In this video I share exactly how I started learning German from zero (A0–A1) without paying for a course. I’m a CELTA-qualified teacher and I’m very picky with beginner resources, so I focused on materials that feel realistic, structured, and actually doable when you’re starting from nothing. I walk you through my favourite free options and how I’d use them as a routine—so you’re not just “collecting resources”, but actually learning. I talk about using DW resources like Nicos Weg for a clear, guided path (super helpful when you don’t know what to study first), plus DW’s website/app for extra topics and practice. I also recommend YouTube input that’s beginner-friendly, like Easy German’s Super Easy playlist, and I mention Muzzy in Gondoland as a fun way to get used to the sound of the language. If you want to move fast as a total beginner, my main takeaway is: keep it simple, get lots of comprehensible input, and stick to one solid structured course instead of chasing “miracle methods”.