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Use practical video channels: here you can hear new words, see the corresponding images and repeat them for yourself. Visit YouTube channels such as Deutsch Lernen mit der DW (also for more languages: Arabic-German, Russian-German) or Learn German .
Do you want more structure to your learning? There are also free online courses, e.g. this one from VHS: Lernportal A1-Deutschkurs This even has an online tutor who can answer your questions.
I had to wait for almost a year until I could take a German course. In the waiting period, I spoke German with my flatmate and learned by myself – and watched German TV.
Learning interactively when on the go is ideal with an app! Test which one you prefer. Our suggestions: Learn Deutsch from the Goethe-Institut and Ankommen (Arrival). With these, you can learn vocabulary, improve your listening, reading and writing skills and also practice a bit of grammar.
Learning is even more fun with others and you can also try out your new vocabulary! You can find learning partners at universities and on online forums, even if you aren’t studying. Many clubs and non-profit organisations also offer courses and support.