Minticity: DaZ/DaF Learning Platform

A New Era of DaZ/DaF Learning with Minticity – Designed for Children & Teenagers

Since 2007, MintiCity has been setting new standards in digital language learning for kids and teenagers. With nearly 500,000 students and over 13,000 teachers using the platform to date, MintiCity has established itself as a leading force in digital language education. Divided into three versions – MintiCity Kids, MintiCity Junior, and MintiCity Teenage – MintiCity caters specifically to different age groups, offering a tailored language experience for each learner.

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Digital German Learning: A Modern Approach

MintiCity combines traditional teaching methods with the latest digital technologies to create a dynamic and interactive learning experience. This modern approach makes MintiCity an ideal learning environment for kids and teens. The platform adapts to different learning needs and speeds, allowing students to effectively and joyfully learn the German language at their own pace.

Gamification in German Learning: Learning with Fun

A key element of MintiCity is gamification, making learning more exciting and engaging for kids and teenagers. By integrating playful elements into the learning process, motivation and involvement of students are significantly increased. This innovative method transforms traditional language learning into a captivating experience that helps students learn German in a amusing and effective way.

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Minticity in the Classroom: Enrichment of the Curriculum

MintiCity is internationally used in schools to enrich and complement German instruction. Teachers utilize the platform’s diverse features to expand their curricula with digital elements and tailor the lessons to the needs of their students. This integrative approach allows schools to offer a modern and effective German instruction that is both entertaining and educational.

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Minticity for Schools: Digital Support for Teachers and Students

MintiCity provides valuable assistance to educators through a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) that efficiently and diversely shapes lessons within minutes:

  • Simplifying the Teacher’s Routine: Automated management of assignments, evaluations, and progress tracking, ready-made modules for immediate and straightforward integration into lessons, and numerous of pre-organized worksheets—all aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Varied Instruction: Customizable learning modules catering to diverse age groups and needs make varied instructions a breeze.
  • Encouraging Independence: The Flipped Classroom concept supports self-directed learning, where students grasp fundamentals at home and leverage school time for deeper activities. Many learning units are presented in a playful manner, significantly enhancing motivation for independent learning.

 

MintiCity for Kids: Self-paced Learning

Alongside the school version, MintiCity offers an interactive platform for self-learning with the Kids version, allowing children to learn German at their own pace and in a playful manner:

  • Self-directed Learning: Children can determine their learning time and explore educational content in a playful manner.
  • Parents as Learning Guides: Parents have the opportunity to accompany and support their children’s learning progress. We assist parents with accompanying videos in multiple languages.
  • Interactive and Motivational Learning: The combination of gamification and child-friendly content turns the acquisition of the German language into an exciting and rewarding adventure.
  • Maxi and Mini Versions: For children who cannot yet read and write, we have developed the Mini version. Upon reaching literacy skills, there is a seamless transition to the Maxi version.

 

Conclusion: MintiCity – Redefining German Language Learning

MintiCity represents a new era in learning the German language. By combining personalized learning, gamification, and modern digital tools, MintiCity provides a platform that appeals not only to children but also to adolescents. Schools and parents seeking a future-oriented solution for German instruction find in MintiCity an innovative and reliable partner.

Explore more about the revolutionary methods of learning German with MintiCity & DAS Akademie.

Minticity: DaZ / DaF Complete Digital Solution

ABOUT MINTICITY

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DAS Akademie is a well-established educational institution offering German language training, examination services, language camps, digital and print publishing, and consultancy. Operating since 1998 with branches in Izmir, Berlin, and Istanbul, the institution provides high-quality education aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

DAS Akademie is the creator of MintiCity, an interactive German learning platform, and offers integrated textbooks and printed publications. It also serves as an Authorised Centre for telc Exams in Turkey, providing international certification opportunities, and reaches thousands of students throughout the year with its online German programmes. The institution also offers tailored educational solutions to corporate clients.

