German grammar – the passive
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Master German passive voice step by step. Learn werden + Partizip II, all tenses, real-life usage, and common mistakes. Perfect for A2–B1 learners.
Understanding the passive voice is essential for clear, advanced German — especially in formal language, reports, instructions, news, and academic or professional contexts.
German Grammar – The Passive is a complete, structured grammar course that explains the German passive voice clearly and practically, from the basics to advanced usage. With 22 focused video lessons, you’ll finally understand how, when, and why Germans use the passive.
Level: A2–B1 (with useful insights for B2)
Focus: Passive voice in all tenses
Format: 22 clear, step-by-step video lessons
What the passive voice is and why it’s used in German How to form the passive with werden + Partizip II Passive voice in present, past, perfect, and future Passive with modal verbs Difference between active vs passive How to express who does the action (von / durch) When Germans prefer passive over active Passive in formal, written, and spoken German Common passive structures in real life Passive in instructions, rules, and processes How to avoid the most common passive mistakes Difference between process passive and state passive How passive improves sentence variety and style Exam-relevant passive structures (Goethe / Telc) How to recognize passive instantly when reading or listening How to confidently use passive in your own sentences
What You Will Learn
The passive voice is one of the most important grammar topics for moving beyond basic German. It appears everywhere — in news articles, job descriptions, official documents, manuals, emails, and academic texts.
This course explains the German passive voice in a clear, logical, and learner-friendly way, without unnecessary complexity.
You’ll start with the core idea of the passive and learn how German shifts focus from who does the action to what happens. Step by step, you’ll master:
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Passive formation with werden
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Passive across all major tenses
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Passive with modal verbs
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When to use von vs durch
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How Germans naturally phrase passive sentences
Each lesson builds on the previous one, using clear examples, simple explanations in English, and real-life German sentences. The course is designed so that you understand, not just memorize.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
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Read passive sentences effortlessly
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Write correct passive sentences
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Use passive confidently in formal and neutral contexts
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Avoid typical learner mistakes
This course is an essential grammar bridge between beginner and intermediate German.
Course Curriculum
What the passive voice is Active vs passive comparison When passive is used in German werden + Partizip II Sentence structure and word order Subject changes explained clearly Present tense passive Past tense passive Perfect tense passive Future tense passive Passive + müssen, können, sollen, dürfen Common real-life examples Using von and durch When the agent is mentioned or omitted Process passive vs state passive Passive in instructions and rules Passive in formal and written German Typical learner errors How to sound natural Passive recognition and usage tips
Module 1 — Introduction to the Passive
Module 2 — Forming the Passive
Module 3 — Passive in Main Tenses
Module 4 — Passive with Modal Verbs
Module 5 — Who Does the Action?
Module 6 — Special Passive Forms
Module 7 — Common Mistakes & Practice
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Who This Course Is For
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A2 learners moving toward B1
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B1 learners who struggle with passive voice
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Students preparing for Goethe or Telc exams
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Learners of Business or Academic German
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Anyone confused by werden + Partizip II
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Self-learners who want clear grammar explanations
Requirements
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Basic German grammar knowledge (A1 completed)
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Familiarity with present and past tense
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Basic understanding of English explanations
Why This Course Works
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Clear structure (22 focused lessons)
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Step-by-step progression
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Real-life examples, not textbook-only language
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Exam-relevant grammar
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Strong foundation for advanced German
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Perfect preparation for B1–B2 grammar topics
🚀 Ready to understand and use German passive correctly?
✅ Stop guessing sentence structure
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✅ Master one of the most important grammar topics
👉 Enroll now and master the German passive voice!
- Very clear and systematic explanation of the passive voice
- Covers passive in all major tenses step by step
- Excellent treatment of passive with modal verbs
- Explains von vs durch clearly and practically
- Strong focus on real-life, formal, and written German
- Ideal preparation for Goethe & Telc A2–B1 exams
- Helps learners recognize and use passive confidently
- Grammar-focused (not a speaking-only course)
- Requires solid A1 basics to follow comfortably
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Jack Flourance –
An excellent and very clear course that finally makes the German passive voice understandable. It explains the passive step by step in all major tenses, including modal verbs, with practical real-life examples. Perfect for A2–B1 learners preparing for exams or formal German.