How many times can you say the word “sausage” in a conversation that isn’t about lunch?
In English, you might sound a little odd. In German, I challenge you to say “sausage” twenty times.
As it turns out, that might …
When you teach yourself German, your experience is unique from everyone else’s.
Sometimes, you stray from the basics and learn strange (and fascinating) things.
I learned how to say “the ghost” and “the ice cave” in German before I …
Ever find yourself totally baffled in the middle of a German conversation?
Struggling to make sense of seemingly irrelevant comments?
Like, things are going great until your friend says something bizarre about a dancing bear, or dumpling broth. What gives?…
Let’s be honest: learning insults is one of our secret first priorities when starting a new language.
And it’s no surprise why. As offensive as they’re meant to be, insults can be awfully funny when translated literally. Sometimes you …
Learning German is the cat’s meow, isn’t it?
You really opened a can of worms the day you decided to start learning German! And at times, you’ve probably felt like you’re on some sort of wild goose chase with all …
German is a beautiful language, and don’t let anybody tell you any different.
You just have to hear it spoken by the right people.
Even Martian or gobbledegook spoken by a beautiful person would sound charming to the ear.…
So, you’ve decided to learn German? Congratulations!
A wonderful world awaits, full of fascinating articles, amazing documentaries, stupendous literature and just plain interesting people.
It’s possible, even probable, that you have some stereotypes about the German language. Perhaps you …
