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Practise German vocabulary in manageable topics, hear everyday expressions and keep useful words from your own study materials together.

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Declan Words

Prepared vocabulary topics

Build your German vocabulary with native-speaker recordings and focused exercises.

2,400words
98topics
  • Hear each word spoken by a native speaker
  • Practise meaning, word choice, spelling and listening
  • Work through a manageable learning list, then move on as you complete words

First 3 topics free in every language · Additional content via in-app purchases

Phrases

Native-speaker expressions

Hear German in complete, everyday expressions. Use prepared phrases to connect individual words with context and rhythm.

  • Listen to German phrases recorded by native speakers
  • Browse useful phrases organised by topic
  • Review and practise phrases through exercises

Free download with in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad

LEXEphant

Your own vocabulary and phrases

Build a personal collection of German words and phrases from your own materials. Use AI tools to explore the text, then return to it for practice.

  • Type, paste, dictate or capture text with your camera
  • Use AI translation and word-by-word phrase analysis
  • Listen with AI-generated audio and review your collection

Free download · Subscriptions unlock full access

A way to get started

Give new German words a place to stick

Declan Words brings together 2,400 German words in 98 topics, with listening, meaning and spelling exercises. Use Phrases to hear complete expressions. When you find vocabulary in a German text or class, add it to LEXEphant for review.

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Choose one topic

Pick a German vocabulary topic that connects with your current studies. Start with the free content in Words.

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Listen, then practise

Hear the native-speaker recordings before trying the exercises. Give unfamiliar words a little extra attention.

03

Put it in context

Listen to complete expressions in Phrases or collect your own examples in LEXEphant.

Before you begin

Learning German
Your questions

A few practical details to help you choose.

Can I add German vocabulary from my own lessons?

Yes. LEXEphant lets you type, paste, dictate or capture text with your camera. You can then use AI translation, audio and phrase analysis to help review it.

What can I try for free in German?

The first 3 topics in the German course in Declan Words are free. Additional Words content is available through in-app purchases.

Can I use these German apps on Android?

Declan Words is available on Android, iPhone and iPad. LEXEphant supports Android, iPhone and iPad. Phrases is available on iPhone and iPad.

Is the audio recorded or generated?

Declan Words and Phrases use native-speaker recordings. LEXEphant uses AI-generated audio for the words and phrases you add.

Do I need to buy every app?

No. Choose the app that meets your current need. Each app is a separate download with its own purchases, so you can begin with one tool and add another if it is useful.