What type of German Does duolingo teach?

We teach ‘Hochdeutsch’ or ‘High German,’ the most widely spoken version of German.”

Should I learn High German or Low German?

High German it is spoken and understood nation wide. High German is also spoken in Switzerl and Austria. Low German or the local dialect is only spoken in the area you inhabit. In my opinion High German or Hoch Deutsch is better to learn.

Does duolingo teach good German?

In short, no. This is what makes Duolingo one of the best language apps for learning German (or any other language) because you don’t need to pay to access all the lessons. So far we haven’t found another language learning app of the same calibre, is free and allows you access to all of its learning content.

Is duolingo High German?

No. They are two different languages. Low German has not taken part in the High German Sound Shift and so its consonants are closer to those of Dutch or English (e.g. “peerd” instead of “Pferd”, “kat” instead of “Katze”). Nowdays, Low German is spoken mostly by older people in the countryside.

How different are high and low German?

The main difference between High and Low German is in the sound system, especially in the consonants. High German, the language of the southern highlands of Germany, is the official written language.

What’s the difference between Low German and High German?

Only after about the 6th century ce can one speak of a “German” (i.e., High German) language. The main difference between High and Low German is in the sound system, especially in the consonants. High German, the language of the southern highlands of Germany, is the official written language.

Will Duolingo make me fluent in German?

Yes, it’s possible. Duolingo’s good for the basics; after Duolingo, you’ll need some resources to work on your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You can read German books and newspapers, and watch TV and films and listen to the radio.

What languages are part of high German?

High German in this broader sense can be subdivided into Upper German (Oberdeutsch), Central German (Mitteldeutsch, this includes Luxembourgish, which itself is now a standard language), and High Franconian German, which is a transitional dialect between the two.

Why is High German called High German?

As a technical term, the “high” in High German is a geographical reference to the group of dialects that forms “High German” (i.e. “Highland” German), out of which developed Standard German, Yiddish and Luxembourgish.