcast, German podcaster Annik Rubens talks slowly about topics of everyday German life, from beergardens to recycling. More information and Premium Podcast with learning materials on Slow German at www.slowgerman.com. You can read the complete transcript of each episode on this internet-site or in the ID3-Tags.
A Podcast for German Learners. I will talk about Germany, the German way of life, the culture and of course the German language. And I will give many advices how to learn German best. I learned 4 languages thanks to a special method and I want to help you to be successful in learning the German languages.
German learning through listening.
Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic. You’ll learn the language in context, not just isolated words. All material is translated and spoken by native speakers.
PLAYLISTS[edit | edit source]
- German Songs
- Top 50-Germany
- German Pop Hits
- German Love Songs
- Best of German Music
- Top Songs- Germany
- German Songs
- German Rock
- German Childhood Vibes
- German 80's Pop
- German Heavy Metal
YOUTUBE CHANNELS[edit | edit source]
- Learn German with Germanpod 101
- Learn German
- Easy German
- Learn German with Herr Antrim
- Life in Germany
- Dein Sprachcoach
- Natuerlich German
- Your German Teacher
SHOWS ON YOUTUBE[edit | edit source]
DIALECTS[edit | edit source]
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_dialects
- https://www.optilingo.com/blog/german/german-dialects/
- https://www.fluentin3months.com/german-dialects/
- All German Dialects - The Same Sentence | Never Learn German
- Regional German Dialects
- Learn German Dialects | An Overview
OTHER RESOURCES[edit | edit source]
GERMAN KEYBOARDS[edit | edit source]
TRANSLATORS[edit | edit source]
TIPS FOR LEARNING GERMAN[edit | edit source]
MISC. RESOURCES RECOMMENDED BY COMMUNITY[edit | edit source]
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. HAPPY LEARNING!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
How to learn German? Resources, methods, and study plan ...[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Parts of the Body
- Colors
- Days of the Week
- Seasons
- Problems in German
- Dinner Table
- Basic Phrases in German
- Months of the Year
- Animal
- Common strong and mixed verbs