Learn German Free with The Language Channel

This page is your hub for learning German with interactive tools: audio flashcards, real-movie video flashcards, and classic novels with side-by-side English translation and high-quality text-to-speech.

Pricing: some tools are completely free; some are optional one-time purchases (no subscription). Movie and TV titles listed below are used for educational and descriptive purposes only; all trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
On this page: Core tools · Beginner words & dialogues · Audiobook flashcards · Movie & TV flashcards · Special bundles · Support & contact

Core Free Tools for Learning German

Start with these tools if you want to listen, read, and practice German every day. Everything runs in your browser. Many tools are completely free; some have optional one-time upgrades for offline or tablet-optimized versions.

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German Video Lessons on YouTube
Short German lessons, listening practice, and explanations on The Language Channel YouTube channel.
iPad German Course — 1000 Words & 1000 Phrases
Touch-friendly interface optimized for iPad, with audio and speaking practice.
AI Pronunciation Trainer — 1000 Words & 1000 Phrases
Browser-based trainer to practice saying 1000 core words and 1000 phrases, with instant audio feedback.
Text-to-Speech Generator (Any Language)
Turn German or English text into audio for free. Great for reading practice and custom listening exercises.
Transcriber Tool — Audio to Text
Transcribe audio in your browser for listening practice or study notes. Free transcription tool.
German Transcription Trainer
Type what you hear in German. Trains careful listening and spelling with short audio clips.
Translation Trainer (Mobile)
Translate German ↔ English on your phone. Great for intensive vocabulary and sentence practice.
Translation Flashcard Trainer (Mobile)
German sentences with instant English meaning. Designed for quick, repeatable mobile practice.

Beginner German Words, Core Vocabulary & Dialogues

If you are starting from scratch or coming back to German, begin with the easiest word lists and everyday dialogues. These flashcards show German, English, and audio so you can listen, repeat, and review in short sessions.

Start Here — 300 Easiest German Words
Audio flashcards for the simplest and most useful beginner vocabulary. Ideal first step.
Beginner Word Pack — 300 Easiest Words
Listen, repeat, and review 300 high-frequency beginner words with translation.
Core Vocabulary Pack — 1000 Most Used Words
Cover the 1000 most common German words. German + English with audio support.
Everyday Dialogues — Set 1 (101 Dialogues)
Short, everyday conversations with English support. Great for A1/A2 learners.
Everyday Dialogues — Set 2
More conversations for daily life situations, building listening and speaking patterns.
Large Dialogue Pack — 600 German Dialogues
A huge library of spoken German to immerse yourself in many different situations.
Short Story Dialogues
Learn German with mini stories told as dialogues. Audio + text for rich context.

📖🎧 Audiobook-Style German Flashcards

These sets feel like listening to a German audiobook, but each sentence is on a flashcard with audio and text. You can pause after each line, repeat it, and use the built-in translation support.

Hardy Boys — The Tower Treasure (German)
Classic adventure story presented as German audiobook-style flashcards with high-quality voices.
Vampire City (German)
Novel-style listening practice. Follow the story with clear German audio and text.
Space Saga (German Story-Style)
Story-style flashcards inspired by Star Wars Episode IV, using high-quality Google voices.
Heidi (Abridged) — Part 1
German audiobook flashcards based on the classic story of Heidi.
Heidi (Abridged) — Part 2
Continue the story with more German listening practice and text support.
Heidi (Abridged) — Part 3
More chapters from Heidi in German audiobook flashcard format.
Heidi (Abridged) — Part 4
Complete the abridged Heidi story while strengthening listening skills.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Abridged, German)
Abridged classic adventure presented as German audiobook flashcards.

🎬 German Movie & TV Video Flashcards

Practice German with short, focused scenes from movies and TV. Each clip is broken into flashcards so you can pause after each line, read the German, and check the English support. We use short, non-downloadable segments for language learning and commentary only — not full movies or episodes.

