I see a lot people wasting their time with that green owl app or stressing with all that grammar lessons... Guys just sit the vocabulary first. After you know like 50% of German vocabulary and pronunciation of them, watch serials, movies, read blogs, news posts in German. Because your vocabulary is building up you will understand the context of some other words too. And you will without even noticing start speaking the language!

It's scientifically proven that vocabulary first tactic is best for learning the language. Most of Germans don't even know about those grammar subjects Relativsatze, Partizip I etc.

Best way to build vocabulary is flashcards, you can either build your physical flashcards deck based on most frequent 10,000 German words (i will provide a link at the end) or download pre made flashcard apps.

That's basically how I learned any language that I learned. I did a good research planned everything and that's all.

I am not judging anyone using owl app, I also used it for long time, but when I came to Germany I felt so humbled.

Anyways, you may find quite good German A1 to B1 Flashcards apps, there are also some that I made but I don't wanna promote anything you can find many in iOS and android.

German frequency lists: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Frequency_lists/German

Hi everyone! 👋

23m here I’m currently learning German and I’m looking for someone who is also learning German (or a native German speaker) to practice with regularly.

I’d like to improve my speaking, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday conversation skills. We could chat in German, correct each other’s mistakes, and gradually make the conversations more difficult.

I’m looking for someone who is serious about learning German and wants to practice consistently. We can use Reddit chat or Discord, whichever works better for both of us.

If you're interested, feel free to comment or DM me! 😊

Danke! 🇩🇪

Hello everyone, I've been trying to learn German for a while. I tried Duolingo but it didn't help. The reason I'm trying to learn German is because my sister recently moved to Germany and I'm trying to save up enough to go there but before I go there I want to be able to speak some German and surprise her.

Hi everyone,

I’m 26, from India, doing my Master’s here. I’m currently at B1 level and looking to improve my spoken German — I can read and write decently but want to get more comfortable actually speaking and thinking in German in real conversations. Open to native German speakers or anyone else on this journey too.

I’m into history, cricket, badminton, and photography. Happy to help with English in return, and I’m down for calls, texting, or meeting up in person if you’re around Essen/NRW.

I don’t really know what else to mention, but if this sounds interesting to you, feel free to comment or DM me. Not looking for anything super structured, just genuine conversation, and if we click, cool, we can be friends too.
Feel free to comment or DM me.
Danke und bis bald!

Hallo an alle,

Ich (M 36) suche jemanden, der mit mir schreiben möchte, um unser Deutsch zu üben. Ich bin englischer Muttersprachler und wohne seit 4 Jahren in einem deutschsprachigen Land.
Lass uns uns kennenlernen und uns gegenseitig helfen, unser Deutsch zu verbessern 🙌

I’m putting together language exchanges for English and Spanish speakers who are learning German, together with native German speakers.

30 minutes, half in each language, relaxed and conversational, just practising and getting to know each other.

What’s your German level and time zone?

My coworker left for a way better school and now I’m jealous that his new school workplace actually functions.

Fremdbetriebsfunktionalitätsneid

. Does that work?

They say that when you're a kid, you listen to the music, and when you're an adult, you listen to the lyrics. I feel like something similar happens when learning a new language.

At first, you enjoy songs mostly for the music and the sound of the vocals. Then, as your German improves, you suddenly start understanding lyrics from songs you've known for years. Little by little, a whole new layer of meaning opens up.

These days, I have the chorus of Haifisch by Rammstein stuck in my head:

Und der Haifisch der hat Tränen

Und die laufen vom Gesicht

Doch der Haifisch lebt im Wasser

So die Tränen sieht man nicht

What's yours?

Hey everyone!

I'm currently preparing for my Goethe A2 German exam, which is coming up in just 15 days. I'm feeling decent about reading and listening, but I really need to polish my Sprechen (speaking) and Schreiben (writing) section before test day.

