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Loved by international students preparing for life in Germany
Created by Abdullah from @abdidoesstuff after 10 years in Germany, together with German-learning experts.
learners preparing for Germany
structured chapters, A1 to B2
interactive practice exercises
CEFR levels with mock exams
Everything for life in Germany, in one place.
Ankommo covers the whole journey of arriving, from your first German word to your Anmeldung, your visa, your job and your salary.
Learn German, A1–B2
109 structured chapters ending in Goethe & telc mock exams. The first 5 chapters of every level are free.
Start the courseMove to Germany
Anmeldung, insurance, licence: your first-month deadlines.
Study
Blocked account, admission, C1/B2.
Work
Blue Card, contracts, net pay.
Ausbildung
Earn from day one: €724+/month, a qualification, a PR path.
Salary calculator
Your exact 2026 net pay.
Level test
Find your level in 10 questions.
What learners say.
“Most German learners drown in resources. This keeps everything in one place, in an order that never overwhelms you.”
“Great work. I love the way this site teaches German.”
“A great app to learn German alongside your classes.”
“Genuinely helpful.”
“Very organised.”
“Good app.”
“Most German learners drown in resources. This keeps everything in one place, in an order that never overwhelms you.”
“Great work. I love the way this site teaches German.”
“A great app to learn German alongside your classes.”
“Genuinely helpful.”
“Very organised.”
“Good app.”
“I could finally follow what the person at the Bürgeramt was asking me. That was the moment it felt worth it.”
“The mock exams are the closest thing to the real Goethe paper I have found for free.”
“It explains German the way my brain works, not the way a textbook wants it to.”
“Twenty minutes on the train each morning and I am actually getting somewhere.”
“The salary and visa tools got me here. The course is keeping me here.”
“Der, die, das stopped being guesswork. The clues actually stick.”
“I could finally follow what the person at the Bürgeramt was asking me. That was the moment it felt worth it.”
“The mock exams are the closest thing to the real Goethe paper I have found for free.”
“It explains German the way my brain works, not the way a textbook wants it to.”
“Twenty minutes on the train each morning and I am actually getting somewhere.”
“The salary and visa tools got me here. The course is keeping me here.”
“Der, die, das stopped being guesswork. The clues actually stick.”
German that finally makes sense.
Not a translation app or a grammar-drill tool. Ankommo teaches you how German works, why it works that way, and how to use it where it actually matters: the Bürgeramt, the lease, the job interview.
- Plain-English explanations of every rule
- Practical vocabulary for real life in Germany
- A genuine Goethe / telc exam foundation
Three screens, the whole idea.
Understand the rule, practise it with gentle feedback, watch your progress grow. That's the entire loop.
A1 · Chapter 3
German articles: der, die, das
The rule
Every German noun has a gender. Learn the article with the noun, never alone.
die Wohnung
the flat
der Termin
the appointment
das Formular
the form
Fill in the blank
4 / 8
Ich habe morgen einen Termin beim Burgeramt.
So close!
Watch the umlaut: Bürgeramt uses ü, not u.
No streaks lost. No guilt. Just learning.
Your progress
61%
A1 · 15 of 25 chapters
Chapter 15 · At the doctor
Chapter 16 · Making plans
12-day rhythm, one rest day is fine
A guided path from A1 to B2.
Pick a level to see what it covers, and exactly what you'll be able to do by the end of it.
A1: Absolute beginner
Start from zero and get through the situations that fill your first weeks in Germany.
Explore A1By the end, you can
- Introduce yourself and ask simple questions
- Handle numbers, prices, dates and time
- Book an appointment and shop for essentials
- Read short notices and write a simple message
Hear real German
Every word and example is spoken with clear pronunciation. Tap a word to listen.
Every level ends in a real mock exam.
A1 and A2 finish with full Goethe-Institut and telc mock exams: the same formats German visas and residence permits ask for. You practise the real thing before you sit it.
