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First Sounds and Greetings
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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn standard German greetings and goodbyes, when to use formal vs. informal, and regional variations. Build confidence for your first conversation.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in German with 'Ich heiße...' and 'Ich komme aus...', ask 'Wie heißt du?' and 'Woher kommst du?', and reuse one simple sentence pattern in real conversations.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn the five basic German vowel sounds, hear them alone and in simple words, and practise telling similar pairs like long e and short i apart.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn to answer German greetings with short, natural replies and follow-up questions, so you can keep a simple conversation going instead of just saying hello.
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Using Excuse Me
Learn German phrases for politely getting attention, passing by someone, or interrupting in public, and see why they are not the same as apologies.
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Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to build simple yes/no questions in German by changing word order, and answer them naturally with ja, nein, and doch.
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Counting 1 to 10
Learn German numbers one through ten, pronounce them accurately, and use them to count fingers, coins, and other objects in simple sentences.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn to respond to 'Entschuldigung' and 'Es tut mir leid' in German with natural phrases like 'Kein Problem' and 'Macht nichts', including informal and formal register.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to hear and say German consonant contrasts like p/b, t/d, and k/g. Practice with clear examples and avoid common mistakes.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Learn to ask how a German word is pronounced and repeat it back to confirm you've got it right, with polite phrases and clear pronunciation guidance.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Name 10 common foods in German and use 'ich esse' and 'ich mag' to talk about what you eat and like.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to say 'This is sweet' and 'It tastes salty' in German, describing what food is like rather than whether you like it.
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State Food Preferences
Learn to express food preferences in German using 'gern' and 'nicht gern', with common food words and practical examples.
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Order at a Cafe
Learn to order drinks in German, choose a size, and ask for the price politely. Includes a realistic café dialogue and cultural tips.
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Ask for the Bill
Learn to end a meal in German: ask for the bill, request card payment, and understand common replies in restaurants and cafés.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the German names for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack, and say when you eat each meal with simple time phrases.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn to name typical German breakfast foods and drinks and say 'For breakfast, I eat/drink ___' with the correct verb forms and articles.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask 'Was ist dein Lieblingsessen?' and answer with common foods in German, using correct possessives and the verb 'sein'.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in German with ich habe Hunger/Durst and ich bin hungrig/durstig, ask others, and avoid accidentally ordering food.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn German words for six common drinks and use the pattern 'Ich trinke ___' to say what you drink, with pronunciation and polite ordering phrases.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to ask for and buy a one-way ticket for local transport in German, with phrases, pronunciation, and a sample dialogue.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to buy a round-trip ticket in German, adding return date and time. Builds on single-ticket phrases with new vocabulary and sentence patterns.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask 'How much is a ticket to...?' in German and understand simple price answers. Focus on price inquiry, not buying.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train leaves in German, understand simple schedule answers, and avoid confusing departure with arrival times.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask "Wann kommt der Bus an?" and "Wann kommt er an?", tell arrival from departure, and talk about how long a journey takes in everyday German.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask 'Which platform for the train to ...?' in German, understand platform numbers, and follow station announcements at beginner level.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask the next stop in German, understand the answer, and recognise stop names on buses and trains.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn the German phrase for asking the driver to tell you when to get off, how to say your stop, and how to understand the driver's confirmation.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to ask for a metro ticket in German, understand zone and fare options, and handle a simple ticket purchase at the counter or machine.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to order a taxi in German by phone or at a taxi stand, say where you are going, and ask when it will arrive.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn relaxed German greetings like Hallo, Hey, Na? and Was geht? for friends and peers, and practice matching them to different times of day.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you are from, and one thing you enjoy in friendly, everyday German, with pronunciation and regional notes.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn to ask simple open-ended questions in German to start conversations and encourage others to share more than just yes or no.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn casual German responses to 'How are you?' beyond 'I'm fine', and how to return the question naturally.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed German farewells like Bis später and Bis bald, plus polite ways to leave a gathering and suggest meeting again.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn casual German phrases to thank friends for small favors, like 'Danke sehr!' and 'Ich weiß das zu schätzen.' Understand when to use du and informal contractions.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn to say sorry for small things like being late in casual German, and how to accept apologies naturally. Includes phrases, dialogue, and cultural tips.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to compliment friends on appearance, skills, or possessions in German, and respond graciously. Practice specific, sincere compliments that differ from flattery.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to invite friends spontaneously in German with "Lust auf ...?" and "Hast du am Wochenende Zeit?" — low-pressure, casual plans with time and activity.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to say 'Sure, sounds fun!' and 'I can't, but thanks!' in German for informal invitations, with reasons and polite alternatives.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn to choose between formal and informal German greetings based on context and relationship, with examples like 'Guten Morgen' and 'Hallo'.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in German with formal and informal variations, and respond politely when someone introduces themselves.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask 'What's your name?' in German formally and informally, with pronunciation and politeness tips.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn German please and thank you: bitte, danke, bitte schön, danke schön, and how to respond when someone thanks you.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn to say sorry in German for bumping into someone or arriving late, using informal Entschuldigung and formal Entschuldigen Sie, plus natural replies.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn German phrases for politely getting attention in public or interrupting a conversation, including Entschuldigung, Verzeihung, Entschuldigen Sie and regional variants.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how one request changes from informal du to formal Sie in German, with practical phrases for friends, strangers, shops, and offices.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn standard German replies to "Danke" for formal and informal situations, including "Bitte", "Gern", "Kein Problem" and regional variants, with pronunciation and usage notes.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn German farewell expressions for every situation, from formal Auf Wiedersehen to casual Bis später, and choose the right one by relationship and setting.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn beginner German phrases to chat briefly about the weather, respond politely, and end small talk naturally.