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Getting Started with GermanPod101.com
Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in German!
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in German!
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Top 15 Video and Audio Lessons for Your First Week
Not sure where to start? Here are the top 15 lessons to help you to start learning German. Hand-picked!
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Not sure where to start? Here are the top 15 lessons to help you to start learning German. Hand-picked!
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Lessons for Your Flight To Germany
Preparing for a trip to Germany? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.
36 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Preparing for a trip to Germany? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.
36 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Essential German for Emergencies
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
23 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Using Correct German at the Bank
If you're living in Germany you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
18 Lessons Absolute Beginner
If you're living in Germany you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
18 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Get Motivated to Study German
These lessons are hand-picked to keep you motivated.
36 Lessons Absolute Beginner
These lessons are hand-picked to keep you motivated.
36 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate Video Getting Started
Get up and running with the basics of German in this all-video learning path!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get up and running with the basics of German in this all-video learning path!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Speaking Perfect German at a Restaurant
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious German food.
24 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious German food.
24 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Talking About Yourself
It's everybody's favorite topic: themselves! Learn how to talk about yourself in German.
36 Lessons Absolute Beginner
It's everybody's favorite topic: themselves! Learn how to talk about yourself in German.
36 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
German S.O.S.
With this core path, learn words and phrases you need to handle basic situations in Germany.
55 Lessons Absolute Beginner
With this core path, learn words and phrases you need to handle basic situations in Germany.
55 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Interacting with People
On the phone, in person, over email. Connect with people in German any way you'd like.
60 Lessons Absolute Beginner
On the phone, in person, over email. Connect with people in German any way you'd like.
60 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Going Out
Get out of the house and into society! These lessons will empower and inform you.
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get out of the house and into society! These lessons will empower and inform you.
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Getting Around
With this core path, learn words, phrases and grammar you need to get around in Germany.
30 Lessons Absolute Beginner
With this core path, learn words, phrases and grammar you need to get around in Germany.
30 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Health and Wellness
26 Lessons Absolute Beginner
26 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Using a Phone in Germany
Pick up the phone with confidence and fluency using these lessons.
17 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Pick up the phone with confidence and fluency using these lessons.
17 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
The Ultimate Guide for Brand New German Learners
New to learning German? No problem! Learn the alphabet and how to read with these lessons!
31 Lessons Absolute Beginner
New to learning German? No problem! Learn the alphabet and how to read with these lessons!
31 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Newbie Season 1
In our first series on GermanPod101 Judith and Chuck teach you newbie-level German.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In our first series on GermanPod101 Judith and Chuck teach you newbie-level German.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Survival Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
60 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
60 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
3-Minute German
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy German phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy German phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate German Pronunciation Guide
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Introduction to German
5 lessons, 29 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of German.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5 lessons, 29 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of German.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Learn German in Three Minutes
Laura will teach you must-know German phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Laura will teach you must-know German phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Key Phrases and Basic Grammar: Absolute Beginner German
Learn absolute beginner German using native dialogues.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn absolute beginner German using native dialogues.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Extensive Reading in German for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading German with these fun miniature books.
40 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading German with these fun miniature books.
40 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Absolute Beginner Questions Answered by Anja
Anja answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Anja answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Learn German Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real German conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real German conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 100 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 200 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 300 Word List
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Give Your Contact Information
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
11 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.
11 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Introduce Yourself
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
27 Lessons • 12 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
27 Lessons • 12 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Your Family
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
9 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
9 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Use Daily Greetings
In this pathway, you will learn how to use daily greetings.
9 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use daily greetings.
9 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Use Essential Social Expressions
In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.
8 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.
8 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Ask About Well-being
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
7 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
7 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Ask for Clarification
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask for clarification.
5 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask for clarification.
5 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Level 1 German
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with level A1-A2 of the CEFR.
85 Lessons • 121 Assessments Absolute Beginner
Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with level A1-A2 of the CEFR.
85 Lessons • 121 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Conversational Phrases
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
75 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations
75 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Can Do German for Absolute Beginners
Learn how to "do" various tasks in German. A practical course.
40 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn how to "do" various tasks in German. A practical course.
40 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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How to Ask About an Item at a Shop — Group Lesson Week 1
This is a learning path for the first group lesson.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the first group lesson.
