German with LauraReviews of germanwithlaura.com

Excellent training. I wish I had found Laura much earlier. My german self-learning was like a rudderless ship. Now I have structure AND a knowledgable resource to bounce questions to. So thankful for Laura & her excellent training program.

I returned from a short vacation in Germany and was frustrated that I was unable to have a simple conversation in German, despite my using a popular app before my trip. I could use the phrases I learned on the language app but not have an actual simple conversation. I am returning for a longer vacation in 2026 and am determined I will be conversant at a basic level. So, I bought a few books on learning German. UGH! This approach was not going to work for me either. One of the books had pages and pages of words & charts to simply memorize. I found German with Laura online via researching various options. I went through some of her free online explanations and realized this is exactly where I needed to begin my journey. I have finished her Foundation 1 course and am amazed at her excellent teaching method, her wonderful charts and pathways for learning the complex aspects of German grammar, and how much fun she makes this learning process. The accompanying course material is also very good. The exercises in the workbook are well-suited to progressive learning by tying in what you have learned in prior modules. Laura has some great tutors available in a Q & A/Discussions tab so if you get stuck, you can post a question and get a clarification. These discussions are archived so you can go through prior questions/answers as well. I plan to go back through the entire Foundation 1 course and re-do all of the workbook exercises. I will then go on to take Laura's Foundation 2 course as I can see she will build on the knowledge I have gained from Foundation 1. The course is very much worth your time and money if you want to learn how to have a basic conversation in German by first beginning with German grammar. German grammar is complicated, but Laura makes learning it fun and approaches topics using short presentations vs long lectures. When I reached the end of Foundations 1, I was surprised how much I had learned while enjoying the lessons. I am looking forward to Foundations 2!

I love Laura's courses! She explains everything so well, she has really smart ways of making things make sense. I had a lot of "aha" moments. I truly believe she is one of the best German teachers out there. So so smart and talented! Laura, you are amazing!

Before I found Laura's resources, my German learning felt like a constant uphill battle. I was using all the typical tools—apps, various online resources—but was left feeling like I was just memorizing endless lists of rules without ever truly understanding the language. It was incredibly discouraging, and my motivation was at an all-time low. Finding her YouTube channel and then her free course was a complete turning point. What makes Laura's method so different and powerful is that she builds your intuition for the language from the ground up. For the first time, I wasn't just learning what to say, but I was finally understanding why it's said that way. Complex topics that once seemed impossible, like the logic behind the case system, started to feel natural and logical. I'm writing this review for anyone who feels stuck like I did. This course gave me something invaluable: genuine hope and the motivation to keep going. It has completely revitalized my German-learning journey, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

This is an excellent course.... awesome (downloadable) workbook, the videos are great, mini quizzes & discussions very helpful .... Laura is so easy to listen to... I love her teaching style & enthusiasm... I love Laura's charts, patterns, pathways and hierarchies .... it just makes sense.... I highly recommend this course and cannot wait to do the next one.... Thank you Laura and your team :)

Life-changing. Mind-blowing. Beyond expectations. As a 25-year career educator, I know what goes into curriculum and course development. Laura's courses are the best bar none and worth every penny. I have bought so many German books and tried different websites, programs, CDs, etc. None of them is as good as Laura's. The amount of work, studying, planning, color-coding, and charting is unfathomable. I have loved the German language since 7th grade (late 1980s pre-Berlin Wall Fall). I studied German in junior high, high school, college, and independently as an adult. Not until this course did it all begin to click. Laura is about internalizing and learning, not rote memorizing. As a teacher, I know that is the best path. Sure, you have to memorize some things, but it doesn't feel like work. This course has given me incredible solace over the last 17 months since my father was called Home too soon. I loved GF1. I will be starting GF2. I cannot wait. I feel like Laura is a friend! "Hallo Studenten!" :-) I cannot say enough good things about this course. I got all her textbooks first and tried to go it alone with the answer key. Helpful--but exponentially more helpful is her actual course, where she explains every color-code and pattern. Even though I did all the exercises before I took her course, I did them all again within the course. I learned more that way. Buy GF1 and go through it twice. Also, she has A LOT of free YouTube videos and blogs. Again, not as clarifying as her teaching--how could they be? At the end of GF1, she talks about either taking GF2 or studying on your own. She gives you so many resources. I literally cannot express my gratitude and excitement! You are risking nothing! WORTH IT! I have many full notebooks from various sources, but GF1 and GF2 are the epitome of a language class. No AI--just good old-fashioned passionate teaching and dedication. She covers everything! Also, the customer service and her team are stellar.

I recently completed the German Foundations 1 course and found it incredibly rewarding. The course is well-structured and made it easy to understand key grammar concepts. I've been using my vacation time to focus on German, and this course really helped make that time enjoyable and productive. The explanations were clear, and the progression through topics felt logical and manageable. It helped me identify the areas I needed to improve. I’m looking forward to starting German Foundations 2 and continuing my learning journey. Highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a solid and enjoyable start in German!

Learning German with Laura has been a great experience! The lessons are clear, structured, and tailored to my pace. The teaching methods and topics are well arranged; she has a unique approach to be used every where in teaching German. I especially appreciate how patient and encouraging they are making even tricky grammar topics feel manageable. I've seen real progress in learning German. The videos are super good easy to follow the topics. Highly recommend for anyone serious about learning German with Laura!