Practise German free of charge

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Practise German for free

At the Goethe-Institut, you learn German from the pros. We have developed a range of free media to help you practise your German – from apps with learning material to videos, podcasts and games, as well as social media and community programmes. However well you speak German and whatever your reasons for improving it, the main thing is that you start practising – and enjoy it!

Platform for Teachers and Students
Step into German

Learning app
Lirica – learn German with music

Videos: Everyday life in Germany
The Germany Lab

You are not alone

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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.

Our recommendations

Superfrauen

The Superfrauen podcast tells stories from the lives of inspiring women. We learn about their exciting, sporty, smart and courageous pathways through life. Despite all the diversity, all heroines have one thing in common: They are unique role models and therefore super women or Superfrauen.

Lifeswap

Lifeswap is a series of animated Skype chats between Jörg from Germany and Duncan from New Zealand. The funny filmclips offer an insight into the two different cultures of these men.

Deutschland. Kennen. Lernen

Discover Germany and learn German! Experience exciting Augmented Reality (AR) features with the free Germany app.

Journey to Germany

The little sister of ‘Lifeswap’ has arrived! In this brand-new series ‘Journey to Germany’ we will follow Liam in the months before his departure on exchange to Germany.

Your exercises with Social Media