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What is German to Go?

German to Go is a complete, video-based online course designed for expats and international learners in Germany. It helps you learn German from A1 to B2 with clear explanations, real-life content, and genuine support. You study at your own pace – whenever and wherever it works for you.

How is your video course different from other courses?

No other German video course on the internet is as well structured and versatile as this one. Even if you are a complete beginner, you will be able to follow without getting lost. Each lesson of my course builds up on the previous lessons, in terms of grammar and in terms of vocabulary used. In the beginners' stage, you will never be exposed to overly complicated and unnecessary words and sentences. We will constantly review the concepts seen earlier and do many, many exercises until you are able to do them in your sleep.

Other video courses only contain grammar explanations and you are a passive listener. Here, it's not just a mere series of disconnected grammar or vocabulary videos. You get to participate and SPEAK yourself. We will do exercises together and slowly, step by step, increase your level of German.

The course is very complete and will give you a profound understanding of the German language. It will lead you to being able to make sentences yourself and to speaking the language with confidence.

Is there any support as I go through the course?

I love to answer all my students' questions. Those who wish to ask questions and have sentences and short texts corrected, can sign up for the Premium membership. Once you are subscribed, you will get access to our forum. There is one section for each individual lecture. So whatever your doubts, I will make sure you have them clarified quickly so that you can move on with the lessons. In the forum, you will also be able to see all questions which have already been asked by your fellow students.

Students who don't see the need to ask questions or for whom the option with personalized feedback is too pricey, can go through the course with the Lite membership, which does not include personal support. However, if you are stuck, you can also send me a message and I will see how I can help you. 🙂

Both Lite and Premium students can participate in the monthly checkin-calls, as well as the regular coworking sessions and "Sprachcafé" meetings.

Does your course follow the European Framework for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)?

The course roughly follows the European Framework for Languages. However, the priority of topics varies a bit: For example, in textbooks, the adjective declension and sentences with "weil" (because) and "dass" (that) are usually taught a bit later in the curriculum. I consider them to be very fundamental and useful, so I teach them very soon in the course.

Nervertheless, the official levels are indicated as a reference and for exam preparation. Each Level on German to Go actually covers more than what the European Framework for Languages specifies.

Currently, you can find the levels A1, A2 and B1. I have started to create a B2 course. The first B2 lessons will be published in 2025.

Is the course suitable for beginners?

Yes, the course is absolutely suitable for complete beginners. I developed the curriculum when I was taking my one-on-one students from speaking no German at all to speaking it fluently. The whole course progresses naturally and logically, with clear explanations and many exercises to practice.

Is the course suitable for advanced learners?

During my one-on-one classes, I have always had students from intermediate levels B1, B2, or even more advanced, who had a lot of gaps concerning very fundamental grammar. They managed to express themselves well, to say everything they wanted to say, but they kept making a lot of mistakes. Either they learned the language on their own and skipped important rules, or they attended a course in which the teacher moved forward too fast and didn't leave the students enough time to really internalise basics like the declensions, the past tense, word order etc.

In my one-on-one classes, I actually went though A1 topics with many advanced learners to start filling these gaps. If this sounds familiar to you, then yes, the course is also for you!

I just want to learn a bit of German for my next trip. Is the course suitable for me?

If you want to be able to make your own sentences and be able to express most things you want to say on your trip, then yes, the course is for you. The first part of the course covers everything you need to know to reach a good, basic German - including asking questions, giving and understanding directions, reserving a room, understanding a German menu and so many more things. It corresponds to level A1 of the common European framework and covers the most important parts of grammar you will ever need in the German language.

However, there is work involved. It is not one of these courses which teach you sentences to say in different situations and that you should learn by heart. In that type of courses, you might be able to quickly pick up some phrases that will be useful on your trip, but they won't give you the power of creating your own sentences and you probably won't understand what people answer back.

So, it depends on the level of understanding and autonomy you want to reach and the time that you can invest for learning. If you are looking for a course that teaches you "yes", "no", "where is the toilet?" kind of phrases and only want to invest two or three hours of learning, this course is not for you.

