About HowToStudyGerman.com: This website was created by Nikolai Beiers (Niko), a native German teacher with 8 years and over 5,000 hours of teaching experience. The site offers 69 free grammar articles, 90 quizzes, 26 short stories, and 57 vocabulary lists — plus the Article Trainer and Adjective Endings eBook as digital learning tools.
About Niko — The Person Behind HowToStudyGerman.com
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Note: This website offers digital self-study resources only — articles, quizzes, short stories, an eBook, and the Article Trainer. No private lessons or tutoring are offered or sold on this website.
How I Create These Resources (And Why They Work)
I don’t believe in memorizing 300-page grammar tables. I believe in understanding the logic behind German — and then practicing until it becomes automatic. Every article on this site follows the same structure: a clear explanation with examples, a summary chart you can screenshot or print, and a quiz at the end so you can test yourself immediately. No fluff, no filler, no “it depends.” My academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work & Pedagogy and a 120-Hour TESOL Certificate — but honestly, the 5,000+ hours of working with real learners are what shaped these resources the most. I know exactly where people get stuck, because I’ve seen it happen thousands of times — from A1 beginners to C1 exam candidates.Who Is This Website For?
This site is for you if you’re learning German and want clear explanations that actually make sense. More specifically:
🇩🇪 Moving to Germany
You need German for daily life — at the Ausländerbehörde, at the doctor, at work. You want practical vocabulary, not textbook theory.
You need German for daily life — at the Ausländerbehörde, at the doctor, at work. You want practical vocabulary, not textbook theory.
🎓 Preparing for an exam
Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH, ÖSD — you need to review grammar systematically and practice with quizzes that give instant feedback.
Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH, ÖSD — you need to review grammar systematically and practice with quizzes that give instant feedback.
💼 German for your career
You work in a German-speaking company — as a doctor, engineer, manager, or developer — and want to stop making grammar mistakes in emails and meetings.
You work in a German-speaking company — as a doctor, engineer, manager, or developer — and want to stop making grammar mistakes in emails and meetings.
❤️ Learning for someone you love
Your partner, your in-laws, your friends speak German. You want to finally understand — and be understood.
Your partner, your in-laws, your friends speak German. You want to finally understand — and be understood.
Free Resources on This Website
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69 Grammar ArticlesClear explanations with examples, charts, and quizzes. A1 to C1.
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90 Interactive Quizzes50 grammar + 40 vocabulary quizzes with instant feedback. Free, no signup.
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57 Vocabulary ListsSorted by topic and level. Each list includes nouns with der/die/das.
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26 Short StoriesRead German in context with comprehension questions. A1 to B1.
Browse Short Stories →Digital Products
The free resources on this site cover a lot. But for two specific problems — knowing der, die, das and mastering adjective endings — articles alone aren’t enough. You need tools that force you to practice.🔤 The Article Trainer — $39
Stop guessing. Most students rely on “feeling”, but that stops working at level A2. The Article Trainer uses active recall to fix this permanently.
- The Difference is Night and Day: Don’t just read rules — practice them until they stick.
- 600+ Essential Words: Hand-picked nouns for A1–B2 (no useless vocabulary).
- Smart Randomization: The system shuffles words so you learn the gender, not just the order of the list.
One-time payment. Lifetime access. Works on any device.
Learn More About the Article Trainer →📘 Adjective Endings eBook — $15.90
Adjective endings frustrate everyone because they combine gender, case, and article type. This eBook breaks the chaos down into a logical system.
- Clear Charts & Simple Rules: Understand why it is “den schönen Mann”.
- 50+ Exercises with Answers: Step-by-step drills to build muscle memory.
- Reference Guide: Keep it forever as a PDF to check whenever you get stuck.
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The Complete System — $42
Article Trainer ($39) + Adjective Endings eBook ($15.90) = $54.90 → $42.
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Get the Bundle — $42 →What Learners Say About This Website
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What Students Say About Niko
Niko has a 4.9 ★ rating from 62 reviews on Preply as a German language tutor. Here’s a selection of student feedback focused on the explanations and materials:
Note: These reviews are from Niko’s work as a tutor on an external platform. Private lessons or tutoring are not offered or sold on HowToStudyGerman.com. This website provides only digital self-study resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind HowToStudyGerman.com?
The site was created by Nikolai Beiers (Niko), a native German speaker with 8 years and over 5,000 hours of experience working with German learners. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work & Pedagogy and a 120-Hour TESOL Certificate. He specializes in grammar, exam preparation (Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH), and Business German. The website focuses exclusively on digital self-study resources.
Are the articles and quizzes free?
Yes. All 69 grammar articles, 90 quizzes, 57 vocabulary lists, and 26 short stories are completely free. The Article Trainer ($39) and the Adjective Endings eBook ($15.90) are paid digital tools for focused practice. Both are also available as a Bundle for $42.
What is the Article Trainer?
The Article Trainer is a web-based practice tool for learning der, die, das. It presents 600+ German nouns in randomized rounds of 20 — you pick the article, get instant feedback, and train until the correct gender comes automatically. It covers A1 to B2 vocabulary. One-time payment of $39 with lifetime access. Learn more →
What levels does this site cover?
The site covers A1 to C1 (CEFR). Most grammar articles and quizzes target A1 to B2, with some advanced topics up to C1. The vocabulary lists and short stories range from A1 to B2.
Do you offer private German lessons on this website?
No. HowToStudyGerman.com offers only digital self-study resources: free articles, quizzes, vocabulary lists, short stories, and paid digital tools (Article Trainer and Adjective Endings eBook). Private lessons or tutoring are not offered or sold on this website.
How can I contact Niko?
You can reach me through the contact page or by email at info (at) howtostudygerman (dot) com. I’m happy to answer questions about the site, the Article Trainer, or the eBook.