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Arabic

Grammar

  • Arabic Open Online Course 
    YouTube channel with videos on grammar and vocabulary for beginners; reference language: English.
  • ArabicPod101
    Lessons on vocabulary and grammar, plus tips for learning Arabic on YouTube; reference language: English.
  • Learn Arabic with Maha 
    YouTube videos for beginners to learn Arabic; reference language: English.

Vocabulary

  • Arabdict 
    Arabic-German dictionary with a quiz feature to practice saved translations.
  • Emirati Arabic 
    YouTube channel with phrases and vocabulary for the United Arab Emirates dialect; reference language: English.
  • Hans Wehr Dictionary
    The 5th edition of the famous Arabic dictionary in PDF format.

Language skills

  • 50 Languages 
    Short audio language course with important words and phrases on a wide variety of topics.
  • Aljazeera Learning Arabic 
    Texts and videos from the Al Jazeera Media Institute to improve comprehension and expand vocabulary. For all proficiency levels; reference language: English.
  • Arabic Blooms 
    YouTube channel focusing on speaking and featuring many short stories; reference language: English.
  • Arabic Khatawaat 
    YouTube channel with lessons on writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar for beginners and slightly more advanced learners; reference language: English.

Language courses

  • Arabic for beginners 
    Free basic grammar course with a quiz after each lesson; reference language: English.
  • Hayya Bina: Arabic for Beginners
    An interactive course for beginners: suitable for tourists, businesspeople, schoolchildren, and college students.
  • Medinah Arabic 
    Arabic course for beginners and advanced learners with audio samples; reference language: English.

Other

Textbooks

  • USRATI - Lehrbuch für modernes Arabisch

Dictionaries

  • Grundwortschatz (Deutsch-Englisch-Arabisch), Klett

Croatian

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Einstieg Kroatisch für Kurzentschlossene (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Hueber
  • Reisewörterbuch Kroatisch (+ 1 Audio-CD), Pons

Dictionary

  • Universal-Wörterbuch Kroatisch-Deutsch / Deutsch-Kroatisch, Langenscheidt

Czech

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Expresskurs Tschechisch - Die leichte Einführung für Selbstlerner - Lehrbuch( + 2 Audio-CDs) , Langenscheidt
  • A1-B1: Lehrbuch der tschechischen Sprache (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Buske

Dictionaries

  • Universal-Wörterbuch Tschechisch, Langenscheidt

Danish

Grammar

  • Danish Grammar
    Free Danish grammar guide with many clear examples spanning over 300 pages.

Listen

  • Listen to Danish
    For advanced learners: Current topics from the news archive of Danish public broadcasting, presented here as podcasts. There are also podcasts on the Danish language, among other topics.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: 30 Stunden Dänisch: Kurzlehrbuch + Audiokassette, Langenscheidt
  • A1-A2: Dänisch für Anfänger: Lehrbuch, Lösungsschlüssel + Audio-CD, Langenscheidt

Estonian

  • Speak Estonian
    An introduction to the Estonian language, with the option to find a language partner.
  • Dictionary
    English–Estonian; Estonian–English.

Textbooks

  • A1: Estnisch - Eine Einführung, Harrassowitz Verlag

Finnish

  • Learn Finnish with YouTube
    A YouTube video for learning the most important Finnish verbs.
  • Learn Finnish with YouTube
    A YouTube video that helps you learn basic vocabulary and pronunciation at the A1 level.
  • Finnish Grammar
    A very detailed overview of the Finnish language in general, with explanations of various grammatical phenomena, pronunciation, inflection, etc.
  • Dictionary I
    German–Finnish; Finnish–German—or as it’s called on the platform: suomesta – saksaksi.
  • Dictionary II
    German–Finnish dictionary.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Praktischer Sprachlehrgang Finnisch - Ein Standardwerk für Anfänger: Praktisches Lehrbuch (+ Lösungsschlüssel + 2 Audio-CDs), Langenscheidt
  • A1-A2: Lernen & Üben - Finnisch. Der direkte Weg zur Sprache, Pons
  • A1-A2: Sprachkurs Plus - Finnisch (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Cornelsen

Greek

  • Aristotle Institute
    The Bremen-based institute provides verb conjugation tables, a small dictionary, and an online placement test here.
  • Greek for Vacation
    Basic knowledge for anyone traveling to Greece—from the alphabet to various situations at the airport, in a hotel, at the doctor’s office, etc.—as well as additional links for learning Greek.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Schnellkurs Griechisch - Intensivkurs für Anfänger (+ 3 Audio-CDs), Hueber
  • A1-A2: Praktischer Sprachlehrgang Griechisch (+ Begleitbuch + 3 Audio-CDs), Langenscheidt

