Learn German
Deutsch · 130+ million speakers
About German
German (Deutsch) is a West Germanic language and the most widely spoken native tongue in the European Union. Famous for its logical compound words and its three grammatical genders, it sits at the heart of European philosophy, science, and engineering.
Where it's spoken
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, parts of Belgium, Luxembourg, and Italy
Interesting facts
- 1All nouns are capitalised — der Hund, die Katze, das Buch
- 2Compound nouns can grow famously long: Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaft is a real word
- 3Three genders (der, die, das) and four cases keep beginners on their toes
Why learn German?
Three reasons to make German your next language.
Europe's economic engine
Germany is the EU's largest economy. German is a serious advantage in engineering, automotive, finance, and research roles.
A philosophical heritage
Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Goethe, Mann — read them as they wrote, with all their precision intact.
Gateway to Germanic languages
Master German and Dutch, Swedish, and Danish all become measurably easier.
Your learning path
Three courses move you from your first word to fluent conversation.
Beginner
Get to grips with der/die/das, build a starter vocabulary, and survive a trip to Berlin.
- Greetings
- Numbers 1–10
- Colours
- Family
- Common verbs
Intermediate
Handle the four cases, talk about your past and your plans, and start understanding native speech.
- Travel & directions
- Food & dining
- Past tense
- Shopping
- Daily routines
Advanced
Polish your Konjunktiv, read literature unaided, and discuss politics or philosophy with nuance.
- Subjunctive mood
- Idioms
- Business vocab
- Literature
- Debate
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