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Learn German online with IQ
Learn German completely free with our German course books for levels A1 to B2.
- Wide range of free German books online
- Helpful explanations and infoboxes
- Total of 420 exercises on grammar and vocabulary
Reach your next language level fast with our live online courses for intensive German.
- Qualified and experienced instructors
- Small groups
- Just €4.60 per lesson
We'll help you learn German – in person or online
You can take a German language course in one of our modern, fully equipped tuition centres or via an online course that you can conveniently access from anywhere in the world.
* At our locations in Hamburg-Neustadt, Hamburg-Osdorf, Hamburg-Poppenbüttel and Hamburg-Tonndorf, language courses are offered exclusively in private lessons and DuoCoaching.
We guarantee to find the right course for you
Speed up your learning process with our intensive German language courses
If you want to learn German fast and take your German language skills to the next level as soon as possible, then our intensive courses are the right choice for you. Make sure you achieve your goals – with an intensive German course at one of our tuition centres or our online German intensive courses in the comfort of your home.
If you'd like to document your German language skills or prepare for an upcoming exam, our telc exam and telc preparation courses are the perfect solution. The IQ language schools in Berlin-Spandau, Darmstadt, Hanau and Mainz regularly hold telc German examinations. You'll find the current exam schedule here.
Of course, we’d be happy to help you prepare for a specific certificate exam whether you’re studying at one of our tuition centres or online. We have German courses that have been specially developed to coach you on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Get in touch, and together we'll find the right course for you!
Learn German in a group-based course
We offer group courses for all language levels and situations – from beginner to advanced – as well as special courses for business German. Group courses are normally held twice a week (2 x 45-minute lessons). Class sizes are limited to a maximum of eight participants. That way, our instructors are able to give every student a high level of individual attention and really follow up on their questions. Our group courses run for 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
We offer 2 free trial lessons for anyone who would like to experience our tuition methods first-hand. This offer is available for our online German courses too.
Individual tuition on a one-to-one or one-to-two basis (DuoCoaching)
Would you like to achieve your personal learning goals with private lessons in German? At IQ Wissen, all of our German courses offer the option of one-to-one tuition with your own instructor. Enjoy the individual attention of our expert instructors and quickly reach your next language level.
Is there someone who would like to learn German with you? Then choose our special DuoCoaching offer and enjoy the benefits of personal tuition at a great price. Find out all about DuoCoaching here.
We also offer special tailored German courses for companies – in our modern tuition centres, in an online distance learning format, or at your factory or offices as part of your in-house training programme. Would you like to improve your German? No problem! We have German courses for CEFR levels A1-C2 as well as subject-specific German courses for professionals (e.g. German as a foreign language (DaF) at work, German for medical and nursing staff, and business German). We work closely with you to configure the content and learning focus of the course according to the needs of your staff.
Contact us. We'll be pleased to prepare a personalised offer for you and your employees!
German communication training
If you want to dive deeper into the intricacies of the German language, then an online German communication training at IQ is the right place for you!
Our online German communication training is designed to help you learn important phrases and specifically train you to participate in conversations and discussions.

Our tuition centres in Berlin, Hamburg and Mainz run German integration courses designed to prepare you optimally for your new life in Germany. Besides learning the basics of the German language, you'll also learn lots of useful things about life and living in Germany. Our courses are subsidised by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. To participate in an integration course, you'll need an official certificate of eligibility. The course will be provided free of charge or for a modest charge, depending on your eligibility.
You'll find more information about our German integration courses here.