Cultural Studies

  • Kulturschlüssel Griechenland - Andere Länder entdecken und verstehen, Hueber

Dictionary

  • Euro-Wörterbuch - Griechisch-Deutsch/Deutsch-Griechisch, Langenscheidt
  • Langenscheidt Taschenwörterbuch

Hebrew

Grammar

  • Conjugating Verbs
    Here you’ll find an overview of the conjugation of various Modern Hebrew verbs.

Vocabulary

  • My English Hebrew Dictionary
    A very comprehensive online dictionary in which vocabulary is organized by topics such as “Hotels,” “Animals,” “Hiking and Camping,” etc., so you can learn by focus area. Reference language: English.
  • Morfix
    An English-Hebrew dictionary that also offers various games, listening comprehension exercises, etc., to help improve pronunciation along the way.

Language Courses

Blogs

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Hebräisch für Sie - Kompletter Kurs zum Selbststudieren für Anfänger (+ 8 Audio-CDs), Achaisaf Verlag Ltd.

Irish

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Lehrbuch der irischen Sprache (+2 Audio-CDs), Buske

Catalan

  • Self-Study and Online Resources for Catalan
    A compilation of useful links to online language courses, dictionaries, search engines, etc.
  • Learn Catalan with YouTube
    Learn the most important Catalan vocabulary with a YouTube video.
  • Intercat
    Comprehensive online language course for beginners with extensive conversational vocabulary and audio files; additional grammar exercises and a language guide for college students.
  • Parla Català!
    Simple language course with grammar, vocabulary, exercises, and audio files; reference language: English.
  • Dictionary
    A dictionary that works in both search directions and, in addition to the primary meanings, always provides examples in context as well as idioms.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Colloquial Catalan. The Complete Course for Beginners (+ 1 Audio-CD), Routledge

Korean

Learning to Read

  • Korean-lernen.net
    Learn to read and write in just 30 minutes!
  • Ansoko
    Worksheets on the alphabet and vocabulary lists available for download.

Grammar

  • How to study Korean
    Grammar lessons with plenty of vocabulary and examples, for beginners and advanced learners. Reference language: English.

Vocabulary

  • Korean Class 101
    YouTube channel featuring must-know expressions, sentences, and background knowledge; reference language: English.
  • 50 Languages
    The most important words and sentences in 100 lessons.
  • Languageguide
    Interactive vocabulary learning using images.
  • Naver Dictionary
    Korean-German dictionary with a save function.

More

  • Your Korean Saem
    YouTube channel with many short videos for learning Korean. Reference language: English.
  • Viki
    Watch K-dramas for free and legally with subtitles. Also features a customizable learning mode.

Lithuanian

  • Cultural studies
    A comprehensive information portal about the country and its people, with additional links.
  • Reading and Listening
    A collection of links to interesting websites where you can find, for example, Lithuanian stories to listen to and read—for advanced learners.
  • Linguashop
    You can get a free Lithuanian grammar guide here—just enter your email address and it will be sent to you.
  • Dictionary
    German–Lithuanian; Lithuanian–German online dictionary.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Lernen & Üben Litauisch. Der direkte Weg zur Sprache (+ 1 Audio-CD), PONS

Dutch

  • Buurtaal
    A blog for Germans learning Dutch (in German). In addition to a comparison of the two languages, the categories feature weekly posts on grammar, idioms, cultural insights, everyday life, and much more.
  • De Nederlandse Taalunie
    A political entity comprising the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname that promotes the Dutch language in various areas. Reference language: Dutch.
  • Grammar Explanations and Audio Examples
    Here you’ll find explanations of all major Dutch grammar topics, as well as several audio recordings to help you learn pronunciation.
  • “Immerse” Yourself in Dutch Digitally
    In addition to interesting texts on various topics, there’s a “numbers game” to help you learn numbers in Dutch. There are also explanations of the most important grammatical concepts.
  • News
    News in Dutch on various topics such as politics, sports, and business—each topic is accompanied by a short video.
  • Verb Conjugator
    Are you unsure how a Dutch verb is conjugated? Enter it on this website to see all the conjugated forms of the verb.

