Learn German vocabulary that actually matters in Berlin
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How BerlinBrief teaches vocabulary that sticks
Four techniques used in every Brief to help you learn words faster and retain them longer.
Inline translations
Click any highlighted word to see an instant English translation. No switching to a dictionary — context stays intact.
Spaced repetition through news
Words that appear in news stories naturally repeat over days and weeks. BerlinBrief tracks which words you have seen and reinforces them before you forget.
Audio locks in pronunciation
Every Brief has Hochdeutsch audio. Hearing a word while reading it creates a stronger memory trace than either alone.
Compound noun breakdowns
German loves long compound nouns. BerlinBrief breaks them into parts so you understand how words like Wohnungsgeberbestätigung are built, not just memorised.
Example vocabulary
Real words you will see in Berlin every week
Every Brief highlights words like these — with breakdowns, translations, and example sentences from news stories.
Wohnungsgeberbestätigung
Wohnung (flat) + Geber (giver) + Bestätigung (confirmation)Document your landlord provides to prove your address at the Bürgeramt.
Steuererklärung
Steuer (tax) + Erklärung (declaration)The annual tax return you file with the Finanzamt.
Bürgeramt
Bürger (citizen) + Amt (office)Citizens' office where you register your address and handle official documents.
Kündigungsfrist
Kündigung (termination) + Frist (deadline)Notice period you must respect when ending a rental contract or job.
Rundfunkbeitrag
Rundfunk (broadcast) + Beitrag (contribution/fee)Monthly broadcasting licence fee every German household must pay.
Aufenthaltserlaubnis
Aufenthalt (stay) + Erlaubnis (permission)Residence permit allowing non-EU citizens to live and work in Germany.
These are 6 examples from hundreds of words covered in the first year.
Your daily vocabulary routine
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Read and click vocabulary
Highlighted words show instant English translations. No dictionary needed — context stays intact.
Listen to the audio
Play the Hochdeutsch audio while reading. Hearing a word locks pronunciation into memory.
Track your progress
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