Listen
Listen to a native German sentence, choosing 0.75x or 1x speed to match your level.
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Train your ear, unlock your German voice.
Learn with Berli through short lessons in listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar and German exam preparation.
4Learning Areas
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A1–B2Words & Grammar
Berli says:
Almost there — try the word "aus" again!
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Find your way to learn
From speaking practice to exam prep, Berli is here for every step.
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Practice
Learn with video, take dictation and shadow German speech.
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Vocabulary
Use flashcards, practice der/die/das and review on a schedule.
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Grammar
Understand sentence patterns from A1 to B2 and use them in context.
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Exam Preparation
Practice questions and take a mock German citizenship test.
Learn German in 4 steps
Every exercise follows a simple loop: listen, write or speak, then get instant feedback.
Write / Identify
Take dictation or correctly identify the special characters ä, ö, ü, ß.
Repeat
Shadow the sample sentence — Berlingo listens and records your voice.
See feedback
Get word-by-word feedback, with Berli suggesting fixes right away.
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Why choose Berlingo?
A clear, lively place to learn German and return to every day.
See VocabularyFocused learning
Exercises center on sound, text and feedback, so you can see where you are improving.
Master the special characters
Get confident pronouncing ä, ö, ü, ß and tricky combos like ch, sch, sp, st.
Instant word-by-word feedback
While shadowing, you instantly see which words landed and which need another try.
Smart vocabulary review
Flashcards combined with spaced repetition (SRS) help vocabulary stick for the long run.
Who is it for?
Absolute beginners
Learn the alphabet, how to pronounce ä/ö/ü/ß, and your first sound combos before diving into vocabulary.
Self-learners
No classroom or teacher? Practice listening and speaking every day right in your browser.
Exam crammers
Review vocabulary, practice citizenship questions and try a mock exam.
Frequently asked questions
What is Berlingo?+−
Berlingo is a German learning web app for speaking practice, vocabulary, grammar and exam prep — nothing to install.
Is it free?+−
Yes. Berlingo learning areas are free during the current stage.
Do I need an account?+−
Yes. Sign in with Google to access learning screens. Your progress is still saved in your browser.
What level is it for?+−
Great for absolute beginners (A1) up to learners polishing vocabulary and pronunciation at higher levels.
Do I need headphones or a microphone?+−
Headphones help you hear more clearly during dictation and shadowing. A microphone is required for Shadowing and needs Chrome or Edge.