Up your German with quirky & positive Micro Stories 💭
Micro Stories train each word in bite-sized context until it sticks. Claim your first Micro Story now and practice one every week free.
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German learners love 😍 Upwordo Micro Stories
Micro Stories are catalysts for long-term memory
Unlike other methods that scatter your focus, with Upwordo you keep practicing a tiny story, giving the target vocabulary attention it needs. Over 150 episodes are ready, with more added every week.
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2000+ subscribers receive each week: a Micro Story, translation, audio, vocabulary, memo helps, and free exercises. Join us to practice directly in your mailbox or with an app. Learn more
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Upwordo micro stories are just 1 minute long, with translated target vocabulary at the end of each episode. We are among the top 10 German learning podcasts. Learn more
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From interactive fill-in-the-blanks to audio challenges, the interactive exercises turn learning into a rewarding experience you’ll look forward to. Learn more
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What happens after I sign up?
You start practicing right away — no credit card or login needed.
You’ll receive an email with access to your first free Micro Story. To activate it, just confirm your subscription by clicking the link in the email. After that, you’ll get a new free story every week — available both in your email and in the app.
Do I need to download anything to use Upwordo?
No download is needed. You can use Upwordo directly in your browser — on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Does it work on desktop?
Yes. You can access everything — stories, audio, and exercises — on your desktop without installing anything.
What do I get for free?
You get one new micro story every week, including its audio, exercises, and vocabulary. It’s completely free, with no ads.
What’s included in the paid version?
With the All Stories Pass, you unlock 150+ micro story episodes, a new stories every week, access to all stories for A1–B2 levels.
Are there any ads?
No. Upwordo is 100% ad-free — for both free and paid users. We support the project Upwordo from selling All Stories Passes.
What language levels is Upwordo for?
We cover levels A1, A2, B1, and B2. You can start with Upwordo as a total beginner, and it’s great also for intermediate learners, who need to learn a lot of vocabulary in context.