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Struggling to speak German? Despite what many people claim, you shouldn’t start speaking too early. You can practice simple phrases, but if you begin trying to have conversations too early, you will build bad habits and be frustrated by your inability to form sentences. However, through shadowing and practice you can speak fluent German!

Speaking is the most difficult part of learning any language, but there’s no reason to be intimidated. Shadowing will get you used to the sounds and patterns of German without the pressure of talking to a native speaker.

Games are a fun way to practice reading and get interesting German input. With games, you can go at your own pace, get feedback through your in-game actions, and gather context from what’s on-screen.

Want to get better at German? Reading is the perfect way to pick up new vocabulary and grammar at your own speed. Using a variety of reading sources for input will dramatically increase your vocabulary and comprehension.

What are the best YouTube channels for learning German? YouTube is a global video-sharing platform with creators all over the world. It’s the perfect place to get free, naturally spoken, native input with visual context. Whether you just started learning German or are more advanced, with millions of hours of content, there’s something for everyone.

Anki is a free and fully customizable flashcard program that is perfect for building a foundation in any language.