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New way to get from A1 to B1 Pass the B1 Goethe exam.
Pass the B1 Goethe exam.
Actually understand German.
A structured curriculum from A1 to B1 — with grammar that explains why, exercises that match the exam, and vocab that reviews itself.
Curriculum based on best German textbooks
38 exercise types mapped to exam format
Grammar reviewed against CEFR standards
der Hund
hʊnt
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dog
Examples
Wir haben einen kleinen Hund.
We have a small dog.
Der Hund spielt gerne im Garten.
The dog likes to play in the garden.
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masculine Hund — dog
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One Who Learns replaces your textbook, your apps, and your flashcard grind, and works alongside your tutor.
Create a study plan tailored to your goals & progress, with AI.
Digital textbook that brings you from A1 to B1.
Build vocabulary efficiently with memorable flashcards.
Make the language intuitive with interactive grammar drills.
Connect your AI assistant and manage your study plan, add new exercises, track your progress.
From word to memory
We turn new vocabulary into unforgettable, grammar-encoded memories.
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1 Word
A word is just a sound - it's easy to forget.
die Blume flower
2 Visual scene
A vivid image creates a lasting memory.
die Blume flower
3 Gender encoded
Grammar becomes a part of memory.
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Start A1 freeQuestions you probably have
No — and we're upfront about that. One Who Learns covers reading, listening, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. For speaking, you need a conversation partner.
Duolingo teaches conversational phrases through pattern matching. One Who Learns is a structured curriculum — 26 Lektionen with grammar theory that explains rules before you practice.
Your tutor gives you 1–2 hours per week. One Who Learns handles the other 5–10 hours of structured self-study with instant feedback between sessions.
A1 is free with no time limit. The curriculum is broken into 10–15 minute sections. Even sporadic usage builds retention through spaced repetition.
A1 (8 Lektionen) is free forever. A2 and B1 are EUR 9–15/month, or EUR 79–99 one-time for lifetime access.
The curriculum follows Hueber Motive, used in German universities. Exercise types map to the Goethe B1 exam format.