ELEMENTARY GERMAN WITH HERR ANTRIM

Move beyond the basics and start doing more with your German.

You already know some German. Now it is time to build on that foundation.

Elementary German with Herr Antrim takes you through 40 structured A2-level lessons that combine grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and practical German.

You will move from familiar beginner concepts into more useful and complex German, including the dative and genitive cases, the Perfekt tense, adjective endings, conjunctions, reflexive verbs, and the language you need for everyday situations.

✅ Build on the German you already know

✅ Work through 40 structured A2-level lessons

✅ Learn grammar and vocabulary through explanations, dialogues, stories, and practical situations

REVIEWS

D. Green

“This is one of the very few German language textbooks that is more than just pictures and dialogs. There are thorough and straight-forward grammatical explanations, quite a few exercises, audio files, and many supplemental materials. Herr Antrim is an excellent teacher and I look forward to furthering my German with this textbook. Thank you.”

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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

YOU KNOW THE BASICS. NOW BUILD ON THEM.

A1 gives you the foundation. At A2, you start expanding what you can actually say and understand.

You already know how to build basic German sentences. You have worked with common verbs and vocabulary. You have probably learned the nominative and accusative cases and have at least a basic understanding of German word order.

Elementary German with Herr Antrim starts from there.

Instead of repeating the beginner material, the book helps you add new grammar, vocabulary, and practical communication skills to the German you already know.

By the end, you will have worked through 40 lessons covering everything from ordering in restaurants and asking for directions to the Perfekt tense, adjective endings, conjunctions, and all four German cases.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The 40 lessons alternate between detailed grammar instruction and German that you can use in practical situations.

✅ Understand German verb prefixes
Learn how separable and inseparable prefixes work, how they affect verb meaning, and where the different parts of the verb belong in a sentence.

✅ Use stem-changing verbs and commands
Expand your verb skills with common irregular patterns and learn how to tell someone what to do using the German command forms.

✅ Use modal verbs and talk about the future
Learn how to express what you can, should, must, may, and want to do, along with ways to talk about future plans.

✅ Get more comfortable with the accusative case
Build on your A1 knowledge with accusative pronouns, accusative prepositions, and practical examples.

✅ Learn the dative case
Work through dative articles, pronouns, verbs, prepositions, and common phrases so you can understand when and why the dative is used.

✅ Use two-way prepositions
Learn how prepositions such as in, auf, and an can use either the accusative or dative case depending on the situation.

✅ Talk about the past with the Perfekt tense
Learn how German forms the conversational past tense with regular and irregular verbs and practice using it in context.

✅ Use reflexive verbs and pronouns
Understand constructions with mich, dich, sich, mir, dir, and more.

✅ Add the genitive case to your German
Learn how the genitive case works and how it appears with common genitive prepositions.

✅ Master German adjective endings
Connect adjective endings to the article and case systems you have already learned instead of treating them as a completely separate grammar problem.

✅ Compare people and things
Learn comparative and superlative forms so you can say that something is bigger, better, more interesting, or the best.

✅ Connect more complex ideas
Use coordinating, subordinating, two-part, and adverbial conjunctions to build longer and more useful German sentences.

✅ Use German in real-life situations
Practice German for restaurants, directions, bank accounts, shopping, emergencies, dates, work, leisure activities, public transportation, hotels, shipping packages, and more.

✅ Put your A2 German together in conversation
The final lesson brings together vocabulary and grammar from throughout the book in an extended A2 review conversation.

MORE THAN JUST THE EBOOK

Elementary German with Herr Antrim was built as a complete learning resource rather than something you simply read from beginning to end.

Each lesson is supported by additional materials that let you read, listen, watch, review, and practice.

✅ PDF ebook of Elementary German with Herr Antrim
Work through all 40 A2-level lessons at your own pace.

✅ PDF and editable workbook materials
Practice what you learn with exercises connected to the lessons and check your work with the included answer keys.

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

✅ MP3 audio files
Listen to the lessons, dialogues, and German examples so you can connect the written language with what German actually sounds like.

✅ Accompanying video lessons
Each chapter includes a video version that can provide additional explanations, pronunciation help, and listening practice.

✅ Quick-reference grammar guides
Use the reference materials at the end of the book when you need to quickly review an important grammar topic.

✅ Additional learning resources
The book also connects you with additional videos, websites, dictionaries, grammar resources, and other tools for continuing your German studies.

HOW TO USE ELEMENTARY GERMAN

1. Learn the lesson

Read the chapter and focus on understanding the new vocabulary, grammar, or communication skill being introduced.

2. Watch or listen

Use the accompanying video or MP3 to hear the German, reinforce the explanation, and practice listening comprehension.

3. Practice

Complete the exercises that accompany the lesson and use the answer keys to check your understanding.

4. Review

Use the online flashcards and quick-reference materials to reinforce vocabulary and grammar patterns.

5. Give yourself time

You do not need to rush through the book. One lesson at a time gives you time to understand, practice, and revisit the material before moving forward.

You can work through the book from beginning to end or return to individual chapters later when you need them as a reference.

WANT MORE GUIDANCE?

TAKE THE COMPLETE A2 COURSE

The book gives you the lessons and resources you need to continue learning independently.

