A curated list of awesome apps, materials, and resources for learning German language and comparing it with other languages.
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- Learning Apps
- Language Courses
- Grammar Resources
- Vocabulary
- Reading Materials
- Listening Resources
- Speaking Practice
- Writing Practice
- Dictionaries
- Language Comparison
- Testing and Certification
- Tools and Utilities
- Communities
- Cultural Resources
- Duolingo - Gamified language learning with bite-sized lessons.
- Babbel - Comprehensive courses designed by language experts.
- Busuu - Language learning with feedback from native speakers.
- Memrise - Vocabulary learning with mnemonic techniques.
- Drops - Visual vocabulary learning in 5-minute sessions.
- Mondly - Interactive lessons with speech recognition.
- Clozemaster - Learn through context with cloze exercises.
- Lingvist - AI-powered adaptive learning platform.
- LingQ - Learn through reading and listening to authentic content.
- Deutsche Welle Learn German - Free comprehensive German courses from A1 to C2.
- Seedlang - Learn German through news articles.
- Anki - Powerful spaced repetition flashcard system.
- Rosetta Stone - Immersive language learning software.
- Goethe-Institut Online Courses - Official courses from the Goethe-Institut.
- Coursera German Courses - University-level German courses.
- edX German Courses - Free online courses from top universities.
- Udemy German Courses - Affordable video courses for all levels.
- Lingoda - Live online classes with certified teachers.
- iTalki - One-on-one lessons with native tutors.
- Goethe-Institut - German cultural institute with worldwide locations.
- Deutschkurse bei der Universität München - Intensive German courses in Munich.
- Heidelberg University Summer School - Summer language programs.
- Easy German Grammar - Comprehensive grammar explanations.
- German Grammar Pod - Grammar lessons in podcast format.
- Coffee Break German - Radio show-style lessons.
- CanooNet - Comprehensive German grammar and dictionary.
- Mein Deutschbuch - Detailed grammar explanations and exercises.
- German Grammar in English - Clear explanations for English speakers.
- Hammer's German Grammar - Authoritative reference grammar book.
- Schubert-Verlag - Free online exercises for all levels.
- Deutschakademie Grammar Trainer - Over 20,000 grammar exercises.
- Lingolia German Grammar - Grammar explanations and exercises.
- Easy German - Street interviews and grammar explanations.
- Learn German with Anja - Grammar lessons and tips.
- German with Jenny - Comprehensive grammar video course.
- Anki - Spaced repetition flashcard app.
- Quizlet - Digital flashcards and study sets.
- Memrise - Mnemonic vocabulary learning.
- VocApp - Flashcard app with pronunciation.
- German Frequency Dictionary - Most common German words.
- 4000 German Words - Essential vocabulary lists.
- Goethe-Zertifikat Word Lists - Official word lists for certification levels.
- AnkiWeb Shared Decks - Community-created German decks.
- Quizlet German Sets - Public flashcard sets.
- Olly Richards' German Short Stories - Stories designed for learners.
- André Klein's Learn German with Stories - Dino Lernt Deutsch series.
- German Graded Readers - Simplified classic literature.
- Nachrichtenleicht - News in simple German.
- Deutsche Welle - International news in German.
- Tagesschau - German daily news.
- Der Spiegel - News magazine.
- Zeit Online - Weekly newspaper online.
- Project Gutenberg German Books - Free classic German literature.
- LibriVox German Audiobooks - Free public domain audiobooks.
- German Comics - Comics in German.
- Manga in German - German manga translations.
- Coffee Break German - Lessons for beginners to intermediate.
- Easy German Podcast - Conversations about life in Germany.
- Slow German - Slow-paced podcast for learners.
- Warum Nicht? - DW series for learners.
- News in Slow German - Current events at a learner-friendly pace.
- LibriVox - Free public domain audiobooks.
- Audible.de - German audiobooks marketplace.
- Deutschlandfunk - German public radio.
- Bayern 1 - Bavarian radio station.
- WDR - North Rhine-Westphalian public broadcasting.
- Easy German - Street interviews with German subtitles.
- Learn German with Anja - Grammar and vocabulary lessons.
- German with Jenny - Comprehensive video course.
