German Steps - German for beginners

Andrea Hoffmann eats cake in Potsdamer Platz

Take German Steps - an online course for beginners
featuring Berliner Andrea Hoffmann.

Complete the course in 12 weeks with German Steps weekly email tips and encouragements. Sign up now!

Follow the topics below in order or take the fast-track challenges, if you already know some German. You can read all about the course in the user guide.


1. Meeting people Introducing yourself Family and friends Saying what you do Where you come from The Challenge	2. Sightseeing around Berlin Sightseeing Taking a taxi Asking for directions Taking a bus The Challenge	3. Food and drink Coffee and cake Having a snack Ordering a meal Shopping for food The Challenge
4. Taking a holiday Arranging a day out Driving Holiday accommodation Discussing the weather The Challenge	5. Making arrangements Booking a room Making an appointment Taking the train Attending a conference The Challenge	6. Shops and services Shopping for presents Renting a car At the chemist's Lost property The Challenge

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Meeting people

Sightseeing

Food and drink

Taking a holiday

Arrangements

Shops and services