Enroll in a free online course in the German language. The websites Deutch-lernen.com, DuetchWelle.com and InternetPolyglot.com provide free online German language courses for beginners and more advanced German speakers. Online language courses begin with the German alphabet and pronunciation guides. New lessons build on the previous lesson to reinforce the learning process. Access free German language courses on the Internet from any computer and repeat as often as necessary until you are ready to move to the next level.
Download free German language audio lessons from the Foreign Service Institute website. (see reference 2) Download the audio files to your computer, iPod or CD-ROM. Foreign Service Institute audio lessons are in MP3 format that you can play using Windows Media Player on your computer. The free language courses from the Foreign Service Institute are designed to help the student learn to speak a new language as fast as possible. Companion workbooks are also available that you may download and print for free.
Borrow German language text books and CD-ROMS from your local library for free. Public libraries have a wide variety of language learning tools including audio/visual and interactive materials. Libraries usually lend materials for up to two weeks, but the lending time can be extended if there is not a waiting list for the materials. Your local library may also provide the public with free audio/visual aids on site.