1) The German alphabet
German uses the 26 letters A–Z plus Ä, Ö, Ü and ß.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A0 · Lesson 1
Alphabet & Basic Sounds
Recognize and say the German alphabet, including Ä, Ö, Ü and ß, and read a few beginner words aloud.
Practice Now
German alphabet, special letters & first words
Tap letters, then words, then build a short sentence.
Build & hear
Ich sage ….
Sentence order
Put the words in order
Tap the German words in the correct order.
Sentence 1 / 7Correct: 0
EnglishI say hello.
Tap the words below
Review lesson
2) Special letters
Ä as in Äpfel; Ö as in Öl; Ü as in grün.
ß is called Eszett and appears in Straße.
3) First words
Hallo · Haus · Buch · Mädchen · grün · Straße · Danke
Speaking practice
Spell your name
Say the letters of your first name slowly.
Special letters
Read aloud: Äpfel, Öl, grün, Straße.
Three words
Say: Hallo, Buch, Danke.