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! …
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!) …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Common German Phrases to Boost Your Fluency
Who hasn’t felt a little tongue-tied when first beginning to speak a foreign language? You know what you want to say, but the words just don’t want to come out. …
German Adjective Endings: Cracking the Case
Have you ever found yourself staring at a German exam or trying to compose an email, frozen with indecision? Have you lost all confidence in your German grammar when it …