Germany Changes Rules for Migrant Language Classes

May 12, 2026, 14:53
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The German government changed its plan. More migrants can now take free classes to learn about Germany.

Main Body

Minister Alexander Dobrindt wanted to spend less money. He wanted to stop some people from taking the classes. But other leaders disagreed. They talked and changed the plan. Now, people from Ukraine and the EU can take the classes for free. Other people can also join if there is enough money and space. Each person studies for 700 hours. They learn the language and the laws. The government pays about 3,000 euros for each student.

Conclusion

The government now uses a limit on numbers. This helps Ukrainian and EU citizens get help.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Can' Power-Word

In this story, we see a very useful word: can.

Use it when something is possible or allowed.

Examples from text:

  • "More migrants can now take free classes" β†’ It is possible for them.
  • "Other people can also join" β†’ They are allowed to.

πŸ› οΈ Building Sentences

To make a sentence, just follow this simple map: Person ext→ ext{→} can ext→ ext{→} Action

  1. I ext→ ext{→} can ext→ ext{→} learn.
  2. You ext→ ext{→} can ext→ ext{→} study.
  3. They ext→ ext{→} can ext→ ext{→} join.

Crucial Rule: Never add "to" after can. ❌ I can to study βœ… I can study

Vocabulary Learning

government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules for language classes.
plan
a set of ideas about what to do
Example:The government has a new plan for migrant students.
money
paper or coins that you use to buy things
Example:The government spends money on free classes.
leaders
people who guide or direct a group
Example:Leaders met to discuss the new plan.
talk
to speak with someone
Example:They talked about changing the rules.
change
to make something different
Example:The plan was changed to include more people.
people
human beings
Example:Many people will benefit from the classes.
free
not costing money
Example:The classes are free for migrants.
class
a group of students who learn together
Example:She joined a language class.
student
a person who goes to school or learns
Example:Each student studies for 700 hours.
hour
a unit of time equal to 60 minutes
Example:The course lasts 700 hours.
language
a way of speaking and writing
Example:They learn the German language.
law
a rule that people must follow
Example:Students also learn the laws of Germany.
euros
the money used in many European countries
Example:The government pays 3,000 euros for each student.
limit
a maximum amount
Example:The government uses a limit on numbers.
number
a count of items
Example:The limit is on the number of students.
help
to give support or assistance
Example:The classes help migrants learn German.
take
to get or hold something
Example:You can take free classes in Germany.
join
to become part of something
Example:You can join the class if there is space.
spend
to use money or time
Example:The minister wants to spend less money.
stop
to end an action
Example:The minister wanted to stop some people from taking the classes.
disagree
to have a different opinion
Example:Some leaders disagreed with the plan.
study
to learn about something
Example:Each student studies for 700 hours.
learn
to gain knowledge
Example:Students learn the language and the laws.
pay
to give money for something
Example:The government pays for the classes.
use
to employ or make use of something
Example:The government uses a limit on numbers.
minister
a high government official
Example:The minister Alexander Dobrindt made the decision.
migrant
a person who moves to another country
Example:Migrants can take free language classes.
citizen
a person who belongs to a country
Example:Ukrainian citizens can get help.
EU
European Union, a group of countries
Example:People from the EU can take the classes.