A1 Foundations · Android

Learn German, step by step.

Dein klarer Weg zu Deutsch

Be Deutsch A1 Foundations helps English-speaking beginners learn German through 12 units and 60 structured lessons. Build vocabulary and listening skills, practise what you learn, and check your understanding with quizzes—all with lessons available offline after installation.

Android closed testing is active. Join the tester group and opt in through Google Play. The app is not yet publicly released.

The real app

A structured course you can see and follow.

Open the course overview, choose a lesson and move through each learning stage at your own pace. The preview shows the current Android app.

Built for focused, self-paced study.

How learning works

One clear learning rhythm.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Start with a focused lesson and a clear explanation.

  2. 02

    Practice

    Build confidence through guided and independent activities.

  3. 03

    Check

    Use lesson quizzes and unit checkpoints to check understanding.

  4. 04

    Review mistakes

    Return to incorrect answers in My Mistakes.

  5. 05

    Improve

    Track progress and keep strengthening your foundations.

Course structure

A1 Foundations, clearly organized.

A defined path through essential beginner content, designed to make the next step easy to find without promising a fixed study duration.

12
units
60
structured lessons
642
vocabulary records
48
listening activities

Core learning experience

The essentials, working together.

Learn, apply, check and return to the material that needs another look—all within one focused course.

Grammar

Clear explanations for essential German structures.

Vocabulary

Core words organized within a structured course.

Reading

Practical texts that reinforce lesson content.

Listening

Offline audio activities with gated transcripts.

Writing

Guided tasks with visible support.

Speaking

Pronunciation models and learner-confirmed practice.

Guided practice

Supported activities that introduce each task step by step.

Independent practice

A chance to apply what you have learned on your own.

Lesson quizzes

Short checks at the end of lessons.

Unit checkpoints

Review points across the 12-unit course.

My Mistakes

A dedicated place to revisit incorrect answers.

Review

Repeat key material when it needs more attention.

Progress tracking

See your movement through lessons and units.

Offline learning

Keep lessons available without a constant connection.

Why Be Deutsch

Less guesswork. More purposeful practice.

Clear explanations

Understand the point before you practise it.

Structured progression

Move through connected units and lessons in order.

Practice-based learning

Apply each topic through supported and independent tasks.

Mistake-based revision

Use incorrect answers to guide what you review next.

Self-paced and offline

Study on your schedule, including without a constant connection.

Who it is for

German foundations for many starting points.

Be Deutsch is designed for adults learning through English. It is open to anyone who wants a calm, structured beginning—not only one type of learner.

  • English-speaking beginners
  • Migrants and newcomers
  • International students
  • International workers
  • People building German foundations

Inside the course

From explanation to visible progress.

Real app screenshots show the learning flow in the current Android app.

Be Deutsch A1 Foundations course overview with unit and lesson cards
Choose a unit and lesson
Be Deutsch grammar lesson screen with an explanation and examples
Read a focused grammar explanation
Be Deutsch guided practice activity with a learning prompt
Work through guided practice
Be Deutsch My Mistakes screen for reviewing incorrect answers
Revisit answers in My Mistakes
Be Deutsch progress screen showing course learning progress
See progress across the course
Be Deutsch lesson quiz screen with a multiple-choice question
Check understanding with a lesson quiz

Learner support languages

English support today. More planned.

English learner support is available in the current Android test version. Persian/Farsi and additional learner-support languages are planned for future releases and are not available yet.

Partners

Help shape a practical learning resource.

We welcome conversations with universities, integration organizations, NGOs, employers, foundations, sponsors and educational partners.

Ways to collaborate

  • Pilot collaboration
  • Learner and educator feedback
  • Distribution support
  • Institutional support
  • Partnership discussions
Start a partnership conversation

Support & contact

Questions about Be Deutsch?

For app support, feedback or partnership enquiries, email us directly.