BEGINNER GERMAN WITH HERR ANTRIM

Start learning German with a clear foundation.

If you are starting German from scratch, figuring out what to learn first can be one of the hardest parts.

Beginner German with Herr Antrim gives you a structured introduction to the German language with straightforward explanations, practical examples, and exercises that help you actually use what you learn.

Start with pronunciation and basic vocabulary, build your first sentences, and work your way through the grammar and language skills you need as a beginner.

✅ Learn German step by step instead of jumping between disconnected topics

✅ Understand the grammar behind the sentences you are learning

✅ Practice reading, writing, listening, and building your own German sentences

REVIEWS

JB

“I found Herr Antrim, by chance, while searching on Youtube for German teachers and was compelled to purchase his e-book to enhance my studies. This e-book is a fantastic study tool and supplement to his Youtube videos! When purchasing this e-book, you also have access to his Quizlet flashcards and a variety of worksheets & answer guide via Google Drive. He does an excellent job explaining material in an easy and retainable way. He's also very quick to respond and will help if needed. You won't find another resource that offers this much study material for under $50! I highly recommend this e-book and Herr Antrim as your online German teacher!”

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LEARN GERMAN WITH HERR ANTRIM

German makes more sense when you understand how the pieces fit together.

Written by Herr Antrim

German teacher • creator of Learn German with Herr Antrim • helping German learners understand the language since 2011

START WITH A SOLID GERMAN FOUNDATION

Learning a few German words is easy.

Knowing what to do with them is harder.

You may recognize vocabulary from an app or a YouTube video but still struggle to answer a basic question, build your own sentence, or understand why German grammar works the way it does.

Beginner German with Herr Antrim gives you a path through the fundamentals instead of leaving you to figure out what to learn next.

The goal is to help you build the vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and sentence-building skills you need to start having basic conversations in German.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Beginner German with Herr Antrim takes you through 20 structured lessons designed to build the skills you need for your first real conversations in German.

✅ Pronounce German words more accurately
Start with German vowels, consonants, umlauts, diphthongs, and common letter combinations so you can recognize how German words are supposed to sound.

✅ Greet people and say goodbye
Learn common greetings and farewells, including expressions for different situations and levels of formality.

✅ Use du, ihr, and Sie correctly
Understand the different German words for “you” and when to use familiar versus formal forms.

✅ Handle situations when your German is limited
Learn useful phrases for explaining that you do not understand, asking for help, and getting through a conversation when you do not yet know enough German to say everything you want.

✅ Use the German alphabet
Learn the letters of the German alphabet and how to use them when spelling words and names.

✅ Build everyday vocabulary
Use simple sentence patterns to learn common verbs and everyday activities while becoming familiar with basic German word order.

✅ Use German subject pronouns and conjugate verbs
Learn the German subject pronouns and how verbs change to match the subject of the sentence.

✅ Ask and answer basic questions
Practice common beginner questions and answers, then learn how to form your own questions instead of relying only on memorized phrases.

✅ Describe yourself and other people
Learn vocabulary and sentence structures for talking about appearance, personality, and personal characteristics.

✅ Use sein and haben in the present tense
Practice two of the most important verbs in German and learn how their forms change with different subjects.

✅ Talk about your family
Learn family vocabulary and practice explaining relationships between people.

✅ Use numbers, tell time, and talk about dates
Learn numbers from 1–100 and beyond, then use them to tell time and work with dates, ordinal numbers, and other time expressions.

✅ Put German sentences in the correct order
Learn the basics of German word order and how information such as time, manner, and place fits into a sentence.

✅ Use German in practical situations
Work through German in context, including a shopping lesson that teaches useful vocabulary, phrases, and cultural information through a story.

✅ Put everything together in a real conversation
The final chapter combines greetings, questions, answers, verb conjugation, sentence structure, and vocabulary in a complete beginner-level conversation.

MORE THAN JUST THE EBOOK

Beginner German with Herr Antrim was designed to be used with more than just the pages of the book.

The lessons are supported by additional materials that let you read, listen, watch, review, and practice the German you are learning.

✅ Beginner German with Herr Antrim ebook
Work through all 20 beginner lessons at your own pace.

✅ Practice worksheets and answer keys
Reinforce the material from the lessons with additional exercises and check your work with the included answer keys.

✅ Online flashcards
Review vocabulary from the lessons and return to difficult words whenever you need more practice.

✅ MP3 audio downloads
Listen to conversations, songs, and other audio connected to the lessons.

✅ Accompanying video lessons
Each chapter is connected to a video version so you can hear the German, review pronunciation, and see the material explained.

✅ Additional learning resources
The book also connects you with additional videos, websites, dictionaries, grammar resources, and other tools that can help you continue learning.

HOW TO USE BEGINNER GERMAN

1. Learn the lesson

Read the chapter and focus on understanding what is being taught.

2. Watch or listen

Use the accompanying video or MP3 when you want to hear the pronunciation, listen to a conversation, or see the lesson explained another way.

3. Practice

Complete the exercises connected to the lesson and check your answers.

4. Review

Use the online flashcards to reinforce the vocabulary and patterns you learned.

5. Come back to it

Re-read, re-watch, or re-listen to the lesson after some time has passed. Repeated exposure helps move what you have learned into long-term memory.

WANT MORE GUIDANCE?

TAKE THE COMPLETE A1 COURSE

The book is a good choice if you want to work independently.

If you would rather have Herr Antrim guide you through beginner German in a structured course, the A1 Beginner German course gives you a more complete learning experience with video instruction, grammar explanations, guided practice, and feedback.

