German Language Practice vs Lingoda
Lingoda is a school; we are the exam room. Their classes take you through a CEFR level with a teacher watching. Our packs put you through five complete telc or Goethe papers under time pressure and tell you your score. The two overlap far less than the price difference suggests.
Sound familiar?
- Class packages run to hundreds of euros per level.
- Fixed class times are hard around shift work and childcare.
- Class progress is not the same as exam readiness — the format is not drilled.
- You still need timed papers with real audio before test day.
How we help
Exam simulation, five times over
Full papers with the real structure and timing, so nothing on test day is new.
Immediate and self-paced
Download now, practise at 5am or on a Sunday. No booking, no cancellation policy.
A fraction of the cost
€9.95 for a level — usually less than a single group lesson.
Keeps working after the class ends
PDFs and MP3s are yours: reuse them before a retake or the next level.
What Lingoda does well
Lingoda gives you what self-study cannot: a live teacher, small groups, a fixed schedule that forces you to show up, and speaking practice with correction. For many learners that structure is the whole reason they progress.
Side by side
| Feature | German Language Practice | Lingoda |
|---|---|---|
| Full timed mock exams | 5 per level | Not the core offering |
| Live teacher feedback | No | Yes |
| Speaking correction by a human | No — self-practice tools | Yes |
| Official telc / Goethe format papers | Yes | Coursework, level-based |
| Native-speed exam audio (MP3) | Yes, downloadable | Live class audio |
| Schedule required | None | Booked class slots |
| Price | €9.95 one-time per level | Subscription / class packages |
Our honest verdict
If you can afford live classes and need speaking correction, take them — then buy the mock exams for the final stretch. If you are budget-constrained or already at level, the mock exams alone are the higher-leverage purchase.
Pick your level
Five complete mock exams, MP3 listening audio and full answer keys. €9.95 one-time, delivered instantly.
Frequently asked questions
+Does Lingoda prepare you for telc or Goethe exams?
Lingoda teaches to CEFR levels and offers exam-oriented courses, but the classroom format is not a substitute for sitting complete timed papers with official-format answer sheets.
+Is Lingoda worth the money?
If you need accountability and live speaking practice, often yes. If you are disciplined and already at the level, most of that budget is better spent on the exam fee.
+What do I still need after a Lingoda course?
Timed mock exams and native-speed listening practice. That is the gap our packs fill.