German learning games:

Exercises in this German games section are of most value to beginner level students or visitors to German-speaking countries with little or no knowledge of the language. If you wish to revise the vocab before trying the games, go to the German flashcards index page, or the German picture dictionaries index. Those with some prior German study may like to try the German spelling games for reinforcing or revising their basic German skills. For lower intermediate level students looking for slightly more challenging learning activities, there are three intermediate to advanced level vocabulary games on the German games-advanced webpage (PCs and tablet-sized screens).

German game options:

Learn German phrases game 1

Common and helpful phrases for beginner students. Basic communication with the most common greetings, and phrases for ordering food, reserving a hotel and asking directions. A German learning game ideal for those traveling around Europe or those looking for somewhere to start with their German language studies. Learn the words from the phrase list by first going to the German phrases introduction page. There are two playing options for this German phrases game: as a phrases audio game version, where you match the spoken German phrase with the English equivalent, and a phrases game without audio, where you read the German phrase and match this with the correct corresponding English phrase.

Learn colors in German game

Eleven of the most common colors adjectives in the German language. Multiple-choice German game with audio for all ages suitable as a fun homework assignment or as a language classroom exercise. Match the color segment or segments with the German color word you read and hear. Each color is repeated several times in this game to ensure the memorization of the vocabulary. Choose either the German color game audio where you will hear the words pronounced, or try the words only German color game text, suitable for environments where you cannot hear the mobile or computer speaker, or places where you need to keep the noise down.

Animals words German game

Learn the vocabulary for animals and then play the German game with 17 questions. Kid-friendly interactive language acquisition exercise suitable for all ages and learning styles. All of the animal words you might encounter in fairytales, children's writings and in friends' living rooms. One of the most fun and visual German games in this learning section, ideal for a relaxed end of class activity. Play either the German animals game with audio, the words-only animals game text or both to ensure you have memorized all of these words by heart. The difficulty of this German game is set at a beginners to lower intermediate level.

German animal words game 2

Learn the vocabulary for animals, birds and insects and then play the German exercise with 17 further questions. Builds on the vocabulary learned in the previous game. Again, either choose the German animals game with audio 2 or the words-only animals game text 2. Fun method for kids building up their German vocabulary. Younger learners can be introduced to these words with our German picture dictionary: animals 2, which features animations of the corresponding creatures and critters.

German furniture vocab game

Learn the words for common household appliances and furniture with a vocab list and a fun retro-themed game. Play either the German furniture game with audio or the words-only furniture game text. Includes native High-German voice recordings. You may wish to flick-thru the German flashcards: furniture for drilling these words before trying the quiz.

German kitchen items quiz

17 words for kitchen utensils and appliances in the Italian language. Use our German flashcards: kitchen for learning this essential kitchen vocabulary before playing the practice quiz.

Numbers 1-12 German game

Essential numbers in German from one to twelve. The place to begin to count using the German numbers with a fun learning game and wordlist. Audio for learning how to say the German numbers is given on the introduction page. Fun timed beat-the-clock German game with three speed options for different learning levels. If you have not yet learned the numbers begin with the numbers 1-12 slow speed game. Those who have previously come across these numbers on this learning website or elsewhere could try the numbers 1-12 intermediate speed game. Students looking for a quick revision exercise could try the numbers 1-12 game fast speed.

Fruit and vegetables German game

15 of the most useful words for fruit and vegetables in a simple multiple-choice German learning game with native spoken voice recordings included. You will also learn the associated articles that go with these nouns ('der', 'die' and 'das'). A fun and simple click and identify style game designed for elementary level German students and children. Essential words for buying snacks or for visiting a greengrocer in German-speaking countries. For absolute newcomers to the German language, our visual German flashcards: fruit and veg offers a relaxed and engaging means of drilling this new vocab.

Food and drinks German game

Some of the most useful food vocabulary with audio and the definite article included in a simple and colorful German game designed for kids or school students. 15 words such as 'the bread'- 'das Brot', 'the milk'- 'die Milch' and 'the coffee' - 'der Kaffee' with German voice recordings for beginner students. Essential vocabulary for eating out or for visiting a convenience store. Click through our German flashcards: food for an easy and effective method of memorizing these words.

Tell the time in German game

Learn to ask and tell the time in the German language with an illustrated dictionary, flashcard set and a practice quiz. An ideal exercise for beginner-level students after they have learned the German numbers. With audio (German voice) options for listening practice and a text-only quiz for reading practice.

German vocabulary game

German practice game with vocabulary list and audio. Learn some of the most common German words that ever beginner to the language will need to master. With an indication of the gender of the nouns and voice recordings for learning correct German pronunciation. Engaging visual German language learning game where the player needs to match the German word that they hear or read with the image of a common everyday item. The student can play either the words only German vocabulary game-text,or for hearing the words in German, the German vocabulary game-audio (native German audio recordings).

German vocabulary quiz 2

Our second German practice game with a vocabulary list and links to a set of vocabulary flashcards 2. You can use our interactive German visual dictionary: vocabulary 2 as a tool for memorizing these words. !7 first German words with native audio for absolute beginners.

German vocabulary game 3

Our third German practice game features 17 more words for building up your general German vocabulary. With a set of vocabulary flashcards 3 for learning this vocabulary. With the option for playing this vocabulary quiz 2 audio with native German voice recordings, and the game without audio for playing this practice quiz in quiet spaces.

German vocabulary quiz 4

The fourth in our series of German practice games with animations and illustrations. Use our vocabulary flashcards 4 for learning these words if they are completely new to you. Our interactive German picture dictionary: vocabulary 4 also provides a handy online learning tool for memorizing new German vocabulary.

