A realistic plan for learning German
Course types, the CEFR levels employers ask for, and how to practise when your day is already full.
Basic6 min readLast updated: 2026-07-14Available in EN · DE
This guide is being written and reviewed. The outline below shows what it will cover.
On this page
- Which level you actually need, and for what
- Adult education centres, integration courses and private schools
- Certificates that employers and authorities recognise
- Twenty minutes a day: a routine that works
- Speaking earlier than feels comfortable
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