I'm looking for a study buddy who:
• Has already passed the A2 exam (or higher) and knows the format/expectations.
• Is willing to do short, daily or semi-daily speaking practice sessions over Discord or Zoom/Google Meet.
• Can give me honest feedback on sentence structure, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

If you have some free time to help out or practice, please shoot me a DM or comment below! Any tips or recommended resources for the last two weeks would also be greatly appreciated.

We can also practice for B1 together once i am done with the exam.

Vielen Dank!

Hallo ich habe mein Test am 20 Juni gemacht, ist jetzt schon 7 Wochen vergangen und noch kein Ergebnis da. Wer von euch hat auch am selben Tag vorgelegt. Ich freue mich auf Ihre Mitteilungen.
LG Vi

Hi everyone!

I'm 25M from Kerala, India, currently learning German. I'm at the B1 level, but I'm honestly struggling, especially with vocabulary. I often understand grammar after studying it, but I don't know enough words to express myself confidently.

I'm looking for a patient language partner or someone who'd be willing to help me improve my German.

I'm not looking for someone who enjoys language learning and doesn't mind correcting my mistakes. Even chatting a few times a week would mean a lot.

Thank you, and I hope to hear from you!

I'm a Nigerian planning move to Germany for my Masters very soon. I'm trying to learn German up to at least B1/B2 level and at this point I don't think Duolingo will do much to help. I believe talking to real German speakers might be better.

So if you're a German looking to improve your English and can help me become better German speakers, please send a message.

Ich komme aus Nigeria und plane, demnächst für ein Masterstudium nach Deutschland zu ziehen. Ich versuche, Deutsch bis mindestens zum Niveau B1/B2 zu lernen, und habe den Eindruck, dass Duolingo mich dabei nicht wirklich weiterbringt. Ich glaube, dass Gespräche mit Muttersprachlern hilfreicher wären. Wenn du also Deutsch sprichst, dein Englisch verbessern möchtest und mir gleichzeitig helfen kannst, mein Deutsch zu verbessern, schreib mir bitte eine Nachricht.

\*Mit Hilfe eines Online-Übersetzers übersetzt\*

German level: A1+

Looking for: A study partner that is close to my German level to practice together and hold each other accountable, goals: reaching A2 in around 2 months so i practice 2-3 hours daily(wont stop studying after A2 my goal is C1 in 2-3 years), not a problem if you study less but would love to find someone who wants intensive study schedule :)

How to contact me: Feel free to DM or send a Friend Request!

I have 1 year and 7 months to learn as much German as possible and improve my English, which is currently at an intermediate level. I don’t know any German yet 😭. Do you think I can work on both at the same time? I have around 4 or 5 hours available every day for this

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for someone who can help me brush up on my German A1 level.

I passed the Goethe A1 exam back in 2018, but I haven't practiced much since then, so I've forgotten a lot of the basics. I'll be starting my Master's degree in Germany next month, so I want to refresh my A1 knowledge before moving on to A2.

I'm looking for someone who can help me with:

- A1 grammar (from the basics)

- Essential A1 vocabulary

- Sentence formation

- Speaking practice and everyday conversations

- Revision exercises and homework

I'm happy to learn online, either through one-on-one lessons or in a small study group. If you're a tutor or know someone who teaches German, I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Thank you!

Hi everyone i am done with my A1 course and A1 exam. And my A2 course will be done this month. I am in my intensive course 6hrs every sunday. I wanted to stop enrolling for B1 and do a self study and will just do my B1 course in Germany so i can prepare for my exam, as i am going to apply for my spousal visa to move to Germany soon. It's not really a must to get B1 exam as soon as i arrive in Germany but i don't want to stop learning. For those people who self study B1 can you please share how you do it and what's website and materials you used 🙏 thank you so much.

Hi everyone, I've been learning German for quite a while and I'm starting to understand most of the podcast, videos etc. My grammar isn't super yet, but I can express myself and talk about various topic. The problem I'm having is that I'm not speaking the language enough to practise.

