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Learn German Free — 🇩🇪 Online A1 Course
Study abroad in Germany, Austria and Switzerland? Learn German from scratch with a free A1 course, vocabulary you can hear in a natural voice, a 2-way AI speaking partner and German mock tests — all free, for students worldwide.
▶ Start the free German courseWhy learn German?
- Study abroad: German unlocks tuition-free public universities in Germany and daily life in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- Better visa & jobs: language skills improve student-visa approval and part-time work.
- Settle & work: speaking German makes living, working and getting PR far easier.
Free German A1 course outline
- Greetings & introductions
- Numbers, days & time
- Articles & gender (der/die/das)
- Present tense & common verbs
- Survival German for uni, shops & café
Each lesson has grammar notes, example sentences and vocabulary with a 🔊 button so you hear the German pronunciation in a natural voice — then a quick placement test to check your level.
German exams for study abroad
We guide you through Goethe-Zertifikat (A1–C2), TestDaF, telc and DSH. Take a free German A1 mock test (Reading, Grammar & Vocabulary, and Listening) with instant scoring to track your progress toward the level your university needs.
Practise speaking German with AI
Our free AI speaking partner holds a real two-way German conversation: speak (or type), and it replies in simple German with the English translation and the natural German voice — the fastest way to build confidence.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the German course on LandingPrep really free?
- Yes — the German A1 course, vocabulary with natural-voice pronunciation, AI speaking practice and mock tests are 100% free with no signup and no payment.
- What level of German do I need to study in Germany?
- Most German-taught degrees require B1–B2 (TestDaF or DSH); many English-taught Master's programmes need no German. Start at A1 here and build up.
- Which German exam should I take?
- The Goethe-Zertifikat is the most widely recognised worldwide; TestDaF and DSH are used for university admission. Pick the one your university accepts.
- Can I practise speaking German with AI for free?
- Yes — our hands-free AI speaking partner holds a real two-way German conversation, gently auto-corrects your mistakes, replies in a natural German voice and shows the English translation. Just press Start and talk.