German finally explained clearly — for people building a life in Germany.
GoGermany teaches A1 and A2 German with plain-English explanations, contextual examples, and structured exercises for international students and professionals moving to Germany.
Learn the German you need for daily life, Goethe and telc exams, jobs, PR, citizenship, university, housing, appointments, emails, and real conversations.
Created by Abdullah from @abdidoesstuff after 10 years in Germany, together with German-learning experts.
Der, die, das explained clearly
English logic
German nouns have grammatical gender. English nouns do not, so you need to learn the article with the noun.
Gender clues
Endings often help:
Best habit: learn every noun with its article.
Quick practice
Choose the correct article for Wohnung
Plain-English
explanations
A1 + A2
structured path
350+
practice exercises
Free
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Designed for international students and professionals preparing for universities, workplaces, exams, and everyday life in Germany.
Why German feels harder than it should
Most learners do not fail because they are lazy. They struggle because the learning path is unclear.
German-only classes move too fast
You copy phrases before understanding the logic.
Books explain rules, not progress
You read about cases, articles, and word order, but still do not know how to build sentences.
Apps give answers, not explanations
You practise, but you do not always understand why your answer was wrong.
Exams need structure
Goethe, telc, jobs, PR, and citizenship require steady progress, not random vocabulary.
How GoGermany teaches differently
Not a translation app or a grammar drill tool. GoGermany teaches you how German works, why it works that way, and how to use it in situations that matter.
Clear English explanations
Understand the logic before you are expected to use it in German.
English-to-German comparisons
See where German works differently from English in word order, articles, verbs, and sentence structure.
Contextual examples
Learn through situations like housing, appointments, jobs, emails, university, transport, and daily conversations.
Structured practice
Move from recognition to active use with matching, word order, translation, listening, and writing tasks.
Built for exams and real life
Prepare for Goethe and telc-style skills while learning German for work, PR, citizenship, and daily confidence.
How every chapter helps you actually progress
Understand the situation
Every chapter starts with a real-life context, so the German has a purpose.
Learn the grammar pattern
Rules are explained clearly in English, with examples that show how German differs from English.
Build useful vocabulary
Words are chosen for daily life in Germany, not random textbook lists.
Practise in stages
Exercises move from easy recognition to sentence building, listening, translation, and writing.
Use German yourself
Final tasks push you to produce your own German, not just click the right answer.
A guided path from A1 to B1
A1 and A2 are live now. B1 is on the way.
A1 German
Start from zero. Learn introductions, basic questions, numbers, time, articles, simple verbs, shopping, transport, appointments, and short messages.
A2 German
Continue beyond survival German. Learn to explain problems, talk about plans and experiences, write clearer emails, understand notices, and handle more everyday situations.
B1 German
Move beyond everyday basics toward more confident communication for study, work, and life in Germany.
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What's in the A1 course
24 chapters — grammar, vocabulary, exercises, and Goethe + telc mock exams.
What's in the A2 course
26 chapters — building on A1 with past tense, complex sentences, writing, and mock exams.
Built for exams, jobs, PR, citizenship, and daily life
German is not only a subject. It affects your confidence in Germany.
- Goethe and telc-style listening, reading, writing, and speaking preparation
- Better confidence for student jobs and workplace communication
- Useful German for appointments, housing, emails, and public offices
- A stronger foundation for PR, citizenship, and long-term integration
- Practical language for the first months after moving to Germany
Abdullah
@abdidoesstuffCreated by Abdullah from @abdidoesstuff
GoGermany was built by Abdullah after 10 years of living, studying, and working in Germany.
After helping international students with admissions, visas, jobs, and life in Germany, he saw the same problem again and again: German learning felt confusing, unstructured, and disconnected from what people actually needed.
GoGermany combines practical Germany experience with expert-supported German course structure, so students and professionals can learn with clarity, context, and purpose.
Why learners choose GoGermany
Duolingo is fun. Language schools are thorough. GoGermany is the middle path — structured and practical, on your schedule.
GoGermany
RecommendedBuilt for international students and professionals moving to Germany who want clear explanations, practical vocabulary, and structured progress.
- Plain-English explanations
- Practical German for life in Germany
- Goethe / telc exam foundation
- Self-paced learning
- No streak pressure
- Free to start
Language apps
Great for daily habit-building and quick exposure, but often lighter on explanation and structured progression.
- Easy to start
- Good for consistency
- Short lessons
- Less depth in grammar explanation
- Less tailored to Germany-life needs
Language schools
Helpful if you want live teaching and classroom accountability, but more expensive and less flexible.
- Teacher support
- Group practice
- Structured classroom pace
- Fixed schedule
- Higher monthly cost
From the students
Real feedback from international students studying and working in Germany.
“The Bürgeramt vocabulary alone saved me. I finally knew what forms to ask for and could actually understand the responses.”
Aditya K.
Master's student, TU Berlin
“I tried Duolingo for months and still couldn't form a sentence. Two weeks into GoGermany and grammar finally clicked.”
Emma S.
Exchange student from Australia
“Passed my Goethe A1 on the first try. The mock exams at the end of the course are almost identical to the real thing.”
Fatima R.
Au Pair, Munich
Common questions
Do I need an account to start?
You need a free account to access the lessons. Sign up takes under a minute and there is no credit card required.
How long do the courses take?
Each chapter takes 45–65 minutes. A1 (24 chapters) is roughly 18–24 hours of study. A2 (26 chapters) adds another 20–26 hours. Most students complete A1 in 4–8 weeks, then move to A2.
Is it really free?
Chapter 1 of A1 is fully free with no account required. The full A1 and A2 courses require a free account to track your progress. B1 pricing is still being decided.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. GoGermany is a web app that works in any browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox. No app download needed. Audio pronunciation works on iOS Safari and Chrome desktop.
I already know some German — should I start at Chapter 1?
Browse the chapter list and jump in wherever feels right. Each chapter is self-contained enough that you can skip sections you already know.
Which exam does this prepare me for?
A1 ends with mock exams for the Goethe-Institut A1 and telc A1. A2 ends with Goethe A2 and telc A2 mock exams. These are the most common exams required for German visas and residency permits.
Ready to start learning German?
Create a free account to access all A1 and A2 lessons and track your progress.