German Listening Comprehension Beta
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.
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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?
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The Listening Score shows how much of the listening section you have already worked through. Every text counts the same, whatever its length — 100% means every text answered without a mistake.
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Popular listening texts from easy to more challenging - pick one that suits you. Once you have finished your first texts, you will get recommendations that match your level.
Deutsch lernenPopularI like being able to communicate in different languages.A2Not trained-Grüße aus dem UrlaubPopularI'm telling my friend Thomas about my holidaysA2Not trained-Im EinkaufszentrumPopularTrying on clothes at the mallA2Not trained-Bei den GroßelternWhen I don't see them, I miss them a lot.B1Not trained-Eine lange ReiseI'm taking the train to visit my grandma.B1Not trained-Das Brandenburger TorOne of the most important monuments in Berlin.B2Not trained-
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About a person1About me1Activities7Adventure5Animals10Articles1Birthday5Christmas1Cooking1Doctor3Education2Everyday situations5Family4Food1Friendship7History1Hobbies2Letter to friend1Moving house1Nature2Pets1Restaurant2Science1Shopping3Sights1Special day12Sports3Stories7Summer2Technology5Travelling9Winter2Other Text1
October 2026
Ein ganz besonderer Tag im MuseumPopularPremiumOld machines, funny stories, and hands-on surprises await!B1-Die Verwechslung im SupermarktPopularPremiumHow one small mix-up started a new friendshipB1-Der ungewöhnliche Tag beim TierarztPopularPremiumYou won't believe what happened in the waiting room!B1-Der chaotische Umzug meiner FreundinPopularPremiumPizza, Pannen und starke Nerven – Umzug hautnah erleben!B1-
September 2026
Die StadtführungPopularPremiumDiscover city secrets as you taste and explore!B1-Auf dem Wochenmarkt mit OmaPopularPremiumBunte Marktstände, schöne Zeit und leckere Überraschungen!B1-Die Enttäuschung beim KonzertbesuchPopularPremiumWhy can tough times make friendships even stronger?B1-Ein langer Spaziergang im RegenPopularPremiumRainy adventures lead to warm hearts and cocoa.B1-
August 2026
Das kleine GartenfestPopularPremiumLive music and fire tricks made the night special.B1-Das Fest bei starkem RegenPremiumWhy can a little rain make a day special?B1-Ein überraschender Anruf mitten in der NachtPremiumA late-night call turned into a little adventure.B1-Ein Nachmittag im neuen SchwimmbadPremiumSpontaneous adventures can become your best memories!B1-
July 2026
Ein besonderer Tag am MeerPopularPremiumSun, games, and cool waves—ready for adventure?B1-Ein Wochenende in HamburgPremiumDiscover city secrets and taste the world’s best pizza!B1-Das unerwartete GewitterPremiumHow can a storm make your party unforgettable?B1-Der Ausflug mit dem MietautoPremiumSometimes the biggest adventure starts with a warning.B1-
June 2026
Ein spannender Tag im HochseilgartenPremiumCan you face your fears high above the ground?B1-Ein abenteuerlicher Tag beim KanufahrenPremiumReady for a splash? Adventure isn’t always planned.B1-Ein seltsamer Tag auf dem BauernhofPremiumYou won’t believe what happened in the garden!B1-Die seltsame Begegnung im ParkPremiumHow can music change your ordinary day?B1-
May 2026
Das Frühstück bei SonnenaufgangPopularPremiumDiscover how an early start makes mornings magical.B1-Eine Radtour durch den WaldPremiumStrange sounds, wild animals—ready for real adventure?B1-Mein Abenteuer beim StadtlaufPremiumWill you finish the race stronger than you start?B2-Die aufregende Hochzeit meiner FreundinPremiumHow one accident turned into a sweet memoryB1-
April 2026
Ein Nachmittag beim FriseurPremiumDiscover how an old tool saved the day!B1-Die Suche nach dem perfekten GeschenkPremiumWhy was a simple bracelet the perfect surprise?B1-Die Einladung zum SonntagsfrühstückPremiumDiscover how an unexpected breakfast changed my Sunday.B1-Der kleine Unfall mit dem neuen FahrradPremiumSometimes adventures begin with a little fall.B1-
March 2026
Die NachbarschaftsfeierPopularPremiumWho won the funniest prize at the party?A2-Als wir einen Baum gepflanzt habenPopularPremiumWill euer Team auch einen gemeinsamen Baum pflanzen?B1-Warum Vertrauen in einer Freundschaft so wichtig istPremiumWhat makes friendship strong, even in tough times?B2-Der Tag, an dem ich einen Hund fandPremiumWould you help a lost dog on your way?B1-
February 2026
Die Einladung zum AbendessenPopularPremiumDiscover why spontaneous evenings can feel so special.A2-24 Stunden ohne InternetPopularPremiumEntdecke, wie entspannend ein Tag offline ist!B1-Das letzte Stück PizzaPremiumCan one tiny pizza slice cause a big fight?B1-Das Missgeschick im FitnessstudioPremiumEver dropped something and felt everyone staring?B1-
January 2026
Das gemeinsame BackenPremiumCan a simple recipe turn into great fun?B1-Mein chaotischer MorgenPremiumCoffee spills, crowded bus—what else could go wrong?B1-Ein unerwarteter Besuch beim ZahnarztPremiumHow can a dentist visit make you feel proud?B2-Mein erster Versuch im KletternPremiumReady to face your fears and have fun?B1-
