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Learn German, one level at a time

The complete German grammar, explained in English — from the first sentence to the fine print. With exercises that remember what you know, and no account.

Start from scratchTopic 1: The alphabet and spelling aloudI already know someFind your level in a few minutes

Your grammar learning path

131 topics in 6 categories, as one path from easy to hard. The rosette at the top shows your progress in each category, and “Next” always names exactly one topic to do next.

FoundationsBuilding blocksTensesVerbsSentencesFine-tuning

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  1. 1The alphabet and spelling aloudA1
  2. 2Vowels, umlauts and ei/ieA1
  3. 3Consonants: w, v, z, s and jA1
  4. 4ch, sch, sp, st and hard endingsA1
  5. 5Stress, capitals and ßA1
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What are you learning for?

Optional: pick a field and see how German sounds there. Your choice stays in this browser only.

German for work45 sentences · 20 wordsGerman for studying35 sentences · 18 wordsGerman for settling in: flat, bank and offices34 sentences · 22 wordsGerman for travelling33 sentences · 21 wordsEveryday German: friends, plans and small talk34 sentences · 15 wordsGerman for culture: books, music and theatre33 sentences · 20 words

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Reading texts

Short texts from A1 to C2 — tap a word and its meaning appears above it.

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Where you can start

For beginnersRight from the start: what you need first, in which order, and how to practise.The whole grammarAll 131 topics, sorted by area and each one given a level.The grammar as a mapThe tenses on a timeline — before the past, past, present, future — and every topic as a band by level.Practise14 modes in 3 groups, from the daily ration to a round against the clock. Your progress stays in the browser.Listening trainerHear words, stress, similar sounds and dialogues — in rounds of ten, slow or normal.From A1 to C26 levels, each with what it asks of you in the language — and the way there.See where you get stuckHow full each box is, your weakest areas, three weeks of history.About the languageWhere it comes from, where it is spoken, how its writing came about.Reading, by level78 texts from A1 to C2. Every word in them can be clicked and looked up.

Straight to a topic

Short cuts to single topics — every page with an explanation, examples and an exercise.

Vocabulary

German vocabulary by topicThe most common words in GermanGreetings in GermanNumbers, time and dates in GermanColours in GermanFood and drink in GermanWeather and seasons in GermanGerman idioms and phrases

Grammar

German grammar explainedGerman tenses at a glanceGerman verbs: forms and pitfallsConjugate German verbsIrregular German verbsGerman A1: the first levelGerman A2German B1

Practise and test

German exercises onlineGerman worksheets with answersGerman listening practiceGerman pronunciation practicePractise speaking GermanGerman reading practice by levelPractise writing in GermanGerman quiz with resultsGerman placement testStudy plan: every topic in orderLearning German: common questions

Tools to keep at hand

Alongside the lessons: check texts, read, listen and test where you stand.

Text analysisPaste a text and see which words sit at which level.Writing checkCheck your own writing against the rules explained here.Vocabulary testFive questions per level, and you know which level your vocabulary is at.QuizTwenty quick questions across grammar and vocabulary.PronunciationHow the sounds are made and how they are spelled.Numbers, time, datesNumbers, times and dates — read, write, practise.

Look it up

Vocabulary by topic1000 most useful wordsVerbsTensesFalse friendsIdiomsCollocationsWord formation
Where the language is spokenWorld map. Countries where the language is official or spoken by the majority are filled in; countries with a significant minority are hatched. The list below the map names them all.Where the language is at homeA map, the history as a timeline and short facts to wonder at — to read if you like.

The levels from A1 to C2

This site puts every grammar topic at exactly one level, so you never work on something that sits far above your level.

A1Beginner
Introduce yourself, ask the way, say what you like.31 topicsA2Basics
Talk about the weekend, go shopping, make plans.36 topicsB1Intermediate
Back up an opinion, sort out a problem, tell a story that holds together.41 topicsB2Fluent
Argue a case, negotiate, follow technical material in your own field.19 topicsC1Proficient
Hit the right shade without hunting for it — even on difficult subjects.3 topicsC2Near-native
Follow anything, sum it up exactly, find the words without searching.1 topics

I am Muno, and I change colour with the language. German nouns come with three articles and no rule that covers them. I learned mine one word at a time — and I will show you which ones are worth the effort first.

How an exercise works

The alphabet and spelling aloud · Fill the gap

Können Sie das bitte  ?

Needed: the verb for saying a word letter by letter

The alphabet and spelling aloud · Choose

Anna schreibt man A, ___, A.

  • 1 Doppel-N
  • 2 Doppel-A
  • 3 N
  • 4 Doppel-M

The alphabet and spelling aloud · Flashcard

Front

The umlauts ä, ö and ü are letters of their own, and they change the word.

Think first, then turn it over.

Speed round · 90 seconds

1:30

Answered: 0

Smart revision

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What you know comes back in five weeks. What is shaky, tomorrow.

After three weeks

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The sentences come from this site’s own content. The progress figures are made up and are only there as an example.

What is in here

131 grammar topics in 16 areas, 658 exercises in 5 exercise types, 6 levels. Every explanation, every example sentence and every exercise was written specially for this site.