Learn German game: phrases 2

Another German phrases game for those who have successfully completed the first phrases and greetings game. German game and word list includes spoken audio provided by a native speaker with a typical North German accent. This German game comes with the option of either reading the sentences and matching the phrases with the German phrases game-text, or listening to the German sentences spoken. Play either the German phrases game audio, or for busy classrooms or quiet libraries, the German phrases game text. For the best learning outcome try to learn how to both write and say these sentences by playing both games.

Numbers 13-20 German game

For learning to count up to twenty try the fun and fast paced 13-20 German numbers game. This German game builds upon the vocabulary learned in the numbers in German game 1-12 and includes the numbers up to twelve, which the player should be competent in. Arithmetic style German learning games in which you add the words for numbers together to choose the correct answer. If the student is new to these numbers or prefers slower more relaxed exercises then they might wish to begin with the numbers 13-20 game slow. The game with the speed set to most learner's needs is the numbers 13-20 game intermediate speed. For a qick fun revision exercise to brush up on previously learned numbers words, try the numbers 13-20 game fast speed.

Numbers 0-100 German game

Quite soon you will need to learn to make purchases in the German language, to give dates for appointments and to tell the time. This German game helps you to count up to 100 using multiples of ten, starting from the number zero. Like the other numbers in German learning games featured on this games index, you will have to add or subtract numbers to give the correct answer to the German numbers sum. For those who are new to these German words, the numbers 0-100 game slow should be set at an appropriate speed. The numbers 0-100 game intermediate speed is for those who are 100% familar with the numbers from one to ten and who have come across these German numbers words (multiples of ten) previously. The numbers 0-100 game fast speed is for those who like a challenge, or for those who have learned these words before and are beginning to use them in everyday German speech.

German vocabulary builder game 1

German language game that offers 48 additional useful and common German words with native German voice recordings. Word list and German game also gives an indication of the gender of the nouns. The types of everyday words that will be needed in German conversation. Multiple-choice language arts game where you have to match the German word with the corresponding English word from one of four options. Choose either the German vocabulary builder with audio or the German vocabulary game without audio.

German vocabulary builder game 2.

This German word builder game provides another 48 everyday German words that serious students will need to learn. Great resource for memorizing and drilling new German vocabulary. Word list on the introductory page provides German voice recordings for learning German pronunciation. You can choose to play this German vocabulary builder with audio, or for quiet public spaces or libraries, you might wish to choose the German vocabulary builder text only option.

German verbs in the infinitive quiz

Before learning to conjugate German verbs the student can use this simple quiz for learning a few of the most basic verbs in the infinitive form. Game uses animated characters performing actions to represent the verb words. With quirky characters that will appeal to younger learners. Audio and without audio (text-only) versions available.

German verb conjugation quiz 1

Learn to conjugate the German verbs featured in the above quiz with this fun quiz with verb table inluded. Features the verbs 'kochen - to cook', 'tanzen - to dance, 'trinken - to drink, 'schlafen - to sleep', 'sprechen - to talk', and 'schreiben - to write'. For learning the fundamentals of German grammar.

German verb conjugation quiz 2

Conjugate a further six German verbs in the present tense. 'kaufen - to buy', 'fahren - to drive', 'fliegen - to fly', 'lesen - to read', and 'verkaufen - to sell. Essential for beginning to construct basic German sentences.

German spelling games

This German word spelling section currently offers three games for spelling German words - colors, animals and vocabulary. The German language use three definite articles (der - masculine, die - feminine, das - neuter). In the noun-spelling German games, you will have to choose the article after you have filled in the letters of the word. Fun interactive games for ensuring you have properly learned all of the vocabulary on the main beginner-oriented German games index.

Advanced German games

Four intermediate to advanced interactive vocabulary quizzes. A total of 177 new German words for progressing with the language. Learn the sorts of words necessary for reading general newspaper articles or Brothers Grimm fairytales. Currently for tablet and PC sized screens use only. German language learning games that promote vocabulary memorization by means of repetition.

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Other materials on this site:

For information on German linguistics, the history and origins of the language, and where German is spoken visit the German language page.

Learn the German alphabet - presentation featuring the letters of the German alphabet with voice recordings. For beginner German language learners and preschoolers learning the ABC.

Dual text hygiene presentation in German and English - 'wash your hands' in German. Study six simple sentences and words in the German language relating to basic hygiene practices.

German vocabulary lists: for students wishing to learn a few extra words on a range of German topics, themes and subjects. Word lists include German audio recordings.

Sites for learning German - links to quality websites for learning the German language. Includes online dictionaries, the major media websites in German, and various language and grammar learning tools.

States and cities of Germany geography quiz: exercise for learning the major cities and the 16 states of Gemany. Learn the names of the states and major cities with our interactive map of Germany and then test with our uber-fun German geography quiz.

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About Digital Dialects German:

Online German language learning games on this site were created for language learners of all ages, including school children, young kids and adult students. German language materials on Digital Dialects do not require any form of registration or provision of personal details and are completely free for anyone to use. German games are designed for inclusion in lesson plans, casual classroom study, as a self-study resource for at-home learning, and as a homework or homeschool study exercise. On the vocabulary lists given on the introductory pages you can learn the nouns, adjectives, phrases and sentences, and then test your comprehension levels with the practice exercises/quizzes. You will find the German vocabulary and German phrases given with English translations, along with audio recordings of spoken German. The German phrases sections will help you to begin communicating in spoken German language and begin to make causal conversation with Germans. The numbers in German games and food vocabulary games will help you to begin to express basic needs and wants with shop keepers, and staff at train and bus stations. Digital Dialects German games are visual, user-friendly, fun and easy to use, and provide a simple linguistic pedagogy or language learning method suitable for schools and other kids' educational environments. Choose from the above German language learning subjects and play the fun online language acquisition games.

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