Practise reading in German at Beginner (A1), where you read very short, simple sentences in the present tense, built from the most common everyday words. Each short passage comes with comprehension questions, and you can tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud. Free, with no ads and no account required.
Ich heiße Lena. Ich habe einen Bruder und eine Schwester. Mein Bruder heißt Tim. Er ist acht Jahre alt. Meine Schwester heißt Mia. Wir wohnen in einem kleinen Haus.
How old is Lena's brother?
ASix years old
BEight years oldcorrect
CTen years old
DTwo years old
In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.
Choose your level
German Beginner (A1)very short, simple sentences in the present tense, built from the most common everyday words.
Passages are pitched just above your current level, so almost every word is one you know - the way reading actually builds a language.
Questions test whether you understood the passage, not whether you can match words - each has a short explanation.
Tap any word for an instant translation and hear it spoken, learning vocabulary in context.
Difficulty adapts as you go, and your streak and saved words are kept on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes - Comprehendo is completely free, with no ads. You can practise without creating an account; optional Google sign-in only syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need an account?
No. Your level, streaks and saved words are kept on your device when signed out. Signing in is optional and only used to sync progress across devices.
How does German reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short German passage at your level with a few comprehension questions. Tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud, so you pick up vocabulary in context as you read.
What levels does it cover?
From A1 (beginner) through to upper-intermediate, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.