Learn German
word by word.
Lerni turns frequency-ranked vocabulary, real examples and daily practice into one place — built by GermanProfessors, so the first words you learn are the ones Germans actually say first.
One new word, every day
A fresh high-frequency word with its article, level and a real example. Tap to hear it spoken in German.
The words Germans say most
Start here: the ten most frequent words in the language, ranked from real usage.
Lerni — your German tutor in one app
The dictionary is just the start. The Lerni app wraps lessons, flashcards, pronunciation practice and an AI tutor around the same frequency-ranked words — on the web and on Android.
Ask anything about German and get a clear answer at your level, any time.
A structured path through six CEFR levels and three focused sprints.
Record yourself and get instant pronunciation feedback.
An AI tutor every step of the way
Lerni is built around AI — teaching, correcting, conversing and adapting to you.
Professor AI tutor
Ask anything about German — grammar, words, culture — and get a clear answer at your level.
Conversation partner
Hold real German conversations with an AI that stays at your level and never loses patience.
Instant corrections
Make a mistake and the AI shows the correct form with a one-line reason.
Pronunciation coach
Record yourself and get an instant score, so your accent improves every attempt.
Adapts to you
Detects your CEFR level from A1 to C2 and tailors explanations and pace to match.
Dictionary help
Meanings, examples and context for any of 10,000 words, on demand.
Drill the words that matter
Spaced flashcard decks for every level, plus a full deck and themed sets.
From first word to fluency
Six CEFR levels build on each other. Tap a step to explore hours, skills and exam equivalents.
Explore the whole suite
Dictionary
10,000 words with audio, examples and themed decks.
Grammar
165 topics from A1 to C2 with clear examples.
Curriculum
Levels, hours, can-do skills and exam equivalents.
FAQ
500 answers about German and the app.
The app
Lessons, AI tutor, exams and progress.
Flashcards
Decks for every level and topic.
What people say
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