If you would rather follow a more guided path, the A2 Elementary German course takes the same stage of your German learning and adds structured video instruction, guided practice, and direct support.

A2 ELEMENTARY GERMAN WITH HERR ANTRIM

The course is designed for learners who already know the basics but need a clear path for moving beyond A1.

🎬 Entertaining video lessons
Build on what you already know with clear explanations that connect new material to your existing German foundation.

📚 More advanced grammar made understandable
Work through verb forms, article changes, adjective endings, cases, and sentence structure without trying to piece everything together on your own.

✏️ Guided practice exercises
Apply new concepts instead of simply recognizing them when someone else uses them.

👨‍🏫 Feedback and guidance from Herr Antrim
Get help with the areas that are giving you trouble and keep moving forward when something does not quite click.

The book works well for independent study.

The course is the better fit if you want more structure, guided instruction, practice, and support while working toward A2-level German.

BOOK OR COURSE: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Choose the ebook if...

✅ you prefer learning independently

✅ you like detailed written explanations that you can return to whenever you want

✅ you want to work through A2 German at your own pace

✅ you want exercises, audio, videos, flashcards, and reference materials to supplement the book

✅ you want a resource that can also serve as a grammar reference later

Choose the A2 course if...

✅ you learn better when someone teaches the material to you

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

✅ you want more guided practice

✅ you want feedback and support while you learn

✅ you have finished A1 but are unsure what to study next

Both are designed to help you build on your beginner foundation and become more capable with German.

Prefer the complete guided experience?

WANT TO KEEP USING YOUR GERMAN EVERY WEEK?

JOIN THE DEUTSCHLERNER CLUB

Learning German does not stop when you finish a chapter or complete a course lesson.

The Deutschlerner Club gives you ongoing lessons and practice materials so you can keep using the vocabulary and grammar you are learning.

You can use the Club alongside Elementary German, alongside the A2 course, or as an ongoing source of German practice as you continue progressing toward higher levels.

Deutschlerner Club lessons include resources such as:

✅ worksheets and practice activities

✅ answer keys

✅ MP3 audio

✅ lesson scripts

✅ ongoing lessons covering German vocabulary, grammar, listening, and other practical language skills

The goal is to give you a consistent reason to keep reading, listening to, thinking about, and using German.

THIS BOOK IS A GOOD FIT IF YOU...

✅ have completed Beginner German with Herr Antrim or have learned the A1 fundamentals somewhere else

✅ already understand basic present-tense German

✅ have a general understanding of the nominative and accusative cases

✅ understand basic German word order but want to build more complex sentences

✅ want to add the dative and genitive cases to your German

✅ want to learn how to talk about the past with the Perfekt tense

✅ want a mixture of detailed grammar explanations and practical German

✅ want worksheets, audio, videos, flashcards, and reference materials to support what you learn

✅ prefer to work at your own pace

THIS MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT BOOK IF...

You are completely new to German.

This book assumes that you already have a foundation in the language, including basic present-tense verbs, nominative and accusative case concepts, and basic word order.

If those topics are still new to you, start with Beginner German with Herr Antrim first.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What level is Elementary German with Herr Antrim?

The book is designed around A2-level German.

It builds on the fundamentals normally learned at A1 and introduces a wider range of grammar, vocabulary, and practical communication skills.

Do I need to read Beginner German with Herr Antrim first?

No.

It is helpful if you have worked through Beginner German with Herr Antrim, but it is not required.

You should already have a general grasp of the present tense, nominative and accusative cases, and basic German word order before starting this book.

How many lessons are in the book?

Elementary German with Herr Antrim contains 40 chapters covering A2 grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading practice, and practical German situations.

Do I have to complete the lessons in order?

Not necessarily.

The book was designed with a logical progression, and some lessons build directly on earlier ones. For example, the Perfekt lessons make more sense when completed in order.

You can also use the book as a reference and return to individual topics when you need them.

What comes with the digital edition?

The digital edition includes the Elementary German with Herr Antrim ebook along with workbook materials, answer keys, online flashcards, MP3 audio, accompanying video lessons, quick-reference grammar resources, and additional German-learning materials.

Is there a paperback edition?

Yes.

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

Does the paperback include the exercises?

Yes. The book itself includes practice exercises throughout the chapters and answer keys at the end.

Additional downloadable materials are also referenced within the book.

What is the difference between the book and the A2 course?

The book is designed primarily for independent study. You can read the explanations, work through the exercises, use the accompanying audio and video, and move through the material at your own pace.

The A2 Elementary German course provides a more guided experience with structured video instruction, guided practice, and direct feedback from Herr Antrim.

Do I need both the book and the course?

No.

The book can be used as an independent path through A2 German. The course is a better fit if you prefer more structure, guided instruction, practice, and support.

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.

The book and A2 course give you a structured path through a specific level. The Club gives you continued opportunities to practice and expand your German over time.

READY TO TAKE YOUR GERMAN BEYOND THE BASICS?

You already have a foundation. Now build on it.

Expand your grammar. Learn more useful vocabulary. Practice German in everyday situations. Start building longer, more detailed sentences and expressing ideas that go beyond the beginner level.

Elementary German with Herr Antrim gives you 40 structured A2 lessons and the supporting materials you need to keep moving forward.

Prefer a physical book?

Want the complete guided A2 course?

Want ongoing lessons and practice?