December 2025
Ein Tag voller kleiner GlücksmomentePopularPremiumHow many little joys can one day bring?A2-Ein seltsamer Tag auf dem WeihnachtsmarktPremiumLost wallet, kind stranger—would you trust your luck?B1-Beim EislaufenPremiumWhy did everything go wrong on the ice?B1-Ein WintermorgenPremiumLost dog, no heat—what would you do first?B1-
March 2021
Schwierigkeiten am FlughafenPopularPremiumThe family is eager to go on vacation.A2-Angekommen in DetmoldPopularPremiumFamily activities during vacationB1-Die schwierigste SprachePremiumIt all depends on your native language.B2-Ein Besuch in DetmoldPremiumThe entire family eagerly awaits their visit to Detmold.B1-Über die ErdePremiumIt's just a small planet in the universe.B1-Eine Reise nach SchwedenPremiumA well-deserved vacation to really relaxB1-Ein Abend im RestaurantPremiumThey finally decided on the Italian restaurant.B2-Ein Date für Emil und JettePremiumThe nerves of the first dateB1-Das SauerkrautPremiumThese vegetables look lovely.B1-Wie Wale schlafenPremiumThe strange way whales sleepB1-Zusammenstoß in der ParkstraßePremiumWhose fault was the accident?B2-Roboter-VögelPremiumThe pigeon problem in LiverpoolB1-Was wird die Zukunft bringen?PremiumQuestions about the future without answersB1-Julias SprachkursPremiumBulak and his teacher, Julia, get along very well.B1-Immer Ärger mit SabinePremiumBernd gets a great birthday present.B1-
January 2021
Im SupermarktPopularPremiumChristine needs to buy some things from the grocery store.A1-ZuhausePopularPremiumFranz and Christine live in a shared apartment.A1-Maria und JosefPopularPremiumThey're good schoolmates and good friends.A2-Das Haus im grünen TalPopularPremiumLife in a country houseA2-Beim ArztPremiumPetra has some symptoms of COVID-19.B1-Das 20. JahrhundertPremiumSome of the most important historical events.B1-Hund und Besitzerin wieder vereintPremiumThey were both excited to see each other again.B1-IntelligenzpillenPremiumMedication to improve intellectual performanceB2-Japans berühmtester HundPremiumThe famous statue of the dog HachikoB1-Ein ZeitungsartikelPremiumThe heavy rain has made some roads impassable.B1-
November 2020
Ein Tag am StrandPopularPremiumA lovely day at the beach with familyA2-Der kaputte AufzugPopularPremiumWe need the elevator to be fixed soon.A2-Im KinoPopularPremiumThe movie we saw was very enjoyable.A2-Ein Besuch im ZirkusPopularPremiumThe circus performance was incredible!A2-Ein Besuch bei den ElternPopularPremiumA long way to my parents' houseA2-Neu in KölnPopularPremiumStarting a new life in the city of ColoniaA2-Familie Müller zieht einPopularPremiumWe have new neighbors in the house next doorA2-Am FlughafenPopularPremiumSebastián is anxious to get on the plane.B1-Auf dem VolksfestPremiumWe really liked the Ferris wheel.B1-Beim SportfestPremiumA rough sports competitionB1-Ein heißer SommerPremiumThe plants need to be watered a lot.B1-Auf dem BauernhofPremiumA great day watching animals and milking cowsB1-Beim SkifahrenPremiumA day of skiing in the mountainsB1-Bill braucht ein BücherregalPremiumBill doesn't know where to put the books anymore.B1-Das GewitterPremiumA walk through the woods in the rainB1-Wie funktioniert ein Wasserkraftwerk?PremiumA clean way of creating energyB2-Mein Urlaub in KeniaPremiumOn my holiday I saw a lot of wild animalsB1-Neue Technologien in unserem LebenPremiumWhat do you think our life will be like in the future?B1-GeburtstagPremiumMarkus is eager to celebrate his birthday.B1-Ein Freund aus dem TierheimPremiumAnimal shelters in GermanyB1-Mittagessen mit den KollegenPremiumThey're getting food with their colleagues today.B1-Wandern in den BergenPremiumA pleasant family outingB1-Der FernsehabendPremiumOur Saturday-night activityB1-Das RennenPremiumAnything for a good beerB1-Der kleine IgelPremiumLuckily we saw the hedgehog in timeB1-Ein neues HaustierPremiumLena is very happy with her new pet.B1-Ticket verlorenPremiumI almost missed the busB1-Die FahrradtourPremiumWe were lucky that cyclist helped us.B1-Die BurgbesichtigungPremiumAn enjoyable family walk around the castleB1-Franziska macht den FührerscheinPremiumSoon she'll have to take the car to workB1-Im Dinosaurier-MuseumPremiumSimón really wants to see the Tyrannosaurus Rex.B1-
August 2020
Deutsch lernenPopularI like being able to communicate in different languages.A2Not trained-PDFGrüße aus dem UrlaubPopularI'm telling my friend Thomas about my holidaysA2Not trained-PDFIm EinkaufszentrumPopularTrying on clothes at the mallA2Not trained-PDFBei den GroßelternWhen I don't see them, I miss them a lot.B1Not trained-PDFEine lange ReiseI'm taking the train to visit my grandma.B1Not trained-PDFEin Tag im SchwimmbadLet's swim for a while and sunbathe.B1Not trained-PDFIm WaldA weekend in the woodsB1Not trained-PDFEin toller GeburtstagTobias is happy with his birthday presents.B1Not trained-PDFDas Brandenburger TorOne of the most important monuments in Berlin.B2Not trained-PDFJana geht zum ZahnarztJana has a hole in her molar.B1Not trained-PDF