German Lessons — From A1 to B1

Here are 45 structured lessons to learn German from scratch. Every lesson is clearly explained with vocabulary, native German pronunciation, English translations, and practical example sentences. Follow the CEFR levels — A1, A2, and B1 — step-by-step from beginner basics to confident conversation.

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All 45 lessons across A1, A2, and B1 — 486 words, exercises, games, and quizzes — are available without any payment.

A1 — Beginner Level

Free

Greetings, numbers, family, and daily life — your first steps in German.

🎯 Goethe A1 & telc A1: Standard for German national visa, spouse reunification & Au Pair

Greetings

How to greet in German

12 words

Self Introduction

Name, age, profession

12 words

Numbers

Counting from 0 to 100

15 words

Colors

Basic and complementary colors

13 words

Family

Family members and relatives

12 words

Food and Drinks

At the restaurant and at home

13 words

Daily Routine

Daily activities and common verbs

12 words

Time and Days of the Week

Days of the week and telling time

12 words

Directions

Asking for directions, places in town

12 words

Shopping

Conversations at the store

12 words

Body and Health

Parts of the body, visiting a doctor

12 words

Housing

House, rooms, furniture

12 words

Weather

Seasons and discussing the weather

12 words

Hobbies

Sports, art, leisure

12 words

Transport

Bus, train, airplane

12 words

A2 — Elementary Level

Free

Past tense, travel, work, and phone conversations — communicating comfortably in everyday situations.

🎯 Goethe A2 & telc A2: Target for Ausbildung (vocational training) and workplace interactions

Perfekt Basics

Speaking in the past tense

10 words

Emotions

Expressing feelings and moods

10 words

Appearance

Describing people and physical appearance

10 words

Professions and Work

Talking about career and jobs

10 words

Phone Conversations

Communicating over the phone

10 words

Ordering at a Restaurant

How to order food and drinks

10 words

Travel Planning

Preparing for a trip

10 words

At the Hotel

Hotel check-in and accommodations

10 words

Post Office and Bank

Postal and banking services

10 words

Clothing and Fashion

Choosing clothes in a shop

10 words

Comparisons

How to compare things

10 words

Future Plans

Talking about the future

10 words

Healthcare

Visiting a doctor and medical care

10 words

Technology

Internet and modern devices

10 words

Holidays and Traditions

Celebrating holidays and customs

10 words

B1 — Intermediate Level

Free

Expressing opinions, discussions, job interviews, and complex topics — achieving independent fluency.

🎯 telc B1 & DTZ: Mandatory requirement for German Citizenship (Einbürgerung) and Permanent Residency

Expressing Opinions

How to justify your opinion

11 words

Agreement and Disagreement

Expressing agreement or objection

10 words

Describing Problems

Explaining problems and causes

10 words

Suggestions and Advice

Giving advice and recommendations

10 words

Past Events

Storytelling about past events

10 words

Job Interview

Preparing for a job interview

10 words

Education System

Talking about the education system

10 words

Environment

Environmental protection and sustainability

10 words

Mass Media

News and digital media

10 words

Complaints

Expressing dissatisfaction with service

10 words

Conditional Sentences

Hypothetical situations and what if...

10 words

Relationships

Friendship and interpersonal relationships

10 words

Culture and Art

Discussing art, literature, and culture

10 words

Healthy Lifestyle

Habits for a healthy lifestyle

10 words

Dreams and Goals

Achieving dreams and personal goals

10 words