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# Awesome German Learning Tools [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)

> A curated list of awesome apps, materials, and resources for learning German language and comparing it with other languages.

**Read this in other languages:** [Deutsch (German)](README.de.md) | [日本語 (Japanese)](README.ja.md)

## Contents

- [Learning Apps](#learning-apps)
  - [Mobile Apps](#mobile-apps)
  - [Web Apps](#web-apps)
  - [Desktop Apps](#desktop-apps)
- [Language Courses](#language-courses)
  - [Online Courses](#online-courses)
  - [University Programs](#university-programs)
  - [Self-Study Materials](#self-study-materials)
- [Grammar Resources](#grammar-resources)
  - [Grammar Guides](#grammar-guides)
  - [Grammar Exercises](#grammar-exercises)
  - [Grammar Videos](#grammar-videos)
- [Vocabulary](#vocabulary)
  - [Vocabulary Apps](#vocabulary-apps)
  - [Word Lists](#word-lists)
  - [Flashcard Decks](#flashcard-decks)
- [Reading Materials](#reading-materials)
  - [Graded Readers](#graded-readers)
  - [News Sites](#news-sites)
  - [Books](#books)
  - [Comics and Manga](#comics-and-manga)
- [Listening Resources](#listening-resources)
  - [Podcasts](#podcasts)
  - [Audiobooks](#audiobooks)
  - [Radio](#radio)
  - [YouTube Channels](#youtube-channels)
- [Speaking Practice](#speaking-practice)
  - [Language Exchange](#language-exchange)
  - [Tutoring Platforms](#tutoring-platforms)
  - [Conversation Clubs](#conversation-clubs)
- [Writing Practice](#writing-practice)
  - [Writing Platforms](#writing-platforms)
  - [Correction Services](#correction-services)
- [Dictionaries](#dictionaries)
  - [Online Dictionaries](#online-dictionaries)
  - [Dictionary Apps](#dictionary-apps)
  - [Specialized Dictionaries](#specialized-dictionaries)
- [Language Comparison](#language-comparison)
  - [German-English Resources](#german-english-resources)
  - [German-Japanese Resources](#german-japanese-resources)
  - [Multilingual Resources](#multilingual-resources)
  - [Comparative Grammar](#comparative-grammar)
- [Testing and Certification](#testing-and-certification)
  - [Official Tests](#official-tests)
  - [Practice Tests](#practice-tests)
  - [Test Preparation](#test-preparation)
- [Tools and Utilities](#tools-and-utilities)
  - [Browser Extensions](#browser-extensions)
  - [Keyboard Layouts](#keyboard-layouts)
  - [Text-to-Speech](#text-to-speech)
  - [Translation Tools](#translation-tools)
- [Communities](#communities)
  - [Forums](#forums)
  - [Social Media](#social-media)
  - [Discord Servers](#discord-servers)
  - [Reddit Communities](#reddit-communities)
- [Cultural Resources](#cultural-resources)
  - [Movies and TV Shows](#movies-and-tv-shows)
  - [Music](#music)
  - [History and Culture](#history-and-culture)

## Learning Apps

### Mobile Apps

- [Duolingo](https://www.duolingo.com/) - Gamified language learning with bite-sized lessons.
- [Babbel](https://www.babbel.com/) - Comprehensive courses designed by language experts.
- [Busuu](https://www.busuu.com/) - Language learning with feedback from native speakers.
- [Memrise](https://www.memrise.com/) - Vocabulary learning with mnemonic techniques.
- [Drops](https://languagedrops.com/) - Visual vocabulary learning in 5-minute sessions.
- [Mondly](https://www.mondly.com/) - Interactive lessons with speech recognition.
- [Clozemaster](https://www.clozemaster.com/) - Learn through context with cloze exercises.

### Web Apps

- [Lingvist](https://lingvist.com/) - AI-powered adaptive learning platform.
- [LingQ](https://www.lingq.com/) - Learn through reading and listening to authentic content.
- [Deutsche Welle Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/) - Free comprehensive German courses from A1 to C2.
- [Seedlang](https://seedlang.com/) - Learn German through news articles.

### Desktop Apps

- [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - Powerful spaced repetition flashcard system.
- [Rosetta Stone](https://www.rosettastone.com/) - Immersive language learning software.

