Germany · Language
Learn German — A1, A2, B1
Start from zero with the sequenced A1 and A2 courses — grammar explained in English, vocabulary with translations, pronunciation and listening — then practise reading, writing and speaking up to B1. Instant feedback, no account needed.
Learn the basics
Grammar
40 lessons across A1 and A2, explained in plain English with translated examples and quick checks.
Vocabulary
1,300+ words in 44 topic packs across A1 and A2, with examples, translations and quizzes.
Pronunciation
10 lessons on the German sounds English speakers need, from umlauts to sentence melody.
A1
BeginnerUnderstand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases: introducing yourself, shopping, simple notes and signs.
Lesen
Reading
Short texts from everyday life — emails, ads, signs, menus — with comprehension questions and instant feedback.
Start A1 reading →
Schreiben
Writing
Fill-in-the-gap drills and short writing prompts with model answers to compare against.
Start A1 writing →
Sprechen
Speaking
Record yourself answering everyday prompts, play it back, and compare with a model answer. Recordings never leave your device.
Start A1 speaking →
Hören
Listening
Announcements, voicemails and short dialogues in the style of the real exams, with comprehension questions and a transcript.
Start A1 listening →
A2
ElementaryUnderstand sentences about everyday topics: family, work, shopping, your local area. Handle short, routine conversations.
Lesen
Reading
Short texts from everyday life — emails, ads, signs, menus — with comprehension questions and instant feedback.
Start A2 reading →
Schreiben
Writing
Fill-in-the-gap drills and short writing prompts with model answers to compare against.
Start A2 writing →
Sprechen
Speaking
Record yourself answering everyday prompts, play it back, and compare with a model answer. Recordings never leave your device.
Start A2 speaking →
Hören
Listening
Announcements, voicemails and short dialogues in the style of the real exams, with comprehension questions and a transcript.
Start A2 listening →
B1
IntermediateDeal with most situations while travelling, describe experiences and events, and give short reasons for opinions and plans. B1 is the level required for German naturalisation.
Lesen
Reading
Short texts from everyday life — emails, ads, signs, menus — with comprehension questions and instant feedback.
Start B1 reading →
Schreiben
Writing
Fill-in-the-gap drills and short writing prompts with model answers to compare against.
Start B1 writing →
Sprechen
Speaking
Record yourself answering everyday prompts, play it back, and compare with a model answer. Recordings never leave your device.
Start B1 speaking →
PassCitizen helps you learn German step by step. The A1 and A2 courses teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening in a recommended order, and every lesson feeds into practice exercises: reading texts from real life in Germany, writing with model answers to compare against, listening in the style of the real exams, and speaking exercises that let you record yourself in the browser — recordings never leave your device. Lessons are guided in English; in the practice exercises the German is the exercise. Your progress is saved on your device.
Preparing for German citizenship? B1 German is required for naturalisation, and the language section works alongside our Einbürgerungstest practice.