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DUO Stories

Learners share their experiences

Why do international students choose Deutsch-Uni Online? What do they value most about learning German with DUO? As part of the campaign 25 Years of g.a.s.t., learners completed five sentence starters to tell their personal DUO story.

Anayansi H.H. from Mexico

I chose Deutsch-Uni Online

‘... because it provides great support for participants in the DAAD's KOPSIE scholarship programme. It is very flexible, and I can do the tasks I want to do.’

I find the following particularly helpful when learning German with DUO

‘... the topics that deal with important aspects such as the first days in Germany and other relevant topics that you should know if you want to study in Germany.’

Since I started learning with DUO

‘... I can understand German better. I have also expanded my vocabulary.’

The best thing about DUO for me is

‘... the feedback on some of the tasks and the fact that you can do the tasks again and again with automatic feedback.’

I would recommend DUO

‘... because it is very useful, and with the support of the tutors it is easier to create a learning plan.’

German course: Uni-Deutsch B1.1 NEU (mit Tutor)

Shubham Divakar from India

I chose Deutsch-Uni Online

‘... because DUO is an online German language learning platform where I can learn at my own convenience.’

I find the following particularly helpful when learning German with DUO:

‘(1) The chapters are designed based on real life examples; (2) what to expect when we students first arrive in Germany; (3) amazing
tutors.’

Since I started learning with DUO,

‘... I have started understanding my everyday surroundings better, like the train announcements, billboards, etc.’

The best thing about DUO for me is

‘... that DUO has real-person recordings of conversations that help to get the right pronunciation.’

I would recommend DUO

‘... because of its flexibility to learners, great tutors, and real-life
examples.’

German course: Basis-Deutsch A1.2 mit Tutor ECTS

Iskandar H. from Indonesia

I chose Deutsch-Uni Online

‘... because it offers a flexible and well-structured approach to learning German, especially tailored for international researchers and students who are also managing demanding academic schedules.’

I find the interactive exercises, tutor support, and real-life communication tasks

‘... particularly helpful when learning German with DUO. These tools helped me build confidence and improved my practical language skills.’

Since I started learning with DUO,

‘... I have become more comfortable using German in academic and everyday situations, and my understanding of grammar and vocabulary has significantly improved.’

The best thing about DUO for me is

‘... the personalized feedback from the tutors, which made the learning process more engaging and effective. It also helped me stay motivated throughout the course.’

I would recommend DUO because

‘... it is a high-quality program that supports independent learning while also providing excellent academic and cultural preparation for life in Germany.’

German course: Basis-Deutsch A1.2 (mit Tutor)

Atena G. from Iran

I chose Deutsch-Uni Online

‘... because it offers flexible and high-quality German courses that fit perfectly into my schedule and learning goals.’

I find the following particularly helpful when learning German with DUO,

‘... the interactive exercises with the tutor, virtual classes and the combination of grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights.’

Since I started learning with DUO

‘... my confidence in using German in everyday life in Germany has significantly improved.’

The best thing about DUO for me is

‘... the structured and self-paced learning environment, which allows me to progress at my own speed absolutely with the guidance of a nice tutor who helped a lot and encouraged me during the time of learning. This really improved my confidence in speaking with native German speakers.’

I would recommend DUO because

‘... it’s an effective and user-friendly platform for anyone who wants to improve their German, especially in preparation for living in Germany.’

German course: Basis-Deutsch A1.1

DUO-Lernerin from Japan

I chose Deutsch-Uni Online

‘... because I wanted to prepare for the exam in a systematic and targeted manner.’

I find the following particularly helpful when learning German with DUO:

‘What I find particularly helpful when learning German with DUO is the structure of the self-study exercises, the assignment sand the tutor’s feedback. She corrected the tasks reliably and promptly, and gave encouraging feedback. The class forums made me feel that I wasn’t learning alone, but together with other equally motivated learners, all working towards the same goal.’

Since I started learning with DUO,

‘... I have acquired techniques and the right approach for the exam.’

The best thing about DUO for me is

‘... the combination of self-study and tutorials.’

I would recommend DUO

‘... because I have had a positive experience with it.’

German course: Express-Training TestDaF papierbasiert B2/C1 (mit Tutor)

For 25 years, g.a.s.t. has been supporting international prospective students on their path to studying in Germany – with recognised language and academic aptitude tests. 
To mark our anniversary in 2025, we are celebrating this milestone with 25 special features and activities, which you can explore on our website and on our social media channels on the 25th of each month.


25 Years of g.a.s.t.