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Learn German Easily 

The Best Way to Learn German Online

Hi, I’m Lucas Kern, a German teacher from Berlin. I created this website to help you discover the best ways to learn German online.

Learning German offers countless methods and techniques, and this site is here to guide you in finding the one that suits you best—so you won’t end up looking like this guy.

*And before you ask – no, I’m not the good-looking guy in the picture. 😃

Now, you’ve got the following options:

1. Use the button below to explore the lesson overview for my free German crash course.
2. Check out a list of grammar topics with detailed explanations.
3. Or—and this is what I recommend—keep reading this page to discover what I believe is one of the best ways to start learning German.

Before we get started, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

What’s the best way to learn German?

Let me jump right in and show you what I mean with practical examples you can try yourself.

The most important factors are:

• The learning process needs to be effective & efficient.
• The learning process needs to be enjoyable.

Both are crucial.

When you enjoy learning, you stay motivated—and motivation is key to sustaining your efforts over the long term. Especially when you learn German online or on your own, staying motivated can sometimes be a bit challenging.

But enjoying the process alone isn’t enough.

After all, you don’t want to spend decades learning German, right? You want to make progress as quickly as possible.

The beginning is often the hardest part, especially if German is very different from your native language.

So, what’s the best and most effective way to start learning German?

Here’s my tip:

Starting with German words similar to those in a language you already know can make the process feel less overwhelming and much more rewarding. This approach helps you build confidence right from the start.

Since you’re reading this in English, it makes sense to begin with German words that are closely related to English.

Let’s start with some common words that are very similar in both languages to give you a first impression.

Please try this:

Read and listen to the German words and sentences without looking at the English translation. Can you understand the meaning?

See?

I told you—German is easy! 😉

Let’s explore some more similar words.

Try this again:

Listen to the German words and sentences and try to grasp their meaning without peeking at the English translation.

I recommend reading and listening to the words a few times. Since they’re similar, they might feel a bit confusing at first—but don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it!

*Note: The polite form of “you” (Sie) is always written with a capital “S.” ← This is explained in detail in that lesson.

Are you still with me?

Great! 🙂

Let’s build on what we’ve learned so far and create some sentences using similar verbs.

Again:

Try listening to the German sentences and focus on their meaning—avoid glancing at the English translation!

Note: The word order in German and English can sometimes differ. For example, no German would have a problem if you said: „Wollen Sie tanzen mit mir?“ But the correct way to ask is: „Wollen Sie mit mir tanzen?“

This is exactly why my Rule No. 1 is so important! If you sign up for my email list, I’ll teach you all my “rules” in detail. 😉

Now, let’s add just one more word to the sentences (wann = when).

Try this:

Read and listen to the German words and sentences multiple times to reinforce your learning.

I, can, have, and must are also very similar in German.

Try this:

Read and listen to the German words and sentences a few times to familiarize yourself with them.

Do you see how similar these words are? They’re easy to remember, aren’t they?

Now, let’s turn them into sentences by adding some similar verbs.

Still with me?

Yes? – Great, that’s wonderful. 🙂

Now, let’s take what we’ve learned so far and create some sentences using similar nouns.

By the way, I have a page where you find a whole list of adjectives and nouns with the same meaning in German and English.

Once again, try this: Read and listen to the German words and sentences without looking at the English translation. Can you grasp the meaning?

*Don’t worry about the different words (ein, einen) for „a“ in German. I’ll explain this in detail in the upcoming lessons—it’s easier than you might think!

There’s more!

See how easy it is to get started by using similar words.

Now, try this:

Can you guess the meaning of the following German sentences?

*Here’s an important tip to keep in mind:
In German, when a sentence includes two verbs, such as in our example “muss” (from “müssen”) and “waschen,” the second verb always moves to the end of the sentence or clause.

Would you have guessed that German and English are so similar?

In my opinion, this is one of the best ways to start learning German.

If we keep going at this pace, you might feel like you’ll speak German fluently by the end of the day.

Just kidding! 😆

My students learn German very quickly, but not that fast.

In my actual German audio stories (← here is an excerpt), which I specifically created for my students, I use the storytelling method (TPRS) combined with a special “Question and Answer Technique.”

This approach helps train your brain to think in German step by step, allowing you to naturally develop a strong sense of the language.

But enough of that—let’s keep going and look at some other similar words.

Once again, try this:

Read and listen to the German words and sentences a few times.

Ready to take the next step?

This introduction shows that German and English have more in common than you might think. Starting your journey by focusing on these similarities is one of the best ways to learn German.

Yes, German grammar can seem challenging, but there’s no need to worry.

By following my 7 rules and practicing with the storytelling method (TPRS) I use in my learning stories, along with the unique “Question and Answer Technique,” you won’t need to memorize complex grammar rules.

Of course, if you enjoy exploring German grammar, you’re welcome to—but it’s not essential. With regular practice, you’ll naturally develop a sense for correct grammar. Your brain will adapt and start using German effortlessly and intuitively.

If you’re curious about effective tips on how to learn German by yourself, take a look at this detailed guide where I share proven methods and practical strategies.

And if you particularly want to improve your German speaking skills and become more fluent, take a closer look at this article.

I wish you lots of success and fun on your learning journey!

Lucas Kern
Your German teacher

If you’d like, you can hop over to the overview of my free German lessons and continue your German journey.