You may begin to suspect that you’re a language nerd when you find yourself looking for apartments far away from your place of work on purpose. That way, of course, …
A Beginner’s Guide to the Days of the Week in German
Just like in English, there are only seven days of the week in German. So how can there be a whole article written about this? You just have to look …
Common German Slang Words for Beginner Learners
They always say that the best way to learn in an immersion environment is to make friends with the locals. Just head off to Munich and start meeting people! If …
Untangling Long German Words and Making Your Studying Easier
A lot of people have the unfair assumption that German is a hard language. (Erbstückskristallteller!) They say it’s complicated, strict, and even harsh on the ears. (Fahrtreppenbenutzungshinweise!) Such baseless stereotypes …
Wrapping Your Head Around German Prepositions
How could some of the shortest words in a language cause so much trouble? Seriously – a bunch of these guys are just two letters long. Most are one syllable. …
Is German Hard to Learn?
From the perspective of a native English speaker, the German language is actually not the hardest language to learn, regardless of your prior disposition. Steve Kaufmann has said that “German …
Catchy & Fun German Sayings
Everyone knows about big news sites and laid-back chat rooms, but how often do you take a look at more in-depth content in your target language? Recently I was reading …
German Conjugation: A Walk in the Park
It’s not quite fair, is it? You’ve been told that German cases are the bane of every learner. You pored over online articles and textbook charts and finally have a …
German Pronouns: It’s Not Just You And Me
You know what they say – mastery is mastering the basics. Without a solid knowledge of how to accurately use even the simplest of things in your German repertoire, you’ll …
Adding More German Phrases to Your Repertoire
One of the most terrifying feelings when you have a conversation with a native speaker is when they use words or idioms that you don’t know. For me, this can …