10 Best YouTube Channels to Learn German in 2026: Links, Levels & Social Accounts
YouTube is one of the best free ways to learn German: you hear real language, follow explanations with sound and image, and learn whenever you like. But with hundreds of channels out there, learners get lost between those that suit their level and those that don't. In this guide we picked 10 varied channels (for beginners, conversation, grammar, exam preparation, and one Arabic-language channel), with each channel's link, how to reach its most popular videos, and its social links. If you're not sure of your level, see German language levels from A1 to C2, and if you worry about difficulty, read how hard is it to learn German?
We reviewed the channels on October 12, 2026 through the YouTube channels themselves and several recent reviews. Because YouTube blocks automated reading of view counts, we relied on the source named next to each subscriber figure and its date, and we marked with ⚠ anything we could not confirm.
How do we present the videos? Each channel has a "Most popular" button that opens its videos tab sorted by popularity directly on YouTube, and next to it a lesson or series we recommend starting with. The order here is by variety, not a ranking of one channel over another.
Quick Jump Index
Advertisement
Read also
Best Arabic YouTube Channels to Learn German for Beginners (2026 Guide)
Start your German learning journey with structured Arabic explanations, curated channels, and proven study plans.
→Quick Comparison of the 10 Channels
Choose by teaching language first: if your English is weak, start with the Arabic channel, then add a listening channel like Easy German at A2.
| Channel | Best for | Level | Teaching language | Subscribers (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy German | Listening and real conversation | A1–C2 | German + subtitles | ≈ 3 million (Lingoda, July 2026) |
| Learn German with Anja | Beginners and motivation | A1–B1 | German + English | ≈ 1.28 million (March 2026) |
| DW Learn German | A free, structured curriculum | A1–B1 (and beyond) | German with subtitles | ≈ 1.28 million ⚠ (November 2024) |
| lingoni GERMAN | Well-ordered lessons and clear pronunciation | A1–B2 | German + English | ≈ 853 thousand (March 2026) |
| Deutsch mit Marija | Exam vocabulary and speaking | B1–C1 | German | ⚠ Unconfirmed |
| Deutsch für Euch | Grammar in English | A1–B1 | English | ⚠ Unconfirmed |
| Get Germanized | Culture, dialects and slang | A1–C1 | English | ≈ 458 thousand ⚠ (November 2024) |
| Hallo Deutschschule | Dialogues and stories from daily life | A1–B1 | German | ⚠ Unconfirmed |
| Your German Teacher | Grammar and listening | A1–B2 | English + German | ≈ 508 thousand ⚠ (March 2025) |
| German with Mr Shehata (Arabic) | Explanations in Arabic from zero | A1–B2 | Arabic | ≈ 756 thousand ⚠ (per vidIQ) |
⚠Subscriber counts change daily. We took them from external reviews and statistics with their dates, and some are older than 2026. Open the channel to see the current figure.
Read also
The 7 Best Centers to Learn German in Egypt 2026
If you need a teacher, a group and an accredited exam: prices, schedules and branches in the complete guide.
→A Suggested Plan for Your Level
| Level | Start with | Add | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Mr Shehata (Arabic) or Learn German with Anja | Deutsch für Euch for grammar | Practice introducing yourself, colors and describing your family |
| A2 | DW Learn German (Nicos Weg) | Easy German – Super Easy German | Write down the sentences you hear; review forming questions |
| B1 | lingoni GERMAN | Easy German + Hallo Deutschschule | Lock in Akkusativ verbs and Dativ verbs |
| B2–C1 | Deutsch mit Marija | Easy German with German subtitles only, and Get Germanized for slang | Practice writing with learning to write in German |
Advertisement
1. Easy German
100 Words You Should Know When Coming to Germany
100 Words You Should Know When Coming to Germany
The channel whose official page calls it the largest German-learning channel in the world. It relies on real-time street interviews with dual subtitles (German and English), with a slower, easier series called Super Easy German, and a weekly podcast.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Practicing understanding real German |
| Level | A1–C2 |
| Teaching language | German with German/English subtitles |
| Content | Street interviews, Slow German, podcast, a learning path for members |
| Subscribers | ≈ 3 million (Lingoda, July 2026) |
Among the channel's well-known archived episodes: 10 Austrian Words that Germans don't understand (Easy German 222), with about 233 thousand views at the time of archiving ⚠ (an old figure):
▶ Channel on YouTubeMost popularEpisode to start with: Super Easy GermanEpisode: Germans Answer 7 Personal Questions (547)InstagramFacebookTikTokWebsitePodcast
💡Start with Super Easy German at A1–A2, then move on to the street interviews. Watch an episode with English subtitles, then replay it with German subtitles only. To prepare for street conversations, see the most important expressions for daily conversations.