Textbooks

  • A1: Taal vitaal - Niederländisch für Anfänger - Lehrbuch (+ 1 Audio-CD), Hueber
  • A1: Taal vitaal - Niederländisch für Anfänger - Arbeitsbuch, Hueber
  • A1-A2: Niederländisch - Ein Sprachkurs für Schule, Beruf und Weiterbildung - Lehrbuch , Hueber
  • A1-A2: Niederländisch - Ein Sprachkurs für Schule, Beruf und Weiterbildung - Arbeitsbuch, Hueber

Norwegian

  • klar tale
    A weekly newspaper in simple Norwegian—it also features interesting podcasts.
  • Norwegian Embassy in Berlin
    The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin provides detailed and up-to-date information here on studying, working, and traveling in and to Norway.
  • Norsk for Beginners
    In this Spotify playlist, the creator discusses various aspects of Norwegian culture in Norwegian.
  • Lenorsk.no
    This site features texts at various language levels, complete with explanations and vocabulary.
  • Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
    The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s website features many videos in Norwegian, including some with Norwegian subtitles.
  • Dictionary
    German–Norwegian dictionary.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Lehrbuch der norwegischen Sprache (+ 1 Audio-CD), Buske
  • A1-A2: Et år i Norge: Norwegisch für Deutschsprachige (+ Lösungsschlüssel + 1 Audio-CD), Hempen Verlag

Grammar/Vocabulary

  • A1-A2: Et år i Norge: Norwegisch für Deutschsprachige - Kurzgrammatik + Wortschatz, Hempen Verlag

Other 

  • Oh, dieses Norwegisch! Eine heitere und unterhaltsame Betrachtung zur Sprache unserer Nachbarn, Conrad Stein Verlag

Polish

  • Dictionary
    Polish–German; German–Polish dictionary.

Textbooks

  • A1-B1: Praktischer Sprachlehrgang Polnisch - Der Standardkurs für Selbstlerner - Praktisches Lehrbuch (+ Begleitheft + 4 Audio-CDs), Langenscheidt
  • Reisewörterbuch Polnisch (+ 1 Audio-CD), PONS

Dictionary

  • Euro-Wörterbuch Polnisch, Langenscheidt

Portuguese

  • Deutsche Welle
    News, radio programs, and much more in Portuguese—provided by “Deutsche Welle.”
  • Instituto Camoes
    A comprehensive website from the institute, featuring a variety of educational exercises on grammar, vocabulary, cultural studies, and much more.
  • BBC Language Course
    An online course from the BBC for beginners. It features various video and audio examples, primarily focusing on the most important travel phrases. The site also includes grammar exercises and interesting facts about the country. (Reference language: English).

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Schnellkurs Portugiesisch - Übungsbuch (+ 4 Audio-CDs), Hueber
  • A1-A2: Der Portugiesisch-Kurs - Der komplette Sprachkurs zum erfolgreichen Selbstlernen (+ Lektionswortschatz + Begleitbuch + 6 Audio-CDs), Langenscheidt
  • A1-A2: l'extra: Portugiesisch Sprachkurs Plus (+ Sprachreiseführer + 2 Audio-CDs), Cornelsen

Grammar

  • A1-B2: Grammatik kurz und bündig Portugiesisch - Die beliebteste Nachschlagegrammatik + Online-Übungen, PONS

Vocabulary

  • A1-B2: l'extra: Portugiesisch nach Themen - Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz, Cornelsen
  • A1-B2: l'extra: Portugiesisch nach Themen - Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz - Übungsbuch, Cornelsen
  • A1-A2: Grundwortschatz Portugiesisch, Langenscheidt

Dictionaries

  • Taschenwörterbuch Portugiesisch-Deutsch / Deutsch-Portugiesisch, PONS
  • Standardwörterbuch Portugiesisch, Langenscheidt

Romanian

Textbooks

  • Tex A1-A2: Lehrbuch der rumänischen Sprache (+ 1 Audio-CD), Buske
  • A1-A2: Lernen & Üben Rumänisch - Der direkte Weg zur Sprache ( +1 Audio-CD), PONS
  • A1-B1: Teach yourself Romanian! Romanian fort he English Speaking World ( +1 Audio-CD), Teora
  • A1-B1: You can speak Romanian!, Companiatbooks

Vocabulary

  • Grundwortschatz Rumänisch, Triadafillu Verlag

Dictionaries

  • Dictiona Dictionar DeAgostini - univers enciclopedic
  • Universalwörterbuch Rumänisch, Langenscheidtries

