Learn German by practicing in German
Whether you’re starting from zero or you’ve studied some German before, you practice at your level, from A0 to C2.
You can learn German free*, with no locked content: Energy recharges every day.
*Except in the United Kingdom, where Tulbrain is by subscription only.
Availability varies by country.
On iPhone and Android. Same app, same account.
In Tulbrain, every German word comes with a picture and its sound: you practice your ear, not just the list. Take “Wasser”: you see the picture and hear the word. If you’re unsure, English is right there to check.
How you practice German in Tulbrain
Three parts: Learn, Train and Play.
- Learn. Short lessons by level, from A0 to C2. Each lesson is five activities, with no timer, and what you finish is saved. Lesson 1 of each level is open, and the rest open in order.
- Train. Vocabulary with the translation shown or hidden (your call), writing and listening.
- Play. Match the picture, memory pairs, hangman and word search, with the same words you’re studying.
What you practiced comes back later, inside the exercises.
Where German shows up: the relatives in Germany. The job posting that asks for German. The trip to Berlin.
Where the work is
Reading and writing in German take deliberate work, and we say so. What Tulbrain gives you is the daily part: German words with their picture and sound. In the lessons, the translation stays hidden until you ask for it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I learn German as a beginner? Start at A0: everyday words with a picture and a sound, in short lessons. You can start without an account or with a free account*; with the account, what you do stays saved.
*Except in the United Kingdom, where Tulbrain is by subscription only.
Can I learn German at home, without a course? You can practice at home every day. Tulbrain doesn’t replace your course or your teacher. If you’re taking one, this is where you practice what you’re studying.
How long does it take to learn German? It depends on where you start and how much you practice each week. We won’t promise you a timeline, and you should be wary of anyone who does.
Is German hard to learn? It has a reputation. Here it comes one word at a time, “Wasser”, with its picture and its sound, level by level from A0.
Is Tulbrain only a language app? No. Four skills are already in the app: Languages, Public Speaking, Speed Reading and Mind Training. More are on the way.
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