German Lessons to Help You Speak and Understand German

German lessons help you learn the German language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Europe. From the vocabulary and grammar you need to get by on a daily basis to learning about German culture, these lessons will have you speaking and understanding German in no time.

Known as the 'language of science', this is one of the most analytical and logic-oriented languages in the world. It's the language that helped create such literary works as Goethe, Kafka and Brecht and was the native tongue of composers Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Schubert.

This free app breaks down complex German grammar into manageable chunks with its interactive flashcards, podcasts and reading comprehension exercises. It also provides tips and hints to help you avoid common mistakes in pronunciation, spelling and grammar.

Whether you need to brush up on your German for a business trip or just want to speak a little German to impress the locals, these lessons will have you speaking, writing and comprehending with ease in no time. From learning the German alphabet to understanding the modal verbs, you'll be well on your way to fluency.

For those who don't like the idea of sitting through long grammar lessons, this series of animated stories is for you. Each episode focuses on a different topic such as going to the doctor, buying a train ticket or getting dressed and features short dialogues with English subtitles. Each episode also includes a vocab list and transcript.