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. We put you through five complete telc or Goethe papers under time pressure and hand you a 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
Start a mock at 5am or on a Sunday. No booking, no cancellation policy.
A fraction of the cost
€1.12 per exam — €45 for three months across every level, usually less than two group lessons.
Retake as often as you like
Every attempt is scored separately, so you can watch the number move 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 — Sprechen is not simulated | Yes |
| Official telc / Goethe format papers | Yes | Coursework, level-based |
| Native-speed exam audio | Yes, in every mock | Live class audio |
| Schedule required | None | Booked class slots |
| Price | €1.12 per exam — €45 for 3 months, all levels | 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 mocks per level, sat online on the official clock and scored the moment you submit. One mock at every level is free. One level is €29. All 40 mocks, every level, are €45 — €1.12 per exam.
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 the hub fills.