German as a foreign language

1. DW Deutsch lernen

   DW offers a wide range of free learning materials including videos, audio, interactive courses, and news tailored for DaF learners. Covers levels A1 to C2. The site supports learners in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Spanish, and more.
    

2. Goethe-Institut

   The Goethe-Institut offers high-quality exercises, videos, and grammar explanations from beginner to advanced levels (A1–C2). Most of the content is in German, with some sections offering English support. Great for structured learning and exam prep.
    

3. Deutsch Training

   DeutschTraining.de provides grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, and exercises for A1 to B2 levels. The content is mainly in German, so it's best for learners comfortable with basic German instructions.
    

4. buchstaben.com

   This site focuses on alphabet, spelling, and basic grammar. Perfect for A1 learners and literacy-level students. The content is in simple German, ideal for absolute beginners and visual learners.
    

5. thoughtco.com (German section)

   ThoughtCo’s German section offers grammar rules, vocab lists, and cultural articles. Suitable for A2–B2 learners. The explanations are in English, which makes it easier for English-speaking learners to follow.
    

6. Wirtschaftsdeutsch

   Wirtschaftsdeutsch is pecialized in Business German, this site includes texts, vocabulary, and exercises for B2 and higher. The materials are in German and suited for learners preparing for work-related communication.
    

7. Learn German (learngerman.dw.com)

   Learn German is part of DW, it offers structured online courses with videos and quizzes for A1 to B1. Learners can choose instructions in several languages including English, Arabic, Spanish, and more.
    

8. VHS Lernportal

   VHS offers complete self-study courses from A1 to B2, plus literacy and integration courses. The portal supports multiple languages (e.g., English, Arabic, Turkish), making it highly accessible for beginners.

• Deutsch Perfekt: the magazine from ZEIT Sprachen is available both online and in print format. It consists of not too complex articles in German on topics of everyday life, politics/society and others. Some articles are also available as audio files. Other language learning areas include grammar, listening comprehension, communication and vocabulary.
• Deutsche Welle: a leading news portal for reading the latest news in German.

Book Tips

• PONS 600 exercises (in) German as a foreign language: with the textbook you learn German grammar and vocabulary on the basis of 600 exercises and puzzles.  Vocabulary can also be downloaded as lists.
• Langenscheidt Sprechtraining Deutsch für den Beruf (German for the Job): for all those who want to learn oral communication for the professional life. It consists of meaningful vocabulary and helpful formulations. The listening and speaking exercises are available as MP3 downloads.
• ASSiMiL Deutsch ohne Mühe heute für Ausländer / Assimil German with ease: aimed at those who do not like cramming grammar. The Assimil method is based on intuitive learning. After completing the learning workshop, 2,000 German words will have been learned and you’ll be able to form sentences for everyday life. Assimil-Verlag (Publisher)
• Phonetiktrainer: Kurs- und Selbstlernmaterial für A1-B1 von Kerstin Reinke mit 2 Audio-CD, vielen Videos und Tricks zur Aussprache. Klett Verlag

YouTube

• Lernen überall Deutsch: learn German from A1 to B1 with videos for beginners.
• Get Germanized: here you will find videos about the German language, be it grammar lessons, German slang words or German beginner lessons.
• LanguageSheep: learn German with the language sheep. An English channel for levels A1-B1 with many short videos and tips for the B1 exam (DTZ) and one or the other grammar topic.

Radio

• Deutschlandfunk

Television

• ARD-Mediathek
• ZDF-Mediathek
• Kinderkanal Kika
• Arte

Podcasts and radio stations

• Deutsche Welle: podcasts on various topics.
• Germanpod101.com: short audio and video lessons for quick and easy learning. Texts are spoken slowly and every word is explained.
• Slow German: private podcast by Annik Rubens alias Larissa Vassilian, journalist from Munich. For those who want to learn German, especially for advanced learners.
• Deutsch – warum nicht?: podcast series of deutsche Welle "to take away" as audio offers for lessons A1 to B1, or on the road for self-learning. Each series consists of 26 lessons with dialogues, exercises and audio to download. The language course was created in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut.
• Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten: current daily news from all over the world from Deutsche Welle. The slowly and comprehensibly spoken audio trains listening comprehension. In addition, there is the complete text to read along with the audio. The audio file can also be downloaded. Level: B2
• Lichte Momente: podcast episode of Deutsche Welle as MP3 on everyday German on words and phrases in which light occurs. With text and exercises to print.
• Marktplatz: podcast episode of Deutsche Welle as a language course for business German on trade, finance, marketing and contracts. The course gives an insight into German corporate culture and trains intercultural competence. Aimed at German learners with a good knowledge of German at level B2.
• Wieso nicht?:

  in 20 lessons, Deutsche Welle's language course provides an insight into everyday life in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Each episode forms an independent teaching unit and is aimed at German learners of intermediate level B1.