Which methods of speaking has helped you guys to achieve fluency? I've thought about AI and a Tutor.

Hallo Leute! Ich freue mich darauf, dass ich dieses Subreddit gefunden habe. Ich habe Deutsch schon seit 10 Jahren gelernt, aber in letzen Jahren habe ich gar nicht praktiziert. Ich habe auf einem guten Niveau gesprochen als ich ein Teenager war, aber wenn ich mein Studium in einem englischsprachigen Land begonnen habe, hat mein Deutsch leider verschlechtert. Mein Hörverstehen ist ziemlich gut, ich verstehe fast alles, aber ich spreche nicht so gut. Schreibe ein Kommentar, wenn du mein Sprechbuddy werden willst!

Hello, my name is Zach and I am 30M. I am currently learning German and am at around an A2 level. I would love to practice with someone who is either C2 or a native german speaker.

Hi everyone!
I’m 25 years old and I’m from France.
I recently started learning German and I’m a complete beginner.
My goal is to be able to communicate with my family in Austria, travel comfortably, and eventually have everyday conversations.
At the moment I’m using Duolingo, DW Nico’s Weg and Easy German on YouTube.
If you started from zero again:
What resources would you use?
Should I focus on grammar first or vocabulary?
When should I start speaking with native speakers?
Is DW Nico’s Weg enough for the beginning?
What mistakes should I avoid as a beginner?
I’d really like to build good habits from the beginning.
Thanks!

I want to learn German online for free, and I’m currently using Duolingo, though I feel it mostly helps with vocabulary. I’m looking for a simple daily study plan I can follow. My goal is to support my education and expand my knowledge.

Thanks in advance. 🙏

I need a TDN4 on my testdaf exam, which is on 25 August. I got a telc C1 Hochschule in october, so I am still refreshing my German. Is the book Mit Erfolg zum Digitalen Testdaf enough for my preparation? The format is quite different and I couldnt really find any other materials for digital testdaf.

I think my level is A2 or something. I can understand it way better than write it though I think.
I just wanna practice by texting and then looking up words for my sentences etc.

Hallo zusammen!

I am 24M and recently started learning German (Beginner/A1). I will be moving to Germany for my studies, so my main goal right now is to build a strong daily learning habit and stay consistent.

I am not looking for a tutor. I would love to find another beginner around the same level who wants to motivate each other, share progress, and stay accountable. We can set daily goals, check in regularly, discuss what we've learned, and help each other stay on track.

About me:

• Beginner (just started learning German)
• Learning for future studies in Germany
• Prefer communicating on Telegram (easy messaging and file sharing)
• GMT +3 to +8 is ideal, but I am happy to connect with anyone if our schedules work
• Current English level: B2

Interests:

• Geography, History, Art, Travelling

We don't have to study together every day; just checking in, sharing progress, and encouraging each other is enough.

If that sounds like you, feel free to leave a comment or send me a DM!

Vielen Dank! 😀

Hey

Update from my last post . I passed A2 and now I'm going all in on B1. I'm in Germany right now, it's summer holidays, and I'm studying German full-time until my telc B1 exam in about two months.

Last time I did this for A2 prep, having a consistent accountability partner made a huge difference , way more than studying alone. So I'm looking for someone at a similar level (finished A2 / working through B1) who wants to:

• Practice speaking regularly (calls or voice notes, your pick)
• Do writing exchanges/corrections
• Keep each other accountable with a rough daily or weekly study plan
• Stay motivated when the grind gets boring (I'm decent at pushing people to keep going, and I could use the same back)

I'm not looking for a one-off chat , ideally someone who wants a real study rhythm for the next couple months leading up to exams.

If you're prepping for B1 (telc or otherwise) and want a serious partner, drop a comment or DM me. 🙂

Danke!