## Language Courses

### Online Courses

- [Goethe-Institut Online Courses](https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup.html) - Official courses from the Goethe-Institut.
- [Coursera German Courses](https://www.coursera.org/) - University-level German courses.
- [edX German Courses](https://www.edx.org/) - Free online courses from top universities.
- [Udemy German Courses](https://www.udemy.com/) - Affordable video courses for all levels.
- [Lingoda](https://www.lingoda.com/) - Live online classes with certified teachers.
- [iTalki](https://www.italki.com/) - One-on-one lessons with native tutors.

### University Programs

- [Goethe-Institut](https://www.goethe.de/) - German cultural institute with worldwide locations.
- [Deutschkurse bei der Universität München](https://www.dkfa.de/) - Intensive German courses in Munich.
- [Heidelberg University Summer School](https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/) - Summer language programs.

### Self-Study Materials

- [Easy German Grammar](https://easy-deutsch.de/) - Comprehensive grammar explanations.
- [German Grammar Pod](https://www.germangrammarpod.com/) - Grammar lessons in podcast format.
- [Coffee Break German](https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakgerman/) - Radio show-style lessons.

## Grammar Resources

### Grammar Guides

- [CanooNet](https://www.canoo.net/) - Comprehensive German grammar and dictionary.
- [Mein Deutschbuch](https://mein-deutschbuch.de/) - Detailed grammar explanations and exercises.
- [German Grammar in English](https://www.germanveryeasy.com/) - Clear explanations for English speakers.
- [Hammer's German Grammar](https://www.routledge.com/) - Authoritative reference grammar book.

### Grammar Exercises

- [Schubert-Verlag](https://www.schubert-verlag.de/aufgaben/) - Free online exercises for all levels.
- [Deutschakademie Grammar Trainer](https://www.deutschakademie.de/online-deutschkurs/) - Over 20,000 grammar exercises.
- [Lingolia German Grammar](https://deutsch.lingolia.com/) - Grammar explanations and exercises.

### Grammar Videos

- [Easy German](https://www.youtube.com/c/EasyGerman) - Street interviews and grammar explanations.
- [Learn German with Anja](https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnGermanwithAnja) - Grammar lessons and tips.
- [German with Jenny](https://www.youtube.com/c/GermanwithJenny) - Comprehensive grammar video course.

## Vocabulary

### Vocabulary Apps

- [Anki](https://apps.ankiweb.net/) - Spaced repetition flashcard app.
- [Quizlet](https://quizlet.com/) - Digital flashcards and study sets.
- [Memrise](https://www.memrise.com/) - Mnemonic vocabulary learning.
- [VocApp](https://www.vocapp.com/) - Flashcard app with pronunciation.

### Word Lists

- [German Frequency Dictionary](https://frequencylists.com/) - Most common German words.
- [4000 German Words](https://www.germanveryeasy.com/) - Essential vocabulary lists.
- [Goethe-Zertifikat Word Lists](https://www.goethe.de/) - Official word lists for certification levels.

### Flashcard Decks

- [AnkiWeb Shared Decks](https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/german) - Community-created German decks.
- [Quizlet German Sets](https://quizlet.com/subject/german/) - Public flashcard sets.

## Reading Materials

### Graded Readers

- [Olly Richards' German Short Stories](https://www.storylearning.com/) - Stories designed for learners.
- [André Klein's Learn German with Stories](https://learnoutlive.com/) - Dino Lernt Deutsch series.
- [German Graded Readers](https://www.easyreaders.eu/) - Simplified classic literature.

### News Sites

- [Nachrichtenleicht](https://www.nachrichtenleicht.de/) - News in simple German.
- [Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com/de/) - International news in German.
- [Tagesschau](https://www.tagesschau.de/) - German daily news.
- [Der Spiegel](https://www.spiegel.de/) - News magazine.
- [Zeit Online](https://www.zeit.de/) - Weekly newspaper online.

### Books

- [Project Gutenberg German Books](https://www.gutenberg.org/) - Free classic German literature.
- [LibriVox German Audiobooks](https://librivox.org/) - Free public domain audiobooks.

### Comics and Manga

- [German Comics](https://www.comicplus.de/) - Comics in German.
- [Manga in German](https://www.carlsen.de/manga) - German manga translations.

## Listening Resources

### Podcasts

- [Coffee Break German](https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakgerman/) - Lessons for beginners to intermediate.
- [Easy German Podcast](https://www.easygerman.fm/) - Conversations about life in Germany.
- [Slow German](https://www.slowgerman.com/) - Slow-paced podcast for learners.
- [Warum Nicht?](https://www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/warum-nicht/s-2548) - DW series for learners.
- [News in Slow German](https://www.newsinslowgerman.com/) - Current events at a learner-friendly pace.