3 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Describe Good and Bad Points About Something — Group Lesson Week 2
This is a learning path for the second group lesson.
2 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the second group lesson.
2 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Say What Kind of Thing You Want — Group Lesson Week 3
This is a learning path for the third group lesson.
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the third group lesson.
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Talk about Hotel Rules — Group Lesson Week 4
This is a learning path for the fourth group lesson.
2 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the fourth group lesson.
2 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Make and Discuss Plans — Group Lesson Week 5
This is a learning path for the fifth group lesson.
4 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the fifth group lesson.
4 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Discuss How You Get Somewhere — Group Lesson Week 6
This is a learning path for the sixth group lesson.
3 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the sixth group lesson.
3 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Make an Invitation — Group Lesson Week 7
This is a learning path for the seventh group lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the seventh group lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Talk About Health Problems — Group Lesson Week 8
This is a learning path for the eighth group lesson.
1 Lesson • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the eighth group lesson.
1 Lesson • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Ask Someone to Do or Not to Do Something — Group Lesson Week 9
This is a learning path for the ninth group lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the ninth group lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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How to Say You Will Do Something — Group Lesson Week 10
This is a learning path for the tenth group lesson.
1 Lesson • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the tenth group lesson.
1 Lesson • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Introduce Yourself in German — Lesson 1
This is a learning path for the first lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the first lesson.
2 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Tell Where You're From — Lesson 2
This is a learning path for the second lesson.
4 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the second lesson.
4 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Your Occupation — Lesson 3
This is a learning path for the third lesson.
2 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the third lesson.
2 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Use Basic Greetings — Lesson 4
This is a learning path for the fourth lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the fourth lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Ask About Well-Being — Lesson 5
This is a learning path for the fifth lesson.
1 Lesson • 2 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the fifth lesson.
1 Lesson • 2 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Use Essential Expressions — Lesson 6
This is a learning path for the sixth lesson.
3 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the sixth lesson.
3 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Give Your Phone Number — Lesson 7
This is a learning path for the seventh lesson.
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the seventh lesson.
1 Lesson • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Give Your E-Mail Address — Lesson 8
This is a learning path for the eighth lesson.
1 Lesson • 2 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the eighth lesson.
1 Lesson • 2 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Ask for Clarification — Lesson 9
This is a learning path for the ninth lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the ninth lesson.
2 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Hobbies — Lesson 10
This is a learning path for the tenth lesson.
2 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
This is a learning path for the tenth lesson.
2 Lessons • 8 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Level 1 German: Immersive Practice
Practice speaking German with these immersive videos
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Practice speaking German with these immersive videos
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Can Talk about Your Hobbies
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your hobbies.
4 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your hobbies.
4 Lessons • 4 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Give Calendar Information
In this pathway, you will learn how to give calendar information.
9 Lessons • 10 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give calendar information.
9 Lessons • 10 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Give a Basic Self-description
In this pathway, you will learn how to give a basic self-description.
7 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give a basic self-description.
7 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About the Weather
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about the weather.
8 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about the weather.
8 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Family
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about family.
11 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about family.
11 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Likes and Dislikes
In this pathway, you will learn to talk about likes and dislikes.
5 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn to talk about likes and dislikes.
5 Lessons • 6 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Listen, Learn & Speak: Audio Can Do German
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Can Identify Objects
In this pathway, you will learn how to identify objects.
6 Lessons • 14 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to identify objects.
6 Lessons • 14 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Give and Follow Simple Directions
In this pathway, you will learn to give and follow simple directions.
10 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn to give and follow simple directions.
10 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Shop At a Grocery Store
In this pathway, you will learn how to shop at a grocery store.
12 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to shop at a grocery store.
12 Lessons • 7 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Dine At a Restaurant
In this pathway, you will learn how to dine at a restaurant.
11 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to dine at a restaurant.
11 Lessons • 5 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Can Talk About Likes and Dislikes*
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about likes and dislikes.
3 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about likes and dislikes.
3 Lessons • 3 Assessments Absolute Beginner
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Daily Conversations for Absolute Beginners
Master a quick German dialogue in just a few minutes.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Master a quick German dialogue in just a few minutes.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
28 Lessons Absolute Beginner
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
28 Lessons Absolute Beginner
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