Six ways KLUG drills German: the exercise types
Last updated 2 June 2026
KLUG teaches each German word through six different exercise types rather than one. A lesson can ask you to learn the word as a flashcard, match it to its meaning (Zuordnen), fill it into a gapped sentence (Lückentext), pick it from choices (multiple choice), build a sentence from its parts (Satzbildung), and choose the right article der, die, or das (Artikel). Because the same word comes back in several formats, you practise recognition, recall, and grammar instead of memorising a single card.
The six exercise types
KLUG runs its A1 German course through six distinct exercise formats, each drilling a different skill:
- Wörter (flashcards): learn and review the core vocabulary itself.
- Zuordnen (matching): match items on the left to the right, for example a word to its meaning or category.
- Lückentext (fill-in-the-blank): a sentence with a gap, where you supply the missing word.
- Multiple choice: pick the correct answer from a set of options.
- Satzbildung (sentence building): put scrambled sentence parts into the right order.
- Artikel: choose der, die, or das for a noun, the grammatical gender that trips up most learners.
The same vocabulary cycles through these formats, so a word you met as a flashcard returns as a gap to fill and an article to get right.
Why mixing formats helps
Recognising a word on a card is not the same as spelling it into a sentence or knowing its article. By drilling each word several different ways, KLUG turns shallow recognition into something you can actually use. Sentence building works on word order, and the dedicated article exercise tackles der, die, das head-on instead of leaving it to chance.
KLUG teaches German in German at the A1 level, with Fritzi the fox as your companion. It is free to download and start, runs on iPhone and iPad, and keeps your data on the device, with no third-party tracking or analytics. AI conversation practice also runs on the device. Free users see KLUG's own occasional upgrade prompt rather than third-party ads.
How it compares
| Skill drilled | KLUG | A single-format flashcard app |
|---|---|---|
| Vocabulary flashcards (Wörter) | Yes | Yes |
| Matching meanings (Zuordnen) | Yes | Varies |
| Fill-in-the-blank (Lückentext) | Yes | Rarely |
| Sentence building (Satzbildung) | Yes | No |
| der/die/das articles (Artikel) | Yes, a dedicated type | Usually not |
Frequently asked questions
How many exercise types does KLUG have?
Six: vocabulary flashcards (Wörter), matching (Zuordnen), fill-in-the-blank (Lückentext), multiple choice, sentence building (Satzbildung), and der/die/das articles (Artikel).
Why does KLUG use different exercise types for the same word?
Each format drills a different skill, so recognition, recall, word order, and article gender all get practised. Meeting a word several ways turns passive recognition into something you can actually produce.
Does KLUG practise der, die, das?
Yes. One of the six exercise types is dedicated to articles, where you choose der, die, or das for a noun, instead of leaving German grammatical gender to chance.
Is KLUG free?
KLUG is free to download and start. Full access is an optional subscription at 7.99 EUR per month or 59.99 EUR per year. Free users see KLUG's own occasional upgrade prompt, not third-party ads.
Does KLUG keep my data private?
Yes. There is no third-party tracking or analytics, all data stays on the device, and the AI conversation practice runs on the device too.