University of Cambridge

German Basic

Overview

This is a web-application developed by the University of Cambridge Language Centre for basic level students of German. It focuses on listening and reading skill but it also includes many activities that help learners prepare for speaking and writing. The three sections invite you to acquire the functional language needed to go out and about in town, to travel and to organise your leisure time. The following reference materials are included in the German Basic Software in German Essentials, German Verbs and Basic German Grammar.


German Essentials, German Verbs and Basic German Grammar

If you do not require the whole German Basic application you can also download German Essentials, German Verbs and Basic German Grammar as stand alone applications.

Screenshots

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FAQ

What computer do I need to run the web-application?

  • A computer with a recent webbrowser (Firefox 3.0, Internet Explorer or later) and Flash 9.0 or later.
  • Headphones are recommended.

Contact us

Please make sure you have read the FAQ before you contact us.

Email: opencourseware@langcen.cam.ac.uk

Download

Zip fileBasic German (113MB) Zip fileGerman Essentials (20MB) Zip fileBasic German Grammar (0.5MB) Zip fileGerman Verbs (0.5MB)