But if you want to understand the underlying structure of the language so that you can actually make your own sentences and even go a bit further, then it will be perfect for you. For each level, you will have to invest about 35 hours for my videos and some additional time for homework and review. And who knows, you might like it so much that you just keep learning until you speak it fluently. 😉

What does my subscription include?

Every subscription includes full access to all resources available on the website, 900+ lesson videos (130+ hours of content), pdf and audio files in the video course (currently "A1 - beginner", "A2 - elementary" and "B1 - intermediate").

You will also be able to see everything inside "Reading", "Speaking", "Listening", which include a big section full of authentic texts written and recorded by native speakers.

The "beginner" part of the course will lead you from zero German to being able to complete the language exam for level A1. With the "advanced beginner" part, you will be comfortable with the A2 exam as well. The materials for level B1 will prepare you for your B1 exam.

You will have access to all materials that will be published during the time of your subscription.

In addition to all this, the "Premium" subscription will allow you to ask me all questions that might arise during the course. You can also send me sentences and short texts for correction (course-related) and book monthly 1:1 sessions.

Both Lite and Premium students can participate in our monthly checkin calls, as well as the coworking and "Sprachcafé" sessions.

What is the video course like?

The course is a video version of the one-on-one lessons I have been developing and teaching in the last 20 years. It's a mix of clear grammar explanations, many interactive exercises, role plays, cultural topics as well as texts and German music. For all materials, you will find a downloadable worksheet and audio file to be able to learn in places where you don't have access to the internet or for when you just don't want to be sitting in front of a screen.

The course is made up of video lessons, but you are not supposed to watch them passively. You need to play an active part by saying the answers to my questions out aloud so that you can get used to actually SPEAKING German. There will be enough time for you to formulate your answers before I give you my correct version.

You will actually SEE me in each video. I tried to design the course for you to have an experience that is as close to having a one-on-one tutor as possible. As a Premium subscriber, you can also always ask me your questions.

How much time will it take me to go through the course?

It will depend on how much time you are able and willing to invest to do the course. The suggested course schedule is designed in a way that you can complete one level in less than 6 months by watching about 15-20 minutes of video material on six days of the week. This is the minimum time investment I recommend. It is more important to study a bit, but on a regular basis, than learning for two hours once a week.

If you have more time or if you are not a beginner and just want to review some aspects of the language, then, of course, it is possible to go through the course quicker.

Try to do a little bit of German every day and you will be amazed by the results!

How much does it cost?

You will see all the membership plans available by clicking on “Pricing".

What are my payment options?

You can pay by Paypal or credit card.

Is there a free trial or a money-back guarantee?

Yes, there is a money back guarantee. If you decide this program is not for you, you can get a full refund on annual memberships if you cancel within 14 days. Just email me at info@germantogo.com and tell me why you would like to have a refund. Please note: refunds will not be given to those who have downloaded more than 2 weeks’ worth of PDF worksheets or other resources. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Do you have an app?

Yes, we have an app! Both the Lite and the Premium subscriptions give you access to the app, which contains all lesson videos, as well as the PDF and mp3 downloads. It will give you the possibility to download the lesson contents within the app, in order to watch them offline. Please note however, that both systems do not sync, so your progress made on the app will not be registered on the website and vice versa.

I am a teacher. Can I use your materials with my students?

Yes, under certain conditions. Please send me a message to discuss the details. Thank you!

I have more questions. Where can I ask them?

Just drop me a message at info@germantogo.com 😊

Getting Started

Can I try it before I commit?

Yes! You can get a free sneak peek into the course. Just sign up for the free membership for access to a whole lesson week of level A1, one of level A2 and one of level B1. Watch the videos as many times as you like, download the PDF files, access the vocabulary lists and get a feel for the course style. And if you have questions before joining, feel free to reach out anytime!

If you have any questions which you would like to ask me in person or if you'd just like me to show you around, you can also come to one of our two free monthly demo calls. Please check if any of the dates and times work for you: https://www.germantogo.com/demo-call If not, send me an email. 😉 I am looking forward to meeting you!

How do I sign up for the course?

Just go to www.germantogo.com, click on “Pricing”, and choose between the Lite or Premium membership. There is a monthly payment option and an annual payment option which gives you a discount. Once you’ve signed up, I will manually add you to the program and you’ll get access to all the lessons and materials on the site. It’s super easy!

