We have designed a yearlong course progression that guides you through the different levels and subjects and optimizes your language study.

An easy way to start making yourself understood in German: when introducing yourself, at a hotel, in a café and when travelling. You will be guided through expressions, grammar and pronunciation step by step. The online German course is based on level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The next steps for learners of German: arranging to meet and asking how to get somewhere, ordering at a restaurant, reserving a hotel room and talking about your family and holidays. In this online German course, you will learn all the expressions you need as well as grammar and pronunciation for level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

With beginner's course 3 you'll acquire more vocabulary and grammar for various situations such as going shopping or talking about feelings and everyday life. This course is based on level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

With beginner's course 4 you'll take the next step. You'll learn how to speak your mind, express why you're not feeling well and talk about hobbies or sports. This course is based on level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

What do Germans mean when they talk about faithless tomatoes, making three crosses or overcoming their inner pigdog? Get to know these and many other German idioms and learn how to use them in context.

Have fun learning as you listen to new Babbel versions of traditional German songs, with new arrangements by Christine Keck.

Marie and Robert exchange e-mails via a dating site on the internet. Follow their story and learn important vocabulary and useful phrases about flirting and being in love. You will also train your listening and writing skills.

Verb training and sentence packages: ideal for those who have already studied German in the past.

Need a quick update? Short exercises to bring your passive knowledge up-to-date and ready to use. The course is based on level A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

These themes and situations offer the basics and beyond. Vocabulary and phrases in context. Practical. Useable.

In this course, you'll listen to everyday conversations to learn useful expressions. Listen in as Anne and Michael get to know each other and accompany them as they go to a party, to an art exhibition and to a special restaurant in Berlin ... The course is based on level A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Grammar practice in easy, understandable steps. Drills and exercises with clear and concrete examples.

Babbel's big learner's vocabulary package: 3000 words with example sentences.

1000 of the most useful sentences to get you communicating right away – every expression immediately useable!

Will you be able to pronounce these tongue twisters without getting lost? Practise pronouncing "b", "k", "s" and other sounds without getting your tongue in a twist! You can also practise your listening, vocabulary and grammar skills as the tongue twisters contain very similar words: "Blaukraut bleibt Blaukraut und Brautkleid bleibt Brautkleid."

Practice writing with these specially designed exercises and get feedback from native speakers.