A1
The verb sein
Use `sein` to describe identity and basic states.
Ich bin neu in Berlin.
I am new in Berlin.
TaleLingo • A1–C1
Learn German through short stories and real-life conversations
Practice German reading, listening, vocabulary, and speaking reactions with level-based stories, audio, and practical conversations from A1 to C1.
Built for beginners, Vietnamese learners in Germany, vocational students, workers, and A1–C1 learners.
Stories + Conversation
German for supermarkets, doctors, work, and daily life in Germany
You do not only read stories. You also listen to dialogues, take one role, and practice reacting like in a real German conversation.
Supermarket
Doctor
Immigration office
Restaurant
Nail salon
Apartment
The short answer
What is TaleLingo?
TaleLingo is an A1–C1 German learning app built for Vietnamese speakers. Each lesson combines a short story or real-life dialogue with audio, Vietnamese explanations, grammar in context, vocabulary that becomes personalized flashcards, and speaking feedback.
- Practical German for work and everyday life in Germany
- Reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar in one lesson
- Short 5–10 minute lessons with a free, no-card-required plan
Learn German in context, not in isolated lists
Do you memorize German words but forget them quickly? Do you study grammar but struggle to use it in real life? TaleLingo helps you learn German through short stories and real-life conversations. You can listen to practical German dialogues, then practice by taking one role in the conversation.
How it works
How TaleLingo fits into daily study
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Choose your level
A1, A2, B1, or C1.
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Read a short story
Learn vocabulary and grammar in context.
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Listen to audio
Train your German listening naturally.
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Practice conversation
Choose a role and respond in a real-life dialogue.
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Get feedback
See better answers and practice again daily.
Conversation
Practice conversations like real life
TaleLingo is not only for reading. You can listen to realistic German conversations from everyday situations like supermarkets, restaurants, doctors, schools, work, or the immigration office. Then you choose one role and practice responding like in a real conversation.
Listen to real-life dialogues
Get used to how German is spoken in everyday situations.
Choose a role to practice
Play the customer, worker, patient, parent, student, or newcomer in Germany.
Build speaking reactions
Practice answering in context instead of memorizing isolated words.
Get feedback and better answers
Learn what sounds more natural, simple, and correct.
Features
What each TaleLingo lesson includes
Level-based stories from A1–C1
Audio for listening practice
Vocabulary in context
Grammar from SharedGrammarPoint
Vietnamese explanations
Real-life conversations
Role-play conversation practice
Speaking and reaction practice
Grammar
Understand German grammar in context
Instead of memorizing isolated grammar rules, TaleLingo helps you meet grammar naturally inside short stories and real-life conversations. Each grammar point includes simple explanations, German examples, and learner-friendly context.
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A1
Questions with wo
Use `wo` to ask where something is.
Wo finde ich die Milch?
Where can I find the milk?
A2
Perfect tense
Use Perfekt to talk about completed actions.
Ich habe gestern Deutsch gelernt.
I studied German yesterday.
Indexable sample conversation
Sample conversation: At the supermarket
German dialogue
Mitarbeiter
Guten Tag, kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Lan
Ja, ich suche Milch. Wo finde ich sie?
Mitarbeiter
Die Milch ist hinten links, neben dem Joghurt.
Lan
Danke. Und wo sind die Eier?
Mitarbeiter
Die Eier sind im Regal rechts.
English explanation
In this conversation, learners practice asking where things are in a supermarket, answering politely, and using useful phrases like "Ich suche...", "Wo finde ich...?" and "hinten links".
Play Lan's role and practiceIndexable sample story
Im Supermarkt — At the supermarket
Deutsch
Lan steht im Supermarkt. Sie sucht Milch, Brot und Eier. Ein Mitarbeiter fragt: "Kann ich Ihnen helfen?" Lan antwortet: "Ja, wo finde ich die Milch?"
English explanation
In this story, you learn how to ask where something is in a supermarket, how to use "wo finde ich...", and how to answer politely.
Key vocabulary
- der Supermarkt
- supermarket
- die Milch
- milk
- das Brot
- bread
- Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
- Can I help you?
- Wo finde ich...?
- Where can I find ...?
Levels from beginner to independent learner
A1
For beginners: short sentences, basic vocabulary, everyday situations.
A2
For basic learners: longer stories, more dialogue, practical grammar.
B1
For learners who want to sound more natural in real-life situations.
C1
For advanced learners who want more nuance, longer texts, and more complex work or study situations.
Who TaleLingo is built for
Vietnamese newcomers in Germany
Vocational students
Restaurant workers
Nail salon workers
Parents with children in German schools
A1–C1 exam learners
Why learn German through short stories?
