AI Tutor That Explains Cases
Get instant explanations of why a sentence takes Akkusativ vs Dativ. Practice der/die/das endings until they feel automatic, not memorized.
Use case: Stop guessing which article goes where.
German Learning
Learn German That Survives Real Conversations
German rewards structure. Master cases, articles, and word order with AI-powered tutoring, spaced repetition, and lessons that talk to you like an adult.
- Free plan includes AI tutor + spaced repetition
- iOS, Android, and Web
- No credit card required
What Makes Lingo Practice Work for German Learners
Spaced Repetition for Vocabulary
Review words right before you forget them so der Tisch, die Lampe, das Buch all stick — with their gender attached, the way German nouns should always be learned.
Use case: Learn nouns with their article from day one.
CEFR Placement Test
Take an adaptive A1-B2 placement test and start at your real level — Goethe-Institut style scoping in two minutes.
Use case: Skip beginner content if you already know the basics.
Verb + Grammar Lessons
Structured lessons for separable verbs, modal verbs, subordinate clauses, and the four cases. Targeted drills that build the rules into muscle memory.
Use case: Stop avoiding the tenses you do not feel confident in.
Speech-to-Text Speaking Practice
German pronunciation has hard consonant clusters and specific vowel sounds (ö, ü, ch). Speak into the app and check yourself in real time.
Use case: Train your mouth, not just your eyes.
Cross-Device Learning
Practice on the train, on your laptop at home, on your phone before bed. Vocabulary and progress sync everywhere.
Use case: Pick up exactly where you left off.
Free Plan or Premium — Your Choice
Free
$0
- 100 words
- 15 AI tutor turns/day
- Spaced repetition
- Lessons + verbs
- Speech input
Premium
$7.99/month or $59.99/year
- 2,000 words
- 200 AI tutor turns/day
- Spaced repetition
- Lessons + verbs
- Speech input
Common Questions About Learning German
Is German really that hard for English speakers?
It is harder than Spanish or French at the start because of the four cases and three genders, but the grammar is logical and predictable. Once you internalize the case system, the rest builds cleanly. The first three months are the steepest part of the curve.
Will Lingo Practice teach me der/die/das?
Yes. Every German noun in the app comes with its article attached, and the AI tutor will correct you when you use the wrong one. Spaced repetition resurfaces gender mistakes specifically until they fade.
Can I practice German speaking with the app?
Yes. The AI tutor accepts spoken input via speech-to-text, and you can have full conversations in German on any plan — including free. Practice ordering food, asking directions, or running through a job interview.
Does the app cover Austrian or Swiss German?
Lingo Practice teaches Hochdeutsch (standard German), which is understood and used in formal contexts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Regional dialects (Bairisch, Schwiizerdütsch) are not separately supported.
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