Reviews & Tools

The best online German courses in 2026 — honest picks for free courses, self-paced apps, live group classes, and 1-on-1 tutoring, matched to how you like to learn.

The best German podcasts and audiobooks for learners in 2026 — free podcasts for every level plus learner-friendly audiobooks, and how to actually learn from audio.

The best gifts for German learners in 2026 — books, tools, German treats and experiences for every budget, from beginners to serious students.

The best apps to learn German in 2026 — honest picks for Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu, Memrise, Pimsleur, Seedlang and more, plus what each app is actually good for.

The best books to prepare for and pass the Goethe-Zertifikat exam at every level (A1–C2) — honest picks for practice tests and exam training, plus a free official-test tip.

The best German books and short stories to read as a learner — from beginner graded readers like Olly Richards and André Klein to easy first novels. Honest picks by level.

The best German grammar books for every level — from beginner primers and practice workbooks to Hammer’s, the definitive reference. Honest picks with what to buy.

The best German textbooks and books for beginners (A1–A2) — honest picks for self-study courses, grammar primers and first readers, with what to buy first.

An honest italki review for German learners \u2014 how it works, what German tutors really cost in 2026, community tutors vs professional teachers, and whether it is worth it.

A no-hype guide to learning German in 2026. Compare apps, live classes, tutors and books, matched to your goal, budget and level.