
German Listening Comprehension

Are your German listening skills good enough to understand a native speaker? Try our online exercises, practice listening comprehension, and test your ability to translate.
Our voice recordings, paired with comprehension questions, adequately prep you to have smooth conversations in German. Gain confidence and feel ready for your next interaction with a German speaker.
How to Practice Your Listening Skills in German
- Select a text. There are a variety of topics, with varying levels of difficulty, to choose from.
- Start the audio file. Make sure to listen closely and concentrate on the content spoken.
- When finished listening, answer the questions regarding comprehension of the material. Did you understand everything correctly?
Level A1
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Deutsch lernen I like being able to communicate in different languages. | start » |
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Grüße aus dem Urlaub I'm telling my friend Thomas about my holidays | start » |
Level A2
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Bei den Großeltern When I don't see them, I miss them a lot. | start » | |
Eine lange Reise I'm taking the train to visit my grandma. | start » |
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Im Einkaufszentrum Trying on clothes at the mall | start » | |
Im Wald A weekend in the woods | start » |
Level B1
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Ein Tag im Schwimmbad Let's swim for a while and sunbathe. | start » |
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Jana geht zum Zahnarzt Jana has a hole in her molar. | start » |
Level B2
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Das Brandenburger Tor One of the most important monuments in Berlin. | start » |
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Ein toller Geburtstag Tobias is happy with his birthday presents. | start » |