German for beginners
How Long Does It Take for a Beginner to Learn German?
Short answer: How long does it take for a beginner to learn German? About 60 to 150 hours of lessons to reach A1, the first rung on the ladder, and about 260 to 490 hours to reach B1, the level where you can hold a real conversation about everyday life. At 30 minutes a day, […]
How Do I Say “Hi” in German?
Short answer: How do I say “hi” in German? Say Hi, exactly as in English. Germans use the English word “hi” every day, and it means the same thing. It is casual, so save it for friends, classmates and people your own age. If you want one greeting that works almost everywhere, say Hallo (HAH-loh). […]
How Do You Say 1 to 10 in German?
Short answer: How do you say 1 to 10 in German? Eins (1), zwei (2), drei (3), vier (4), fünf (5), sechs (6), sieben (7), acht (8), neun (9), zehn (10). That is the whole list, and it is the first thing every German learner memorises, because these ten words are the building blocks for […]
German Is Rising in Schools Worldwide: How to Start Learning (and Where It Can Take You)
How to start learning German? Pick a CEFR target level first (most beginners aim for A1, then A2), learn the core vocabulary and verb conjugations, practise all four skills daily in short sessions, and book a Goethe-Zertifikat exam when you are ready for proof. It is a good moment to begin: German is gaining ground […]