All in English
English is used as a reference language throughout, drawing on the similarities and differences between the languages.
About Deutschable
What is Deutschable?
For too long, German learners have been stuck between two extremes: overpriced, intimidating language schools or "free" apps that never actually teach you how to build a sentence. Most insist on "immersion only", leaving you confused by grammar that never gets explained in a way that makes sense.
That's why we started Deutschable. Based in the heart of Berlin, we saw a gap for an independent, high-quality alternative that respects your time and your wallet. We ditched the "immersion-only" dogma and use English as a bridge, explaining the "why" behind the language simply and clearly.
An indie company from Berlin
A small company with a lot of heart: Deutschable started teaching its first students at the beginning of 2024 - without shareholders, investors, parent companies or government subsidies telling it how to price, what to teach or how.
Being independent means a unique range of products at a low price, close attention to every detail, and a personal follow-up on every comment, email and piece of feedback (good, and especially bad). The site improved dramatically within weeks of its first students' input - a turnaround only possible for the smallest and leanest of companies. We wouldn't have it any other way.
The "pan" in "company" means "bread": two or more people sharing a meal, as a gesture of community. Deutschable is a company in this sense - a community of students and their teacher from around the world, affordable enough that no one is excluded.
About Stephan, your teacher.
Stephan quit his job at the language school he co-founded to create Deutschable. He's been teaching languages for over 20 years: hundreds of students, more than 10,000 hours of teaching, and over a hundred teachers trained.
He started as a US Peace Corps volunteer English teacher (he's both American and German) and has since taught in start-ups, schools, Fortune 500 companies, one-to-one with CEOs and in front of large groups of job-seekers. In a word: he knows what works and what doesn't - and built Deutschable to offer a much better method at a much better price.
The method: quick, clear, no distractions
Focused
A complete self-study path without a textbook. No pair work, group work or projects. Games and private lessons are optional extras if you want more practice.
Constant feedback
When you make a mistake in a quiz, it doesn't just move on - it re-explains what's going on and why the mistake was made.
Real content
Vocabulary is presented in the order of how often Germans actually use it, not by theme ("At the post office").
Clear explanations
Grammar is explained right away, in easy terms and compared to English, so you know from the start why things are how they are.
Ultra-progressive
Lesson one, then two, then three. The lessons build on one another and contents are always repeated and re-introduced.
Gradual immersion
As the course progresses, English explanations gradually give way to German sentences.
The whole package
A stand-alone course that guides you from zero to the end of level A1.1 and beyond. To speak fluently you'll also want practice with real people - but you won't need another course or book.
Constant repetition
Quizzes and lessons keep weaving in past contents, reinforcing what you've learned.
No homework
The course is self-contained - no outside books, reading or tasks.
Real interaction
Every lesson has a comment section where students talk with the teacher and each other.
No tests, no certificates
All learning is focused on real communication, not passing a test. Certificates for self-paced courses are a distraction.
Extremely quick
An explainer video under 5 minutes plus a practice quiz. That's it. Dip in whenever you have 10 minutes to spare.
Money back
If you don't like the course, you can get a full refund within 30 days of your first purchase.
Who Deutschable's students are
“I have struggled to really grasp the concept until I found your website on Google. The videos are concise. The practice sessions feel personalized and are challenging. You explain in my native language (English) which makes it easier to relate. Thanks to you, I feel more confident by the day.”
“This course is very useful for me, and my vocabulary has greatly improved. In particular, I enjoyed the lesson on deciphering the gender articles from the spelling of the words, I find this very useful and I regularly go back to revise that lesson. Thank you for that, as I did not learn it in my paid German class.”
“I started with Duolingo to try it out. But I realized that there was not enough information. I started looking for some training without being tied to a tutor and accidentally came across this course. What attracted me was the clear division into modules. I like that each lesson lasts no more than 5 minutes. This means that I can always find time, even while working.”
“I am actually an English teacher. So I say this in all sincerity, this is probably the best course that I have taken. I like that your videos are only 5 minutes. I try to do one module per day.”
“Deutschable is the most amazing German course I've ever found for beginners! The teacher Stephan explains very well and has a good methodology to teach us! He doesn't beat around the bush while teaching!”
“I have been struggling to learn German for over six months, but when I found Deutschable, the language has become more interesting.”