German for Beginners
Everyday practical German. This course is being constantly updated.
By Meelis
- Language
- German
- Base language
- English
- Units
- 3
- Lessons
- 15
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Unit 1
Saying Hello
Basic Greetings
Learn how to greet people in different times of the day.
Responding to Greetings
Learn how to respond when someone greets you.
Please and Thank You
Learn polite phrases for everyday interactions.
Simple Reactions
Learn to respond simply and naturally in everyday situations.
Saying Goodbye
Learn how to say goodbye in German.
Unit 2
Meeting Someone
Introducing Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in German.
What's Your Name?
Introducing yourself in a friendly setting.
Nice to Meet You
Meeting someone for the first time.
I Am / You Are
Introduce yourself and others.
He & She
Introducing people at a gathering.
Unit 3
People & Articles
People & Articles
Learn basic people-related nouns and articles.
A Man, a Woman, a Child
Learn to identify people with simple articles.
This Is a Person
Learn to identify people using simple phrases.
Describing People
Learn to describe people using basic adjectives.
My Friend
Introducing friends and family.
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