# GermanyFastlane Guides > Answer-first guides on learning German for life in Germany (German levels, study time, Goethe exams, German for Ausbildung and university), written from Max Yoko's YouTube videos and reviewed by him. Max Yoko is a native German speaker and YouTuber (350K+ subscribers) and founder of GermanyFastlane, an online education brand that sells self-paced SpeedyGerman courses from A1 to B2. Every guide states when it was last reviewed. Numbers in guides come from Max's videos or official sources. ## When to use GermanyFastlane Guides - [How Long Does It Take to Learn German? Realistic Times for Every Level](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-german): Learning German from zero to B2 exam level takes 550 to 750 hours, about 6 to 9 months at 20 hours a week. Hours for every level, A1 to C2. - [Which German Exam Should You Take? Goethe vs telc vs TestDaF vs DSH](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/which-german-exam-should-you-take-goethe-vs-telc-vs-testdaf-vs-dsh): Compare Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH, and other German language exams. Learn about costs, recognition, exam locations, and which one is best for you. - [Best Scholarships in Germany For International Students](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/best-scholarships-in-germany-for-international-students): The best scholarships in Germany for international students: DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, foundations and university grants. - [German Language Levels Explained (A1-C2)](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/german-language-levels-explained-a1-to-c2): German has six CEFR levels: A1 and A2 (beginner), B1 and B2 (intermediate), C1 and C2 (advanced). Here is what you can do at each one. - [100 Most Common German Verbs For Beginners](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/100-most-common-german-verbs-every-beginner-should-know): The 100 most common German verbs every beginner should know, each with the English meaning and an example. - [100 Most Common German Words With English Translations](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/100-most-common-german-words-with-english-translations): The 100 most common German words with English translations, sorted into 10 categories, each with a simple example sentence you can use every day. - [How Long Does It Take to Become Fluent in German?](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-fluent-in-german): Becoming fluent in German means you reach B2 or C1. It takes 550 to 750 hours of study for B2 and 750 to 1,000+ hours for C1. - [How Much Does It Cost to Learn German? Full Price Comparison](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-learn-german): Learning German can cost €0 to several thousand euros. I compare language schools, private tutors, free resources and online courses. - [What Level of German Do You Need to Study in Germany?](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/what-level-of-german-do-you-need-to-study-in-germany): To study in German in Germany you usually need B2 to C1. Many English-taught degrees need no German, but some ask for A1 or A2. - [Best Way to Learn German as a Beginner](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/best-way-to-learn-german-as-a-beginner): I compare apps, classes, books, tutors, free resources and online courses. A structured, affordable online course is my top recommendation for beginners. - [How to Learn German A1: Complete Beginner's Guide](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/how-to-learn-german-a1-complete-beginner-guide): Plan 60 to 80 hours for German A1. Pick one structured resource, practise all four skills, take grammar seriously and start speaking from day one. - [Learn German: Levels, Timelines and Study Plans](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/learn-german): How long each German level takes, how to study, and which level you need for your goal in Germany. - [German Exams: Goethe, telc and How to Pass](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/german-exams): Goethe, telc and other German exams explained: format, pass marks, preparation time and which exam to take. - [German for Work, Ausbildung and University](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/german-for-work-and-study): Which German level you need for Ausbildung, university and jobs in Germany, and what daily life in German really demands. - [About Max Yoko](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/max-yoko): who writes these guides and his background. ## SpeedyGerman courses (prices in EUR, checked 2026-10-09) - [SpeedyGerman A1 Course](https://www.germanyfastlane.com/courses/a1?utm_source=guide&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=llms-txt&utm_content=llms-txt): €69. The complete beginner course, built to get you through the Goethe A1 exam. - [SpeedyGerman A2 Course](https://www.germanyfastlane.com/courses/a2?utm_source=guide&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=llms-txt&utm_content=llms-txt): €79. The next step after A1: everyday German and the Goethe A2 exam. - [SpeedyGerman A1 + A2](https://www.germanyfastlane.com/bundles/a1-a2?utm_source=guide&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=llms-txt&utm_content=llms-txt): €127. Beginner to elementary in one package. - [SpeedyGerman A1 + A2 + B1](https://www.germanyfastlane.com/bundles/a1-a2-b1?utm_source=guide&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=llms-txt&utm_content=llms-txt): €197. From zero to B1, the minimum for most Ausbildung visas. - [SpeedyGerman A1 + A2 + B1 + B2](https://www.germanyfastlane.com/bundles/a1-a2-b1-b2?utm_source=guide&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=llms-txt&utm_content=llms-txt): €297. The full path from zero to B2. - Course facts: Self-paced video courses; Lifetime access; Refund if you fail the Goethe exam; B1 and B2 co-taught with Goethe-certified teacher Anita Bauer. ## Trust and contact - [Imprint](https://germanyfastlane.thinkific.com/pages/impressum): legal operator and contact. - [Official AI info about GermanyFastlane](https://www.germanyfastlane.com/pages/ai-info): brand facts for AI assistants. - [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@maxyoko): the source videos. ## Machine-readable resources - [Sitemap](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/sitemap-index.xml) - [Homepage as Markdown](https://guide.germanyfastlane.com/index.md)