Note from the Co-Founder:
Over my 15 years of teaching languages—both online and in person—I observed a common pattern: students would diligently work through vocabulary lists and grammar exercises, yet struggle to synthesize their knowledge when it truly mattered. It was like having a pantry full of ingredients but never quite mastering the art of cooking.
Let’s face it–learning languages is hard. And while I don’t believe there’s a “secret sauce” (if there were, we’d have discovered it by now), I can confidently say there’s a way to make the process more intuitive and enjoyable.
The answer: stories.
By immersing yourself in engaging narratives, language learning transforms from a tedious task into an exciting adventure. You discover new words organically, infer meaning from context, reinforce existing knowledge through natural repetition, and develop an intuitive feel for speech patterns and idiomatic expressions.
But my favorite part is this: having so much fun that you forget you were supposed to be “studying” in the first place.
And that’s precisely where true learning takes place.
Stories, Books & More
What makes us different? We believe in learning that clicks. Our stories are crafted to effortlessly introduce vocabulary, explore grammar in action, and make the language stick without feeling like homework. Plus, you’ll get a taste of German culture, humor (question its existence and existence will question you back!) and all the little quirks that make the language so strange and unique.
Whether you’re a mystery buff, a travel enthusiast, a swords-and-sorcery enjoyer or just want to giggle your way through some funny chats, we’ve got a story (or ten!) for you.
But stories are just the beginning. We also offer audiobooks, custom flashcards, interactive TalkingBooks and more. Find us on major platforms like Amazon and Apple Books, or grab DRM-free downloads directly from this website.
Getting Started
If you’d like to find out more about the surprisingly simple, yet effective method of learning German with stories, we offer a free 5-day email course that will teach you everything you need to know. Or have a quick conversation with our friendly chatbot. Any questions? Send us a message.
