Basic German Survival Course

Learn the German you’ll actually use — fast, simple, and practical for real life in German speaking country

What you'll learn

Communicate confidently in everyday situations in Germany or in Austria (greetings, shopping, eating out, transport)

Ask for help, directions, and basic information without feeling lost

Handle essential conversations at the doctor, pharmacy, or in emergencies

Manage simple bureaucratic tasks like tickets, bank or insurance basics

Build a foundation of German that is practical and immediately usable, not just theoretical

Requirements

No prior German knowledge is required.

Description

Arriving in German speaking country can be overwhelming. New language, new culture, new rules — and suddenly you don’t know how to order food, buy a ticket, or ask for help. Even if you studied grammar before, everyday situations often feel impossible.This course was created to change that.The Basic German Survival Course gives you only what you truly need for daily life. Forget endless word lists and complicated grammar. Instead, you’ll learn practical phrases, essential vocabulary, and simple grammar explained step by step. In just a few hours, you’ll be ready to understand what’s happening around you and handle common situations with confidence.Here’s what you will learn: How to read and pronounce German sounds and letters.Module 1: Greetings, polite phrases, and your first conversations.Module 2: Housing, reading ads, and understanding rental rules.Module 3: Shopping in supermarkets, bakeries, and small shops.Module 4: Numbers, telling time, and visiting the doctor or pharmacy.Module 5: Registration, banking, and insurance made simple.Module 6: Days, months, seasons, and navigating public transport.By the end of this course, you will know the most important 200+ German words and phrases, and you’ll be able to use them in real conversations.

Overview

Section 1: MODULE 1: How to read German & your first conversations

Lecture 1 The Alphabet & reading rules

Lecture 2 Lesson 1: Greetings and polite phrases

Lecture 3 Lesson 2: Verbs and pronouns

Lecture 4 Asking for help & the directions

Lecture 5 PDF

Section 2: MODULE 2: Shopping and eating - German for everyday needs

Lecture 6 Lesson 4: Housing adds

Lecture 7 Lesson 5: Describing your apartment

Lecture 8 Lesson 6: Reading rental contracts

Section 3: MODULE 3: Shopping and eating- German for everyday needs

Lecture 9 Lesson 7: Going shopping

Lecture 10 Lesson 8: Talking to the cashier

Lecture 11 Lesson 9: Bakeries and other shops

Section 4: MODULE 4: Numbers, time & health

Lecture 12 Lesson 10: Numbers and Time

Lecture 13 Lesson 11: Going to the doctor

Lecture 14 Lesson 12: At the pharmacy

Section 5: MODULE 5: Bureaucracy & Essentials

Lecture 15 Lesson 13: Explaining bureaucracy (at the registration office)

Lecture 16 Lesson 14: Insurance

Lecture 17 Lesson 15: At the Bank

Section 6: MODULE 6: Transportation& Cases

Lecture 18 Lesson 16: Public transportation

Lecture 19 Lesson 17: Articles & cases

Lecture 20 Lesson 18: Usefull travel vocabulary + FINALL PROJECT

People moving to Germany for work, study, or family who need a smooth start,Travelers who want to enjoy their trip without language barriers.,Anyone who doesn’t want to feel helpless in a new country and wants to confidently understand what’s happening around them and handle daily situations with ease.,Absolute beginners looking for a practical, no-stress introduction to German.