A guide to additional German media

Looking for additional German resources? We have your guide to dictionaries, learning grammar, and more...

Available at dict.leo.org, this online dictionary is useful for learners of all levels of German.
The Leo web dictionary is a useful online dictionary that provides single word translations for words, as well phrases that demonstrate use of possible translations. Also provided are the important imperfect and past participle forms of the verb. If there is doubt as to the best translation, you may quickly and easily post a question in the forum for assistance by other users. This free advice is considered unverified, but is many times of good quality.

Available at www.dict.cc, this online dictionary is useful for learners of all levels of German.
This is another excellent web dictionary that provides single word translations, as well as phrases, that utilize translated equivalents in German or English. For any given phrase, you may click any word and be directed to that word’s meanings and uses. Also, you may click on the sidebar next to a word, and choose to be directed to any number of other online German/English, English/German dictionaries to see their translation. While there is a disclaimer for all translations, especially those which have not been verified by the site management, the translation are generally accurate for direct and colloquial translations.

Available at www.verbix.com, this guide to verbs is useful for learners of all levels of German.
Site provides an accurate conjugation for regular and irregular verbs with highlighting for irregular forms. This resource is highly recommended, even if you are not yet familiar with all the tenses.

Available at german.about.com, this general resource on all things pertaining to German is useful for learners of all levels of German.
The About.com German resources are extremely varied and run the gamut from well-explained grammar lessons, to dual-language fairy tales; from useful tips and advice on starting to learn German to explanations on language certificate programs. Whether you are looking for some specific information, or just browsing for interesting practice for your new language, we encourage you to take a look at what this site has to offer.

Available at www.gutenberg.org, this compliation of free and legal ebooks is useful for learners of all levels of German, but mostly advanced students.
Site provides an extensive and legal repository for free ebooks (25,000) in various formats. This elibrary is useful for foreign language books as well, and if you are a student of German, you may want to build you German “library” through this inexpensive and paperless resource.