Learning German: tips and useful resources
When learning a new language, you often don't know where to start. We have selected resources for beginners to learn German. The links below will show you comprehensible and useful lessons.
YouTube Channels and Video Lessons
We've already done a selection of useful resources for German. This time, we'll focus on video lessons, because they help you learn speech better by ear.
Learn German - Deutsch für Euch. A channel in English, where you can find lessons for people with different levels of German. There is a a separate playlist to help you speak correctly: pronunciation of individual sounds and words are sorted out here.
Easy German. This channel helps with listening and pronunciation. It's best used in conjunction with other resources where you go through the rules and basics. The authors have made a playlist for levels A1-A2 where you will find videos in German with English subtitles. They speak slowly so you can listen to every word.
Learn German. You will find many lessons here. The videos are sorted into different language levels and topics: modal verbs, articles and more. There is a separate playlist for Germany.
Learn German with GermanPod101.com. There are videos with selections of phrases and words that all beginners should know. You'll also find a separate "Introduction to German" playlist of 4 videos.
Learn German with Anja. Lessons from a girl who lives in Germany. There are separate playlists for different levels of the language, such as A1 and A2. At the end of the video exercises are given. For those who want to move to Germany in the future, there is a selection of videos about life in this country.
"Polyglot". A well-known program that is great for beginners with no knowledge of German or English. "Polyglot" includes 16 German lessons of 45 minutes each in Russian.
A few tips for beginners
Learn German words and their genre together. This will determine which articles you use;
First, develop the passive skills: listening and reading. Children don't start speaking right away because you need to get these skills right away. Only then can you start speaking and writing;
Look for similarities between the languages you already know. This will make it easier to learn words;
With time, give up translating words into your native language. To explain the meaning, use the language you are learning;
Practice as much as you can.
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