2. Learn German with Anja
German Greetings & Basics
GERMAN LESSON 1: Learn German for Beginners - German Greetings
A German teacher with a fun, motivating style who describes herself as a "teacher friend". Beginner lessons mix German with English translation, and she runs the Happy German academy with paid courses, plus a "free kit" that includes a list of the 30 most important Dativ verbs and the most common mistakes.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Beginners who need motivation |
| Level | A1–B1 |
| Teaching language | German + English |
| Content | Vocabulary, grammar and dialogues; optional paid courses |
| Subscribers | ≈ 1.28 million (learngermanonline, March 2026); her website says 1+ million |
Start from the beginner (A1) playlists in the videos tab, and for the most-watched videos click "Most popular":
💡After the A1 lessons, try the Dativ verb list, then review our explanation in Dativ verbs in German to lock in the rule.
Read also
The Most Important Expressions for Daily Conversations in German
Ready-made phrases you'll hear on these channels, to practice pronouncing before you watch.
→3. DW Learn German (Nicos Weg)
Nicos Weg - A1 Full Movie
Deutsch lernen (A1): Ganzer Film auf Deutsch - "Nicos Weg"
The official German-learning channel of the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle. It is famous for the Nicos Weg series, which follows a single story so you learn grammar and vocabulary inside the plot instead of in separate lessons, and it works together with the learngerman.dw.com website with free exercises.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | A free, structured curriculum from zero |
| Level | A1–B1 (some sources say up to C1) |
| Teaching language | German with subtitles |
| Content | Nicos Weg, lessons, simplified news |
| Subscribers | ≈ 1.28 million ⚠ (deutschland.de, November 2024) |
Start with the first episode of Nicos Weg (A1) and continue in order:
💡Follow the episode order and don't skip ahead, since the curriculum builds on what came before. After A2, try the simplified news to train your listening.
4. lingoni GERMAN
Top 100 German Verbs - A1/A2
Learn the Top 100 German Verbs in Different Tenses - A1/A2 [with Jenny]
It was known as German with Jenny (founded 2015) and is run by the sisters Jenny and Jacqueline. It offers about a thousand free lessons from A1 to B2 with clear audio and excellent organization, plus the paid lingoni platform for exercises and a podcast.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Well-ordered lessons and listening practice |
| Level | A1–B2 |
| Teaching language | German + English |
| Content | Grammar, vocabulary and culture lessons; an optional paid platform |
| Subscribers | ≈ 853 thousand (learngermanonline, March 2026) |
Pick the playlist for your level from the playlists tab, or open Most popular:
💡Use the playlists by level, and note that the exercises and the structured path are on the paid platform, not on YouTube.
5. Deutsch mit Marija
TELC B2 - Beschwerdebrief Tipps
Beschwerdebrief B2 telc | Muster & Tipps für die Prüfung
She mostly explains in German, and that is deliberate: she helps once you can follow explanations in German. Recommended for advanced-level vocabulary, exam preparation and speaking.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Exam preparation and building vocabulary |
| Level | B1–C1 |
| Teaching language | German |
| Content | Vocabulary, expressions, speaking preparation |
| Subscribers | ⚠ We could not confirm this |
In the videos tab, look for B1/B2 vocabulary lists, or open Most popular:
💡Use our article the difference between Goethe, telc and TestDaF to see the format of the exam you're preparing for.
6. Deutsch für Euch
Learn German - Welcome
Learn German | Willkommen! || Deutsch Für Euch
Katja's channel, where she calls herself "the fun girl", is known for explaining grammar in English through everyday situations. Suitable for anyone who wants to cement the basics with detailed explanations.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Step-by-step grammar explanations |
| Level | A1–B1 (all levels, per the channel's description) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Content | Grammar, vocabulary, daily situations |
| Subscribers | ⚠ We could not confirm this |
Start with the core grammar videos (Artikel and Cases) from the playlists, or open Most popular:
💡After a grammar lesson, apply it yourself: try the basics of the object, then prepositions with Akkusativ.
Advertisement
7. Get Germanized
German Cases - Nominative & Accusative
The German Cases | Nominative and Accusative
Dominik's channel (MeisterLehnsherr), with the motto "Live, laugh, learn". He speaks English and explains culture, slang and dialects alongside alphabet lessons for beginners.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Culture, slang and dialects |
| Level | A1–C1 |
| Teaching language | English |
| Content | Alphabet, culture, slang, dialects |
| Subscribers | ≈ 458 thousand ⚠ (deutschland.de, November 2024) |
Start with the alphabet videos for beginners, then slang and culture, or open the channel's search list:
💡Useful for understanding slang before you travel; for ready-made phrases see daily conversation expressions.
