Intermediate German Resources

We put together this list of intermediate German resources to help you improve your German skills faster. Clozemaster is awesome, but there's a lot out there and the key is finding what works best for you.

German Apps

  • Clozemaster: Practice German vocabulary in context with cloze (fill-in-the-blank) sentences.
  • Duolingo: Gamified lessons to enhance German language skills through practice and repetition.
  • Babbel: Structured lessons focused on real-life German conversations and cultural context.
  • Memrise: Spaced repetition and mnemonic techniques for effective German vocabulary building.
  • Rosetta Stone: Immersive German language learning with an emphasis on speaking and pronunciation.
  • Busuu: Interactive German courses with feedback from native speakers.
  • HelloTalk: Language exchange app to practice German with native speakers.
  • Tandem: Connect with German language partners for conversational practice.
  • Lingodeer: Lessons focusing on German grammar and vocabulary tailored for intermediate learners.
  • Pimsleur: Audio-based German lessons to improve conversational skills.
  • Anki: Customizable flashcards for German vocabulary with spaced repetition learning.
  • Drops: Visual and fast-paced German vocabulary learning with a focus on word retention.
  • Lingvist: AI-driven personalized learning to adapt and improve your German language skills.
  • Mango Languages: Practical conversation lessons to enhance German fluency.
  • Italki: Connect with professional German teachers for personalized lessons.
  • Beelinguapp: Read stories in German alongside your native language to improve comprehension.
  • FluentU: Learn German through real-world videos with interactive captions.
  • Quizlet: Study German vocabulary and grammar with flashcards, games, and learning tools.
  • DeutschAkademie: Comprehensive German courses with exercises and grammar lessons tailored for all levels.

German Reading Resources

  • Clozemaster: Practice German vocabulary and comprehension through context-based fill-in-the-blank sentences.
  • Readlang: Read German texts with instant translation and vocabulary tools.
  • Deutsch Perfekt: Magazine with articles and exercises tailored for German learners.
  • Leipzig Corpora Collection: Extensive collection of German texts for linguistic analysis and reading practice.
  • Project Gutenberg: Free access to a wide range of German literary classics.
  • News in Slow German: Current events and news articles in slow, clear German with transcripts.
  • Der Spiegel: Popular German news magazine with a range of articles for advanced reading practice.
  • DW Learn German: Deutsche Welle's platform offering news articles and stories for learners.
  • Langenscheidt German Readers: Simplified German readers with vocabulary aids and comprehension questions.
  • German-Grammar.de: Reading exercises and grammar explanations for intermediate learners.
  • Cafe in Berlin by André Klein: Short stories written for German learners with vocabulary and grammar support.
  • Harry – gefangen in der Zeit: Interactive story from Deutsche Welle with transcripts and exercises.
  • Der Tagesspiegel: Berlin-based newspaper offering a variety of articles for reading practice.
  • ZDF Nachrichten: German news website with articles and videos for reading and listening practice.
  • Die Zeit: Weekly German newspaper with in-depth articles on various topics.
  • Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm: Classic German fairy tales for enjoyable reading practice.

German Listening Resources

  • Clozemaster: Practice German listening with context-based cloze (fill-in-the-blank) audio sentences.
  • GermanPod101: Audio and video lessons focusing on German listening and comprehension skills.
  • Deutsche Welle - Learn German: Offers a range of audio and video materials for German learners.
  • Slow German: Podcast with slow-paced, clear German designed for learners.
  • Easy German: YouTube channel with street interviews and clear German subtitles.
  • Coffee Break German: Podcast series teaching German through conversational lessons.
  • News in Slow German: Current events narrated in slow, clear German with transcripts.
  • ARD Audiothek: Extensive collection of German radio shows, podcasts, and audio books.
  • TuneIn: TuneIn is a free online radio that streams talk and music stations in German.
  • Die Sendung mit der Maus: Educational TV show for children, great for intermediate learners.
  • Bayern 2 Radio: German radio station with a variety of programs and podcasts.
  • Tatort (ARD): Popular German crime series available with audio and video.
  • Yabla German: Video platform with interactive subtitles and comprehension exercises.
  • Deutsch lernen mit Nachrichten: News podcasts designed specifically for German learners.
  • ARD Tagesschau: News broadcasts in German, useful for improving listening skills.
  • Die Zeit Podcasts: Various podcasts on different topics from the German newspaper Die Zeit.
  • Spotify German Learning Playlists: Curated playlists with German learning podcasts and songs.
  • Radio D: Audio language course from Deutsche Welle with a storyline for learners.
  • MDR Aktuell: Radio station with news and reports in clear, intermediate-level German.
  • Glossika: An audio resource that uses spaced repetition to help with learning simple German phrases. 

German Writing Resources

  • Clozemaster: Improve German writing through context-based fill-in-the-blank sentences.
  • HiNative: Write German texts and receive corrections from native speakers.
  • HelloTalk: Practice writing German by chatting with native speakers.
  • LanguageTool: Grammar and spelling check tool that supports German to improve writing accuracy.
  • DeutschAkademie: Offers exercises and writing practice to improve German grammar and composition.
  • MosaLingua: Flashcards and writing exercises focusing on practical German language use.
  • Quizlet: Create and practice with flashcards that include written exercises.
  • Schreiben lernen: Exercises specifically designed to improve German writing skills.
  • Deutsch Perfekt: Magazine offering writing exercises and articles for practice.
  • Writing Exercises for German Learners: Online resources providing prompts and writing tasks.
  • Learn German by Deutsche Welle: Courses and materials with a focus on writing practice.
  • Lingoda: Online language school offering courses with a strong focus on writing proficiency.

German Speaking Resources

  • Clozemaster: Practice speaking German with context-based cloze (fill-in-the-blank) sentences.
  • HelloTalk: Language exchange app to practice speaking German with native speakers.
  • Yabla German: Video platform with interactive subtitles and speaking exercises.
  • Rocket German: Comprehensive course with a focus on speaking and pronunciation.

German Grammar Resources

German Dictionaries

  • Langenscheidt German-English Dictionary: A comprehensive dictionary with detailed entries and example sentences, available in print and online.
  • Duden: The authoritative dictionary for German, providing thorough definitions, usage examples, and grammatical information.
  • Collins German Dictionary: Offers extensive coverage of German and English with examples and idiomatic expressions, available in print and as an app.
  • Oxford German Dictionary: A reliable resource with comprehensive definitions, phrases, and examples, available in print and online.
  • PONS Online Dictionary: Provides translations, example sentences, and audio pronunciations, available as an app and online.
  • dict.cc: A user-generated bilingual dictionary with a wide range of entries, translations, and pronunciation guides.
  • Reverso Context: An online dictionary and app that offers translations, example sentences, and language learning tools.
  • WordReference: Provides translations, conjugations, and forums for language learners, available online and as an app.
  • Bab.la Dictionary: Offers translations, example sentences, and quizzes for language practice, available online and as an app.
  • Larousse German Dictionary: Provides translations, example sentences, and pronunciation guides, available in print and online.
  • Cambridge German-English Dictionary: Offers clear definitions, translations, and example sentences, available online and as an app.
  • Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary: A compact and portable dictionary with essential vocabulary and phrases for intermediate learners.
  • Langenscheidt Standard German Dictionary: A more comprehensive version with detailed entries and example sentences.
  • Beolingus: An online dictionary from the TU Chemnitz with translations, example sentences, and audio pronunciations.
  • Linguee: Combines a dictionary with a search engine for example sentences from real texts, available online and as an app.
  • Sprachnudel: A comprehensive dictionary including slang as well as a rhyming and synonym dictionary.

German Textbooks

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