Swedish

  • Björn Engdahl's Swedish Course
    A Swedish course for beginners, with a strong focus on grammar and featuring many clear tables and audio examples. A particularly nice feature: the detailed page with tips on Swedish pronunciation.
  • Schwedisch.net
    An overview of Swedish pronunciation rules.
  • Swedish–German and German–Swedish dictionary from pauker.at.
  • Cultural Studies
    Comprehensive information about the country, its people, economy, culture, etc., in German.
  • Speak Swedish
    Free online Swedish course with audio lessons, workbooks, vocabulary lists, and much more.
  • Svenska Institutet
    The Swedish Cultural Institute provides information about its mission and the country itself. Other sections feature current news and articles, as well as announcements about interesting events. Reference language: Swedish.
  • Sveriges Radio
    Listen to Web Radio Live - Choose from about 30 different Swedish radio stations.
  • Sveriges Television
    Short videos featuring “Nyheter” in Swedish to listen to and watch.Web radio for live listening—a selection of about 30 different Swedish radio stations.

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Välkomna! neu. Schwedisch für Anfänger - Lehrbuch (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Klett
  • A2-B1: Lehrbuch der schwedischen Sprache (+ 1 Audio-CD), Helmut Buske Verlag
  • A1-A2: Svenska. Lehrbuch der schwedischen Sprache (+ Lösungsschlüssel + 1 Audio-CD), Gottfried Egert Verlag
  • B1: Jasa! Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch (+ 1 Audio-CD), Hueber

Vocabulary

  • A1-A2: Wortschatztraining Schwedisch mobil, PONS

Speaking

  • Schnell zur schwedischen Aussprache - Ein Aussprachekurs für Deutschsprachige (+ 1 Audio-CD),

Other

  • Oh, dieses Schwedisch! Eine heitere und unterhaltsame Betrachtung zur Sprache unserer Nachbarn, Conrad Stein Verlag

Dictionaries

  • Universalwörterbuch Schwedisch, Langenscheidt
  • Svenska Akademiens ordlista över svenska språket - Wörterbuch zur schwedischen Rechtscheibung

Slovak

Textbooks

  • A1-A2: Slovencina neu – Slowakisch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene. Lehrbuch ( + Lösungen/Tests/Transkriptionen + 1 Audio-CD) , öbv&hpt

Dictionaries

  • Universalwörterbuch Slowakisch, Langenscheidt

Slovenian

Listening comprehension

  • A1-A2: Zvocna citanka za pouk slovenscine - Slowenisch hören und verstehen (+ 1 Audio-CD), Drava-Verlag

Dictionaries

  • Universalwörterbuch Slowenisch, Langenscheidt

Turkish

Textbooks

  • A1: Güle güle – Türkisch für Anfänger - Lehrbuch (+ Lehrerhandbuch), Hueber
  • A1: Güle güle – Türkisch für Anfänger - Arbeitsbuch, Hueber
  • A1: Einstieg Türkisch für Kurzentschlossene - Lehrbuch (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Hueber

Cultural Studies

  • Kulturschlüssel Türkei. Länder entdecken und verstehen, Hueber

Dictionaries

  • Euro-Wörterbuch Türkisch, Langenscheidt

Hungarian

  • Magyarul tanulok
    A Hungarian language magazine published twice a year, intended for both teachers and learners. Selected pages are available online; the rest is available only by subscription. The reference language is German.
  • Bilingual Dictionary
    Hungarian–German / German–Hungarian; clicking on the languages (magyar → német) changes the translation direction.

Textbooks

  • A1: Einstieg Ungarisch für Kurzentschlossene - Lehrbuch (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Hueber

Dictionaries

  • Universalwörterbuch Ungarisch, Langenscheidt

Welsh

  • Alphabet, Cultural Information, and Sentences for Beginners
    An English-language website offering interesting information on the number of speakers, the history of the language, and more. It also features additional sections covering the alphabet, simple sentences for beginners, and much more.
  • Getting to Know Wales and the Welsh Language
    Video and audio files with interactive exercises and background information (list of related links); reference language: English.
  • BBC Language Course
    Welsh for various situations (beginners, work, home) with audio files, an integrated dictionary, spell checker, a list of related links, and cultural background information; reference language: English.
  • Translation
    German-Welsh translation

Textbooks

  • Lehrbuch der walisischen Sprache (+ 1 Audio-CD), Buske