What level should I start with?

If you're just beginning or know only a few words and phrases, start with A1. If you've already learned some basics, A2 might be right for you - depending on how comfortable you feel with your German.

If you have the impression that you have a lot of gaps in your grammar and cannot have a simple conversation (e.g. introducing yourself, talking about your day, your last vacation or your likes and dislikes), you might also want to review level A1, but move a bit faster, only focusing on the grammar and vocabulary that is new to you - and, above all, practising to speak about these topics. Use the pauses I make in the videos to say your answers out aloud. This will help you gain more confidence.

It's the same for B1. It might be the right level for you if you have already concluded A1 and A2 somewhere else or studied by yourself. But only start with B1 if you are able to have slow, good conversations - e.g. about the area you live in, travelling, and exchange basic information on topics that are important to you.

Membership & Access

What’s included in the Lite vs. Premium membership?

Lite includes everything you need to learn independently:

Access to all lessons from A1 to B1 (soon B2)
Downloadable PDFs and audio files
Interactive vocabulary lists
Extra materials for reading, listening, and speaking
Zoom meetings with other students
Access to the app (watch offline!)
My pronunciation course
Pause option
Community access

Premium includes everything in Lite plus:

One 30-minute 1:1 session with Juliane every month
Unlimited questions & text submissions with personal corrections
Individual feedback on your progress
Access to the forum with student questions and Juliane’s answers
Communication via Whatsapp
More personal support – whenever you need it

How long do I have access to the course?

As long as your membership is active, you have full access to all lessons and downloads.

Because learning a language takes commitment, all my subscriptions run for 12 months. After one year, your subscription will end automatically. If you'd like to renew, simply sign up for a new plan.

If you pause your plan, your access, as well as monthly payments, are simply put on hold until you resume.

Can I pause my subscription?

Yes, I know that life sometimes gets in the way, so you’re in control! You can pause your membership if you need a break (for example, if you're traveling or especially busy with work or family tasks). You won’t lose your progress or materials.

If you pause your plan, your access, as well as monthly payments, are simply put on hold until you resume.

Just sent me a message letting me know when you want your pause to start and to end and I will set it up for you. You can pause whenever needed and for as long as needed. Just remember that, to make actual progress, it is good not to make too many pauses. 😉

Can I cancel my subscription?

All my subscriptions run for 12 months. There is no monthly membership option. You can only choose whether you want to pay for one year in full or in monthly installments.

However, you can pause your membership any time and as many times as needed.

How do I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

The system currently does not have the option to upgrade or downgrade. But this is how we can handle it:

Upgrade

Please send me a message and I will help you switch. If you start out with Lite and want to upgrade to Premium, I will issue a coupon code for the value corresponding to the amount of days left in your package. You can then use it to get a new Premium package. If you do not want to commit to a new 12-months membership, we can also arrange that. Just let me know.

Downgrade

Please send me a message and I will help you switch. If you start out with Premium and see that you are not using the features, let me know. I can give you a refund for the value corresponding to the number of remaining days in your package and you can sign up for a new Lite membership. If you do not want to commit to another 12 months, we can also arrange that. Just let me know.

Download full A1 content list

Lessons & Content

What’s included in each level (A1–B2)?

Each level gives you everything you need to build a solid foundation — and grow with confidence. Within the course, you will find:

You get:

➕ 150+ lesson days per level, 30+ hours of content per level

📹 Video lessons with Juliane

📄 Downloadable PDFs

🎧 MP3 audio files for listening, review and pronunciation

🗂️ Interactive vocabulary lists

🎤 Interviews with native speakers on course topics for natural speech

💬 “Wir sprechen!” - Speaking practice ideas

📚 Read & Listen stories for input

🎵 Music integration (e.g. Rammstein, Nena, Clueso, Peter Fox)

✅ Review quizzes on every 7th lesson day

🎓 final 7-day comprehension review at the end of each level

Level A1 Content Summary

Level A1 takes you from absolute beginner to confident basics.

