Real language
for everyday life
You learn the German you need every day. For example at work, at government offices, in conversations and in everyday life. The way people really speak.
Learn German online for real life: courses from A1 to C1 for vocational training, studies and work
Everyday life
Learning German that works in everyday life.
Online German courses from A1 to C1: live in small groups, with lots of speaking and your own learning portal with corrections and feedback.
Vocational training
German for your vocational training.
You learn the German people really speak at work and at vocational school. Live, practical and with personal corrections.
Studies
German for your studies.
We prepare you for German at university: following lectures, joining in seminar discussions and writing your own texts.
Work
German for your job.
You practice job applications, phone calls and the right tone at work until you feel confident.
100% live · small groups · German in German · with your own learning portal
100% live lessons online
Every lesson is live, with your teacher and your group. You speak, ask questions and get corrected right away. Between lessons, you keep practicing in your WkD learning portal and get feedback.
What makes WkD different
German you can really speak
Many courses get you through the exam. We get you talking.
Real language
Speak a lot,
small groups
You speak a lot yourself right from the start. Our groups are small, so everyone has enough time.
Small groups for lots of speaking time
1–3 people in private lessons
Personal feedback
after every lesson
After every lesson, you get a PDF with important tips: your mistakes, new words and new sentences. Your teacher corrects your texts personally, with a grade and feedback.
Exercises in the learning portal
WkD notebook for writing
- We explain things simply and clearly.
- You understand, speak and make progress.
- For everyday life, work and your goals.
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Quick review
We start with what we covered last time. Open questions first.
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Quick check
With everyday questions and small tests, we check what you already know.
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New material through images and sound
First you see and hear how German is used. The explanation comes afterward.
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Practice in small groups
In group lessons, you sometimes work in small subgroups.
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Discuss together
At the end, everyone comes back together and discusses the results.
Your WkD learning portal
Between lessons: practice, hand in, get feedback
With your course, you get your own learning portal, in the browser and as an app on your phone. This is where you do your exercises, hand in your tasks and get corrections and feedback. So you keep learning with a clear focus and always know where you stand.
- Included in every course
- On phone, tablet and computer
- No ads and no tracking
Your WkD app
Add the learning portal to your phone as an app. If you want, it lets you know: shortly before class, when there's new homework and as soon as your correction is ready.
Exercises right in the app
Listening, reading, writing and speaking: you practice right in the portal, no printing needed. The portal checks many exercises instantly. From your second try, you also see the solution with an explanation.
The WkD notebook new
Write with your finger or a pen, just like on paper, or type your text. Your notebook saves itself. Done? One click, and it's with your teacher.
Corrections from your teacher
Your teacher corrects your writing tasks personally: with a red pen, comments, a grade and feedback. You see it all right in the app. So you know exactly what to work on next.
Your progress
Your grades and results turn into charts. So you can see how you're progressing in listening, reading, writing and speaking, and what's already going really well.
Everything in one place
Dates in your local time, the link to class, the materials for each lesson and messages to your teacher. Can't make it one day? Just let us know in the portal.
- Live quiz in class
- Messages to your teacher
- Fill in worksheets right on screen
- Ready-made AI prompts for practice
- Contract and invoices always online
What our participants say
“The presentations really improved my German. My pronunciation has become clearer and I speak much more confidently today.”
Ing. S. Nikravesh
“I had taken various German courses for two years before, and online courses had not really worked for me either. Here it was different: everyone was active, everyone had to join in and speak. That way I learned much more.”
K. Olena
“What helped me most: in class only German is spoken, right from the start. At first that was unfamiliar, but after two weeks I didn't want it any other way.”
M. Keller
“I needed B2 to get my qualifications recognized. The course was focused exactly on the exam. The preparation for the speaking part helped me a lot.”
Dr. A. Jafari Zare
“The small group helped me a lot. We got corrections in every lesson and could speak a lot. That is exactly what I missed in my previous course with lots of participants.”
A. Goli
“Because of my work at the clinic, I only had time in the evenings. The class times were adjusted to my shift schedule, so I could still attend regularly.”
Dr. F. Hassani
German skills for real life
Discover our language levels
From complete beginners to C1. Not sure where you stand? We'll find out together in the free trial lesson.
Find your level
A1
Learn to speakYou learn the way a child learns its first language: listening, understanding and speaking. The focus is on real communication. At the start, grammar is not the main focus.
A2Understand GermanYou learn grammar through stories and real situations from life in Germany. This way, you understand the language and manage your everyday life.
B1+Become independentYou learn more than just B1: in practice, your German is already heading toward B2. You speak more confidently and handle many things on your own: in everyday life, at government offices and at work.
B2German for work and everyday lifeYou understand more difficult situations too, and express yourself clearly, confidently and professionally in everyday life and at work.
C1Confident and naturalYou can express yourself confidently, flexibly and naturally, even on complex topics.
