German Alphabet and Umlauts
Learn the German alphabet, ä/ö/ü, ß, spelling habits, and how to type German characters before starting A1.
A pre-A1 orientation chapter for absolute beginners who need to understand how German letters, umlauts, ß, spelling aloud, and pronunciation basics work.
What this chapter covers
- I can recognise the German alphabet and understand that German uses the Latin alphabet with additional characters.
- I can identify ä, ö, ü, and ß and explain how they change spelling and pronunciation.
- I can spell a simple name or email address slowly using German letter names.
- I can type German special characters or use accepted alternatives when my keyboard does not have them.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 10 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Vocabulary matching
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- True or false statements
- Article selection (der / die / das)
- Word order tasks
- Listening comprehension
- Listening and writing
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: German alphabet, umlauts, and beginner spelling
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set — with audio, example sentences, and grammar details — is available in the free app.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany — from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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