MintiCity : Always New Always Up-to-Date Always Leading

MintiCity is an interactive online learning platform developed by German language education experts at DAS Akademie (Deutsche Akademie für Sprachen). Since 2007, it has contributed to the German language education of hundreds of thousands of people and holds the distinction of being the first and only platform of its kind worldwide.

MintiCity is a fun and rich platform that makes learning German enjoyable, offering the opportunity to experience German in a different environment with age-appropriate visual and audio elements. It attracts students’ interest and develops their knowledge by supporting it, allowing them to step out of their familiar traditional learning environment and find alternative German language applications in a virtual environment they are familiar with and interested in.

MintiCity has three different versions for three different age groups:

  • MintiCity Kids (5-9 years old) (Self-Study and School versions available)
  • MintiCity Junior (9-12 years old) (School version only available)
  • MintiCity Teenage (13-17 years old) (School version only available)

The MintiCity Kids version is also divided into two subgroups:

  • MintiCity Kids Mini (5-7 years old) (Pre-literacy learning)
  • MintiCity Kids Maxi (6-9 years old)

MintiCity : Always New Always Up-to-Date Always Leading

UNIQUE FEATURES

MintiBuch is MintiCity’s digital textbook format. While retaining the logic of a traditional printed book, it transforms it into a fully digital learning experience. In other words, it is not just a passive file like a PDF; it contains features such as interactive exercises, audio recordings, videos and automatic feedback.

Key Features of MintiBuch:

  • Digital + Interactive: Students don’t just read, they interact with the content. They fill in the blanks, drag and drop, listen, and repeat.
  • Convenient for Teachers: Teachers can track students’ progress. They can see who has completed which section.
  • Compatible with Printed Books: Work with printed books in class or continue digitally at home – same content, two different formats.
  • Device Independent: Can be used on computers, tablets, or even phones.

MintiCity content is enriched with games, songs and listening exercises designed to suit students’ ages and knowledge levels. Each activity is prepared based on pedagogical principles, not only to entertain, but also to increase language awareness, develop listening comprehension skills and support lasting learning.

MintiCity is a pioneer in gamification applications that increase learning motivation. Through gamification, it transforms every learning step into an experience of success. As students progress, they track their performance and become aware of their development. Thus, learning ceases to be a compulsory process and becomes an enjoyable habit pursued with curiosity.

The system supports both face-to-face and remote learning processes with features such as reporting, automated feedback, personalised learning paths, and classroom management.
With all these features, MintiCity serves as both a learning and teaching platform.

MintiCity’s interface is designed to enable users to navigate the platform quickly and comfortably. Students, teachers and parents can effortlessly access the content they need, while the simple and clear design, free from complexity, ensures that learning and teaching processes proceed seamlessly.

MintiCity is an innovative digital foreign language learning platform designed to meet the rapidly changing educational needs of the 21st century. The platform is fully compatible with modern language teaching methods, featuring interactive content, gamification applications and personalised learning paths that encourage active student participation.

MintiCity enables teachers to find content that meets the individual needs of their students based on their readiness levels, or to prepare their own materials. This allows each student to learn at their own pace and level, while teachers can deliver personalised learning experiences in the classroom.

MintiCity is a platform compatible with different learning approaches, catering to each student’s individual needs and learning style. Thanks to its flexible structure, teachers can select content appropriate to students’ levels and interests or create their own materials. This makes the learning process personalised, efficient and motivating for every student.

MintiCity enables students to experience the language they are learning beyond the confines of classroom hours. Students access the platform whenever they wish, learning and reinforcing the language through greater exposure in a natural setting. This extends the learning process beyond the classroom, strengthening language retention and usage skills.

MintiCity enables students to reinforce their learning by selecting content tailored to their own learning styles and interests. Each student can progress at their own pace and along their own learning path. This flexible structure makes the learning process more efficient, motivating and lasting.

MintiCity offers its users access to any content they want, from anywhere they want, for as long as they want. Thanks to its cloud-based structure, the platform can be easily used via computer, tablet or smartphone. This means that learning is not limited by time or place; it can continue anytime, anywhere.

