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Find a German language partner at your level

Find a German speaking partner (Sprachpartner) for regular practice. Choose an A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or DTZ WhatsApp group and meet learners working toward similar goals.

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Language partner finder

Choose your group. Find your partner.

Join learners at your level, introduce what you want to practise and connect with a partner whose goals fit yours.

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Only Premium members can join, helping you connect with serious practice partners in focused, relevant and active German-speaking groups.

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A1 speaking circleStart speaking

A1 Group

For Goethe and TELC A1 learners: find language partners, practise basic conversations and discuss exam tasks.

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A2 speaking circleBuild confidence

A2 Group

For Goethe and TELC A2 learners: find language partners, practise everyday German and discuss exam tasks.

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B1 speaking circleSpeak more freely

B1 Group

For Goethe and TELC B1 learners: find language partners, build speaking confidence and discuss exam tasks.

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B2 speaking circleShare your ideas

B2 Group

For Goethe and TELC B2 learners: find language partners, practise discussions and prepare for speaking tasks.

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DTZ speaking circleDTZ A2–B1

DTZ Group

For DTZ A2–B1 learners: find language partners, practise everyday speaking and discuss DTZ exam tasks.

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C1 speaking circleSpeak with precision

C1 Group

For Goethe and TELC C1 learners: find language partners, discuss complex topics and practise exam speaking.

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Language partner finder

Find your practice partner in three steps

Only learners with an active Premium membership can join. This keeps the Community focused on committed members who genuinely want to practise German.

  • Premium access required: Membership is checked before anyone is admitted.
  • Serious learners only: Admin approval helps prevent spam and unrelated participants.
  • A separate group for every level: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and DTZ learners practise in their own groups.
  1. 1

    Choose your level group

    Start where you can follow conversations and participate comfortably.

  2. 2

    Join and introduce yourself

    After approval, share your level, goals and preferred practice times.

  3. 3

    Connect with a practice partner

    Find someone compatible and agree how often you would like to practise.

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How to choose a German speaking partner

A reliable practice partner does not have to be a native speaker. Look for someone whose German level, learning goal and weekly availability are close to yours.

Similar German level

Choose a partner who can follow the same topics without either person feeling left behind.

Shared practice goal

Say whether you want everyday conversation, fluency, pronunciation or exam speaking practice.

A schedule that works

Agree on a realistic day, time and format such as messages, voice notes or a short call.

Not sure which group fits?

Use your current course level, or take the free German level test before choosing a partner group.

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Introduction you can copy

Hallo! Ich heiße ____. Mein Niveau ist B1. Ich möchte Sprechen für TELC, Goethe oder DTZ üben. Ich kann am ____ um ____ Uhr. Wer möchte regelmäßig mit mir üben?

German partner finder FAQ

Questions about finding a German practice partner

What is a German language partner?

A German language partner is someone you practise German with regularly through messages, voice notes or calls. The partners in these groups are fellow learners and are not necessarily native speakers or teachers.

How do I find a German speaking partner here?

Choose the WhatsApp group for your current level, introduce your goals and availability, and reply to a learner whose level and schedule fit yours. Premium level groups require admin approval.

Which German level group should I join?

Choose the level where you can follow a conversation and contribute comfortably: A1, A2, B1, B2 or C1. Choose DTZ if you want speaking practice related to the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer at A2–B1 level.

Who can join the German WhatsApp partner groups?

The A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and DTZ partner groups are exclusively for learners with an active Premium membership. Admin approval helps keep every group relevant and focused on serious German learners.

Is this the same as a traditional language exchange or Tandem?

Not exactly. A traditional Tandem normally pairs speakers who teach each other their native languages. These groups help German learners at a similar level find partners for German conversation and exam speaking practice.

A friendly space to learn together

Keep conversations helpful and respectful. Remember that everyone in a WhatsApp group can see the phone numbers of other members.

  • German practice and helpful exam discussion
  • Be encouraging and respectful
  • No spam, promotion or unwanted private messages
  • Ask before recording or sharing someone’s content