WortGo is a free German flashcard app that helps you build long-term recall with spaced repetition and retrieval practice. Review timing adapts to your recall quality so difficult words appear sooner and stable words appear later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WortGo?
WortGo is a German vocabulary learning app focused on durable recall. It combines practice modes (recognition, output, teaching-style prompts) with review timing based on your recall quality: difficult words return sooner, stable words later.
How does spaced repetition work in WortGo?
WortGo schedules reviews from recall quality. On a new card: Again 1 minute, Hard 10 minutes, Good 1 day, Easy 4 days. Difficult words return sooner; stable words wait longer.
How is WortGo different from gamified language apps?
WortGo emphasizes memory retention and output practice over streak mechanics. Multiple practice modes (recognition, output, teaching-style prompts) help you move from passive recognition to active recall.
Is WortGo a flashcard app for German vocabulary?
Yes. WortGo is a German flashcard app focused on durable vocabulary recall. It combines flashcard-style review with spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and speaking-ready output tasks.
How does WortGo compare with Anki or Quizlet for German learning?
WortGo is a ready-to-use German flashcard app with spaced repetition and output practice. Anki offers more manual control. Quizlet is often used for simpler study sets. WortGo import is XML or JSON only; Anki .apkg and Quizlet import are not supported.
Is WortGo good for intermediate learners (B1-B2)?
Yes. WortGo includes output tasks and teaching-style prompts that are especially useful for learners who understand German but struggle to speak it.
Is WortGo useful if I live in Germany?
Yes. WortGo is useful for learners living in Germany who need stronger everyday vocabulary recall, faster speaking access, and regular German review without installing a native app.
Which languages does WortGo support for the interface?
WortGo currently supports English, Ukrainian, German, Chechen, Arabic, Russian, Urdu, Syriac, and Persian.
Is WortGo free to use?
Yes. WortGo is free. Price: 0 USD. No paid subscription required. You can start with core practice features immediately.
What does WortGo cost?
WortGo is free. Price 0 USD. No credit card required. All core features are available at no cost.
How do I start learning with WortGo?
You can create an account, choose or discover vocabulary, and begin daily review sessions immediately. WortGo then adjusts review timing based on your recall.
Can WortGo help me speak, not just memorize?
Yes. WortGo includes output-focused practice modes designed to move you from recognition to active recall and practical speaking confidence.
What learning method does WortGo use?
WortGo uses SM-2-style spaced repetition and retrieval practice. New-card intervals: Again 1 minute, Hard 10 minutes, Good 1 day, Easy 4 days. It is not an official Goethe, telc, ÖSD, or DTZ exam.
What devices and browsers does WortGo support?
WortGo works in modern web browsers on desktop and mobile, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No app install is required.
What CEFR levels does WortGo support?
WortGo supports German vocabulary learning from A1 to C1. Practice prompts and review load are designed to stay useful as your level grows.
Can I use WortGo for Goethe or TestDaF exam prep?
WortGo helps exam prep by strengthening vocabulary recall and active output used in Goethe, TestDaF, and similar German exams. It is not an official mock oral exam or a live examiner.
Is WortGo suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Beginners can start with guided prompts, core vocabulary, and short daily review sessions.