- Deutsch für Euch - Grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
- Get Germanized - Language and culture content.
- Tandem - Language exchange app.
- HelloTalk - Chat with native speakers.
- ConversationExchange - Find language partners.
- Speaky - Free language exchange community.
- iTalki - Professional tutors and community teachers.
- Preply - One-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Verbling - Live video lessons.
- Lingoda - Small group and private classes.
- Polyglot Club - Language exchange meetings worldwide.
- Meetup German Groups - Local German conversation meetups.
- Lang-8 - Get corrections from native speakers.
- WriteStreak - Daily writing practice community.
- Journaly - Social network for language learners.
- iTalki - Professional writing correction.
- LanguageTool - German grammar and spell checker.
- DeepL Write - AI-powered writing assistant.
- LEO - Comprehensive German-English/Spanish/French dictionary.
- Dict.cc - Collaborative German-English dictionary.
- DWDS - Digital dictionary of German language.
- Duden - Authoritative German dictionary.
- Linguee - Dictionary with context examples.
- Reverso - Translation with context.
- LEO Dictionary App - Mobile version of LEO.
- Dict.cc App - Offline-capable dictionary.
- iTranslate - Voice and text translation.
- Pons - Dictionary for multiple language pairs.
- RedensArten - German idioms and phrases.
- Synonyme.de - German thesaurus.
- Transparent Language - Comparative language learning.
- German vs English Grammar - Dartmouth College resources.
- False Friends - Words that look similar but differ in meaning.
- Wadoku - Japanese-German dictionary.
- JGDC - Japanese-German Dictionary - Comprehensive J-G dictionary.
- German Language Info for Japanese Speakers - Goethe-Institut Japan.
- Tatoeba - Collection of sentences with translations.
- Forvo - Pronunciation dictionary in multiple languages.
- Wiktionary - Multilingual free dictionary.
- Germanic Languages Comparison - Overview of Germanic language family.
- IndoEuropean Comparative Grammar - Comparative resources.
- Goethe-Zertifikat - Official German proficiency certificates (A1-C2).
- TestDaF - Test of German as a Foreign Language for university admission.
- telc - Language certificates for various purposes.
- ÖSD - Austrian German language diplomas.
- Goethe Practice Materials - Official practice tests.
- TestDaF Practice - Sample tests and preparation materials.
- DeutschAkademie Test - Online level test.
- Exam Preparation Courses - Goethe-Institut exam prep.
- TestDaF Institut - Official preparation resources.
- Language Learning with Netflix - Dual subtitles for Netflix.
- LanguageTool - Grammar and spell checker.
- Google Translate - Quick translation tool.
- Toucan - Learn while browsing the web.
- German Keyboard Layout Guide - How to type umlauts and ß.
- Windows German Keyboard - Setting up German keyboard on Windows.
- macOS German Keyboard - Setting up German keyboard on Mac.
- Google Text-to-Speech - High-quality German TTS.
- Amazon Polly - Neural TTS in German.
- Natural Reader - Text-to-speech software.
- DeepL - High-quality AI translation.
- Google Translate - Fast translation service.
- Microsoft Translator - Translation and conversation tools.
- WordReference Forums - Language discussion forums.
- German Language Stack Exchange - Q&A for German learners.
- How to Learn German - Community and resources.
- r/German - Reddit community for German learners.
- German Learning Facebook Groups - Various study groups.
- German Learning Discord - Discord communities for learners.
- Language Learning Discord - Multilingual communities.
- r/German - Main German learning subreddit.
- r/GermanPractice - Practice and corrections.
- r/GermanMovies - German film discussions.
- ARD Mediathek - German public TV streaming.
- ZDF Mediathek - German public TV content.
- Dark - Popular German Netflix series.
- Babylon Berlin - Historical drama series.
- Deutschland 83/86/89 - Cold War drama series.
- Deutsche Welle Music - German music and artists.
- German Charts - Current German music charts.
- Spotify German Learning Playlists - Curated playlists for learners.
- Goethe-Institut Culture - German culture and society.
- Deutsche Welle Culture - German culture news and features.
- German History in Documents - Primary historical sources.
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- Awesome German - Awesome resources for German developers.
- Awesome Language Learning - General language learning resources.
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