Stories help learners remember vocabulary because words appear inside useful situations rather than random lists. You do not just learn what a word means. You learn when it is used and how it sounds in a real sentence.
Short stories also make grammar easier to absorb because you keep seeing structures used naturally. That matters for learners who want to survive daily life in Germany, from supermarkets and restaurants to work, school, transport, and immigration offices.
Audio adds listening practice, Vietnamese explanations reduce confusion, and short daily sessions are easier to maintain than long textbook routines.
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A practical introduction to German grammar A1 with short examples and beginner-friendly explanations.
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German grammar A2 topics for everyday communication, work, and life in Germany.
German grammar B1
German grammar B1 for learners who want more natural communication in work, study, and daily life.
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German grammar B2 topics for stronger structure, nuance, and more flexible expression.
German grammar C1
German grammar C1 for advanced learners who want more accuracy, nuance, and control.
Learn German through short stories
Return to the main TaleLingo landing page and explore the full story-based learning flow.
Pricing
Choose the learning plan that fits
Start free. Upgrade for every story, conversation, grammar lesson, flashcard tool, and AI speaking feedback.
Reference prices in EUR. Your app store shows the final localized price and currency before purchase.
The Free Taste
Free€0/ month
Experience the learning method before upgrading — no credit card required.
- ✓3 speaking evaluations each month
- ✓5 beginner stories and 3 conversations
- ✓Standard dictionary and up to 50 saved words
- ✓100% Ad-Free, always
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Founders Annual
Available€29.99/ year
Annual access for early members, available while the Founders offer remains open.
- ✓500 AI Practice Credits / month
- ✓All A1–C1 stories, conversations, and grammar
- ✓Smart dictionary and personalized flashcards
- ✓Contextual speaking feedback
Lifetime Learning Pass
One-time€119.00one-time
Lifetime learning content and tools, with a fair ongoing AI allowance after year one.
- ✓All current and future learning content for life
- ✓500 AI credits/month for the first 12 months
- ✓100 AI credits/month from year two
- ✓Smart dictionary and flashcards for life
Standard Premium
Flexible€7.99/ month
Flexible monthly access to the complete TaleLingo learning experience.
- ✓500 AI Practice Credits / month
- ✓All A1–C1 learning content
- ✓Conversations, speaking, dictionary, and flashcards
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular learning content does not use credits. Credits are only for processing-intensive AI activities such as speaking feedback.
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What are AI Practice Credits?
Credits are used for speaking feedback and personalized AI practice. Stories, conversations, grammar, dictionary access, and flashcards included in your plan do not use credits. You always see the cost before you begin.
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Why are there limits even on paid plans?
Voice feedback and personalized exercises create ongoing processing costs. A clear allowance keeps the service reliable and fairly priced; you will always see the credit cost before each activity.
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Will I ever see ads?
Never. Language learning requires focus. TaleLingo is a premium, 100% distraction-free environment. We will never show you ads, even on the free tier.
FAQ
What level is TaleLingo for?
TaleLingo focuses on German learners from A1 to C1 with clear level-based stories.
Can beginners use TaleLingo?
Yes. A1 stories are built for beginners with short sentences and guided support.
Does TaleLingo include Vietnamese explanations?
Yes. TaleLingo is Vietnamese-first, with support designed around Vietnamese learners.
Can I practice German listening?
Yes. Stories include audio so you can train listening alongside reading.
Does TaleLingo help with A1/A2/B1/C1 vocabulary?
Yes. Vocabulary is introduced inside stories so you remember it with meaning and context.
Does TaleLingo teach German grammar?
Yes. TaleLingo uses grammar points from the shared SharedGrammarPoint system to explain German grammar in the context of short stories and real-life conversations. Learners can see German examples, simple explanations, and practice the patterns in real situations.
Does TaleLingo include German conversation practice?
Yes. TaleLingo includes real-life German dialogues where you can listen, understand the context, and practice by playing one role in the conversation.
Can I practice speaking German with TaleLingo?
Yes. You can build speaking reactions by answering in practical situations like supermarkets, doctors, transport, work, school, and daily life in Germany.
How is Conversation different from short stories?
Stories help you learn vocabulary and grammar in context. Conversation helps you practice listening and responding like in real life.
Is TaleLingo free?
Yes. The free plan includes beginner lessons and a small number of speaking evaluations each month. No credit card is required to start.
How much does TaleLingo cost?
Reference prices are €7.99/month for Standard Premium, €29.99/year for Founders Annual, and €119 one-time for Lifetime. Your app store shows the final localized price and currency before purchase.
Is this app suitable for Vietnamese people living in Germany?
Yes. The stories focus on practical German used in everyday life in Germany.
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