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Learn how My German dictionary works, find guides for its learning tools and discover useful resources for continuing your German studies.

About and guides

Learn how the site, course and vocabulary tools work.

About this site Understand how lessons, your personal dictionary and vocabulary practice work together.
Course guide See how the beginner course is organized and how to use each lesson.
Lessons Create lessons from German texts and add unfamiliar words to your dictionary.
Practice tests Review the words you are learning and gradually move them into your known vocabulary.
Flashcards Use focused review sessions for common vocabulary or words from your dictionary.
My words Search, edit, import and export the words in your personal dictionary.

Find external courses, media and authentic content in German.

Resources for learning German Recommended courses, video series and study materials for different learning levels.
German websites News, media and other sites where you can read or watch authentic content.

Simple instructions for finding and preparing content for your lessons.

How to get YouTube subtitles Obtain subtitle text from a video and use it as material for a personal lesson.

Answers to common questions and important information about using the site.

Questions and answers Find answers about lessons, audio, browser support and other common topics.
Terms of use Read the terms that apply when using this website and its services.
Privacy policy Learn what information the site collects and how that information is used.

Resources used for this site.