BEST free resources to learn German + language study plans (A1 to C2) 2024 UPDATED

Want to know the best free resources to learn German + language study plans (A1 to C2) 2024? Look no further, this is the most updated video you'll find for high quality free resources!

After having reached a C2 in German, I'm going to share with you the best free resources I have used to learn German. They all helped me reach the highest level on the CEFR language framework (I was on a budget, after all!).

Note that you do not have to use absolutely everything I mention here to learn German. Though each resource is high quality, overwhelming yourself with resources can deter progress and focus. Revisit this video after trying out a few, and tell me how you found them!

My recommended textbooks for German self study:

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Remember your language story matters, no matter where you are in your journey. Be kind, be vulnerable, and I wish you lots of joy diving in to learn German (plus my language study plans recommended for you to try at the end...no matter if you are A1-C2 in German!). Got questions? Leave a comment about what you found helpful in this video and which best free resource to learn German you'll try next!

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:22 Best resources to learn german (any level)
3:40 Best dictionaries to learn German (any level)
4:20 Beginner YouTube Channels to learn German
5:40 Intermediate/Advanced YouTube Channels to learn German
8:04 Beginner Podcasts
8:20 Intermediate Podcasts
8:43 Advanced Podcasts
9:08 Miscellaneous (music, vocabulary practice, German blog, tandem)
11:25 Language Study Plans for German
12:05 A1 Language Study Plan
12:45 A2 Language Study Plan
14:01 B1 Language Study Plan
15:27 B2 Language Study Plan
16:32 C1/C2 Language Study Plan

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[Daviddaze]

Don't forget some fun channels like Deutsch1, DeutschLera, and German with Laura. Fun and knowledgeable ladies that help describe German intermediate quirky stuff!

[caitlynbaker]

Hallo! My fiancé's second language is German, and I feel that us speaking German together would be more intimate between us. Plus his family speaks German and I think it would be really touching to have phone conversations with my future Mother-In-Law in German 💖

[carlacl]

This video is very very HELPFUL. It's worth watching the entire video, you won't regret it. AND i don't understand WHY DOES THIS VIDEO HAVE SO FEW VIEWS!? She deserves so much more.

[melaniegrace]

Deutsch Verstehen was really what helped me transition from a beginner to being conversational. When I wanted something that was still easy but slightly more challenging… I went to MSA deutsch which is the German my story animated channel. The visuals help a lot with making the input comprehensible.

[RubyDuran]

a lot of new resources i was not aware of! very helpful. I really admire how you managed to get to a C2 level through using these free resources!!! amazing work with your videos!!! thanks so much for sharing 💕

[ohmystress]

your channel is incredibly underrated. this is by far the best "how to learn german" resource on youtube, thank you so much for this video :)

[esta]

I just stumbled upon your channel and this is by the far the best video that breaks down German learning resources. So informative ! & brilliant study plan suggestion! Thank you! ❤

[OliviaMendez-nrsl]

Best resources video for learning German that I've ever found, really pays to watch till the end even though you aren't advanced yet

[mambofornasa]

This is the MOST DETAILED VIDEO of how to learn German on the internet!!!
Complete with resources for every stage of your language learning 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Vielen Dank für the resources💛
I'll be visiting your page periodically as I advance my language learning ✌️

[DEUTSCH-kurzundknackig]

Wow, that's really huge with so many free and useful resources you mentioned. Amazing!

[jazibahmed]

i wanted to start learn german for my future career in germany this video helped me alot gave me so much knowledge to start with thanks for making such great videos i apressiate your work

[sheeliekittie]

omg, you're too amazing, German was your FIRST language and you seemed to slide into it effortlessly!! i feel more comfort with Spanish and French, and although it's gotten less 'scary' or daunting thanks to the consistency of Lingoda, lol I think i'm always going to be a bit irate when it comes to this grammar! i'm sorry I missed your last Live Stream on Sunday but I can't wait to catch up on it and of course always love your videos.

[sheeliekittie]

THANK YOU for going through the time to put this together, Emily! These are such great ideas and resources. Do you teach on Lingoda also? Or just on Italki or other platforms? I am so impressed honestly with Lingoda. I think I want to create a new account, or two, for Lingoda's Spanish and French. The way they outline everything and conduct lessons is really good and the teachers, ( so far anyway ) I've really enjoyed them, I think some are better than others though haha. I would say Lingoda and Italki are worth the money because its the best way to practice with speaking and native teachers!

[jboss]

I'm very picky and quick to criticize, but your microphone is excellent, and you have configured it perfectly.

[bbyeonie]

wooow, so many resources!!! thank you so much for making this video 🌷

[chrisbunka]

Very useful as I am beginning my German language journey. Well, now that you asked in the video what our goals are, I decided to take up German primarily to use some day in business in Brazil (I got the idea from another YT channel). For me right now, Brazilian Portuguese is top priority.

FWIW, there is an active German language meetup in my area; and I plan to attend it soon.

[chloebooher]

Wow, this is such an in depth and helpful video! The study plans are especially helpful. Thanks Emily!

[sharmainepenalosa]

Thank you so much. Your video is very informative for people like me who is currently overwhelmed in learning German. I really don't know where to start even though I have online A1.2 ongoing 3x a week I felt like it is not enough for me to learn and dive in the language.

[jjonsb]

I can only afford free right now. I’m learning German in college and this helps a lot thank you for sharing.

[libiya_sheikh]

Im like 3 minutes in, and i immediately subscribed
Thank you so much❤❤