VocavoyLearn German and actually speak it
A trip through 24 German-speaking cities, from Berlin to Lübeck. Five minutes a day of lessons, an AI tutor and an Accent Coach that scores every word you say.
Your first German words
The German route: 24 cities, 3 levels
Cities 1–6 are level A1 (survival), 7–12 are A2 (everyday conversation) and 13–24 are B1 (independent). Each has 3 lessons, a short story and a checkpoint.
German you can use right away
☕ At the café (München)
🚆 Getting around (Hamburg)
A story from Berlin
Two strangers meet early in the morning at a small café in Kreuzberg.
Accent focus: Ü and Ö: über, schön
For ü, put your tongue where it is for the vowel i, then round your lips tightly as for u. For ö, do the same from e: tongue as for e, lips rounded.
Why learn German?
German is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union and the language of Germany, Austria and much of Switzerland: useful for study, engineering, science and work in Europe.
English is a Germanic language, so a lot of everyday German looks familiar: Haus, Wasser, gut, Buch, trinken.
Is German hard to learn?
German is a medium-difficulty language for English speakers. Pronunciation is regular once you know the rules, and many basic words are cousins of English ones. The challenges are the three genders (der, die, das), the cases that change articles, verbs that move to the end of the sentence, and the vowels ü and ö.
The parts Vocavoy drills hardest in German:
- ü and ö in über and schön
- der, die, das
- verbs at the end of the sentence
- the ch sound in ich and Buch
How Vocavoy teaches German
- Lessons: new words, then real sentences you build, hear and complete, with native-speaker audio.
- Vocab Sprint: 60 seconds of spaced-repetition review a day. Why it works.
- Accent Coach: say phrases out loud and get a score for every word. How scoring works.
- AI tutor: roleplay German scenes by text or on a hands-free call. Meet Croco.
- Checkpoints: a short roleplay at the end of each city before you get its stamp.
German FAQ
Can I learn German with Vocavoy for free?
Yes. Vocavoy is free to download and you can start the German course right away, with no account.
How long does it take to learn German?
To reach everyday conversations (A2), plan on about 30 days of short daily sessions in Vocavoy. Full professional fluency takes far longer: the US Foreign Service Institute estimates about 900 class hours for an English speaker (category II).
Is German hard to learn?
German is a medium-difficulty language for English speakers. Pronunciation is regular once you know the rules, and many basic words are cousins of English ones. The challenges are the three genders (der, die, das), the cases that change articles, verbs that move to the end of the sentence, and the vowels ü and ö.
What will I be able to say after the German course?
The course covers say hello, café & food, getting around, shopping & money, hotel & travel, plans & weekends, eating out, health & feelings, my daily routine, last weekend, family & friends, travel trouble, work & studies, finding a home, nature & weather, future plans, when i was little, culture & opinions, errands, giving advice, cooking, feelings & friends, comparing places, dreams & goodbyes: greeting people, ordering food, getting around, shopping, hotels, making plans, talking about your day and your last weekend, and handling travel trouble.
Does Vocavoy cover German grammar like cases and genders?
Yes, in small bites. Each city comes with grammar cards and quick drills, and the lessons always show nouns with their article so the gender sticks from the start.
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