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Why learn German 
German is an important language in philosophy, science, music and literature. Germany has one of the world’s strongest economies and is the biggest economy in western Europe. It is a leader in fields such as engineering and software development. English is closely related to German, with the connection going back to the Anglo-Saxon era, so many everyday words and many turns of phrase are similar.
Languages.Org.Au German resources 
- German meeting
- The Changing World [formerly "The World Around Us"] (2019-S1 & 2021-S1)
- The Individual (2020-S1 & 2022-S1)
- CAL German 2019 – Semester 1
- CAL German 2019 – Semester 2
- CAL German 2020 – Semester 1
- CAL German 2020 – Semester 2
- CAL German 2021 – Semester 1
- CAL German 2021 – Semester 2
- CAL German 2022 – Semester 1
- CAL German 2022 – Semester 2
- CAL German 2023 – Semester 1
- CAL German 2023 – Semester 2
Guides, online courses and tutorial resources for learners of German 
These are listed alphabetically. The leading definite article is not used in determining the sequence.
BBC German Online

- A guide to German with facts and essential phrases
- BBC free lessons and courses online
- Links to German news
- German language proficiency self-testing tools
- GCSE German Bitesize Revision
Derdiedaf

Deutsch Lernen

- 34 German lessons
- German Grammar
- Idioms
- Quotes
- Online Tests.
Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle – Deutsch Lernen, includes:
- German on the go: From A1 to B1 with your smartphone or tablet - our new language courses enable you to learn German for free - on the go.
- Courses by level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C; and information about the European framework on which these levels are based)
- Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
- Deutsch trainer: learn German grammar with videos
- Deutsch Interaktiv: E-Learning (levels A1 to B1; requires Flash plugin from Adobe, supported by Adobe until the end of 2020)
Duo Lingo – Learn German online

Duo Lingo – Learn German online – Duolingo's bite-sized German lessons are free. The basic principles are:
- 5 minutes a day
- Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Personalised learning
- Immediate grading and rewards
FluentU German

FluentU German is a German language and culture blog that FluentU uses real-world videos to bring German to life with movie trailers, music videos, news and talks. FluentU participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program, as well as other affiliate advertising programs for products and services, to support their ability to provide free language learning content. Categories in FluentU include:
- Beginner German Tips
- German Learning Resources
- German Learning Tips
- German Vocab and Grammar
Ghoethe Institut

Ghoethe Institut – Sydney, Melbourne. Among its activities, it offers:
- Courses
- A rationale for learning German (see their home page)
- Exams, including the Goethe-Zertifikat levels from A 1 to C2, which correspond to the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages
iReviews

- iReviews gives information about a range of language learning products, some of which are also listed separately above or below.
- On the About page, the iReviews description says that their reviewers spend time testing a roducts so to determine which products are worth your money, and which to avoid.
Mango Languages

- If you have membership with the Libraries ACT (formerly the ACT Public Library Service), you can access Mango Languages free of charge via the Libraries ACT Mango Languages portal.
- You will need your library barcode and your library PIN.
Online Aufgaben und Übungen

- Online-Übungen
- Arbeitsblätter
- Sprachniveau A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
Online Deutschkurs

Online Deutschkurs – According to the home page, the DeutschAkademie's Online German Course is the most comprehensive grammar trainer in the German speaking world, for free.
It offers:- More than 20.000 German grammar and vocabulary exercises
- A more than 800-hour interactive online German course
- Exercises structured according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages
Das Zentrum

Das Zentrum Australian-German Institute Inc – Griffin Centre, Canberra City.
Das Zentrum was founded in 1997 to fill the gap left by the Goethe Institute’s withdrawal from Canberra and to take over its extensive local library and resource material. Among its activities, it offers evening classes and groups such as:
- German for tourism
- Beginning, Intermediate and Continuing German classes
- Conversation groups
Reference sites for learners of German 
Online sources to look up words and phrases – a quick option is to run a Google search with the required expression in English followed by the words "in German", eg accommodation in German, then select from sources (some of which also provide an audio version of the German) such as the ones below (listed alphabetically):
Chemnitz English-German and German-English dictionary

Dict.CC English-German and German-English dictionary

Duden

Langenscheidt

For over 150 years, Langenscheidt has specialised as a publisher in languages. The online German-English dictionary includes British and American English as well as Austrian and Swiss German terms.
Linguee English-German and German-English dictionary

Wortbedeutung Wörterbuch

Systran

News and current affairs for German speaking communities 
These are listed alphabetically. The leading definite article is not used in determining the sequence.
Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle (DW) – Themen. Nachrichten & Analysen: der globale Blick auf Schlagzeilen. Zum Beispiel:
- Deutschland
- Welt
- Wirtschaft
- Kultur
- Wissen & Umwelt
- Sport
Deutsche Welle: Der Tag – Die Geschichten hinter den Nachrichten.
- In Der Tag nehmen wir uns die Zeit, die wichtigsten Ereignisse des Tages noch einmal in Ruhe zu beleuchten.
- In exklusiven Beiträgen und spannenden Gesprächen liefern wir die Hintergründe zu den großen Themen des Tages, setzen sie in Kontext und analysieren sie.
Deutsche Welle langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
- Täglich von Montag bis Samstag findet ihr hier aktuelle Tagesnachrichten der DW – langsam und verständlich gesprochen.
- Neben der Audio-Datei zum Herunterladen (MP3) gibt es auch den vollständigen Text zum Mitlesen. Niveau: B2, C1.
Die Frankfurter Allgemeine Woche

Die Frankfurter Allgemeine Woche – Bietet Ihnen jeden Freitag die großen Themen aus den Ressorts Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft, Feuilleton und Wissen.
- Wissen, worauf es ankommt. Die wichtigen Themen. Kompakt aufbereitet und eingeordnet.
- Nehmen Sie sich wenig Zeit für viel wissen.
nachrichten leicht

nachrichten leicht. Der Wochen-Rückblick in einfacher Sprache.
Spiegel

Spiegel – Das deutsche Nachrichtenmagazin Der Spiegel erscheint wöchentlich im Spiegel-Verlag in Hamburg. Menü:
- Politik
- Meinung
- Wirtschaft
- Panorama
- Sport
- Kultur
- Netzwelt
- Wissenschaft
Stern

Stern – Auf STERN.DE finden Sie News, ... Überall in Europa und vor allem in Deutschland.
- Panorama
- Politik
- Kultur
- Lifestyle
- Digital
- Wirtschaft
- Sport
- Gesundheit
- Genuss
- Familie
- Auto
Junge Welt

Junge Welt – Die linke Tageszeitung.
Die Welt

Nachrichten, Kommentare, Liveticker, N24-Videos sowie News aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Finanzen, Wetter, Sport, Fußball, Kultur, Literatur, Reise und Internet.
Die Zeit

Aktuelle Nachrichten, Kommentare, Analysen und Hintergrundberichte aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft, Wissen, Kultur und Sport.
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