Learn German Through What You Already Know - With English and Dutch as Your Bridges Transform your German learning with WordBridge DE - the app that revolutionizes how you approach German by activating your existing English knowledge and using Dutch as a stepping stone! Based on proven Intercomprehension research, WordBridge DE uses Dutch as the perfect bridge between English and German, making your learning journey faster and more natural than ever. THE SCIENCE BEDIND OUR GERMANIC BRIDGE METHOD Our approach is rooted in Intercomprehension research, which reveals systematic connections between related languages. Instead of starting from scratch, discover how much German you can already understand! By using Dutch as an intermediate step, we help you identify "transfer bases" - vocabulary, grammar patterns, and pronunciation rules that flow naturally from English through Dutch to German. HOW THE BRIDGE METHOD WORKS FOR YOU * Cognate Recognition: Unlock German words instantly through the English→Dutch→German pathway (English "water" → Dutch "water" → German "Wasser") * Pattern Transfer: Use familiar English structures, refined through Dutch patterns, to understand German sentence building naturally * Sound Bridges: Master German pronunciation through Dutch stepping stones that share English vocabulary but follow German-like sound rules * Context Building: Leverage your cultural knowledge across all three Germanic languages to comprehend authentic German texts WHY DUTCH MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Dutch shares thousands of words with English while following grammatical patterns closer to German. This makes it the ideal bridge language: * English "house" → Dutch "huis" → German "Haus" * English "make" → Dutch "maken" → German "machen" * English "think" → Dutch "denken" → German "denken" COMPLETE LEARNING ECOSYSTEM * Interactive Bridge Texts: Engaging German content that shows live connections through Dutch to English for levels A1-A2 * Phonetics Lab: Master German pronunciation and compare with English and Dutch sound patterns * Grammar Bridge Spotlight: Build German sentences interactively while discovering how sentence structures relate across German, Dutch, and English * Bridge Vocabulary Trainer: Learn efficiently by understanding how words connect across all three Germanic languages * False Friends Mastery: Avoid common pitfalls with context-based exercises across the language family KEY FEATURES * Quadrilingual support: German-Dutch-English-Chinese translations * Complete pronunciation support: Professional native audio for all German lesson texts, with on-device speech output for Dutch, English, and Chinese * Research-based methodology: Proven Germanic intercomprehension techniques that accelerate comprehension * Self-paced learning: Perfect for independent study or classroom support * Interactive exercises: Including bridge puzzles, quizzes, and pronunciation practice WHO BENEFITS * English speakers beginning German (A1-A2 level): Experience breakthrough comprehension through familiar connections * Students in DaF (German as a Foreign Language) courses: Supplement traditional methods with systematic language family insights * Self-learners wanting an evidence-based approach: Understand the "why" behind German through linguistic connections * Anyone tired of memorizing without understanding: Discover patterns instead of drilling isolated facts * Language enthusiasts: Explore the fascinating connections within the Germanic language family STOP MEMORIZING AND START RECOGNIZING! WordBridge DE shows you that learning German isn't about starting over - it's about building bridges from what you already know. Download today and experience the power of Germanic language bridging - where every German word you learn connects to knowledge you already have!
| Size | 32.9 MB |
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| Initial release | |
| Price | $3.99 |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad |
| Languages | English |
| Category | Education |
| Compatibility | |
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| iPhone | Requires iOS 16.6 or later. |
| iPad | Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later. |
| Mac | Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. |
| Apple Vision | Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. |
App's data is regularly updated.
Last update:
2.2.2 * Improved onboarding