Yes, you need an upper intermediate level of English (B2 or higher) as most of the lessons for levels A1-B1 are explained in English. Users with weak English skills would only be able to use a very limited number of features in the app.
Becoming proficient in German increases your job and career opportunities in international companies and will give you a head start when you relocate to Germany and start looking for jobs. Germany is Europe’s economic powerhouse and is always looking for foreign qualified professionals, especially in IT, engineering and the healthcare industry. For most jobs, however, you will need at least a B2 language proficiency level and advanced German skills will greatly increase your chances of getting promoted.
To be able to interact with Germans, make friends in Germany and take part in social events, you’ll definitely want to acquire good German skills. Although quite a few people in Germany speak English, especially in bigger cities, you will often find yourself in situations where people won’t be comfortable speaking to you in English and where German skills will be extremely helpful.
Germans love to travel and they spend a lot of money traveling around the world. Going on vacation is deeply rooted in the German culture and with an annual leave of 4-6 weeks, you’re bound to run into them a lot, especially if you live in a place that attracts tourists. So if you want to work in the tourism industry, German skills can be a big plus. When traveling around Europe, German skills will come in handy in other German-speaking countries as well such as Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Belgium.
Do I need to know English to use this app?
Yes, you need an upper intermediate level of English (B2 or higher) as most of the lessons for levels A1-B1 are explained in English. Users with weak English skills would only be able to use a very limited number of features in the app.
Will the app help me improve my speaking skills?
The lingoni app will help you improve your reading, writing, listening and pronunciation skills. In order to improve your speaking skills, you will need to speak on a regular basis with someone who knows the language well enough (B2 or higher). Private lessons with a qualified native teacher are also advisable, as this gives you a lot of speaking time and your mistakes will be corrected so that you will improve faster. An additional way to boost your speaking skills is by meeting up with a language exchange partner.
How do I subscribe?
Select a plan of your choice and hit the "Subscribe" button. Follow the instructions and complete the payment to subscribe.
What do I get after I subscribe?
You'll get access to 700+ videos (including 300 exclusive videos that you can't find on YouTube), 500+ worksheets, 120+ podcasts and lots of interactive exercises. There are three learning categories: lessons, podcasts and vocab training. For each category, there are a number of interactive exercises you have to complete in order to get to the next level. You need to get 60% correct to advance to the next level. Interactive exercises consist of translations (EN-DE), filling in blanks, building sentences, describing pictures, correcting mistakes and listening to a word or phrase and then typing it. 12 Months and Lifetime Subscriptions give you access to our pronunciation feature. Our Lifetime subscription also includes our OneDrive folder with all of our material for you to download.
What happens when my subscription expires?
You will no longer have access to the lingoni GERMAN app if your subscription lapses, but there's no need to worry because you can easily re-subscribe and even opt for a longer subscription plan. Your progress won't be lost as long as you don't delete your account permanently.
What should I do in case I forgot my password?
Click the "Forgot Password?" link and follow the instructions to reset your password using your login email ID. In case, you forgot your email ID, please contact support@lingoni.com for further assistance.
Why can't I see the Pronunciation feature on my Dashboard?
1) The Pronunciation Feature is only available to premium users (12-month and lifetime memberships). 2) The feature is functional on Android and Windows. iOS does not allow audio recording as required by our Pronunciation feature.
What do I do, if I have a question that is not listed in your FAQ?
Once you subscribe, you will receive a How-to-Guide via email which explains the usage of the app in detail. If you are not a member yet or if you have further or more personalized questions, feel free to contact lingoni GERMAN via info@lingoni.com. We are always happy to answer your questions.
How can I pay?
You can pay via credit card or paypal. If you don't have either, please contact us. We can also send you an invoice and you can pay via bank transfer.
What is the Refund Policy?
You are eligible for a refund if you send us an email within 14 days of your purchase to info@lingoni.com and if you haven't completed/downloaded more than 5 learning units (lessons/podcasts/vocabs/milestone tests/PDF worksheets) all together. Lifetime subscribers are not eligible for a full refund. We deduct 199€ from the refund which is the value of our OneDrive folder that Lifetime subscribers have access to. For all refunds, we charge a 10€ processing fee.
