DEVELOPMENT OF D-LESEN ANDROID APPLICATION AS A MEDIUM FOR LEARNING TO READ GERMAN AT A BASIC LEVEL

German language learning in the Kurikulum Merdeka is a group of elective subjects in phase F. There are four elements of learning outcomes, namely listening (Hören), speaking (Sprechen), reading (Lesen), and writing (Schreiben). There is a problem in German reading comprehension learning process in the school. To overcome these problems, media is needed to help the learning process. The purposes of this research are to develop a product in the form of D-Lesen android application. The method used is Research Development (RD). The result of this research is D-Lesen android application as an independent reading learning media which contains four main themes namely Meine Familie, Essen Trinken, Wohnung, and Kleidung. D-Lesen android application was validated by two lecturers as learning experts and assessed by teachers and students of class XII-G at SMA Negeri 16 Bandung using a Likert scale questionnaire. The first learning expert gave a score of 76.47% (Good), the second learning expert gave a score of 97.64% (Very Good), the teacher gave a score of 91.76% (Very Good) and the average student gave a score of 77.90% (Good). From the results of the studies can be concluded: 1) D-Lesen android application can be developed using the research and development method. 2) D-Lesen android application got very good responses from teachers and good from students. So, the D-Lesen android application can be used as a medium for learning basic reading independently. Keywords: Media, Development, D-Lesen Android Application