You’ll learn and review:

🧠 Grammar: personal pronouns, regular and irregular verb conjugation, nominative, accusative, dative, verb placement, conjunctions, modal verbs, negation with "kein" & "nicht", question words, possessives and other pronouns, separable verbs, time indications, locations and their prepositions, dative prepositions, accusative prepositions, the past tense, time prepositions, ordinal numbers and dates, verbs with 2 objects, plural forms, future tense, reflexive verbs, Infinititv mit "zu", "n-Deklination"
💬 Communication & vocabulary: Introducing yourself, expressing likes and dislikes, asking questions, describing people, numbers, prices, telling time, talking about time, weekdays, months, leisure activities, daily routines, food & drink (breakfast / lunch / dinner), ordering food at cafés and restaurants, making appointments and arranging meetings, giving reasons, making suggestions, body and clothes, colors, shopping and groceries, talking about family and your home, furniture, household, talking about the weather, school and jobs, seasons, traveling, countries and nationalities, how to book a train ticket, at the hotel, giving directions, at the library, on the phone

Level A2 Content Summary

Level A2 continues to build your skills from A1 and helps you confidently navigate everyday life in German.

You’ll learn and review:

🧠 Grammar: verb tenses (Präsens, Perfekt, Imperfekt, Plusquamperfekt), Konjunktiv II, dative and accusative prepositions, dative verbs, reviews of the cases, time indications & prepositions, conjunctions and subordinate clauses (als, wenn, wann, ob, während, bevor, nachdem, indem, obwohl, damit, bis, ...), word order with and without objects, "TEKAMOLO", possessives, comparatives and superlatives, "erst" / "nur", substantivized adjectives and verbs, "wissen" / "kennen", genitive case, verbs with 2 objects (pronouns), giving reasons, relative clauses, talking about statistics, passive voice

💬 Communication & vocabulary: Travel, flights, host families, food, ordering ice cream, statements about time, at the post office, sightseeing, taking the bus, at the movies, German geography, health (doctor visits, symptoms, appointments), hitch-hiking, couchsurfing, living areas, describing graphs, describing things and past events, giving directions, talking about the past, dreams and the future, prize draws, talking on the phone, picture descriptions, explaining and giving definitions, tongue twisters, "Isabelle’s diary" series to learn in context

Download full A2 content list

Level B1 Content Summary

Level B1 helps you move beyond the basics and speak German more independently and naturally in real-life situations.

You’ll learn and review:

🧠 Grammar: Subjunctive II in the present and in the past, prepositions, verbs with prepositions, prepositional adverbs, dative verbs, ordinal numbers and dates, conjunctions & subordinate clauses, passive voice, modal particles, sentences with 2 subordinate clauses, the infinitive with and without "zu", correlative conjunctions, useful language tools / expressions (Redemittel), relative clauses, concessive clauses, subjunctive I, "alle" / "alles", Futur I & II, verbs with prefixes, proverbs, rules & regulations, Partizip I & II, punctuation, the declension of "man", indirect speech, the verb "lassen", action passive & state passive, cases, adverbs & adjectives, shortened conditional clauses

💬 Communication & vocabulary: At work, job search, unemployment in Germany, proverbs, giving tips, performances, the German school system, birthdays, WGs, finding an apartment, crime TV shows, art, at the dentist's, dogs, newspapers & magazines, ebay & small ads, crowdfunding, inventions, happiness, games, weddings, flowers, sports, associations, sleep, rules, traveling, at the hotel, computer language, mobility, communication, proverbs, history

Download full B1 content list

Level B2 Content Summary

Level B2 takes your German to the next level - expanding your vocabulary, refining your grammar, and helping you express complex ideas clearly and naturally.

This level is currently being developed. The primary focus will be on verbs with prefixes.

Is everything explained in English?

In the beginning: Yes!

In level A1 and in the first part of level A2, key grammar points and instructions are explained in clear English — so nothing gets lost.

As the course progresses, you'll gradually hear and read more and more German, helping you get used to the language naturally. I will only make explanations in German only once I am sure you are able to understand what I am saying.

The videos in levels B1 and B2 are entirely in German.

Vocabulary lists include an English translation in all levels.

Are there exercises and quizzes?

Yes!

