Learn German
Short German lessons in the browser. You learn words, listen to them, and practise with exercises.
Where this language is spoken
These cities are places where German is official, widely used, or part of daily life for many people. It is not the only language you will hear.
Berlin
Germany
German is the official and everyday language, and many residents also use other languages at home and at work.
Munich
Germany
German is the everyday language, Bavarian dialect is common in speech, and signs and news stay in standard German.
Hamburg
Germany
German is official, public life uses standard German, and Low German is a local heritage more than the language of offices.
Frankfurt
Germany
German runs the streets and the offices, and English shows up in international business without replacing everyday German.
Vienna
Austria
German is the official language of Austria, and it is what cafés, trams, and city offices use in Vienna.
Zurich
Switzerland
Standard German is the written official language, and people often speak Swiss German with one another.
Cologne
Germany
German is official, local speech often slips into Kölsch, and forms and news stay in standard German.
Salzburg
Austria
German is official in Austria, and it is the language of shops, schools, and street signs in Salzburg.
Who it is for
For anyone learning German for travel, work, study, or everyday conversation. You start at the level you choose.
In the app
You choose German as the language to study, set a level and a daily time, then take short lessons. Pronunciation uses de-DE.
A few phrases
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Hallo | Hello |
| Danke | Thank you |
| Guten Morgen | Good morning |
| Ich heiße… | My name is… |