German for your real life
We practice what you
really encounter in Germany
Not textbook German, but real situations from everyday life, work and studies. So you understand more, speak with confidence and can use it right away.
- Practical100% real situations
- Speaking focusSpeaking from the first lesson
- Understand naturallyGerman in German
- Immediately usefulLearn today, use tomorrow
Everyday life & life in Germany
Introducing yourself, meeting people, and talking about housing, shopping, health and much more.
- Meeting new people
- Doctor's appointments & pharmacies
- Shopping & returns
- Asking for directions
Work & vocational training
Meetings, conversations with colleagues, understanding tasks and speaking up with confidence.
- Communicating in a team
- Understanding tasks & asking questions
- Presenting & explaining results
- Internships & training interviews
Conversations & phone calls
Handling phone calls with confidence, understanding messages and responding on the spot.
- Making phone calls
- Understanding voice messages
- Messages & chats
- Solving small problems
Emails & writing
Writing emails, understanding information and replying professionally.
- Writing & answering emails
- Requesting information
- Making appointments
- Understanding forms & documents
Real situations from everyday life in Germany
Our materials and examples come from real everyday life: dealing with authorities, doctors, the workplace, apartment hunting. So you're prepared for what really awaits you.
Why WkD exists
We've seen it ourselves: many German courses focus mainly on textbooks, grammar and exams. Many learners end up with a certificate. But in real life they don't speak confidently, and natural German is hard for them to understand.
That's why we developed our own method. It makes German easier and more natural. And it puts what really matters at the center: talking to each other.
Learn German properly. Learn what you need in real life, not just what's in the textbook for the exam. And learn it in as little time as possible.
Targeted preparation for your exam
We prepare you specifically for the telc, Goethe and g.a.s.t. exams. You learn how the exam is structured, which tasks to expect and which tricks help you pass.
telc
Our focus. Targeted preparation with our own materials, exercises, tests and exam techniques.
Goethe
Targeted preparation for the Goethe exam with exercises, tests and important exam techniques.
g.a.s.t.
Targeted preparation for the g.a.s.t. exam with matching exercises and exam techniques.
Exam preparation has 15 teaching units (UE) of 45 minutes each. This applies to B1, B2 and C1, on weekdays and on weekends. You get our own materials with exercises, tests and exam tips. At the end, you take a complete mock exam. So you already know the situation before the real exam. If you need more practice after that, you can book extra UE. They cost extra.
Important: WkD does not conduct official exams and does not issue official certificates. After the course, you receive a certificate of attendance.
Would you rather prepare privately? Message us directly on WhatsApp and you'll get a personal offer.
Our own textbooks
We don’t teach with other publishers’ books. We teach with our own textbooks, and we wrote them ourselves. Our textbooks for adults are also available on Amazon.
The first volumes are deliberately bilingual German–English, so the start isn't overwhelming. The later volumes are German in German, explained in detail but in natural language. They are available as a PDF and in print.
Books and learning materials are not included in the course price.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these live lessons, or videos you just watch?
It's 100% live lessons. At the agreed time, you're online together with your teacher, you talk to each other, and you get your corrections directly. At WkD, there's no recorded course that you work through on your own.
Between lessons, you can keep practicing in your WkD learning portal: with homework, exercises and the WkD notebook. The lessons themselves are always live and personal.
I'm a beginner. How am I supposed to understand German in German?
Don't worry. We work with pictures, examples, stories, videos and real situations. This way, you learn step by step to understand German directly in German.
Do I have to do a lot of homework every day for the course?
No. At WkD there is no unnecessary homework. We only give you exercises that move you forward noticeably, and we make sure they fit into your day. Most of our participants work or study alongside the course and have little time. You learn most things in class anyway.
Who corrects my homework?
That depends on the task. Many exercises in your learning portal, like gap fills, matching or multiple choice, are checked by the portal instantly. Your writing tasks and open answers are corrected personally by your teacher. You see their corrections and comments, your grade and their feedback right in the app.
At WkD, do I only learn German, or German for real life too?
Both. You learn German through real-life situations in Germany. For example apartment hunting, work, job applications, phone calls, government offices and everyday life.
Is WkD right for my goal too?
Yes. Our courses are aimed especially at people who want to do vocational training, study or work in Germany.
What's different about WkD compared to a regular language school?
You don't just learn grammar and exam tasks. You learn to understand German and to speak it confidently in real life. On top of that, you get small groups, lots of speaking time and your own learning portal with personal corrections.
Can I try WkD out before I decide?
Yes. You can take a free trial lesson and see if our method suits you.
Do I need an official certificate?
If you need an official certificate, we'll prepare you for telc, Goethe or g.a.s.t. You take the official exam at a recognized exam center.
Ready to really speak German?
Choose your level and your goal. We'll help you with the next step.
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