How to learn German here
A simple, free roadmap from beginner to B1 — five steps, all the tools in one place, nothing to pay. Here's exactly what to do and where to click.
The method, in one minute
Languages stick when you combine three things: lots of input you mostly understand, spaced repetition so words don't leak out, and active output — actually speaking. This site gives you a free tool for each. Do a little every day; consistency beats marathon sessions.
Step 1
Listen — comprehensible input
Start with slow, clear conversations you can almost follow. Every episode has a bilingual transcript, a vocabulary list and exercises, so you understand instead of just hearing noise. Listen actively: read along, then listen again without looking.
Browse episodes →Step 2
Vocabulary — spaced repetition
You need ~2,000 words for A2 and ~4,000 for B1. Our flashcards use the Goethe CEFR word lists and an SM-2 spaced-repetition engine, so you review each word right before you forget it. Tap any word or example to hear it.
Open flashcards →Step 3
Grammar — little and often
Don't binge grammar — learn one topic, then meet it in real sentences. The course has 101 lessons from A1 to B1: cases, verb tenses, word order and more, each with clear examples, common mistakes and 10 exercises.
Start the grammar course →Step 4
Speak — shadowing
Shadowing means repeating a native speaker immediately, copying their rhythm and sound. Loop a sentence, slow it down, then record yourself and compare. Practice on our episodes — or paste in a script and shadow any text you like.
Try shadowing →Step 5
Practice — make it active
Lock it in with active recall. Drill verb conjugations, browse vocabulary by everyday topic, and use the practice tools (fill-blanks, minimal pairs, sentence scramble) to turn passive knowledge into things you can actually produce.
Open practice tools →A realistic weekly plan
About 30–45 minutes a day is plenty to reach B1 over time. Adjust to your life — just keep the daily flashcard review.
| When | What | Go |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | New episode + flashcards | Episodes → |
| Tue / Thu | One grammar lesson + its exercises | Grammar → |
| Every day | 10 min flashcard review (SRS) | Flashcards → |
| Weekend | Shadow a full episode out loud | Shadowing → |
Everything in one place
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