### Audiobooks

- [LibriVox](https://librivox.org/) - Free public domain audiobooks.
- [Audible.de](https://www.audible.de/) - German audiobooks marketplace.

### Radio

- [Deutschlandfunk](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/) - German public radio.
- [Bayern 1](https://www.br.de/radio/bayern1/) - Bavarian radio station.
- [WDR](https://www1.wdr.de/) - North Rhine-Westphalian public broadcasting.

### YouTube Channels

- [Easy German](https://www.youtube.com/c/EasyGerman) - Street interviews with German subtitles.
- [Learn German with Anja](https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnGermanwithAnja) - Grammar and vocabulary lessons.
- [German with Jenny](https://www.youtube.com/c/GermanwithJenny) - Comprehensive video course.
- [Deutsch für Euch](https://www.youtube.com/c/DeutschFuerEuch) - Grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
- [Get Germanized](https://www.youtube.com/c/GetGermanized) - Language and culture content.

## Speaking Practice

### Language Exchange

- [Tandem](https://www.tandem.net/) - Language exchange app.
- [HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/) - Chat with native speakers.
- [ConversationExchange](https://www.conversationexchange.com/) - Find language partners.
- [Speaky](https://www.speaky.com/) - Free language exchange community.

### Tutoring Platforms

- [iTalki](https://www.italki.com/) - Professional tutors and community teachers.
- [Preply](https://preply.com/) - One-on-one tutoring sessions.
- [Verbling](https://www.verbling.com/) - Live video lessons.
- [Lingoda](https://www.lingoda.com/) - Small group and private classes.

### Conversation Clubs

- [Polyglot Club](https://www.polyglotclub.com/) - Language exchange meetings worldwide.
- [Meetup German Groups](https://www.meetup.com/) - Local German conversation meetups.

## Writing Practice

### Writing Platforms

- [Lang-8](https://lang-8.com/) - Get corrections from native speakers.
- [WriteStreak](https://writestreak.org/) - Daily writing practice community.
- [Journaly](https://journaly.com/) - Social network for language learners.

### Correction Services

- [iTalki](https://www.italki.com/) - Professional writing correction.
- [LanguageTool](https://languagetool.org/) - German grammar and spell checker.
- [DeepL Write](https://www.deepl.com/write) - AI-powered writing assistant.

## Dictionaries

### Online Dictionaries

- [LEO](https://www.leo.org/) - Comprehensive German-English/Spanish/French dictionary.
- [Dict.cc](https://www.dict.cc/) - Collaborative German-English dictionary.
- [DWDS](https://www.dwds.de/) - Digital dictionary of German language.
- [Duden](https://www.duden.de/) - Authoritative German dictionary.
- [Linguee](https://www.linguee.com/) - Dictionary with context examples.
- [Reverso](https://www.reverso.net/) - Translation with context.

### Dictionary Apps

- [LEO Dictionary App](https://www.leo.org/pages/apps) - Mobile version of LEO.
- [Dict.cc App](https://www.dict.cc/apps.php) - Offline-capable dictionary.
- [iTranslate](https://www.itranslate.com/) - Voice and text translation.

### Specialized Dictionaries

- [Pons](https://en.pons.com/) - Dictionary for multiple language pairs.
- [RedensArten](https://www.redensarten.net/) - German idioms and phrases.
- [Synonyme.de](https://www.synonyme.de/) - German thesaurus.

## Language Comparison

### German-English Resources

- [Transparent Language](https://www.transparent.com/) - Comparative language learning.
- [German vs English Grammar](https://www.dartmouth.edu/~deutsch/Grammatik/) - Dartmouth College resources.
- [False Friends](https://www.thoughtco.com/german-false-friends-4069955) - Words that look similar but differ in meaning.

### German-Japanese Resources

- [Wadoku](https://www.wadoku.de/) - Japanese-German dictionary.
- [JGDC - Japanese-German Dictionary](https://www.wadoku.de/) - Comprehensive J-G dictionary.
- [German Language Info for Japanese Speakers](https://www.goethe.de/ins/jp/) - Goethe-Institut Japan.

### Multilingual Resources

- [Tatoeba](https://tatoeba.org/) - Collection of sentences with translations.
- [Forvo](https://forvo.com/) - Pronunciation dictionary in multiple languages.
- [Wiktionary](https://www.wiktionary.org/) - Multilingual free dictionary.