At the end of each lesson week — on Day 7 — you’ll find a quiz that tests everything you’ve learned over the past six days. Use it to check how comfortable you are with these topics already and decide whether you'd like to spend some more time reviewing any grammar points again.

Exercises include:

translations
dictations
gap-filling exercises
multiple-choice tests
explanations

You can print the PDFs out to fill them in or write your answers directly into your notebook.

The final week of each level — Week 23 — is also a full review of everything you've learned in that level, giving you the chance to look back and consolidate your knowledge.

How often is new content added?

New content is added regularly — especially bonus materials and practice resources.

The core course already includes A1, A2, and B1. The first lessons of B2 are coming in 2025.

Most recent updates include the addition of a full pronunciation course and AnkiDroid flashcards for all levels.

I update and improve the materials and add new features on a regular basis.

https://www.germantogo.com/exams

Features

Exam preparation

Are you preparing for an exam?

Take a look at these tips for perparing yourself and follow the links to example exams from Goethe-Institut, TELC and ÖSD.

Vocabulary cards

https://www.germantogo.com/vokabelkarten

German to Go offers you vocabulary cards for 100 different topics ranging from clothes and animals to taxes and architecture. Use them to prepare for discussions, to build your word bank or for review or a quick study session on the go.

Discover Germany

https://www.germantogo.com/discover-germany

I am here to teach you German. But I also want to make you curious about the country you are going to visit or even live in. On this page, you will see a map of Germany. Click on any city to find out more about it!

Presentations & free speaking

https://www.germantogo.com/presentations

Would you like to practise your presentation and speaking skills? How about getting two topics to chose from in your email inbox every day for 30 days? Sign up for this exciting email challenge!

Q&A groups

⭐ This is a Premium feature.

You can submit your grammar or vocabulary questions as well as short texts directly in each each lesson week's dedicated Premium group. Simply click on the "Go to the group" or "Zur Gruppe" button at the bottom of the lesson page you are working on.

If you haven't already, join that group by clicking on the "Join" button.

Type your text in the comment field by clicking on "Share something..." or "Create a Post".

When the field opens, it would be really helpful if you could also select the corresponding lesson day as the “Topic.” That helps us keep things organized. To do this, just click on “Add a topic” at the bottom and choose the day from the list.

And then hit "publish". I’ll get back to you personally. You will receive an email notification as soon as I send my reply.

Are you a Lite student and want to upgrade? Just send me a quick email and I will tell you how this works.

Flashcards

https://www.germantogo.com/flashcards

Find complete vocabulary lists for all lesson weeks of levels A1, A2 and B1 on the free app AnkiDroid - with the translations and example sentences in English and Arabic!

Jokes

https://www.germantogo.com/lesen-jokes

What is probably the best way for having fun expanding your vocabulary? Reading jokes in your target language! On this page, you find easy jokes, intermediate jokes and more difficult jokes in German, with vocabulary help.

Check-in-call

https://www.germantogo.com/checkin

At the end of each month, we have 2 checkin calls via Zoom: one in English and onee in German. This is where you can share your progress, wins and challenges with me and your fellow learners. A perfect opportunity to keep in touch. For Lite and Premium subscribers.

Grammar cards

https://www.germantogo.com/grammar-cards

Find 224 grammar cards which summarize all the important grammar points from levels A1, A2 and B1. Ordered by lesson weeks. If you like the grammar cards, feel free to download them, print them out and share them on social media. 😀

Welcome call

https://www.germantogo.com/my-course

At the beginning of each month, we have a New Member Welcome Call via Zoom, where we can personally get to know each other, where we can chat about your goals and where I can show you around the platform. Do make use of this opportunity to get to know some of your fellow learners who are just starting out aas well. New members who joined the previous month will receive a special invitation, but everybody is welcome to join any time! For Lite and Premium subscribers.

In Germany

https://www.germantogo.com/in-deutschland

A guide to help you avoid culture shock in Germany. Discover typical German quirks and contribute by sharing your own experiences!

