German online resources

A guide to some of the best resources to support your German studies from around the web.

Grammar

Internet Handbook of German GrammarContains several Grammar lessons that might help students who struggle with grammar rules. There are often examples that make it easier to understand the lessons. The explanations are in English. For beginners through to advanced learners.

Listening

News in Slow GermanSlowed-down current affairs listening segments with transcripts. For beginner to intermediate levels.

DWA selection of language courses for all levels. Also links to video listening exercises for various levels. The latter come with transcripts, and online exercises with answers. From beginner to advanced levels.

Vocabulary

Goethe-VerlagThis website contains several vocabulary exercises for beginner and intermediate learners.

Placement tests

Goethe-Institut AssessmentAssessment according to CEFR, A1-C2.

Goethe-Institut AccreditationPractice sets of questions for official accreditation tests (choose level in the left-hand navigation).

Dictionaries

LeoA useful multi-language online dictionary, with grammar lessons. For all levels.

Word ReferenceBilingual dictionaries and forums where learners can ask questions of native speakers. For all levels.

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