Brottin

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Learn German online, A1 to C2

Spaced-repetition vocabulary, grammar with instant marking, graded readers with tap-to-translate, situational dialogues, video listening practice, and AI-marked writing and speaking.

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What is already in Brottin

vocabulary cards
17,441
grammar exercises
2,370
listening sentences
1,918
exam questions
1,502
graded readers
120
dictionary entries
9,828

One platform, every German skill

Each skill has its own space, sharing one content library and one review schedule.

How learning works here

Four steps, repeated daily.

  1. 01

    Pick your level

    Start at A1 or jump straight to your level. Each one has its own path, exercises and reading.

  2. 02

    Learn and practise

    Vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening — a few minutes each. Exercises mark instantly, so you see mistakes immediately.

  3. 03

    Get corrected

    Writing and speaking are marked against each criterion, naming the specific error and how to fix it.

  4. 04

    Review at the right moment

    Words come back just before you would forget them, so they stick without relearning from scratch.

Inside Brottin

Four things that separate this from word lists and disconnected exercises.

Vocabulary

Remember words by reviewing at the right moment

Every card carries its own schedule based on whether you recalled it. Hard words return sooner, known words stretch further out — so study time lands where you are actually weak.

Open the vocabulary library
  • der/die/das learned with the noun, colour-coded
  • Example sentence, audio and usage per level
  • Build your own set, or have AI generate one on your topic

Reading

Read real books, not sample sentences

120 stories and books graded A1–C1. Meet an unknown word and tap it for the meaning and pronunciation right there, without breaking your reading to open a dictionary.

Enter the library
  • Grimm fairy tales, Hauff novellas and more
  • 407 chapters, loaded one at a time so it stays smooth on a phone
  • Save a word you just looked up straight into review

Listening & speaking

Listen to video, then say it back

117 lessons drawn from real video plus 1,918 standalone sentences. Listen, transcribe, then shadow the line back — AI compares and names the words you mispronounced.

Start listening practice
  • Transcribe line by line with instant marking
  • Shadowing to train rhythm and intonation
  • Pronunciation feedback naming the exact words to fix

Exams

Prepare for Goethe, telc and DTZ

49 papers with 1,502 questions, split into Lesen, Hören, Schreiben and Sprechen and timed like the real exam. Writing and speaking are marked against the exam's own criteria.

Browse the papers
  • Goethe A1–C1, telc and DTZ papers
  • Sit one section or a full timed paper
  • Review answers and explanations after submitting

Pick a level to start

Each level has its own page: what you learn, how long it takes, and every exercise and text that belongs to it.

See all levels

Why Brottin

Genuinely free, with no upgrade

No Pro tier, no daily limits, nothing behind a paywall. The whole library is open to everyone.

Explained in your language

Meanings, usage notes and feedback on your writing and speaking come back in your own language — Vietnamese, English or German.

Real material, not textbook filler

Original books, real video and real exam papers, rather than sentences that only exist in a coursebook.

Works on your phone

Install it straight from the browser and keep working on a flaky connection. No app store needed.

Install Brottin as an app

Brottin runs as an app on phone and desktop without going through an app store. Open it in your browser and choose “Add to Home Screen”, or use the Install button in the top bar.

Frequently asked questions

Is Brottin really free?

Yes. There is no paid tier, no daily lesson cap, and nothing locked behind a paywall. Every feature is usable without paying.

Do I need an account?

Not to browse — readers, dialogues, grammar exercises and the dictionary are open to guests. Signing in only matters when you want to save progress, review schedules and marked work.

Can I start from zero?

Yes. The A1 path starts with the alphabet and pronunciation, including Ä, Ö, Ü and ß, before moving to greetings, numbers and the three articles der, die and das.

Does Brottin help with Goethe or telc?

Yes. There are 49 papers with 1,502 questions covering Goethe A1–C1, telc and DTZ, split by exam section. Writing and speaking are marked against the exam's criteria.

How long does it take to reach B1?

At a steady one to two hours a day, roughly 12 weeks for A1, 12 for A2 and 16 for B1 — about ten months from zero. Slower is fine; consistency is what matters.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The interface is built for phones, and you can install Brottin as an app straight from the browser without the App Store or Google Play.

Start today

No card, and no account needed to try it. Pick a level and do your first session now.

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