Learn German that really sticks.
merke.me schedules every review at the right moment - with staged spaced repetition, exam-oriented vocabulary and real everyday language.
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Staged spaced repetition
Proven review intervals from 4 hours to 4 months - learn more efficiently, not harder.
Vocabulary, grammar & collocations
Parallel decks for the Goethe curriculum and real everyday language.
Pronunciation included
Natural audio pronunciation for every word and example sentence.
Streaks & stats
Stay on track with heatmaps, accuracy trends and detailed insights.
A smarter way to learn German online
merke.me is a spaced repetition platform for German learners from beginner (A1) to mastery (C2). Instead of cramming word lists you forget a day later, every card comes back exactly when you are about to forget it. You build a real, lasting German vocabulary, internalise grammar rules, and pick up the collocations and everyday phrases that make you sound natural - all in short, daily sessions that fit around your life.
How learning German with merke.me works
Three simple steps, backed by decades of memory research.
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Learn in small lessons
Start new vocabulary, grammar points and collocations in short, focused lessons - with clear explanations, examples and audio.
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Review at the right moment
Our staged spaced repetition schedules each item just before you would forget it, so reviews stay short and knowledge sticks.
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Watch your German grow
Track streaks, accuracy and your progress through the CEFR levels, and keep every word fresh with regular reviews.
German for every level, from A1 to C2
Follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from your first words to near-native fluency.
Beginner
Your first German words, greetings and simple sentences for everyday situations. Completely free to start.
Elementary
Talk about routines, shopping, work and family with a growing everyday vocabulary.
Intermediate
Handle most situations while travelling and express opinions, plans and experiences.
Upper intermediate
Understand complex texts and take part in fluent discussions on a wide range of topics.
Advanced
Use German flexibly and effectively for study, work and academic or professional life.
Mastery
Understand virtually everything you read and hear and express yourself with precision.
Everything you need to learn German
Vocabulary, grammar and real-world language in one place.
Exam-oriented vocabulary
Thousands of words organised into parallel decks - from exam-oriented core vocabulary to the most frequent words of real spoken German.
Clear grammar points
German grammar broken into small, learnable points with bilingual explanations, cautions and more than twenty example sentences each.
Collocations & phrases
Learn the word combinations and set phrases that make your German sound natural, not translated.
Native-quality audio
Hear natural pronunciation for every word and example sentence, plus a dedicated guide to tricky German sounds.
Reading & practice tests
Consolidate what you learn with graded reading texts and Goethe-style practice tests for every level.
Culture & idioms
Go beyond textbook German with everyday idioms, slang and bite-sized culture and Landeskunde notes.
Frequently asked questions
Is merke.me free to use?
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Yes. You can start learning German at A1 completely free, with no credit card required. A subscription unlocks all levels from A2 to C2 and the full content library.
How does spaced repetition help me learn German faster?
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Spaced repetition schedules each review at the moment you are about to forget a word or rule. This strengthens long-term memory with the fewest possible reviews, so you learn German more efficiently than with classic flashcards or word lists.
Which levels does merke.me cover?
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merke.me covers all six CEFR levels, from A1 for complete beginners to C2 for near-native mastery, with vocabulary, grammar and collocations at every level.
Can I prepare for a German exam like the Goethe-Zertifikat?
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Yes. The vocabulary and grammar are oriented towards the Goethe curriculum, and Goethe-style practice tests with reading and listening sections help you prepare for A1 to C2 exams.
Do I need to install anything?
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No. merke.me runs in your browser on desktop and mobile and can be installed as an app (PWA) for quick access and offline-friendly learning.
How much time do I need each day?
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Even ten to fifteen minutes a day is enough to make steady progress. Because reviews are scheduled intelligently, short daily sessions beat occasional cramming.
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