Lessons
Five-minute lessons with real pictures and native audio
Every course is one path of 184 lessons. Each lesson teaches 12 words in three short parts, so you can finish one on a coffee break.
Try the card: tap to flip it, play the audio, and switch languages.
- 184 lessons
- 2,208 words per course
- 29 languages
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What happens in one lesson part
A part covers 4 new words and takes about five minutes. Each step uses the same words a different way: seeing, hearing, recalling and playing.
- Step 1
Warm-up
“A quick warm-up before the new lesson”
A short Word Match with words from earlier lessons. If some of your words are due, you get a quick refresh of those instead.
- Step 2
Flashcards
“Tap to flip”
Meet the new words with a picture and native audio. Flip for the translation and an example, then choose Know It! or Again.
- Step 3
Listening
“Listen carefully”
The same words come back in a new order, audio first. Listen to each one, then swipe on.
- Step 4
Quiz
“What is the word for:”
See the meaning in your language and pick the right word from the options. A perfect score earns bonus XP.
- Step 5
Bonus round
“Bonus Round!”
An optional quick game with the same words: Audio Match, Type It Out or Sentence Builder. Skip it if you are short on time.
When a part is done, its words go into your spaced-repetition boxes and come back for review on the right day.
One path, 184 lessons, from greetings to telling a story
The course starts with the words you need on day one and builds toward talking about plans, problems and the past. It's the same path in all 29 languages, with every word translated, illustrated and voiced for each one.
Already know the basics? A skip test lets you prove it by matching words from the earlier lessons, then jump ahead. Finished lessons can be repeated any time for free.
- Lesson 1 Greetings
- Lesson 7 Numbers
- Lesson 42 Sky, Sun & Stars
- Lesson 89 Common Fruit
- Lesson 137 Pets & Animals
- Lesson 184 Retelling Practice — Wrap-up frames
Grammar explained on the card, when you want it
Wondering why it's der Apfel, or what the plural is? Tap Grammar on a card. A sheet slides up with the meaning, the forms (plurals, conjugations, gender forms), example sentences, synonyms and notes on how the word is used.
The example here is the real explanation the app shows for der Apfel in German. Free members get explanations for 5 words a day, and Pro is unlimited. Opening a word you've already looked at today doesn't use up another one.
der Apfel
apple
Grammarder Apfel
Meaning
A common, round fruit produced by the apple tree, typically green or red, with crisp flesh and a core containing seeds. It is widely cultivated and eaten raw or used in cooking.
Noun Info
Examples
Möchtest du einen Apfel oder eine Banane?
Would you like an apple or a banana?Dieser Apfel schmeckt sehr süß.
This apple tastes very sweet.Usage Notes
The word 'Apfel' is a masculine noun in German. Its plural form 'Äpfel' involves an umlaut. It is a very common fruit and appears in many compound words such as 'Apfelbaum' (apple tree), 'Apfelsaft' (apple juice), and 'Apfelkuchen' (apple cake).
What's free and what's Pro
| What | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| New lesson parts | 3 a day | Unlimited |
| Reviews and repeating lessons | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI grammar explanations | 5 words a day | Unlimited |
| All 29 languages | Included | Included |
Full comparison and prices on the pricing page.
Questions people ask
How long does a lesson take?
Each lesson has 12 words split into three parts of 4, and a part takes about five minutes. You can stop after any part and pick up where you left off.
How many lessons can I do for free?
Three new lesson parts a day. Reviews, practice and repeating lessons you have already done are unlimited on the free plan. Pro removes the daily limit on new parts.
I already know some basics. Do I have to start at lesson 1?
No. You can take a skip test: match words from the earlier lessons and, if you pass, carry on further along the path.
Is every language the same course?
Yes. All 29 languages follow the same 184-lesson path with 2,208 words, each with its own pictures, native audio and example sentences. Articles and scripts follow each language, so German shows der Apfel and Japanese adds romanization.
What are the grammar explanations?
Tap Grammar on a card to see what the word means, its plural or other forms, example sentences and usage notes. Free members get explanations for 5 words a day, and Pro is unlimited.
Something else? See the support page or ask us.
Works well with
Spaced repetition
Six boxes schedule every word, from tomorrow up to about once a month.
Practice modes
Word Match, Audio Match, Sentence Builder and Type It Out, free with your lessons.
Streaks & goals
Streaks, XP, 24 achievements and a weekly goal that pays out 500 XP.
Your first lesson takes five minutes.
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