About German Journey

Who it is for

It was built for adults who need real German rather than streaks: learners refreshing grammar before a B2 placement test, people preparing for an Austrian citizenship application, and anyone living in a German-speaking country who wants to understand everyday conversations. It assumes you want explanations, not guesswork.

What is inside

• 56 grammar lessons from A1 to B2, each with a rule explanation, realistic everyday situations, common mistakes and a cheat sheet.
• A glossary of the 5004 most frequent German words, ordered by frequency, with meanings, example sentences, pronunciation and audio.
• 8 bilingual stories you can read and listen to, with the German text and its translation side by side.
• A sentence builder that walks you from single words to full sentences, one small step at a time.
• Spaced repetition that brings back exactly the items you got wrong, instead of repeating what you already know.
• Optional Austrian and Viennese everyday variants next to standard German, for learners living in Austria.

How it differs from other German apps

Gamified apps teach through guessing and short prompts. German Journey explains the grammar rule first, shows it in a situation you would actually meet, and then drills it. Vocabulary follows real frequency order, so the first words you learn are the ones you meet most often. There is no streak pressure, no ads, and no daily quota.

What it costs

Everything on the site is free to use. You can learn as a guest, and an account adds progress sync, bookmarks and notes across devices. An optional one-time donation supports the running costs; it unlocks nothing that would otherwise be paywalled learning content.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free app to learn German grammar properly?

Yes. German Journey is free and browser-based, with 56 grammar lessons from A1 to B2. Each lesson explains the rule, shows it in everyday situations, lists the mistakes learners typically make, and ends with exercises. No installation and no subscription are required.

How can I prepare for a B2 German placement test?

Work through the grammar lessons in level order, since placement tests sample the whole A1-to-B2 range rather than one topic. Use the exercises to find your weak spots, then let spaced repetition bring those items back. The stories and audio train the listening and reading comprehension that placement tests also check.

Where can I practise Austrian or Viennese everyday German?

German Journey teaches standard High German, which is what exams and official procedures require, and can additionally show the Austrian everyday variant of a word next to the standard form. The Vienna German guide explains what actually changes in Austria and what stays identical to Germany.

How do I learn the 5000 most common German words?

The glossary lists the 5004 most frequent German words in frequency order, split into A1 to B2 bands. Each entry has meanings, an example sentence, pronunciation and audio, and you can drill them as flashcards while the app tracks which words you already know.

Do I need an account to use German Journey?

No. You can read lessons, browse the glossary and listen to stories as a guest, and guest progress is kept in your browser. An account syncs progress, bookmarks and notes across devices and keeps them if you change browser.