Language schools
vhs-Lernportal (free online German courses)
Non-profit Free
About this service
Free online learning portal of the German Adult Education Association (DVV), funded by the federal government. It offers German as a second language from literacy up to C1, plus basic education courses. In the German courses up to B1, the interface is available in 18 languages, and apps let you download lessons and learn offline. Some courses include support from online tutors. Useful while you wait for a course place or alongside a class.
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Last checked by our editors on 5 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.
- Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V.vhs-Lernportal
(Opens {{site}} in a new tab) Accessed 5 Oct 2026Free through federal funding; levels up to C1; 18 interface languages up to B1; offline apps; tutors