Ich habe morgen einen ____ beim Bürgeramt.
Which word fits the gap?
Tap a word. Every chapter ends with practice like this.
Where are you arriving?
Tap your city: what it's like, the numbers that matter, and the first local word to learn.
Berlin
Berlin
Your first local word
Na?
Berlin’s all-purpose hello, "how’s it going" and "well?" in one syllable.
Not sure where to start?
Take the free level test (10 questions, about 3 minutes) and get the exact chapter to begin with.
Abdullah
@abdidoesstuffBuilt by someone who actually arrived.
Ankommo was built by Abdullah after 10 years of living, studying, and working in Germany, the same decade of Bürgeramt queues, blocked accounts, and language exams most learners are about to walk through.
After helping international students with admissions, visas, jobs, and daily life, he kept seeing the same problem: German learning felt confusing, unstructured, and disconnected from what people actually needed to do.
So Ankommo pairs real Germany experience with expert-supported course structure, so you learn with clarity, context, and a reason for every lesson.
The middle path.
Casual apps are fun but shallow. Classroom schools are thorough but rigid. Ankommo is the sweet spot in between: structured and practical, on your own schedule.
Casual habit apps
fun, but shallow
Intensive classes
thorough, but rigid
Ankommo
RecommendedBuilt for students and professionals moving to Germany who want clear explanations, practical vocabulary, and structured progress.
- Plain-English explanations
- Practical German for real life
- Goethe / telc exam foundation
- Self-paced, no streak pressure
- Free to start
Language apps
Great for daily habit-building and quick exposure, but often lighter on explanation and structured progression.
- Easy to start
- Good for consistency
- Short lessons
- Less depth in grammar
- Less tailored to Germany
Language schools
Helpful if you want live teaching and classroom accountability, but more expensive and less flexible.
- Teacher support
- Group practice
- Structured pace
- Fixed schedule
- Higher monthly cost
Common questions
Do I need an account to start?
You need a free account to access the lessons. Sign up takes under a minute and there is no credit card required.
How long do the courses take?
Each chapter takes 45–65 minutes. A1 (25 chapters) is roughly 19–25 hours of study. A2 (26 chapters) adds another 20–26 hours. B1 (29 chapters) adds another 22–29 hours. B2 (29 chapters) adds another 22–28 hours. Most students complete A1 in 4–8 weeks, then progress through A2, B1 and B2.
Is it really free?
The first 5 chapters of every level (A1, A2, B1, and B2) are completely free. No credit card required. Chapter 6 and beyond require an Ankommo Pro subscription (7 days free, then €4.99/month, cancel anytime) or a one-time Course Pass (€9.99 per level).
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Ankommo is a web app that works in any browser: Chrome, Safari, Firefox. No app download needed. Audio pronunciation works on iOS Safari and Chrome desktop.
I already know some German. Should I start at Chapter 1?
Take the free level test, or browse the chapter list and jump in wherever feels right. Each chapter is self-contained enough that you can skip sections you already know.
Which exam does this prepare me for?
A1 ends with mock exams for the Goethe-Institut A1 and telc A1. A2 ends with Goethe A2 and telc A2 mock exams. These are the most common exams required for German visas and residency permits.
Free to start. Affordable to continue.
What a daily habit actually costs
Pro: €4.99/month · first 5 chapters of every level stay free
€0.33
per study hour on Pro, at your pace
183 h
of German in a year, 30 minutes at a time
Free
€0
No credit card
- First 5 chapters of every level
- Grammar + vocabulary + exercises
- Progress tracking
Pro
€4.99/mo
7 days free, then €4.99/month. Cancel anytime.
- All 109 chapters: A1, A2, B1, B2
- Future updates included
- Cancel any time
Course Pass
€9.99 once
Per level, no expiry
- One full level forever
- Your choice of A1, A2, B1, or B2
- 7-day money-back guarantee
Ready to start learning German?
Create a free account to open A1, A2, B1 and B2 lessons and track your progress.