Space Saga Part 1 (German Video Flashcards)
Real video clips with German dialogue and flashcards for close listening practice.
Space Saga Part 2 (German Video Flashcards)
Continue with more scenes in German.
Robot 1 (German Video Flashcards)
Practice German with Robot 1, broken into manageable lines.
The Adventures of Little Man - Part 1 of 3 (German)
German video flashcards from the first part of the story.
The Adventures of Little Man — Part 2 of 3 (German)
More scenes from Little Man in German for intermediate learners.
The Adventures of Little Man — Part 3 of 3 (German)
Finish the set with the final part of this trilogy in German.
Crazy Kids — “Flakes” (German)
Short comedic scenes in German to practice fast, conversational speech.
Crazy Kids — Easter Episode (German)
German video flashcards from a themed Crazy Kids episode.
Crazy Kids — Halloween Episode (German)
Practice listening with Halloween-themed dialogue in German.
Crazy Kids — Fantasyland 1 of 3 (German)
Part 1 of a fantasy storyline presented in German video flashcards.
Crazy Kids — Fantasyland 2 of 3 (German)
Continue the Fantasyland storyline in German.
Crazy Kids — Fantasyland 3 of 3 (German)
Finish the three-part fantasy arc in German.
Crazy Kids — “Salami” Episode (German)
More comedic German dialogue for listening and vocabulary practice.
The Dream (German Video Flashcards)
Practice German with iconic sci-fi scenes broken into short lines.
Ruin (German Video Flashcards)
Scenes from Ruin presented with German dialogue and flashcards.
The Trip (German Video Flashcards)
Learn German through sci-fi romance scenes with clear dialogue.
Army Men — General’s Speech (German)
Historic and motivational speech in German for advanced listening.
Superhero City — South America Scene (German)
Intense scene with German dialogue and detailed flashcards.
The War — “Baseball” Scene (German)
Advanced listening from a dramatic scene, delivered in German.
The Conflict — Bar Scene (German)
Complex dialogue and accents in German, perfect for B2+ learners.
Wagons West — “Old Man” Episode (German)
Classic TV dialogue dubbed in German with flashcards.
Wagons West — “The Sadness” (German)
More German TV clips with science fiction vocabulary.
San Fransisco — “Gegen” Episode (German)
Everyday, fast-paced comedy dialogue in German.
Der Laden — Library Scene (German)
Practice German with a focused scene from Der Laden.
Silverthrone — Season 1 Episode 1 (German)
Fantasy vocabulary and dialogue in German from a well-known series.
Red Dress — “Chess Game” (German)
Classic humorous scene in German, perfect for repeated listening.

Special Bundles: Complete Practice Toolkits

These bundles give you several ways to work with the same scene or movie: video flashcards, translation flashcards, and transcription/translation trainers for both desktop and Android. They’re ideal if you want to master one specific scene deeply.

Der Laden — Complete German Bundle
German video flashcards plus matching trainers for a complete practice set.
Der Laden — Translation Flashcards (Android)
German ↔ English sentence flashcards optimized for Android devices.
Der Laden — Translation Flashcards (Desktop)
Desktop-friendly translation flashcards for the Raiders scene.
Der Laden — Translation Trainer (Android)
Type and translate German sentences from the scene on Android.
Der Laden — Translation Trainer (Desktop)
Desktop version of the translation trainer to master every line.
Der Laden — Transcription Trainer (Desktop)
Type what you hear in German from the scene for detailed listening practice.
Der Laden — Transcription Trainer (Android)
Android version of the transcription trainer for on-the-go practice.
Red Dress (Part 1 of 2) — German Bundle
German video flashcards plus matching trainers for Part 1 practice.
Red Dress Part 1 — Translation Flashcards (Android)
German ↔ English sentence flashcards for Part 1, optimized for Android.
Red Dress Part 1 — Translation Flashcards (Desktop)
Run the same Part 1 sentences in a desktop flashcard view.
Red Dress Part 1 — Translation Trainer (Android)
Type and translate German lines from Part 1 on your Android device.
Red Dress Part 1 — Translation Trainer (Desktop)
Desktop translation trainer for close study of the Part 1 dialogue.
Red Dress Part 1 — Transcription Trainer (Desktop)
Type what you hear in German for detailed listening and spelling practice.
Red Dress Part 1 — Transcription Trainer (Android)
Android version of the transcription trainer for Part 1.
Red Dress (Part 2 of 2) — German Bundle
Second half of the story in German video flashcards and trainers.
Red Dress Part 2 — Translation Flashcards (Android)
Android translation flashcards for the second half of the story.
Red Dress Part 2 — Translation Flashcards (Desktop)
Desktop flashcards to finish Red Dress story in German.
Red Dress Part 2 — Translation Trainer (Android)
Type and translate lines from Part 2 on Android.
Red Dress Part 2 — Translation Trainer (Desktop)
Desktop translation trainer to complete the full story.
Red Dress Part 2 — Transcription Trainer (Desktop)
Type what you hear from Part 2 in German for advanced practice.
Red Dress Part 2 — Transcription Trainer (Android)
Android transcription trainer covering the second half of the movie.

Home, Help & Contact

The Language Channel is built for long-term German learning with a mix of free tools and optional one-time upgrades. If you ever have questions about access, billing, or educational use, you can contact us directly.

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