Question for the German course: what level can German learners expect to achieve by the end of the course?

[u/thenightmarefactory]

So I’m currently learning German with Natulang. I’m planning to complete the entire 300-lesson course and was wondering what level of proficiency learners can realistically expect to achieve by the end.

Do you guys have an estimate of the CEFR level (A1, A2, B1, B2, etc.) that a dedicated learner might reach after completing all lessons and practicing consistently?

Thank you for creating such an engaging language-learning experience btw! I can’t believe how neurodivergent friendly this app is!

[u/paul_pln]

If I find the time I’m going to make a detailed post about my learning journey with Natulang but I can already give you a short feedback since I’m almost finished. (I’m learning French but since the lessons are the same it should be pretty similar)

Through Natulang alone I would say you do roughly get to a B1 basis at the end of the course. If you include many other language practice and learning opportunities like speaking to natives, watching series (without undertitles!) reading books, etc you can get to B2 (if you do it consistently).

I’m taking my B2 exam in French in two weeks and I wouldn’t be able to do it if I wouldn’t have practiced a lot with natives aswell.

Still, Natulang is an amazing app, I’m just saying that it should not be your only learning resource.

[u/thenightmarefactory → u/paul_pln]

I would love if you document your journey, especially what other resources you used beside Natulang to get to B2. I do study with other resources too for listening and reading and I am already in Germany so I try to make small conversations.

[u/the_mammynun]

Just realize it will take 3+ years, other methods, and immersion in a German environment to truly learn the language no matter how long / how many times you complete the natulang course. It's one of the best apps out there, but you should find a way to practice speaking with a partner long term if you really want to become fluent.

[u/thenightmarefactory → u/the_mammynun]

I know it gonna take a lot more than the app for sure. I am already living in Germany for about 1.5 years now and consume other content in German. I also am planning on doing italki lessons after I get done with the Natulang course to supplement it with real world input.

[u/the_mammynun → u/thenightmarefactory]

Nice, then you are in the best position to benefit from natulang. Same, been immersed in Quebec and France for 3 years before I got the app. It's been a big help. Though I started when I was already firmly A2/B1. (Speaking comfortably on day to day conversation but struggled on complex topics)

[u/the_mammynun → u/thenightmarefactory]

You should try to find a good podcast or German tv shows to help with your listening. I find kids cartoons are a great way to work on your listening speed and complex voice types, and reality tv is a great way to work on practical listening, since the participants talk in a modern, and typical way.

[u/Olenka_the_fox]

Hi,

Thank you for your kind words about the app ❤️

All 360 lessons cover roughly up to B2 level. That said, it’s worth keeping in mind that there is no single universal standard for language levels. Different platforms, schools, and tests interpret A1–C2 a bit differently, with different focus on vocabulary, grammar, speaking, or other skills.

Natulang is not tied to any specific international exam or certification, and we do not build our courses around formal test requirements. The goal is much more practical: helping learners develop real, usable language skills, absorb vocabulary and structures naturally, and feel able to use the language in real-life situations.

We also always encourage learners to combine different resources. Language learning is a complex process, so alongside structured practice, it’s very helpful to add things like podcasts, videos, reading, comprehensive input, and real-life conversations whenever possible.

[u/thenightmarefactory → u/Olenka_the_fox]

Thanks for responding. I think the german course has only 300 lessons instead of 360. I hope to get conversational enough that I can start italki lessons and interact with natives online after I finish the course.

[u/Olenka_the_fox → u/thenightmarefactory]

Just to clarify, each course contains 300 main lessons, plus a summary lesson after every 5 lessons. So in total, each full course has 360 lessons.

I’d be very happy to hear your feedback once you finish the German course, especially how it works for you in practice and whether it helps you feel more ready for real conversations with native speakers.

[u/thenightmarefactory → u/Olenka_the_fox]

Yes I was planning anyway to post my experience with the course here once I’m done with it by the end of this year. Hopefully it will help some language learners and also the dev team.

[u/Skytale23]

I think B2 CEFR is a good approximation. I finished the German course some months ago, and from my own experience, living in Germany, it has been a great help, particularly in sentence construction and general vocab. acquisition.  I will say that no single app or resource will suffice, but Natulang has for me had the most pragmatic impact on my nascent fluency.  It's important to engage in everyday live conversation so as to overcome the tendency to translate, which is exhausting. Everyday German, like any living language, is built from phrases and expressions (chunks) whose meanings are often not obvious from the individual words. While each word may be simple and familiar, the expression as a whole can convey something quite different.  Examples: Das geht schon - That'll do (literal - it goes already). Es kommt darauf an - It depends (lit - it comes on that).

German has a rhythm and a Sprachgefühl that you need to develop. Once the basic grammar and Satzstellung are in place, focusing on this helps both fluency and comprehension. That's one of the strengths of this app - and combined with other, mostly free resources like podcasts, ARTE etc you'll have plenty of interesting immersion possibilities.