“I'd been stuck at A2 for two years. Three months of Doch on my morning U-Bahn ride and I finally passed B1, Schreiben was actually my best section.”
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Anya K.
Product designer · Berlin · 🇺🇦 → 🇩🇪
Built for expats in Germany 🇩🇪
Trying to build a life in Germany, but German still feels hard?
Doch helps expats, students, job seekers, and newcomers build real A1–B1 German confidence through English with daily vocabulary practice, grammar exercises, speaking practice, writing feedback, and real Goethe & telc exam prep, all inside Telegram, in a chat app you already use every day.
Free forever plan · No app to install · ~30 second setup
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Doch · B1 Coach
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👋 What is Doch?
Doch helps you become B1 exam-ready with daily guided German practice.
Doch helps you become B1 exam-ready with daily guided German practice.
📖 Flashcards✍ Writing
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GERMAN
weshalb
Ich weiß nicht, weshalb er heute so traurig ist.
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@trydochbot
The B1 problem
You don't need another app. You need a system that fits your life.
Most expats hit the same four walls on the way to B1. Doch is built around them.
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Stuck in the gap
You finished your Integrationskurs but conversations still feel like guesswork. The plateau between A2 and B1 is the longest one.
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Classes cost too much
Berlin Sprachschulen want €400+ for 4 weeks. You don't have time. You don't have the budget. You need German anyway.
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No feedback loop
You write something in German. No one tells you what's wrong. Mistakes harden into habits before the telc or Goethe exam.
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Not enough time
Between work, the Ausländerbehörde and life in a new city, an hour of textbook study isn't happening every day.
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The Doch system
A structured B1 system in your pocket.
“Five minutes in the U-Bahn became the most useful part of my week. I passed B1 on the first try.”
— Lina M., software engineer · Munich
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Daily, not endless
5–10 minutes of guided practice. Every day, not all at once.
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Sequenced for B1
Vocabulary, grammar and writing drills in the order Goethe and Telc tests them.
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Real feedback
AI-graded writing on actual exam topics, corrected, then upgraded.
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Where you are
No new app. It's a Telegram chat that already lives next to your messages.
telc✓
Goethe✓
B1 ZertifikatCEFR
Sourced from telc & Goethe-Institut
Vocabulary lists, grammar topics and exam prompts mapped to the two recognized B1 frameworks, not invented by us.
WILLKOMMEN
in Deutschland
Built for expats, not tourists
Every example is set in real German life, the Bürgeramt, your WG, a Berliner doctor. No phrasebook clichés.
Ich gehtgehe heute zur Arbeit.
Corrected in 1.4s
AI feedback, native quality
Writing graded in seconds with the nuance of a real teacher. Every correction explains why, not just what.
Features
Four tools. One outcome.
Everything Doch does is built around the four skills the B1 exam actually grades you on.
01 · Vocabulary
Words you'll actually use in real life.
Learn German vocabulary that matters, not random textbook words. Curated decks built around real A1–B1 situations.
📋 Anmeldung & paperwork🩺 Doctor's visits💼 Work emails🛒 Shopping & daily life📅 Appointments
2k+
A1–B1 words, in the right order
Learn exactly what you'll need in Germany, nothing wasted.
Native audio on every card
Sound natural the first time you actually speak.
Smart spaced repetition
Review words the moment before you'd forget them.
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GERMAN
schützen
Wir müssen die Fenster im Winter schützen.
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ENGLISH
to protect
We must protect the windows in winter.
02 · Writing coachpremium
Fix your German writing before the examiner sees it.
Practice real B1-style writing and get instant feedback that actually helps you improve.
✍ Free writing📋 Real exam topics↻ Try again
For every submission, you get:
- A corrected version with grammar explanations
- A stronger B1-level rewrite to sound more natural
- Personalized feedback on what to improve next
Real telc & Goethe-style prompts
Practice the kinds of writing tasks that actually appear on exam day.
Rewrite or try again instantly
Keep improving on the same topic or switch to a new challenge.
Clear explanations, not red ink
Understand why a mistake happened so you stop repeating it.
✍ Practice Writing
Every sentence you write is a step forward. Pick how you want to start:
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📋Pick a topic that sparks something, there's no wrong choice:
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03 · Grammar lessons
German grammar, explained in plain English.
No confusing grammar books. Learn the German grammar you'll actually use cases, modal verbs, word order, and more, in short interactive lessons built for busy expats.
A1–B1 grammar, structured by level
Exam-aligned lessons inspired by telc & Goethe, start where you actually are.
Practice after every lesson
Five quick exercises that adapt to your weak spots, and unlock the next topic.