Downloads

https://www.germantogo.com/downloads

On the download page, you find:

PDF content overviews for all available levels
downloadable progress sheets which will help you visualize your progress
compact vocabulary lists with all the new words introduced in each lesson week
PDF overviews of all the nouns in level A1, ordered by their gender
PDF overview of all the verbs from level A1
PDF overview of all the reflexive verbs from level A2
PDF overview of all the verbs with prepositions from level B1

1:1 meetings with Juliane

https://www.germantogo.com/german-with-juliane

Whether or not you are a member of my course or not, I am looking forward to seeing you on Zoom for one or several of my 1:1 sessions!

Short texts

https://www.germantogo.com/kurze-texte

50 short texts in German on a variety of topics - with vocabulary, comprehension questions and PDF worksheets.

Short & long videos

Short videos:

https://www.germantogo.com/kurze-videos

Short, commented videos created by Juliant for you to train your listening comprehension. Just to try to understand what I sayy, you don’t need to actively learn the words. They will be part of your unconscious learning process. You can pick a category that suits you best: beginner, intermediate, advanced.

Long videos:

https://www.germantogo.com/lange-videos

On this page, I would like to encourage you to watch some longer videos. I made some of the casual videos myself and asked other creators to allow me to put their content up here as well as add a transcript. You can either watch the videos without the text, or simply let them play and read along.

Vocabulary lists

https://www.germantogo.com/vocabulary-all

Interactice vocabulary lists for each lesson day. See all your new words used in context. With illustrations, 3 example sentences, with English translations, as well as audio recordings to use as shadowing exercises!

Dialects

https://www.germantogo.com/dialects

Although most people in German-speaking countries can speak standard German very well, you will always encounter some regional dialects and accents. On these pages, you can familiarize yourselves with the way you can hear people speak in some regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Simply select the region which you are interested in. For each lesson week of level A1, you will find fifteen to thirty relevant sentences which have all been recorded by native speakers of these dialects.

Enjoy discovering them! 😀

Groups

https://www.germantogo.com/groups

In our member group, you can connect, exchange tips, and share wins and challenges with your fellow learners.

The Sprachcafé group is a place where learners can agree to meet to chat about anything and everything in German. There is the possibility to create your own meeting or join a meeting created by a fellow learner.

In addition to these main groups, we have the Premium groups which give Premium members the possibility to ask me all their questions and send in homework, texts or practice sentences. I will provide individual answers, corrections and feedback. There is one group for each individual lesson week.

Tips for German learners

For subscribers:

https://www.germantogo.com/tips-for-german-learners

For non-subscribers:

https://www.germantogo.com/free-membership

22 pages packed with valuable tips on how to study vocabulary and languages in general.

Native speakers

https://www.germantogo.com/native-speakers

I am particularly proud of this audio series. On this page, you will find over 20 different native speakers speaking spontaneously about different topics. This will help you understand different voices, speeds and dialects. With transcripts!

Pronunciation course

https://www.germantogo.com/aussprachekurs

A complete pronunciation course is included in your membership, for Lite and Premium subscribers!

It is based on my analysis of German learners from all over the world, where I identified over 40 letters and letter combinations which are often pronounced incorrectly. The course includes the possibility to send me an audio file to get feedback on which specific points you should focus on.

German music

https://www.germantogo.com/deutschsprachige-musik

Music is perfect for discovering new vocabulary and expressions. On German to Go, songs about specific topics are included all throughout the course. In addition, you will find a page with Spotify playlists of these A1, A2 and B1 songs, as well as a Youtube playlists of a large variety of other musicians and bands: pop & rock, Schlager, rap, childrens' songs, classical childrens' songs and christmas songs.

Vocab stories

https://www.germantogo.com/vocab-stories

Short stories with illustrations including some of the new words introduced in lesson weeks 1 to 10.

Writing prompts

https://www.germantogo.com/writing-prompts

Writing can happen at different levels - sometimes in simpler language, sometimes in more detail. It’s important and really helps you make progress. Here you’ll find a list of topics to inspire you.

Useful links

https://www.germantogo.com/useful-links

Links to websites that I find very useful for learning German, as well as links to companies I partnered up with and whose products and services I can warmly recommend.

Course audios

https://www.germantogo.com/audios

Listen to all course audios while you are on the go. On this page, you will find them all in one list, podcast style.

Interviews

https://www.germantogo.com/interviews

My complete interview series: Und was machst du?