A1 BEGINNER GERMAN WITH HERR ANTRIM

The course is designed for complete beginners and learners who have studied some German before but still have gaps in the fundamentals.

🎬 Entertaining video lessons
Learn with clear explanations and lessons designed to keep you engaged while you work through beginner German.

📚 Detailed grammar instruction
Understand why the language works the way it does instead of memorizing disconnected rules and phrases.

✏️ Guided practice exercises
Apply what you learn and reinforce the concepts through structured practice.

👨‍🏫 Feedback and guidance from Herr Antrim
Get help with your progress instead of feeling like you have to figure everything out by yourself.

The book works well for independent study.

The course is the better choice if you want video instruction, a structured learning path, guided practice, and more direct support.

BOOK OR COURSE: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Choose the ebook if...

✅ you prefer learning independently

✅ you like reading explanations and working through exercises at your own pace

✅ you want a structured introduction to beginner German without committing to a full course

✅ you want a resource you can return to whenever you need to review the fundamentals

Choose the A1 course if...

✅ you learn better from video instruction

✅ you want a clear lesson-by-lesson path to follow

✅ you want more guided practice

✅ you want feedback and support while you learn

✅ you want a more complete beginner learning experience

Both are designed to help you build the same thing: a strong foundation in German.

WANT TO KEEP LEARNING EVERY WEEK?

JOIN THE DEUTSCHLERNER CLUB

A book or course gives you a structured path through a specific part of your German learning.

The Deutschlerner Club helps you keep using German on a regular basis.

Club members receive ongoing German lessons and practice materials so you always have something new to work on as your skills grow.

Use the Club alongside Beginner German, alongside the A1 course, or as a way to continue practicing after you have worked through the beginner material.

Deutschlerner Club lessons include resources such as:

✅ worksheets and practice activities

✅ answer keys

✅ MP3 audio

✅ lesson scripts

✅ ongoing German lessons covering a variety of topics and skills

The goal is simple: keep German part of your regular routine instead of letting what you learned fade away.

THIS BOOK IS A GOOD FIT IF YOU...

✅ are completely new to German

✅ have tried German before but feel like you have gaps in the basics

✅ know some German words but struggle to put them into sentences

✅ want to understand German grammar instead of memorizing random phrases

✅ want a clear progression from pronunciation and basic phrases to complete beginner conversations

✅ want exercises, audio, videos, and flashcards to go with the written lessons

✅ prefer to work at your own pace

THIS MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT BOOK IF...

You already have a strong foundation in beginner German.

If you are comfortable with basic German pronunciation, verb conjugation, questions, common vocabulary, time and date expressions, and beginner word order, you may be ready to move beyond the material in this book.

In that case, Elementary German with Herr Antrim may be a better fit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Beginner German with Herr Antrim for complete beginners?

Yes.

The book starts with German pronunciation and assumes you are still building the fundamentals. It then progresses through greetings, basic vocabulary, pronouns, verb conjugation, questions, sentence structure, and practical beginner conversations.

How many lessons are in the book?

Beginner German with Herr Antrim contains 20 chapters, each built around a particular beginner German lesson.

The lessons gradually build on one another until the final chapter, where you put many of those skills together in a complete conversation.

What if I have already studied some German?

The book can also work well for learners who have studied German before but have gaps in their foundation.

If you recognize German vocabulary but still struggle with basic grammar, verb conjugation, sentence structure, or putting your own thoughts into German, reviewing the beginner material can help.

What comes with the digital edition?

The digital edition gives you the Beginner German with Herr Antrim ebook along with supporting materials such as practice worksheets and answer keys, online flashcards, MP3 downloads, accompanying video lessons, and links to additional German-learning resources.

Is there a paperback edition?

Yes.

Beginner German with Herr Antrim is available as a professionally printed paperback from Amazon and other book retailers.

Does the paperback include all of the digital extras?

Yes. 

The paperback book includes a link to the digital extras just like the ebook does. 

What is the difference between the book and the A1 course?

The book is designed primarily for independent study. You can read the lessons, use the accompanying resources, and work through the material at your own pace.

The A1 Beginner German course provides a more guided learning experience with structured video instruction, grammar lessons, practice exercises, and feedback from Herr Antrim.

Do I need both the book and the course?

No.

You can use the book as an independent path through beginner German, or choose the course if you prefer more structure, video instruction, practice, and guidance.

When you purchase the course, you get a complementary copy of the ebook and all of the materials that go with it. You do not need to purchase the book separately. 

What is the Deutschlerner Club?

The Deutschlerner Club provides ongoing German lessons and practice materials to help you keep using and improving your German regularly.

It serves a different purpose from the Beginner German book and A1 course. The book and course give you a structured beginner path. The Club gives you new material to keep practicing over time.

Should I start with Beginner German or Elementary German?

If you are new to German or still have significant gaps in pronunciation, basic vocabulary, verb conjugation, questions, or sentence structure, start with Beginner German.

If you already have a solid beginner foundation and are ready to move beyond those basics, take a look at Elementary German with Herr Antrim.

READY TO START LEARNING GERMAN?

You do not need to figure out the entire German language at once.

Start with pronunciation. Learn the words and structures you need. Practice building sentences and asking questions. Then put those pieces together in real German conversations.

Beginner German with Herr Antrim gives you 20 structured lessons and the supporting materials you need to start building that foundation.

Prefer a physical book?

Want the complete guided course?

Want ongoing lessons and practice?