Goethe-Verlag Book2
by Goethe-Verlag · Goethe-Verlag
Free language learning resources with audio covering 100 essential lessons in 50+ languages with downloadable MP3s and texts.
More resources on German
LingQ
LingQ is a reading-and-listening platform built around comprehensible input: import any text or transcript, look up unknown words inline, and track them as they move from new to known across thousands of repetitions. Co-founded by polyglot Steve Kaufmann, it operationalises the input hypothesis better than any other tool by making 'reading at your level' the central daily habit. A free tier supports a meaningful amount of practice before any paywall kicks in.
Easy German
Easy German is a YouTube channel built around unscripted street interviews with native speakers in cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Every video pairs natural, spontaneous spoken German with synced German and English subtitles, exposing learners to genuine accents, slang, and conversational rhythm that scripted lessons cannot replicate. It is widely considered the gold standard for comprehensible input in German.
Tandem
Tandem is a prominent language-exchange app that connects learners with native speakers for text or call conversations. While its nature as a social platform means the signal-to-noise ratio can vary, it offers invaluable opportunities for genuine, real-time language practice. Its core strength lies in providing direct conversational immersion, enabling users to improve fluency, pronunciation, and cultural understanding through authentic interactions, making it a powerful tool for accelerating practical language skills.
Linguee
Context-based dictionary showing real-world translations from bilingual texts, particularly strong for European languages and professional terminology.
duolingo.com
Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform with a beginner Mandarin Chinese course. It offers gamified, bite-sized lessons covering listening, speaking, reading (characters and pinyin), and writing, plus vocabulary and grammar practice.
Anki German Decks
Spaced repetition flashcards