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German for kids 6-14 — learn through play with mascots Cleo, Sophie, Bruno, Bella, Leo, COPPA-safe, GDPR-K compliant, Free plan no card

Ages 6-14 · CEFR A1-C1 · COPPA-safe

German for kids 6-14 — learn through play with Deutsch-Landia

A German learning platform built for kids. CEFR mascot ladder, 5-15 minute lessons, bilingual RO/EN stories with native audio, kid-safe games. Free plan, no card.

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Cleo is waiting 🦊 · COPPA + GDPR-K compliant

Friendly mascots per CEFR level

Each mascot has its own tone and storytelling style. The child grows alongside one mascot, boosting retention and emotional attachment to the language.

🦊
Cleo
the fox
A1 · Anfänger
ages 6-10

Explains the alphabet, everyday words, first sentences. Smiles often, repeats a lot, never rushes.

🐱
Sophie
the cat
A2 · Grundstufe
ages 8-12

Introduces past tense, longer sentences, everyday dialogues.

🐻
Bruno
the bear
B1 · Mittelstufe
pre-teens 11-14

Handles intermediate grammar, subjunctive, writing original stories.

🐝
Bella
the bee
B2 · Obere Mittelstufe
teens 13-14+

Advanced prep for official exams and literary texts.

🐶
Leo
the dog
C1 · Fortgeschrittene
advanced teens

Academic language, debates, prep for true bilinguals.

By age — what your child can do

There's no universal "right age" — it depends on the child. Concrete recommendations based on pedagogy + platform experience.

ages 6-7 (preschool)

Cleo 🦊 A1

German alphabet (30 letters), 100-200 basic words (animals, food, colors, family), numbers 1-20, greetings (Hallo! Tschüss! Wie heißt du?), short songs. 10 min/day with parent alongside.

ages 8-10 (grades 1-4)

Cleo → Sophie 🐱 A2

Present-tense verbs (sein, haben, first 30 regular verbs), der/die/das articles, SVO sentences + W-questions, first 10 illustrated stories, short dialogues. 15 min/day, growing autonomy.

ages 11-12 (grades 5-6)

Sophie + Bruno 🐻 B1

All cases (Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ), Perfekt + first Präteritum, modal verbs, adjectives + comparative, short compositions, prep for Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Fit in Deutsch 1, official 10+). 20-25 min/day.

ages 13-14 (grades 7-8)

Bruno + Bella 🐝 B2

Full B1 (Konjunktiv II, Passiv, complex subordinates), adapted literary texts, 150-200-word essays, prep for Goethe-Zertifikat A2 (Fit in Deutsch 2, official 12-16) + base for adult B1. 30 min/day or 2×15 min.

Parent-controlled — your child's safety

Deutsch-Landia is built "safety-first" — not "content-first with safety added later".

COPPA + GDPR-K compliant

Explicit parental consent at registration (under 13/16 per EU country). Child data can be deleted anytime. We never collect sensitive data.

Zero ads, zero retargeting

Business model is 100% subscription — precisely so we're not tempted to monetize children's attention. PostHog EU analytics + Sentry, both EU-hosted.

Moderated anti-violence content

Every story, exercise, dialogue passes through an internal scanner (5 categories) + human review by certified teachers. No violence, sex, political ideology, or controversial religion.

Screen time controls

Parents set daily limits. The app auto-closes at the limit — no begging. The streak doesn't break if the child did today's session.

Plans for families

All have a 7-day free trial, no card. Cancel with one click.

Free
€0
forever
Student Premium
€5/mo
or €37/year
Family
€8/mo
2 kids · €59/year
School
€3/student/mo
min 20 students

All plans allow upgrade/downgrade anytime, no penalty.

Frequently asked parent questions

From what age can my child use Deutsch-Landia?+
We recommend age 6 as a minimum, with parent presence at first sessions. Below 6, reading-writing stability isn't sufficient for full benefit. Above 14, the child can use the platform, but content is designed up to age 14.
How much time per day is recommended for German learning?+
We recommend: ages 6-7 — 10 minutes/day (never over 15); ages 8-10 — 15 minutes/day, 5 days/week; ages 11-12 — 20-25 minutes/day; ages 13-14 — 30 minutes/day or 2 sessions of 15 minutes each. Consistency matters more than duration.
Does the parent need to sit alongside the child?+
At ages 6-7, yes, for the first 2-3 weeks, then gradual autonomy. At age 8+, the child can work alone but check the dashboard weekly. Parent involvement boosts retention by 40-60%.
Does Deutsch-Landia work on phone, tablet, laptop?+
Yes, on all devices. Web-first responsive (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Tablet is the best experience. Phone works but we recommend short sessions (under 15 minutes). Native iOS/Android apps are on the 2026 roadmap.
How do I choose the right German plan for my child?+
One single child — Student Premium €5/month or €37/year. Two children — Family Plan €8/month or €59/year. Three or more — contact us for a custom offer. All plans allow upgrade or downgrade at any time without penalty.
Is Deutsch-Landia safe for my child (COPPA, GDPR)?+
Yes. We are COPPA-compliant (US) and GDPR-K compliant (EU), with explicit parental consent at registration. Child data is encrypted at rest and in transit, EU-stored (Railway Amsterdam), never sold, never used for advertising profiling. Zero ads, zero behavioral retargeting.
How do I monitor my child's German learning progress?+
Real-time parental dashboard available anytime, plus weekly email report every Sunday evening. See minutes learned, lessons completed, skills growing, skills plateauing, and next-week recommendations.
How long until my child reaches A1 in German?+
With 15 minutes per day, 6-9 months for stable A1 (speaking + writing + reading + listening). Full A2 in approximately 18-24 months. B1 in 3-4 years. These durations are averages — passionate kids progress faster; school-only kids slower.
Can I change my subscription plan at any time?+
Yes, at any time without penalty. Upgrade activates immediately (prorated to remaining days). Downgrade activates at the end of the currently paid period. Cancellation is one click in settings.
What if my child doesn't want to continue learning German?+
First step: pause 1-2 weeks without guilt. Then ask the child what they didn't like — most often pace too fast, age-mismatched mascot, or boring context. Change the level, mascot, try games instead of lessons. The child has all the time.

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Free plan no card · 15-min placement test · 5 mascots · COPPA-safe · GDPR-K compliant

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Cleo 🦊 awaits · Sophie 🐱 · Bruno 🐻 · Bella 🐝 · Leo 🐶