Online German conversation course

A conversation course is a German course that focuses on speaking – not on the textbook. Instead of pages and pages of grammar exercises, you’ll be talking right from the start: about everyday topics, current affairs and subjects that really interest you.

The focus is on three things:

• speaking freely without fear of making mistakes
• expressiveness – finding the right words more quickly
• pronunciation and a feel for the language to sound natural

Unlike in a traditional German course, in a conversation course you don’t primarily learn new material, but rather activate and consolidate what you already know. The aim is for you not to think about the language, but simply to speak.

A conversation course is ideal if one or more of the following apply to you:

• You have a good basic knowledge of German, but lack the confidence to speak.
• You don’t have enough opportunities to use German in everyday life.
• You often spend too long searching for words and lose your train of thought.
• You don’t want to lose the language skills you’ve already acquired.
• You want to prepare for the speaking part of an exam (e.g. telc).
• You need to feel more confident speaking German at work or in your studies.

To ensure you can join in the conversation from day one, we recommend the German Conversation Course for Beginners. Not sure where you stand? We’ll assess your language level with our free placement test.

In a standard German course, the focus is on the systematic development of grammar, vocabulary and all four skills. In a conversation course, the clear emphasis is on speaking freely – you activate and consolidate your existing knowledge rather than primarily learning new material.

Yes. The oral part of exams such as telc is particularly well suited to being practised in a German conversation course, as you get to practise speaking freely in realistic situations.