German Courses
Online

Our courses are designed with you in mind: personal, flexible and adhering to the highest standards. No matter if you are at a beginner's level or more advanced, which aspect of your German you'd like to improve, or how you would like to organize your study time – choose whatever suits you best with our range of online course options.

Group and individual courses
For adults and young learners
State-of-the-art teaching methods
For beginners to advanced learners

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We have the right online course for you!

Learn with group

Online Group Courses

Engaging live class group sessions with teacher
Learning formats: Book-based or with online learning platform
Individualized attention and feedback from teacher

Learn individually

Online Individual Courses

Flexible schedule
Course curriculum tailored to your needs
One-on-one teacher support
Start anytime

Fun and Community

Language Clubs and Community

Book Club
Conversation Club
Phonetic Club
Travel Club
Academic text support

Young Learners

Courses for children 8-11 years old
Courses for teenagers 12-17 years old
Contemporary and fun materials
Specialized teachers

A1, A2 or B1 (1/2 level)
6 weeks (A1, A2), 5 weeks (B1)
Daily/5x 90 min. online group live sessions
Live group course and Self-Study
Teacher support throughout

Corporate group or individual courses
Intercultural business training
Topic-specific language training

Free Online Trial Classes

You are invited! Join one of our upcoming German language online trial classes. Explore the different Online Group Course formats and meet some of our teachers.

Which level is right?

Our individual assessment lets you quickly find out which course level is right for you.
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Our Team

Meet the team of the German Online Language Department in the USA.
Level A1-C2

Get an overview of the levels A1 to C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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Our interactive learning platform

Trial Chapter A1 Start

Hallo, wie geht's?

Here you will learn the times of the day, how to greet someone in German and how to introduce yourself.

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Trial Chapter A1 Beginners

Eating and drinking

Here you will learn words about food and drink and how to express quantities when out shopping.

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Trial Chapter A2

At the restaurant

Here you will learn how to order in the restaurant, how to ask for the bill and how to tip.