Simple explanations in English
No confusing grammar jargon. Just clear, practical rules you can apply today.
Learn Grammar, pick a level to start.
Lessons explain the rule, then 5 quick exercises check that it stuck.
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A2, Elementary
Pick a topic. ✓ marks topics you've completed.
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04 · Speaking practice
Speak German with confidence, not fear.
Practice real conversations in German and get instant feedback as you speak.
🎙 Voice messages💬 Text chat🔊 Native audio replies
Talk naturally through voice or text and get:
- Native voice responses, hear the language as it's actually spoken
- Real conversational follow-ups, every reply keeps the conversation moving
Practice real-life conversations
From doctor appointments to work chats and daily situations.
Learn by speaking, not memorizing
Hear natural pronunciation and improve a little with every reply.
A conversation that keeps going
Doch responds like a real speaking partner, not a static chatbot.
🎙 Speaking Practice
Send me a voice message, or a typed message, in German and I'll reply with:
- A voice response in natural German
- A written transcript with the English meaning
- A correction if it helps
- A follow-up question to keep us going
Let's talk. I'm ready when you are.
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How it works
Three steps. No friction.
From “I should learn German” to your first lesson in under a minute.
01step
Scan the QR or tap the link.
Telegram opens instantly. No app store, no signup, no email.
02step
Pick a topic from the menu.
Open the menu and choose what to practice. Switch any time, no schedules to follow.
03step
B1
ready
Day 14 streak
Start your German journey.
Five minutes a day, a measurable step toward B1. Doch keeps the rhythm.
Stories
Expats who stopped stalling.
Real people, real B1 certificates. (Last names abbreviated for visa privacy.)
“I needed B1 for my Niederlassungserlaubnis and had eight weeks. The writing coach alone was worth it, getting feedback that fast on actual exam prompts is something no app I'd tried before could do.”
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Rohan S.
ML engineer · Hamburg · 🇮🇳 → 🇩🇪
“I never opened a language app twice. But I open Telegram a hundred times a day. The bot meets me where I already am, that's the whole trick.”
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Mariana C.
Founder · Munich · 🇧🇷 → 🇩🇪
Pricing
Free for the basics. €8 when you're serious.
Cancel anytime. No annual lock-in. Less than a Berlin Späti beer per week.
FREE
€0/ forever
Build the daily habit. See if Doch is for you.
- ✓Unlimited vocabulary flashcards
- ✓Native pronunciation audio
- ✓Limited writing correction per week
- ✓Basic weekly progress report
- —Limited access to grammar lessons
- —Limited access to speaking practice
B1 path
PREMIUM
€8/ month
The full system. For when the exam date is on the calendar.
- ✓Everything in Free, plus:
- ✓Comprehensive writing corrections + B1-level rewrites
- ✓Comprehensive grammar lessons with practice
- ✓Comprehensive speaking practice with voice replies
- ✓Extensive Goethe & telc-style mock writing prompts
- ✓Detailed weekly report with focus recommendation
7-day free trial · cancel in one tap inside the chat · no email gymnastics
FAQ
Common questions, honest answers.
Can't find what you're looking for? Message @trydoch_support, a real person replies within a day.
How hard is the B1 exam, really?
B1 is the level where you can handle daily life independently, work emails, doctor visits, opening a bank account. Most expats can pass it in 3–6 months of consistent daily practice if they already have A2. Doch is built for exactly that timeline.
How much time per day does Doch take?
Five to ten minutes a day is the design target. Vocabulary takes about 3 minutes, a writing prompt 5–7, a grammar drill 2. You can do all three in one sitting or spread them across the day.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Doch lives entirely inside Telegram, which most people already have. Tap the button on this page, Telegram opens, the bot says hi. That's it.
Is this aligned with the actual Goethe-Institut B1 exam?
Yes. The vocabulary list, grammar topics and writing prompts are all mapped to the official Goethe-Institut B1 framework. We won't give you the exact exam, no one can, but you'll see the same shape of questions.
Can I cancel? What happens to my progress?
Cancel any time with one message in the chat. Your free-tier features keep working, and your vocabulary, streak and writing history stay intact in case you come back.
What languages does the bot speak with me?
Interface and explanations are in English (or your chosen language), German is what you're learning, not what you're decoding instructions in.
Is my data safe? My visa depends on this.
We store your progress, not your identity. No documents, no Personalausweis numbers, nothing visa-related ever touches Doch. Just your learning history, which you can delete with one command.
Start today
Your German journey starts in Telegram.
Scan, tap, learn. By tomorrow morning your first lesson is in your chat. By Sunday you'll know if Doch is for you. By spring you'll have a B1 certificate.
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