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Building Structures in German - Structure 1 | German Grammar (Udemy.com)

Learn about how the German language is put together by breaking it down into its different sentence structures.

4.6
181 reviews

Created by: Kieran Ball

Last updated September 2026

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What you will learn

  • Learn about the first structure in the German language.
  • Get to grips with how easy it is to manipulate this structure and say what you want with it.
  • Get plenty of opportunity to practise using this structure.
  • Learn how to form questions and statements in structure 1.
  • Learn all the question words in German and some infinitives.
  • Complete lessons in 3 minute chunks – perfect for the busy learner.
  • Build your own sentences without memorisation.
  • Speak from the very first lesson.

How it compares

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  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 41% of them
  • Reviews181#395 of 536 by number of reviews
  • Length1.7 hoursshorter than 86% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 93% of them

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Course Description

The whole of the German language can be broken down into several different structures. If you take any sentence from any German book or any utterance, you will see that it fits into one of these structures.

I remember one weekend, I was writing some lessons for the week ahead, when I suddenly realised this. I noticed that there are a certain number of structures in German, and that every sentence follows one of these structures. I spent the rest of the weekend working out all the structures, and I wrote them all down.

Every structure you learn gives you the ability to say a huge amount. Some structures are used more than others, but all the structures together make up the whole German language. Once you’ve learnt how a structure works, all you have to do is insert different words into the slots and you have a sentence.

This course introduces you to structure 1. I’ve limited each course to one structure so as not to overburden you. By looking at just one structure at a time, you can really get to grips with it and understand its usage. It will help to clarify the German language and make it more like a reflex rather than something you have to think about as is it were a maths equation.

Each structure can also help to propel you to fluency; if you can manipulate the structures at high speed, you can start to say anything you want without having to thing about how to say it.

This course contains plenty of practice opportunities for you to revise what you’ve learnt and it also contains some hints and tips on how best to learn and memorise the structures and the vocabulary that goes with them. You’ll learn how to make questions out of structure 1, how to make statements and how to turn positive statements negative.

The Building Structures in German series is set out using the same learning techniques as the 3 Minute German courses. You can work through the course in three minute chunks, enabling anybody to learn German, no matter how little time you have.
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Instructor Details

Kieran Ball

Hello, bonjour, hola, hallo, ciao and olá! 

I’m Kieran and I’m a language tutor based in the UK, and I also create online courses and write books to make language learning accessible to all.

My books and online courses are based on the method I developed for teaching languages, which I've been using in all my classes for many  years. The method will get you speaking quickly, without the  struggle normally associated with language learning.

I have created three series of language courses available in French,  Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese. They're called: '3 Minute  Languages', 'Building Structures' and 'Quick Guides'.


I hope you enjoy, and "Happy Learning" :-)

Kieran

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4.6

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By Anonymized User on 5/26/2025

The course was good. I had done 3 minute German classes with Kieran Ball till Course 3, even then, this course seemed little difficult for me. For a person, new to German, this course might be little difficult to remember. Although, i didn't do one lesson per day, and tried covering quite a few so the lessons could seem overwhelming. Someone who follows the instructor's instruction and does one lesson might find it easier. Nevertheless, a wonderful course and wonderfully taught. Great Job, Kieran Ball, as always!!

By Kornelia Balwierz on 6/29/2024

A very interesting way to learn German. There are unfortunately a few shortcomings in the course, for example the sentence 'Kann ich heute Abend ins Hotel essen?' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'im Hotel'. Also, the sentence 'I must not spend too much money' will not translate as 'Ich muss nicht zu viel Geld ausgeben', because then it means something else. Nevertheless, I recommend it as a starting point :)

By Michael Wood on 2/7/2024

This and other courses are fantastic! I plan to use the books and this course, along with Mr. Ball's other resources to learn German and Spanish. Such a joy to find a course that works for me.

By Shane larkman on 7/8/2022

I find all of the German lessons on this course and the german language ones a great help and great way of learning, highly recommend

By Kristine Grossman on 10/5/2019

Tried quite a few german courses, these 3 minute lessons have been the most effective. Explanations are easy to understand and the repetition really helps you become comfortable with speaking and thinking in the new language.

By Gail dollinger on 8/30/2019

In the space of several minutes I have been able to string several sentences together and understand easily and follow the format which makes learning fun

By Meredith Lidstone on 2/12/2019

All good except for these annoying review requests that interrupt my ability to listen without having to advance past them.

By David Thompson on 8/25/2018

The course is well structures and engaging!

By Lori on 1/13/2018

I found this course extremely, I wish to stress the word extremely, well done and well structured. The teacher voice is clear and the calmness in his tone promotes concentration. Thank you so much for this course, Mr. Ball.

By Omar A on 5/4/2017

I liked the way the Instructor presented the course. This an introductory course that was taught in a very simple and interactive mode. great job

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Building Structures in German - Structure 1 | German Grammar
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  • Updated: icon September 2026
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
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