German noun genders
English has “the”. German has der, die and das. Learn nouns with their articles.
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German sentence order
Where does the verb go? See what happens when you begin with “today”.
Everyday conversations
Ask for an appointment, explain when you’re free and ask someone to repeat.
Build your first German sentence
English usually keeps the subject before the verb. In a German statement, a time expression can come first, followed by the verb.
Say “Today I’m learning German.”
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Where should I start as a beginner?
Pick a situation you need, such as making an appointment, and learn a complete phrase. Then look at how it works: the noun’s article, the verb and the word order. Start with our German appointment phrases.
How can I remember der, die and das?
Learn each noun together with its article: der Tisch, die Lampe, das Fenster. Say the pair aloud and use it in a short sentence. Our guide to German articles shows the basics.
Are the lessons free?
Yes. You can read every English lesson and try the short practice tasks without an account.