Find over 25 videos in which I interview people about their hobbies or their work. The idea behind this series is to give you materials which combine topics you are interested in with the German language, to make learning easier and even more fun. Use them as an additional source for training your listening comprehension.

On this page, you will also find an overview of all the short interviews included throughout the course.

Sprachcafé speaking practice

https://www.germantogo.com/practice-room

The Sprachcafé is a casual online meetup where you and your fellow learners can speak German in a small group. It’s all about speaking in a relaxed atmosphere, without pressure, just like a real café chat! All Sprachcafé sessions are organized by the students themselves. I won't be there. For Lite and Premium subscribers.

Books & websites

https://www.germantogo.com/buecher-und-websites

Find some recommendations for books and websites to read in German at different levels.

The German to Go app

https://www.germantogo.com/my-app

For those of you who would like to watch your lessons while being on the bus or train on your way to work - where it is rare to have a stable internet connection, or those who don't own a laptop and can only watch your lessons on the phone. Both the Lite and the Premium subscription give you access to the German to Go app - for Apple and Android, where videos can be downloaded to be watched offline.

Short stories

https://www.germantogo.com/short-stories

I decided to gather over 40 short stories for you to listen to. All of them were written by German native speakers, include vocabulary lists, an audio recording, comprehension questions, as well as shadowing exercises to train your pronunciation.

Listen to each short story several times and not worry too much about grammar structures. You will soon start to get a better feeling for how the German language works.

Poems

https://www.germantogo.com/lesen-gedichte

Just like jokes, poems are a great way to expand your vocabulary. See words in meaningful, "artistic" contexts, maybe even find a new favorite poem and learn it by heart. Ordered by level of difficulty, with vocabulary lists and audio.

Signs & notes

https://www.germantogo.com/signs-and-notes

On this page, you will find numerous photos that I took just everywhere from signs on the street, advertisements, official communications, handwritten messages, ... Use them to grow your vocabulary or to validate the grammar rules and expressions you have learned already.

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Coworking sessions

https://www.germantogo.com/coworking

Join our two weekly coworking sessions. They currently happen on Mondays at 11 am and on Fridays at 9 pm.

We start together with a short hello and everyone sets their personal goal for the session. Then we each work quietly on our own for about 50 minutes - cameras and microphones off. At the end, we meet again to check in.

It's great for a little extra motivation and structure and to enjoy feeling connected to others on the same journey!

For Lite and Premium subscribers.

Jaw relaxation exercises

https://www.germantogo.com/lockern

Find loads of useful exercises to relax and loosen your jaws when speaking German or any other language. I had lots of fun recording this special video with my kids!

Community & Live Sessions

How can I meet other learners?

You can also meet and connect with fellow learners during live coworking sessions, check-in calls, and in our student-run Sprachcafé meetings. We also have a private group on German to Go, Facebook style, but without the distractions. 😉 If you are a member and have not joined yet, do it now!

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How do the coworking sessions work?

Our coworking sessions are virtual meetups where everyone brings their own learning task. We meet on Zoom, say hi and what we are going to work on, and then work silently side-by-side for about 50 minutes, cameras and microphones off. At the end, we meet again to say what we have accomplished and for a bit of small talk. It’s a great way to stay focused and feel part of a learning team, even from home.

You will find the list of upcoming coworking sessions by clicking on the red "Upcoming Events" button on the course overview page. Alternatively, you can click "Coworking Sessions" under the "Community & Exchange" tab on the course overview page.

How do the check-in sessions work?

Once a month, you’re invited to a relaxed group Zoom call to talk about your learning journey. We reflect on progress, share challenges, and you can ask me (Juliane) anything. There is one call in English and one call in German, just pick what language you prefer to use for this call.

You will find the list of upcoming coworking sessions by clicking on the red "Upcoming Events" button on the course overview page. Alternatively, you can click "Checkin Calls" under the "Community & Exchange" tab on the course overview page.

How does the "Sprachcafé" work?

Look out for already scheduled events under "Upcoming Events" on the lesson overview page. You can also find a list of upcoming and past events in the "Sprachcafé" group under the "Events" tab.

Want to create your own Sprachcafé meeting?

