Complete German: Your all-in-one guide to learning German (Beginner–Intermediate)
Nov 2025 · Hachette UK
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'This is an excellent tool for those who want to learn German independently. The explanations are clear and the material straightforward to use. What is particularly useful is the content is directed towards those who want to use German in practical situations. I would wholeheartedly recommend it!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Teach Yourself Completes
Complete German from Teach Yourself is the bestselling course designed for the self-learner. Now updated with new content, this still retains all the core elements of the same series with over 1000+ 5* reviews that language learners have come to rely upon for over 85 years.
Comprehensive yet flexible, it empowers you to take control of your learning journey and study at your own pace - either on your own, with an accompanying online programme or as part of a classroom setting. Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to rekindle your love of the German language and culture, this course provides everything you need to enjoy exploring and learning German.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Teach Yourself Completes
Complete German from Teach Yourself is the bestselling course designed for the self-learner. Now updated with new content, this still retains all the core elements of the same series with over 1000+ 5* reviews that language learners have come to rely upon for over 85 years.
Comprehensive yet flexible, it empowers you to take control of your learning journey and study at your own pace - either on your own, with an accompanying online programme or as part of a classroom setting. Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to rekindle your love of the German language and culture, this course provides everything you need to enjoy exploring and learning German.
What You're Getting Inside:
- Clear and Simple Explanations: Understand German step by step, even if you're just starting out, taking you from A1-B1 CEFR level/Beginner to Intermediate-High ACTFL level.
- All-Skills Practice: Strengthen your speaking, listening, reading, and writing with a wide variety of activities.
- Engaging Storyline: Stay motivated with a captivating story that connects all lessons.
- 5+ hours of Authentic Conversations: Hear native German speakers and absorb the natural rhythm and flow of the language to improve your pronunciation and speaking skills.
- Accessible Cultural Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of German culture with accessible notes and QR codes that link to real content to bring your learning to life.
- Unique Discovery Method: Spot language patterns on your own to boost memory and retention.
- Goal setting and progress checker: Includes progress checklist and goal setting embedded throughout, as well as online tools like grammar guides and CEFR-level assessments.
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You might find that reading for pleasure with our Olly Richards Short Stories series is a great place to keep momentum and pick up new vocabulary, or that you prefer a more bite-sized practice option with 50 German Coffee Breaks.
'This is an excellent tool for those who want to learn German independently. The explanations are clear and the material straightforward to use. What is particularly useful is the content is directed towards those who want to use German in practical situations. I would wholeheartedly recommend it...
About the author
Heiner Schenke (Author)
Heiner Schenke was Principal Lecturer in German at the University of Westminster for many years. He now works at the University of Oxford and as a private language consultant. He has taught German at all levels and is the author of several language and grammar books, including the Willkommen! series and Enjoy German.
Jonas Langner (Author)
Jonas Langner has been teaching German at British universities for almost 20 years. He currently works as Senior Lecturer in German Language Education at King's College London, where he also coordinates the German programme for the Language Centre.
Heiner Schenke was Principal Lecturer in German at the University of Westminster for many years. He now works at the University of Oxford and as a private language consultant. He has taught German at all levels and is the author of several language and grammar books, including the Willkommen! series and Enjoy German.
Jonas Langner (Author)
Jonas Langner has been teaching German at British universities for almost 20 years. He currently works as Senior Lecturer in German Language Education at King's College London, where he also coordinates the German programme for the Language Centre.
Heiner Schenke (Author)
Heiner Schenke was Principal Lecturer in German at the University of Westminster for many years. He now works at the University of Oxford and as a private language consultant. He has taught German at all levels and is the author of several language and grammar books, incl...
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