Ankommen

Ankommen is a guide and language course for refugees.
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Ankommen is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to support refugees in Germany during their initial weeks. It provides a basic German language course developed by the Goethe Institute, complete with exercises for listening, writing, and reading to facilitate independent learning. The extension includes detailed information about the asylum process, compiled by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, guiding users step-by-step from registration to hearing.

Additionally, Ankommen offers resources from the Federal Employment Agency to help refugees find vocational training and employment opportunities. It shares practical advice on living in Germany, including cultural values, rules, and daily tips, contributed by experienced residents. The extension supports five languages, is free of advertising, works offline, and ensures intuitive navigation, reflecting the legal context as of mid-December 2015.

By:
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge
Downloads:
307,625+ 427
Rating:
4.49
(2,115)
Version:
3.4.0 Last updated: 2024-06-05
Version code:
337
Creation date:
2016-01-08
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • de.br.ankommen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
166.24M
Email:
se*****@bamf.bund.de
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Updated:
16 hours ago

Ranking

User reviews

Users find Ankommen generally good and helpful as a guide, praising its assistance for migrants and learners. However, recurring issues include problems downloading lessons, malfunctioning features like step-by-step navigation and slide windows, limited language options, and inability to copy text for translation. Some users also find the app less intuitive, especially for non-German Europeans. Despite these drawbacks, the app receives positive remarks for its design and cultural intent.
Pros
  • The app is generally considered good and helpful by users.
  • It serves as a useful guide for learners or migrants.
  • The app has multilingual support, though limited.
  • Some users appreciate the cultural and language assistance provided.
  • Positive feedback about design and the German origin of the app.
Cons
  • Issues with downloading lessons or content, especially lessons 3 to 8, reported multiple times.
  • Certain app features like 'step by step' option and window slides do not work properly.
  • Limited language options and need for more detailed language settings.
  • Inability to copy text for translation within the app.
  • Interface and usability issues, perceived as unintuitive by some users.
Recent reviews
Schritt für Schritt Option don't working
by Gijo Thomas, 2023-06-27

Very good
by Sam Rad, 2022-03-12
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