8. Hallo Deutschschule
German Health & Doctor Visit (A1-A2)
Deutsch lernen | Mein Körper, meine Gesundheit 🩺 | Beim Arzt auf Deutsch sprechen
The channel of a German language school in Zurich, teaching German through dialogues, stories and everyday conversations in context.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Learning sentences inside dialogues |
| Level | A1–B1 (per the channel's description) |
| Teaching language | German |
| Content | Dialogues, stories and conversations |
| Subscribers | ⚠ We could not confirm this |
Look for dialogues at the level you're studying, or open Most popular:
💡Listen to the dialogue once without the text and once with it, then imitate it out loud.
9. Your German Teacher
Goethe A1 - Sprechen Exam Tips
Goethe Zertifikat A1 SPRECHEN | How to pass the oral part
Recommended for good grammar with listening practice, and according to HypeAuditor statistics it was among the most-watched German education channels in March 2025.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Grammar and listening |
| Level | A1–B2 |
| Teaching language | English + German |
| Content | Grammar, listening, vocabulary |
| Subscribers | ≈ 508 thousand ⚠ (HypeAuditor, March 2025) |
Open Most popular or look for the A2 and B1 lists:
💡A good second channel after your main explanation channel, to train your ear.
Read also
The 15 Best Apps to Learn German in 2026
YouTube for watching, apps for daily practice: combine the two for the best result.
→10. German with Mr Shehata (Shehata Deutsch) – Arabic
German Pronunciation & Basics A1
أســـرار نطق الألمانية للمبتدئين وقواعد الحروف والمركبات A1 | شحاتة ألماني
One of the oldest Arabic channels for teaching German. It was founded in April 2012 by Mr Mohamed Shehata and offers free lessons in Arabic organized into A1, A2, B1 and B2 playlists, with downloadable notes through a Telegram channel.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Explanations in Arabic from zero |
| Level | A1–B2 |
| Teaching language | Arabic |
| Content | Lessons organized by level, downloadable notes, embassy interview information |
| Subscribers | ≈ 756 thousand ⚠ (vidIQ, unconfirmed figures); an Al Jazeera report in 2018 mentioned about 89 thousand |
Start with the A1 lessons playlist in order, or open Most popular:
💡Suitable for anyone who finds English difficult: learn the rule here in Arabic, then apply it on listening channels. And if you need a real classroom, see the best centers to learn German in Egypt.
🔎Other Arabic channels recommended by Arabic articles: Deiaa Abdullah (ضياء عبد الله), Deutsch mit Ahmad Yaghi and Khaled Bouzan (خالد بوزان). We could not confirm their official links, so we haven't added links for them; search for the name on YouTube and verify the channel before subscribing.
How Do You Study from YouTube Without Wasting Time?
- Choose just one explanation channel and one listening channel, and don't hop between dozens of channels.
- Watch the lesson, then write 5 sentences yourself; YouTube alone won't teach you to write, so try learning to write in German.
- Repeat the pronunciation out loud with the video, and practice introducing yourself and forming questions.
- Use Arabic or English subtitles first, then German only, and record new words daily.
- If you haven't progressed after 8 weeks, the problem is most likely a lack of correction; at that point consider a teacher or a center.
Next step
Do you need a teacher and a group?
Compare prices, schedules and branches of 7 centers for learning German in Egypt for 2026.
→Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the best YouTube channel to learn German for beginners?
For explanations in Arabic: Mr Shehata. In English: Learn German with Anja or Deutsch für Euch. For a free structured curriculum: DW Learn German (Nicos Weg).
Is YouTube enough to learn German?
It's enough for getting started, listening and grammar, but it won't correct your writing and pronunciation. It's best to combine it with apps and exercises, and with a teacher if you're preparing for an exam.
What is the best channel for listening?
Easy German, because it offers real German with dual subtitles, and you can start with Super Easy German if the speed is too high.
Which channels suit exam preparation?
Deutsch mit Marija for vocabulary and speaking, alongside practicing with the official exam models. Also review the difference between the Goethe, telc and TestDaF exams.
Are there good Arabic channels?
Yes, one of the oldest and clearest is "German with Mr Shehata". There are other channels that Arabic speakers recommend, but verify the official link before subscribing.
How many hours a day do I need?
Thirty to sixty minutes a day, done regularly, is better than scattered hours. Your level sets the goal: see levels A1 to C2.
Sources and Review Date
Pages we reviewed on October 12, 2026
🛡️We reviewed the following channels and reviews on October 12, 2026 and we follow our editorial and sourcing policy. YouTube blocks automated reading of view counts, so we did not state video view counts except where a source was given.
- Lingoda – Best YouTube channels to learn German in 2026 (July 2026)
- Learn German Online – subscriber counts (March 2026)
- Lexpresso – 8 Best YouTube Channels
- Exam-Pal – Best YouTube Channels
- deutschland.de – Learning German with YouTube
- Happy German – About Anja
- Easy German – official website
- Easy German – YouTube channel
- Al Jazeera – Learning German in Arabic via YouTube (2018, in Arabic)
- vidIQ – Mr Shehata channel statistics
Other Articles You May Like
Advertisement