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I have recently finished B1 online course from Goethe Institut. Now I can not continue B2 course at Goethe Institut for some reasons but I want to continue learning online. I would like to ask for resources to learn the German language online. I have tried Duolingo, Seedlang, Babbel, Memrise and other apps like these - I think they are just for fun and not a good fit for learning a language. How can I learn the German language online? Is there an online course?

Update: I have tried Duolingo. I think it is not effective because it is mostly grammar oriented. It does not provide a systematic approach - it is just random tests. I have a feeling that apps like that are built not for helping in learning a language but showing more ads. I think the interactive way of learning a language with speaking, listening, writing, reading tasks is more interesting and effective than solving tests in Duolingo.

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I have several recommendations:

  1. SmarterGerman has a B2-level course. I have worked on the B1 course before, and it is solid.
  2. Deutsche Welle (DW) has both B2 and C-level courses for your enjoyment.
  3. Assimil claims their book/audio goes up to B2 level. I have used this book and enjoyed it. Not sure it's really B2 level, but it's a matter of opinion. Certainly at least b1.
  4. L2 Press offers a book of short stories that are a solid intermediate level. I have also used it, and I really like it. If you like reading stories with audio, then this is for you.
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I have completed B1 at Goethe as well and waiting for the next B2 schedule. I do not mean to discourage you but just wanted to let you know the facts - B1 and B2 are mid level courses (C1, C2 are advanced and close to native speaker). Given that perspective, B2 is "supposed to be" difficult.

I have got feedback from various learners that online is simply not possible and definitely not recommended for any course beyond B1. So I highly recommend that you pursue your journey in classroom way to achieve good learning experience.

In my opinion, the beginner levels (A1,A2) can be done online.

Hope this helps.

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I highly recommend the Learn German app by Deutsche Welle. I did A1 with the Goethe Institut but I found it was more for student who are currently in schools/universities. For me, being fully employed, online learning was much easier and with the Learn German app you can choose the most relevant theme for you to learn. I completed A2 by learning from the app.

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SmarterGerman bar none; Michael is an amazing teacher and human.

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  • Hi, AKDiscer, could you please improve your answer by adding details. What is SmarterGerman? How does it work? Who is Michael?
    – Tsundoku ♦
    Commented Jul 29 at 19:59
  • SmarterGerman.com has everything you need to know.
    – AKDiscer
    Commented Nov 29 at 13:40
  • That's not how Stack Exchange works. Answers are expected to contain sufficient information to allow the asker to find out whether the resource is what they need. Asking them to find that out on their own is not helpful.
    – Tsundoku ♦
    Commented Nov 29 at 14:07

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