Unlike the early where Learning was more or less limited to books, we have apps available on our phones to help us, guide us attain new knowledge. In terms Language learning as well, we have varied options to choose from. While some fail to excite us, there are some which does not only make the process of learning seem easy but also make it fun for us. We tend to actively participate and cooperate with such.
Here’s a list of the top 10 apps to help you learn German in leisure.

1. Duolingo

Duolingo is a quirky app which offers services to learn numerous languages through a single application. With a green owl as the mascot this app allows learners to decide their pace of learning. They can choose to finish entire levels at once or may take it slow. They have lessons in the quiz structure and take up a maximum of 5 minutes to finish. The short and sweet application makes it feasible for people to go through it multiple times a day. They maintain ‘streaks’ of the users which motivates them to continue without a gap.

2. Drops

Drops is an app which appears minimal but appeals the users. This provides essentials of vocabulary which one can go through within 5 minutes. There are options available for the user to choose from. From the simple topics such as colours, it expands towards their wider areas. Drop uses images and audio to help the mind memorize the words and the meanings at once.

3. Wie Geht’s German

This app focuses on teaching basic German phrases to the users. The simple ordinary vocabulary makes up the lessons in the app. It is useful for the beginners who intend to learn German and use it to communicate or comprehend everyday situations. Learning simple things like he numbers or greeting excite the user who wishes to return to expand their knowledge. The only drawback of the app is that it is only available for iOS users.

4. Busuu

Busuu is an application where the content is based on the CEFR framework and covers all the areas required for language learning, reading, writing speaking and listening. The app offers native pronunciations to adapt better and quick. They also make of the community aspect to engage the students. There is also the video chat facility available for the users. The option of lesson review is also available.

5. FluentU

FluentU is a video based application which teaches the language with video clips ranging from music video, movie clips to news. They have an updated library for the users of different levels. While it is hard to comprehend authentic videos by oneself, FluentU makes it easy with interactive subtitles. The doubts regarding words are cleared with a simple touch. Dictionary entries are added with the subtitles. The hassle to look up online has ended with FluentU.

6. Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone is an unique app. This does not have translations for words in German. Instead they are taught using images, text, sound or video. It is a different method which is preferred by the learners for its innovative content. The app also has a speech recognition function which helps the users with their pronunciation. There are live tutors as well, available with premium subscription to practice German skills. The app is helpful for the students who do not want to study on their own but lack the leisure to attend professional classes. They can acquire the language according to their suitable schedule in ease.

7. Memrise

Memrise is an app which makes use of flashcards followed by voice texts to help students understand the context and internalize the meaning. The words learned leave strong impressions and the learners learn the usage of those terms taught to them. This app helps the students acquire simple terminologies in a new manner. The users also learn the correct pronunciation of the words with the native speakers who voice the videos. There are methods of interaction available for the usage of the learner to assess and practice the skills.

8. Babbel

Babble begins with the learner’s identification of the level. Once the learner checks their levels, the course is designed to suit their capability. The content makes use of audio, video, images and texts. English words and German equivalents consist of a medium of teaching. There are also dialogue formats available in lesson form for the user to go through and practice. There are fill in the blanks in between dialogues meant to be filled by the users through comprehension. The drawback of the app is that the free access is limited and to explore more content one needs to sign up for the premium subscription.

9. MindSnacks

MindSnacks appears to be gaming software which teaches German through the nine different games. The games are colourful and follow a theme .Prior to the beginning the user is provided with a list of vocabulary with recordings to go through. As soon as the game starts the user participates in a test to assess their knowledge. It helps in retention and understanding of the users. Limited free version and only available for iOS are the only drawbacks of this amazing application.

10. Anki

Anki is a basic flashcard app which is quite suitable for self-study. The content is user-generated and uses high-quality audio and images to help the user with memorization and pronunciation. The app offers a wide range covering even translation in different languages like Russian or Japanese. There is plenty of content available for the user which is updated to suit the development.

Apart from these ten listed above there are plenty of apps available which offer similar facilities with either free or paid versions. Interested learners can go through these and acquire a new language easily.

Hope you find this helpful.

Happy Learning!

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