MintiCity regularly monitors student progress through data analysis. The system analyses each student’s performance, rate of progress and areas of need, helping teachers provide more accurate and targeted guidance. This makes the learning process more effective and measurable through data-driven decisions.

MintiCity offers students the opportunity to receive instant corrections and learn the correct answers. Thanks to interactive exercises and an automatic assessment system, students can immediately see their mistakes and learn the correct answers. This transforms the learning process from being solely results-oriented to one that supports continuous development.

MintiCity develops the four main skills in the language learning process – listening, speaking, reading and writing – using a holistic approach. Each activity aims to advance these skills in a connected manner. Thus, students learn the language not only theoretically but also by actively using it in real communication contexts.

MINTICITY UNIVERSE

MINT-O-LYMPICS

Mint-O-Lympics is an interactive competition event held twice a year on the MintiCity platform and open to users worldwide. Having become one of the platform's traditional and most anticipated events over time, Mint-O-Lympics provides users with both an enjoyable and competitive experience.

AVATAR

Avatars are digital characters that MintiCity users can express themselves through and personalise on the platform. This feature supports users in having both an enjoyable and interactive learning experience. Users can customise their avatars' appearance with elements such as hair, eyes, clothing, and accessories, and can use the Mintos they earn to upgrade their avatars or enhance them with special items. Avatars allow users to express their identity and style in the digital environment on the platform.

MEIN MINTICITY-DESIGN

Mein MintiCity Design is a section where users can personalise their overall experience and appearance in MintiCity. In this area, users can create their own digital city designs and enjoy a personalised experience on the platform by adjusting themes, colours and interface options.

MEIN ZIMMER

Mein Zimmer is an area where users can decorate and personalise their own digital room. In this section, the room can be enhanced with items and rewards earned, and it can also be used to interact with friends.

MEINE 3D-STADT

Meine 3D-Stadt is an area where users can design and develop their virtual city in MintiCity in three dimensions. This section allows users to personalise their cities using their creativity and shape their own experiences in the digital environment.

MEIN VOKABELHEFT

Mein Vokabelheft is a digital vocabulary notebook where users can record and track the German words they have learnt. In this section, words learnt through flashcards and notes can be easily reviewed, and language skills can be systematically developed.

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Vokabeltrainer is an interactive educational tool that allows users to test and improve their vocabulary knowledge using words from their own digital vocabulary lists. This section contributes to the effective development of language skills by reinforcing the words learned.

MEINE MODULE

Meine Module is the section where users can follow and complete educational modules as part of their learning process. All activities within MintiCity can be incorporated into modules, thereby offering users diverse and comprehensive learning experiences.

MEINE KLASSE

Meine Klasse is an area where users can see their classmates and teachers can see their students. In this section, other users' avatars, rooms, Mintos amounts and 3D cities can be viewed, thus supporting social interaction and in-class communication.

MITTELUNGEN

Mitteilungen is a communication area where teachers can send messages to students, but students cannot reply to the teacher. This section ensures that classroom announcements and information are communicated in an orderly and controlled manner.

LERNEN UND ÜBEN

Lernen und Üben is an interactive learning environment where users can develop their German language skills. The lessons and exercises offered in this section systematically reinforce reading, writing, listening and grammar skills, supporting the learning process.

SPIEL UND SPAß

Spiel und Spaß is a play and activity area designed to make learning enjoyable for users. The games, competitions and interactive activities offered in this section support children's active participation in learning by keeping their motivation high.

MEDIATHEK

Mediathek is a digital library containing various multimedia content. In this section, children can develop their language skills in a fun and interactive way while learning German through content such as stories, fairy tales and comics.

KURZGESCHICHTEN

Kurzgeschichten is a section containing short tales, enabling children to develop their reading skills and vocabulary. The stories are supported by interactive questions and activities, making the learning experience more effective and enjoyable.

MÄRCHEN

Märchen is a section featuring German fairy tales, enabling children to gain cultural knowledge while strengthening their reading and comprehension skills. Traditional and modern fairy tales are presented in a way that makes the learning experience enjoyable and interactive.

