German Dictation: Diktando

Diktando is a free German dictation trainer that turns listening practice into real progress. Inspired by the proven dictation method, it makes you actively write what you hear instead of passively listening.

HOW IT WORKS Pick a lesson and work through it one part at a time. Press play to hear a short German sentence read aloud, type exactly what you hear, then tap Check. Diktando compares your answer word by word and shows precisely what was right, wrong, or missing — in green, red, and orange. The correct sentence and an English translation appear, so every mistake becomes a lesson. Move on part by part until the whole passage is complete, then review the full transcript.

LESSONS & LEVELS • Five CEFR levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 • Themed lessons on everyday life and culture — introducing yourself, planning a trip, the environment, the digital workplace, media, and more • Each lesson is split into bite-sized parts you complete in sequence • Every part comes with an English translation

FEATURES • Natural text-to-speech with normal and slow playback speeds • Smart word-level grading that pinpoints each error instead of marking the whole sentence wrong • Choose your preferred German voice and adjust the speaking rate • Track completed lessons and your overall progress • Full transcript with translations at the end of every lesson • Optional case-insensitive grading

100% FREE — no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Everything works completely offline, so you can practice anywhere: on the train, on a plane, or at home.

Whether you are building German from the basics or sharpening advanced listening and spelling, Diktando makes measurable progress one part at a time.