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First words in German
Hallo! Wie geht's? , Hi! How's it going?
HAlo - vi GETS
Guten Morgen / Guten Tag , Good morning / Good day
Formal greeting
Did you know? German is famous for its sometimes mind-bending compound words: 'Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaft' (Danube steamship company) is a real word. But more useful in daily life is 'Doch', a small word with no direct English equivalent that contradicts a negative ('You're not coming?' , 'Doch!' = 'Actually, I am!'). German nouns have a gender (der/die/das) and sentences often place the verb at the end of subordinate clauses. Confusing at first, then logical and predictable, unlike English.
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The method

Our method for learning German

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Quick level test

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in German

A curriculum designed to get you speaking German in the situations that actually matter to you.

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  1. 01
    Professional and business German in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
  2. 02
    Grammar mastered: 4 cases, 3 genders and declensions explained simply
  3. 03
    Goethe-Zertifikat preparation (A1 to C2) and TestDaF for academic study
  4. 04
    Understanding regional accents: Bavarian, Austrian, Swiss German
  5. 05
    Technical German for engineering, industry and research
  6. 06
    Germanic culture: Goethe, Schiller, Beethoven and German etiquette

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning German

German is rated level 3 out of 5 in difficulty for English speakers (similar to Polish, more accessible than Arabic or Japanese). The 4 grammatical cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) and 3 genders (der/die/das) are the main challenges. But German grammar is regular and logical, with far fewer exceptions than English. Our teachers introduce cases through everyday situations and real-life contexts, not abstract tables.
Germany is the world's 3rd largest economy and Europe's top exporter. Speaking German gives a major competitive advantage in engineering, the automotive industry (BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Audi), finance (Deutsche Bank), scientific research and chemistry (BASF, Bayer). More than 18% of the world's scientific papers are published in German. Knowing German also makes it easier to learn Dutch, Swedish and other Scandinavian languages.
Yes. We offer complete preparation for Goethe-Zertifikat certifications (A1 to C2), the world standard for German, as well as TestDaF for university studies in Germany. Our teachers know the exact exam format, written production, listening comprehension, speaking and interaction, and train you on exercises from previous exams. Goethe B2 is often required for positions in German or Austrian companies.
Standard German (Hochdeutsch) is taught in schools and used in the media across all 3 countries. But regional variants can be surprising: Austrian German has its own vocabulary ('Erdapfel' for potato, 'Semmel' for a bread roll), and Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) is so distinct in pronunciation that a German speaker may find it incomprehensible. At Targumi, we teach Hochdeutsch while preparing you to understand regional variants.
The honest truth: there is no universal rule for genders in German. But there are very reliable indicators: words ending in '-ung' are always feminine (die Wohnung, die Meinung), those in '-chen' are always neuter (das Madchen), and days, months and seasons are masculine (der Montag, der Januar). Our teachers systematically teach every word with its article, 'die Wohnung', never 'Wohnung' alone, to build reflexes from the very start.
The DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) has 100 million speakers and a combined GDP of over 5 trillion euros. German is also the 2nd most used language in European businesses after English. In Switzerland, job listings in finance, pharma and tech often require German. And in Central Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary), German remains the language of business in many industrial sectors.
For an English speaker, reaching a conversational B1 level in German takes around 8 to 12 months with 2 classes per week. Declensions and genders take time, but the grammar is very regular once the foundations are in place. At Targumi, native teachers introduce cases through real-life situations and you start speaking German from your very first class in small groups.
The basics of vocabulary and grammar are accessible self-taught, but correct pronunciation, declensions in context and spoken fluency require human guidance. Self-taught learners often end up with rigid, textbook-style German. At Targumi, our native teachers teach you living German, the kind actually spoken in Berlin, Vienna or Zurich, with real-time corrections.
Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.
100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.
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Resources

All German resources

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German level test

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German survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

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German cultural quiz

How well do you know German culture? Films, music, traditions.

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German articles

Guides and articles to learn German.

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German vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

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