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SURVIVAL GERMAN: SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE
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SURVIVAL GERMAN: SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE

Your quick-start guide to speaking German in real life—easy, practical, and stress-free
Created byAlex Aschauer
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Say hello and goodbye in German
  • Introduce yourself
  • Talk about yourself and your family
  • Express preferences
  • Order in a restaurant
  • Ask for and understand price information
  • Ask for help
  • Know how to learn German tailored to your needs

Course content

1 section22 lectures59m total length
  • Welcome Aboard!0:58
  • About this Course3:12
  • About your Teacher1:55
  • Introductions and Greetings3:18
  • Alphabet and Pronunciation7:13
  • Smalltalk1:11
  • Talk about Yourself2:11
  • Introduce Yourself1:45
  • Numbers5:15
  • Talk about your Family2:53
  • Expressing Preferences4:09
  • Prices and Price Information3:00
  • Times4:07
  • Meet your Host1:08
  • How to Order in a Restaurant2:53
  • In the Bakery2:48
  • At the Supermarket1:07
  • Asking for Help1:04
  • Colors4:11
  • Same Words and False Friends3:07
  • Goal-oriented Learning1:13
  • Thank You -Continue Learning1:14

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge is necessary. We start from the very beginning.

Description

Survival German – Speak with Confidence in Everyday Situations

Are you moving to Germany as an expat, planning a trip, or just curious about the German language?
Survival German is your fast-track course to mastering the essentials of German for real-life situations. Designed for beginners, expats, and travelers, this course gives you the confidence to communicate from day one—without getting lost in complicated grammar.


Learn from a Native German Teacher

Your instructor is a native speaker who understands the challenges beginners face. With practical lessons, cultural insights, and proven learning strategies, you’ll gain the skills you need to feel at home in Germany.


What You’ll Learn

In this course, you’ll pick up the most useful words, phrases, and conversations to survive and thrive in everyday situations:

  • Introductions & Greetings – Start conversations with confidence

  • Essential Vocabulary – Key words every beginner must know

  • Small Talk & Self-Introduction – Break the ice with locals

  • Numbers, Prices & Time – Handle shopping, schedules, and money

  • Food & Drinks – Order at restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and supermarkets

  • Asking for Help – Navigate emergencies and everyday challenges

  • Family & Preferences – Talk about yourself and connect with others

  • Colors, Similar Words & False Friends – Avoid common mistakes

  • Cultural Insights – Learn not just the language, but also the context


Why Take This Course?

  • No boring grammar drills – learn what you actually need

  • Practical, real-life dialogues you can use immediately

  • Cultural know-how to avoid misunderstandings

  • Perfect for beginners, expats, and travelers


By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Introduce yourself and make small talk

  • Order food, shop, and ask for help in German

  • Handle everyday situations with confidence

  • Connect better with locals and immerse yourself in the culture


Enroll today and take your first step towards speaking German with ease and confidence!

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to learn German
  • Expats in German-speaking countries
  • People who travel to Germany
  • People who move to Germany