A German App With Help in Arabic, Ukrainian, or Turkish
Last updated 2 June 2026
KLUG lets you start learning German in a language you already know. When you open the app you pick a helper language for the interface and early hints: English, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Turkish. The lessons themselves teach German in German at the A1 level, so the helper language sits alongside the learning rather than replacing it. Once you find your footing, a single switch turns the whole interface to full German, so you can leave the helper language behind when you no longer need it.
How the helper language works
During the first run you choose a helper language. Four options are built in: English, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Turkish. The choice is stored on your device and shapes the interface and the earliest hints, so a newcomer is not staring at unexplained German from the very first tap.
The helper language is heaviest at the absolute-beginner stage, where word translations and short explanations appear in the language you picked. As you move past those first steps into the regular A1 material, the German takes over and the helper text steps back. That is by design: the app is meant to carry you in a familiar language at the start and then let the German stand on its own.
If you choose Arabic, the layout flips to read right-to-left, so the interface matches the way the language is written.
Switching to full German when you are ready
You are not locked into the helper language. KLUG keeps a separate setting for the interface language itself, with two states: helper-language mode, or full German. Picking the German option (labelled "Komplett auf Deutsch", meaning completely in German) turns the entire interface to German and stops the helper translations.
This switch lives in the language picker and in the app settings, so you can change it whenever you like. Start in Arabic, Ukrainian, Turkish, or English on day one, then move to full German the moment it stops feeling like a stretch. You can also switch back if you want the helper language again. The goal is to graduate out of the helper language at your own pace, not on a fixed schedule.
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. The AI conversation practice runs on your device, there is no third-party tracking or analytics, and your data stays on the device.
Who this fits
This setup suits people who are new to German and want a gentler on-ramp than a German-only app, especially recent arrivals who already think in Arabic, Ukrainian, or Turkish. You get the comfort of a familiar interface at the start, and a clear path off it as your German grows.
It also fits learners who want company along the way. KLUG has a fox companion named Fritzi, and the lessons stay at the A1 level so the steps are small and the load is manageable.
How it compares
| Factor | KLUG | Category alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Interface at the start | Helper language you choose: English, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Turkish | A German-only or English-only app, with no home-language option |
| Help for Arabic, Ukrainian, Turkish speakers | Built in, with right-to-left layout for Arabic | Usually a phrasebook or a separate dictionary app on the side |
| Path off the helper language | One switch to a full German interface, any time | Stuck in the start language, or a full reinstall to change |
| Where the German lives | Lessons teach German in German at A1; helper text fades as you progress | A grammar table or word list you translate by hand |
| Cost to begin | Free to download and start; optional subscription for full access | Often paid up front, or a free tier with little real content |
| Privacy of your choices | On-device AI chat, no third-party tracking, data stays on the device | A cloud account that stores your activity on a server |
Frequently asked questions
Which helper languages does KLUG support?
Four: English, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Turkish. You pick one when you first open the app, and it shapes the interface and the early beginner hints while the lessons teach German in German.
Can I switch to a full German interface later?
Yes. KLUG has a separate setting for the interface language with a full-German option. Choosing it turns the whole interface to German and turns off the helper translations. You can switch whenever you like, and switch back if you want the helper language again.
Does the helper language mean the app translates everything?
No. The helper language is strongest at the absolute-beginner stage, where it adds word translations and short explanations. As you move into the regular A1 material the German takes over and the helper text steps back, so you are reading more German over time.
Is the Arabic interface right-to-left?
Yes. When you choose Arabic as the helper language, the layout flips to read right-to-left so it matches how the language is written.
Is KLUG free, and what does it cost?
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.
What happens to my data and my language choice?
Your helper-language choice is stored on your device. The AI conversation practice runs on the device, there is no third-party tracking or analytics, and your data stays on the device.