Meet it.
See the meaning. Reveal the German. Hear it spoken, with the details you need, together.
A LITTLE, EVERY DAY
Make
German stay.
Practise the German you’re learning.
Build on it, a little every day.
Guided practice. Music that grows with your German.
And a clearer picture of what you’re building.
Practice with purposeListen as you growSee your learning take shape
01 / THE PRACTICE
First it’s new.
Then it’s yours.
You don’t have to remember it all at once.
Meet the word. Work with it. Bring it back yourself.
Build it.
Recognise the pieces. Put them together. Make a first connection before recalling it alone.
Bring it back.
Now it’s your turn. Type the German from memory. Earlier words return when they’re due.
Meet. Build. Recall. Choose a step to try it.
Small steps. Real remembering.
THE WORD. AND ITS PLURAL.
das Haus
house
die Häuserplural · housesA SMALL DETAIL THAT MATTERS.
der Name
name
die Namenweak nounMORE THAN THE INFINITIVE.
lernen
to learn
hat gelernthelping verb + past participleAN ADJECTIVE. A PERSON.
der Erwachsene
adult
die Erwachsenenadjectival nounA LOOK AT LATER LEARNING.
schreiben
to write
schriebPräteritum · written pastYOUR WORDS. TAKING ROOT.
One word.
More than one detail.
A word is more than its translation. A card brings its meaning, sound, spelling and important components together—from a noun’s article and plural to a past form’s helping verb.
02 / A CLEARER PICTURE
See the bigger picture.
Not just today’s score.
New words join the words you already know.
Watch how the balance changes as you keep practising.
YOUR GERMAN, OVER TIME
Vocabulary confidence
Saved history
A growing collection can change the average. New vocabulary may bring it down while familiar words keep getting stronger. Confidence is an estimate from practice history, not a fluency score.
03 / GERMAN SONGTRACK
Your German grows.
So does the music.
Real songs. Carefully chosen language.
Start wonderfully small, then discover more words, richer sentences and new things to say.
GERMAN SONGTRACKLEVEL 2 · GERMAN SONGTRACK
Mir geht es nicht gut
A few familiar words. A whole song.
Follow the refrain as it plays.
Level 1 songs start with very few words. Each new level unlocks songs with a little more vocabulary and grammar—so the music grows with your German.
A path you build: meet the vocabulary goal and complete the previous level’s required song activities to unlock the next level.
More than a song in German.
A song with German you can grow into.
04 / PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE
See what
you’re building.
A growing vocabulary is more than a number.
See the words you’ve introduced—and how firmly they’re taking root.
Your vocabulary collection
224practice cards
Your goal: grow the strong foundation.Consistent practice can help more of your vocabulary settle into the dark-blue band.
The colours show estimated vocabulary confidence from practice history. From top to bottom: below 40%, 40–60%, 60–80%, and 80–100%. New words and time between reviews can change the balance. This is a vocabulary estimate, not a fluency score.
A LITTLE COMPANION. A GROWING STORY.
Little beginnings.
Something to grow together.
Something to grow together.
05 / SOMEONE TO GROW WITH
Grow your German.
Grow together.
Begin with a little companion. As you build your German, your study helps it gain strength and grow into new forms.
Your reviews build strength.
Scheduled reviews earn Bond XP—even when a card takes another try.
Consistency helps it grow.
Completed Study Days, Bond levels and stronger vocabulary foundations help unlock new forms.
A little care matters.
Reviews help keep your companion fed. Neglected reviews can leave it weaker; prolonged neglect can even lead to collapse. There’s a recovery path to help it return.
Your next review can be a little step forward.
For both of you.
06 / THE GAMES
One collection of words.
A world of ways to return.
Games that bring familiar German back through pictures, listening and little conversations. Complete each checkpoint to open the next.
01 / PICTURE PAIRS
A word. A picture. A connection.
Connect German with meaning through images.
Try choosing the picture for das Haus.
1 / 3
Look closely. Make the connection.
02 / LISTENING WOODLAND
Let your ears lead.
Recognise familiar German through sound, before seeing the answer.
1 / 3
Press the speaker. What did you hear?
03 / ARTICLE SPRINT
Little details matter.
Practise the article together with the noun, so they become familiar as a pair.
5 NOUNS · 2.0 → 1.2 SECONDS2.0s
Ready?
A little quicker each time. Give it a try.
04 / LITTLE CONVERSATIONS
Bring it into a conversation.
Listen to a short line, then build it from the pieces.
1 / 2
Hello! How are you?
Listen, then choose the pieces in order.
FOLLOW A LITTLE CURIOSITY
Familiar words. New ways to use them.
Learning Trails are being developed in a limited test. The activities here are a public preview; trails are not yet available to every student.
Disponibilidade em português
As Trilhas de Aprendizagem estão em teste limitado. As atividades desta página são uma demonstração pública; as trilhas ainda não estão disponíveis para todos os alunos.
07 / A ROUTINE THAT MAKES SENSE
Make every
return count.
See what’s due, look ahead to your reviews, and follow the work you’ve already put in.
Know what to practise next.
See your study activity take shape.
Discover different ways to grow.
MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR WEEKInteractive example
A busy Tuesday. A little more time on Sunday.
Set your usual availability for each day.
Availability can guide suitable future review dates. Reviews already scheduled stay in place. This example does not save settings.
YOUR LEARNING, IN VIEW
Review outlook
Future dueFuture due shows how many cards are scheduled to return on each day ahead, so you can plan a manageable week. Select a day in your study space to mark it busy or give yourself more time. Availability guides eligible future review dates; existing dates change only when you apply a plan.
Study Activity
2026Each square is a study day. A deeper shade means more Bond XP earned that day; quiet days stay pale. See your consistency build over time, including the effort you put in when a word takes another try.
Little by little, it adds up.EXAMPLE DATA
08 / A LITTLE GERMAN, WITH YOU
Your German.
Wherever you go.
A quiet moment at a café. The train ride home.
A few words before the rest of your day.
Open German by Design on your phone and add it to your Home Screen. Then return to your study space with a tap, in its own app-like window.
Same accountSame progressYour companion, too
Install from your browser. No app store needed.
An internet connection is required to study.
A little practice fits into real life.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDER
A little clarity.
What can I practise here?
Course vocabulary through supported introductions, independent recall, listening and connected Songtrack activities. The lesson collection keeps the material organized as you progress.
How does the music follow the lessons?
Songtrack begins with a small vocabulary and simple structures. Later levels introduce more language while returning to earlier material. The lyrics follow a deliberately planned course sequence.
What do the vocabulary colours mean?
They describe estimated confidence in vocabulary that has entered practice. Red marks vocabulary needing more reinforcement; the blues build toward a stronger foundation. It is an estimate from practice history, not a test of overall fluency.
Can I use German by Design on my phone?
Yes. Open the website on your phone and add it to your Home Screen from Safari on iPhone or a supported browser on Android. Sign in with the same account to keep your progress and companion together. An internet connection is required to study.
How do I get access?
Already studying here? Use Student sign in. New here? Choose Request access and sign in with Google. Your teacher reviews your request before study access opens.
What if I already know some German?
Start with the first lesson to spot gaps in pronunciation, spelling and forms. Use Already Known for words you fully know, so you can focus your practice where it helps.
Do these examples save my results?
No. The activities on this page are a small demonstration. Sign in to your approved student account for your own practice and saved progress.
Can I plan around a busy week?
You can set weekly availability in your study settings. It can guide suitable future review dates; it does not move reviews already scheduled.
A LITTLE, EVERY DAY
Make a little German
part of your day.
A few words. A familiar song. Something that stays.