Der Wald in Deutschland (The Forest in Germany) is a reading, vocabulary, and listening lesson made by Frau Warner. It's available to you at no charge as part of Tag der deutschen Sprache (German Language Day), started by the Verein Deutsche Sprache e.V., celebrated on the second Saturday of September every year.
This lesson is valuable for all learners (it's not only for beginners).
In this 30-minute lesson you’ll learn:
- 25+ vocabulary words pertaining to the forest and animals in the German forests
- what the surface area is of Germany’s forests.
- which activities you can enjoy in the forest.
- 10 names of different animals in the forest, including one poisonous animal.
- what the Foresters there do.
Plus, you’ll get to learn this lesson using Frau Warner’s tried-and-true methodology. She'll walk you through each step.

German-learner-turned-instructor. C2 Certification and certified instructor for German as a Foreign Language.
Classes by this teacher
Beginner
September 12, 2025