### Comparative Grammar

- [Germanic Languages Comparison](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanic_languages) - Overview of Germanic language family.
- [IndoEuropean Comparative Grammar](https://www.lingportal.eu/) - Comparative resources.

## Testing and Certification

### Official Tests

- [Goethe-Zertifikat](https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf.html) - Official German proficiency certificates (A1-C2).
- [TestDaF](https://www.testdaf.de/) - Test of German as a Foreign Language for university admission.
- [telc](https://www.telc.net/) - Language certificates for various purposes.
- [ÖSD](https://www.osd.at/) - Austrian German language diplomas.

### Practice Tests

- [Goethe Practice Materials](https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf.html) - Official practice tests.
- [TestDaF Practice](https://www.testdaf.de/) - Sample tests and preparation materials.
- [DeutschAkademie Test](https://www.deutschakademie.de/online-german-course/) - Online level test.

### Test Preparation

- [Exam Preparation Courses](https://www.goethe.de/) - Goethe-Institut exam prep.
- [TestDaF Institut](https://www.testdaf.de/) - Official preparation resources.

## Tools and Utilities

### Browser Extensions

- [Language Learning with Netflix](https://languagelearningwithnetflix.com/) - Dual subtitles for Netflix.
- [LanguageTool](https://languagetool.org/) - Grammar and spell checker.
- [Google Translate](https://translate.google.com/) - Quick translation tool.
- [Toucan](https://jointoucan.com/) - Learn while browsing the web.

### Keyboard Layouts

- [German Keyboard Layout Guide](https://www.german-keyboard.org/) - How to type umlauts and ß.
- [Windows German Keyboard](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows) - Setting up German keyboard on Windows.
- [macOS German Keyboard](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/) - Setting up German keyboard on Mac.

### Text-to-Speech

- [Google Text-to-Speech](https://cloud.google.com/text-to-speech) - High-quality German TTS.
- [Amazon Polly](https://aws.amazon.com/polly/) - Neural TTS in German.
- [Natural Reader](https://www.naturalreaders.com/) - Text-to-speech software.

### Translation Tools

- [DeepL](https://www.deepl.com/) - High-quality AI translation.
- [Google Translate](https://translate.google.com/) - Fast translation service.
- [Microsoft Translator](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/translator/) - Translation and conversation tools.

## Communities

### Forums

- [WordReference Forums](https://forum.wordreference.com/) - Language discussion forums.
- [German Language Stack Exchange](https://german.stackexchange.com/) - Q&A for German learners.
- [How to Learn German](https://www.howtogerman.com/) - Community and resources.

### Social Media

- [r/German](https://www.reddit.com/r/German/) - Reddit community for German learners.
- [German Learning Facebook Groups](https://www.facebook.com/) - Various study groups.

### Discord Servers

- [German Learning Discord](https://disboard.org/servers/tag/german) - Discord communities for learners.
- [Language Learning Discord](https://discord.gg/) - Multilingual communities.

### Reddit Communities

- [r/German](https://www.reddit.com/r/German/) - Main German learning subreddit.
- [r/GermanPractice](https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanPractice/) - Practice and corrections.
- [r/GermanMovies](https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanMovies/) - German film discussions.

## Cultural Resources

### Movies and TV Shows

- [ARD Mediathek](https://www.ardmediathek.de/) - German public TV streaming.
- [ZDF Mediathek](https://www.zdf.de/) - German public TV content.
- [Dark](https://www.netflix.com/) - Popular German Netflix series.
- [Babylon Berlin](https://www.netflix.com/) - Historical drama series.
- [Deutschland 83/86/89](https://www.sundance.tv/) - Cold War drama series.

### Music

- [Deutsche Welle Music](https://www.dw.com/en/music/s-12876) - German music and artists.
- [German Charts](https://www.offiziellecharts.de/) - Current German music charts.
- [Spotify German Learning Playlists](https://open.spotify.com/) - Curated playlists for learners.

### History and Culture

- [Goethe-Institut Culture](https://www.goethe.de/en/kul.html) - German culture and society.
- [Deutsche Welle Culture](https://www.dw.com/en/culture/s-10133) - German culture news and features.
- [German History in Documents](https://germanhistorydocs.ghi-dc.org/) - Primary historical sources.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

## Related Lists

- [Awesome German](https://github.com/lk-geimfari/awesome-german) - Awesome resources for German developers.
- [Awesome Language Learning](https://github.com/fffaraz/awesome-language-learning) - General language learning resources.

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