Also navigate to the "Events" tab in the "Sprachcafé" group. On the top right, you will see a "Create Event" button.

Click it and fill in all the required information. Under "Location", please enter the current Zoom link and password (see the tab "Zoom-Link"). At the end, don't forget to click the red "Create Event" button on the top right to publish your event. All group members will receive a notification.

Please allow some time for your event to also appear in the "Upcoming Events" list. As soon as I see it, I will add it to this list manually.

Do I have to participate live?

All live events are optional! You can choose what fits your schedule and learning style. Many learners enjoy the extra connection and motivation from the live calls, but the full course works perfectly even if you learn on your own.

In order for all participants to feel at ease during the live calls, the calls are not recorded.

How to make my profile public?

Making your profile public is especially important if you want to participate in a Sprachcafé session. With a private profile, after registration, it will just say "Anonymous user" and it's much nicer for the others to be able to see who they are going to meet. With a public profile, your picture and name will appear below the meeting title after registration.

This is how you can make your profile public:

1 - Click on your profile picture on the top right.

2. Click on "Profile".

3. On this new page, right below your picture or the grey avatar, click on "Make profile public."

If it's already public, you will see "View your public profile." You can upload a profile picture by clicking on the grey avatar.

Premium Membership

Where can I read other students' questions?

⭐ This is a Premium feature.

On every lesson page, you will find a "Go to the group" or "Zur Gruppe" button which will take you directly to the right lesson week's dedicated Premium group. Look for the specific lesson day by clicking on the topics on at the top. You can read what others have asked and the answers they received. It’s a great way to learn from each other! Definitely check this out.

Are you a Lite student and want to upgrade? Just send me a quick email and I will tell you how this works.

How do I submit questions or texts for correction?

⭐ This is a Premium feature.

If you haven't already, join that group by clicking on the "Join" button.

Type your text in the comment field by clicking on "Share something..." or "Create a Post".

And then hit "publish". I’ll get back to you personally. You will receive an email notification as soon as I send my reply.

Are you a Lite student and want to upgrade? Just send me a quick email and I will tell you how this works.

How soon will I get feedback?

⭐ This is a Premium feature.

I'll do my best to send you my feedback, answers and corrections quickly. You will usually receive it within 24 hours. On the weekend or during school holidays, it might occasionally take a bit longer.

Are you a Lite student and want to upgrade? Just send me a quick email and I will tell you how this works.

How does the monthly 1:1 session work?

⭐ This is a Premium feature.

Each month, you can book a personal 1:1 session with me directly through your course account. On the course overview page, click on "Premium" and "1:1 Treffen".

You choose the time and tell me what you’d like to focus on - speaking practice, grammar questions, pronunciation, or review of your progress. It’s your time, and I’m here to help!

I am usually available in the mornings when my kids are in school. If the suggested times don't work for you, please let me know and we will find a solution.

Please note that if your monthly session is not redeemed, it expires. This is to motivate you to actually check in with me every month. 😊

Are you a Lite student and want to upgrade? Just send me a quick email and I will tell you how this works.

How else will we be in touch?

⭐ This is a Premium feature.

After signing up as a Premium member, you will also get my phone number so that we can stay in touch via Whatsapp or Telegram. This is great for occasional reminders to stay active and for quick organizational questions or messages before or after our 1:1 calls.

Are you a Lite student and want to upgrade? Just send me a quick email and I will tell you how this works.

Certificates & Exams

Does the course prepare me for official exams?

Yes! German to Go covers all grammar, vocabulary, and skills needed to prepare for official German exams like telc, Goethe-Zertifikat, and ÖSD.

In addition to doing the course, I recommend that you get familiar with the exam structure and the type of tasks you will have to complete in the exam of your choice. You can find mock exams on the respective websites.

What exam level does German to Go cover?

The course covers A1 to B1 (soon also B2), aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). You’ll build your skills step by step - from beginner to upper intermediate - in a clear, structured way.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, you’ll receive a German to Go certificate of participation when you complete a full level (A1, A2, B1, or B2). Just send me an email or fill in the request form and after checking your progress, I will send you your certificate.

While this is not an official CEFR certificate, it shows your progress and can be a helpful addition to your CV or language portfolio.