In the Library
The library has a range of language textbooks for learning German available. Search for German language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers or German language -- Problems, exercises, etc.
Mittelpunkt B2 : Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Fortgeschrittene by ISBN: 9783126766005Publication Date: 2007
Learning German Online
- Deutsche Welle: Deutsch lernenOn the Deutsche Welle website you can find a wealth of resources for learning German - including an eLearning course, audio courses, exercises, ...
- Deutsch InteraktivThe free online language course "Deutsch Interaktiv" is aimed at German learners from level A1 to level B1 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Audio and video clips help to train listening and visual comprehension. Your learning progress can be verified immediately with about 750 interactive exercises and tests. And worksheets, grammar units, a dictionary with over 7,000 vocabulary and pronunciation aids all make learning even easier.
- Deutsche Welle: Langsam gesprochene NachrichtenDeutsche Welle's Daily News from Monday - Friday, read slowly and clearly. In addition to the audio file (mp3 download) you will also find the complete text to read along.
language level: B2, C1
media: audio, text
language: German
Bilingual Resources
Looking for ways to practice your German? Bilingual resources are a great way to extend your vocabulary & reading, and to practice your translation skills.
- sugarhigh.desugarhigh is a bilingual daily email magazine featuring the latest in contemporary culture in Berlin - art, music, fashion, food, film, events and more.
German TV Online
Watching German TV is an entertaining way to improve your German. Most of the videos available will include German subtitles.
- Kanopy This link opens in a new windowTo log into Kanopy:
- Click on 'Log In to Monash'
- Enter your Monash credentials in the popup window
- Click on 'Skip' for "Create Your Account"
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for educational institutions, providing them with a dedicated and customizable website through which their users can stream films. The service includes features such as captions, transcripts, clip creation, and playlist creation. Kanopy works directly with filmmakers and film distribution companies to offer award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases including titles from Criterion Collection, Universal Paramount, The Great Courses, New Day Films, California Newsreel, Kino Lorber, PBS, BBC, Media Education Foundation, Ronin, Documentary Education Resources, and more. More than 20,000 films and documentaries are available, and many cover a wide range educational disciplines.
Kanopy includes a wide range of classic and contemporary German cinema and is home to The DEFA Film Library's (East) German Film Collection. All movies can be streamed on and off campus.
ARD MediathekOnline streaming portal of Germany's public-service broadcasters.
Dictionaries
- dict.ccfree online dictionary
- DMOZOpen directory project provides links to a variety of German language dictionaries
- OpenThesaurusSynonyme und Assoziationen
- WordReference.comfree online dictionary
- Duden : Die deutsche RechtschreibungISBN: 3411040130Publication Date: 2004Auf der Grundlage der neuen amtlichen Rechtschreibregeln