Learning German
More than 100 million people speak German as their native tongue. German has a rich history in the Western world and is, along with Latin, the mother language of English. Find the best online resources for teaching German and learning German with the Learning German Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsBasic German
German is more closely related to English than many languages, so you’re sure to pick up some ... read more »
Learning Conversational and Advanced German
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Teaching German
Whether you enjoy teaching German to kids, teens or adults, you’ll find links in this section that can help you meet the needs of your students no matter their age or level.
Insights for Teaching German
- Many large universities host offices dedicated to study-abroad programs, an approach to learning a language that many feel is most beneficial and effective. These offices are geared toward students but can be just as helpful when exploring possible study-abroad options for teachers and professional educators.
- The Web is full of German reference resources you can offer students when they need extra help. Grammar, vocabulary and simple translation sites can be found in the “German for Beginners” section of this guide.
- We usually avoid recommending sites that are mere directories of links to outside sources. In our education guides, we make exceptions to this rule in order to provide you with as much helpful content as possible. Make sure to approach every directory with caution and evaluate the links before using a tool in the classroom.
Top Sites for Teaching German
Vistawide
is the place to start if you need to convince your students to continue their German studies. You’ll find 12 persuasive reasons for why German is important, and you’ll get inspiration to keep going.
Abcteach
contains a directory of German resources organized by theme and by type of material. Download the worksheets as PDFs and use either in class or as the basis for assignments.
The CLA Language Center
of the University of Minnesota offers several great links to German language resources.
GerGermanGrammarPodcasts
is home to podcasts from Chagrin Falls High School. Search the extensive list of German grammar podcasts using the box on the right side of the page.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
hosts this award-winning site offering German instruction through podcasts. Choose from five stories that make German come alive.
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