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Can anyone help me learn German easily? I can't seem to match the pronunciation of the word with the German letters.I don't know how to read, how to start. .

Hey everyone,

I’m 19 from Morocco and honestly just looking for some advice or even just some positive words because keeping up the consistency completely alone in my room is starting to get really tough.

My original plan was to move to Germany for university, but the blocked account (Sperrkonto) is a massive financial wall for me and my family. Freezing that much money just isn't possible right now. Then I found out about Ausbildung, which felt perfect since you get a stipend and don't need that huge amount of money upfront.

To start preparing, I saved up and went to a private language academy here in Morocco. Long story short, I got scammed. They took a lot of my money, the teaching was non-existent, and I learned barely anything compared to what I paid. I was so depressed and stressed about the money loss that I completely quit German for a while.

But this last month I realized I can't let that scam school ruin my future. I'm 19 and I need to make this work. Since I can't afford another school, I decided to self-study the rest of the way.

Right now my level is around a solid A1 (I know basic structure, word order, modals, and basic Dativ rules), but my goal is to hit B1 by October so I can start applying for Ausbildungs.

I made a schedule to study 4 hours every single morning, but doing this totally isolated is mentally heavy and some days I feel stuck.

For anyone who self-studied from A1 to B1:

• How did you stay consistent when you felt overwhelmed or unmotivated?
• Are there any good free/cheap resources that actually worked for writing and listening?

Any tips or just some encouragement would mean the world to me right now. It’s been a rough couple of weeks but I really want to pull this off.

Thanks guys.

I'm a beginner in learning German and very interested in learning it during my vacation. Do you have any tips to improve my language skills?

Also, I don't take courses; I learn on my own from YouTube and various websites, etc found memorizing masculine and feminine forms a little difficult..

I am trying to learn German language but the progress is too slow as I am using duolingo .. I just hate using duolingo as it gives the same word again and again and again..

I want to learn german quickly but I want to learn it perfectly

So Guy's out there how can I learn German, uf any of you have learned german from scratch then tell me how you all did it

I am looking for a language partner to help me achieve C1 in German. Let me know if you're interested.

Hallo Leute,

Ich suche nach deutschen Muttersprachlern, da ich meine mündlichen Sprachkenntnisse verbessern und bei Gelegenheit neue Freunde finden möchte. Daher werden wir uns größtenteils durch Anrufe unterhalten.

Ich bin 20 Jahre alt und studiere Germanistik an der Uni, deshalb haben wir auch eine gute Gesprächsgrundlage.

Wir können über alles Mögliche sprechen – je mehr, desto besser.

Wenn jemand Interesse daran hat, sagt einfach Bescheid. Ich freue mich auf eure Antworten. ✌️

Hi everyone!
I'm currently at A2 level in German and I'm looking for someone who would like to practice speaking with me.
I'm trying to build a consistent routine where we have regular conversations, discuss different topics, and correct each other's mistakes. My goal is to improve my speaking fluency and become more confident in German.
If you're patient, enjoy helping others, and also want to practice speaking, feel free to send me a message.
Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently learning German and I’m at the A2 level. I’m looking for someone who speaks German fluently and would be interested in practicing speaking with me on a regular basis.

In exchange, I’d be happy to help you practice Arabic (native), English (fluent), or Greek (fluent).

I’m mainly looking for relaxed conversations where we can help each other improve. If you’re patient and enjoy language exchange, feel free to send me a message!

Looking forward to hearing from you. 😊

You can also mention your time zone or how often you’d like to practice

I'm ready to give 3-4 hours everyday 7 days a week. I'd switch my media consumption to German I'd do anything but is it possible

The goal is to practice speaking, stay consistent, keep each other accountable, track progress, and build a collection of useful resources (apps, courses, books, etc.) as we go.

If you're a beginner who's serious about learning German and wants people to practice with regularly, comment or DM me for an invite. 🇩🇪🫡

Hi everyone!
Lately I’ve realized that most of my day is just work, reading, trying to learn German, and convincing myself I’ll sleep early (I never do).

I’m 27 M from India and I’m hoping to meet people who enjoy genuine conversations. I’m not looking for hundreds of chats just a few people who actually stick around.
A little about me:

🌴 Trying to build a consistent reading habit.
Currently into biographies, psychology, and selfimprovement (but I’m slowly exploring fiction too).

🌳Learning German, so if you’re learning too… wir können zusammen lernen 😄

🌲I enjoy talking about books, life, movies, different cultures, random late-night thoughts, and almost anything interesting.

Now for the funny part…🤡
I know Reddit has a law where girls post “looking for friends” and get 200 DMs in 10 minutes, while guys post the same thing and hear crickets. 😂
So if you’re one of the rare people who actually reads posts instead of checking the title and gender first… congratulations, you’ve already passed the first test.
Whether you’re a guy or a girl, if you’re kind, respectful, and enjoy good conversations, feel free to message me.😊

I moved to Germany last year and started learning German on my own using YouTube, AI, and any good resources I could find.

When I renewed my visa, the Ausländerbehörde required me to take the integration course, so I enrolled in March 2026.

The classes are mostly in German, which has really improved my listening. I can understand a lot of basic German now, but I still struggle to speak.

Everyone tells me, "Just speak, even if your grammar is wrong." The problem is that I don't know what to say beyond basic everyday sentences. My mind just goes blank.

Has anyone been in the same situation? What helped you start speaking more naturally? How did you get past the point where you understood more than you could actually say?

Hi, pretty much what the title says, is it like a dialect thing? Or is there a grammatic difference?

Thank you all for responding

Hi, just had a quick question about the -er sound. I’ve noticed sometimes ( like at the end of a word ) it makes more of an “uh” sound. Whereas sometimes, like in the word er (he), or when it’s not at the end of a word it sometimes makes more of an “ay-uh” sound.

Is there a specific rule that this follows, or is it just something that is more easily picked up by just listening to a lot of words? Is it even a big deal or does it vary by region anyway?

Hallo meine Freunde. Ich lerne seit einem Jahr Deutsch aber ich hab immer noch Probleme beim Flirten. Das Deutsch, das ich gelernt habe, ist nur fürn Alltag oder für Gespräche mit anderen langweiligen Leuten. Es ist nicht genug für Unis usw. Vor allem reicht es nicht für meine Flirtenziele. Was kann ich machen um einen deutschen zu reizen. Ich hab auch Probleme auch mit meiner Körpergröße weil ich sehr klein bin.

Hey, i am looking for other people to join a speaking group on b1 level. We meet once per week online for one hour to practice speaking german.

Does anyone have any methods or tips? I would be grateful if you could share them.