BILDWÖRTERBUCH

Bildwörterbuch is a digital dictionary that facilitates learning words with the aid of images. This feature enables users to associate objects and concepts with visual memory, resulting in a more lasting and effective learning experience. Each unit of MintiBuch has a specially prepared picture dictionary section.

MEINE ARBEITSBLÄTTER

Meine Arbeitsblätter is the area where users can find digital worksheets to use in lessons or activities. This section enables students to consolidate what they have learnt and develop their language skills through practice using written exercises.

PRINTED PUBLICATIONS

DAS Akademie’s printed publications combine 27 years of experience with a modern educational approach, offering pedagogically sound and interactive materials suitable for all ages and levels. They make the learning process enjoyable and memorable for students while also offering teachers personalised teaching opportunities. With content integrity, ease of use and high educational standards, they take learning beyond mere information acquisition, transforming it into an experience filled with curiosity and discovery.

Mein Kids Vorschulbuch
6-7 AGE / GRADE 1

Students can introduce themselves using simple sentences, express their feelings
and use greetings and farewells in everyday life. They can recognise and use the
names of important family members, basic body parts and seasons. They can
recognise and express basic clothing names, primary colours and basic food
and drink names. They can also count up to 10 and recognise and use the names
of certain animals.
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GRADE 2-3

Years 2–3 Within the scope of language proficiency, pupils can recognise and use simple
greetings and farewells; for example, they can comfortably use expressions such as
‘Hello’, ‘Good morning’ and ‘Goodbye’ in daily life. They can ask for and give their own
names and others' names. They can express basic colours, adjectives and opposites. They
can use the tools and equipment used at school. They can also ask others their names and
state their own. They can express basic colours, adjectives, and opposites. They learn the
names of objects used at school, such as notebooks and pens, and the names of subjects like
maths and science. They can learn and use the names of toys such as ball, doll and car.
Regarding numbers, they can recognise and say numbers from 1 to 12. They learn basic words
such as mum, dad and sibling from family members.
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GRADE 4

Students recognise the seasons and weather conditions, and can form sentences
such as ‘spring’, “winter” or ‘the weather is sunny’. They recognise parts of the body
and can use words such as ‘arm’, “leg” and ‘head’, and recognise items of clothing
and say their names. They recognise basic names for food and drink. They learn the
names of objects used at school, such as notebooks and pens, and the names of subjects
like maths and science. They learn terms for rooms and furniture in the house, such as
‘living room’ and ‘chair’.
Junior and Teenage Booklets
Series
Starter / A1-1 / A1-2 / A2-1 / A2-2

DAS Akademie's Junior and Teenage series are designed to suit students' ages and levels,
offering a communication-focused and enjoyable learning experience. The Junior series
develops basic language skills through games, songs and visual activities, while the
Teenage series strengthens active language use skills with themes that appeal to young
people and content connected to real life.
This special series, comprising a total of 55 booklets (27 Junior and 28 Teenage booklets),
increases students' motivation, making learning natural, fluid and lasting.
DAS Tolle Deutschheft
DAS Tolle Deutschheft consists of four sections: a lesson notebook, a vocabulary
notebook, a homework notebook, and a memory notebook. Additionally, the filing
section at the end of the notebook allows students to collect the worksheets given
in class. The workbook contains German texts introducing German culture. If desired,
project work can also be created on these topics included in the workbook. A unique
workbook that brings together everything needed for reinforcement work in foreign
language learning: DAS Tolle Deutschheft.
DAS Tolle Deutschheft Kids
Developed by experienced educators at DAS Akademie, this special workbook is designed to support
children in their early German learning years. With age-appropriate content and a clear structure
, it includes four main sections: a writing book, vocabulary book, homework pages, and a poetry album.
An integrated folder helps students keep class worksheets organized, while the timetable on the first page
guides them in planning their school day. Vocabulary pages with matching stickers make learning interactive
and help children consolidate new words effectively. With its high-quality design and engaging layout,
Kids DAS Tolle Deutschheft is a reliable companion for a successful
and enjoyable start to learning German — for both students and teachers.

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