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Comparisons

Most German learning tools teach the language. Very few simulate the exam. These comparisons give each option fair credit for what it does well, then show exactly where full timed mock exams with native-speed audio fill the gap.

German Language Practice vs Duolingo

Great for daily vocabulary. Not built to get you through a telc or Goethe paper.

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German Language Practice vs Babbel

Solid conversational course. No timed telc or Goethe papers at the end of it.

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German Language Practice vs Lingoda

Live classes with real teachers — priced accordingly, and still not a mock exam.

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German Language Practice vs Preply and italki

The best fix for speaking. The most expensive way to sit a practice paper.

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German Language Practice vs Deutsche Welle (DW)

Outstanding free learning material. No timed papers, no answer keys, no score.

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German Language Practice vs the official Goethe practice materials

One free official model set, and then nothing. We are the volume.

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German Language Practice vs the official telc mock tests

The official Übungstest is the reference. Five papers is the practice.

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German Language Practice vs a language school or VHS course

Courses teach the language. They rarely give you five timed papers with audio.

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