What do you need after working a long day at the office, picking the kids up and cooking dinner?
If you’re like me, maybe you jump in front of that Fernseher (television) for some hard-earned Patschen-kino (slipper cinema).…
Author Archive | Michael Cristiano
Learn German with the Top 7 Video Instructors on YouTube
Can German learning videos really stand up to classroom learning?
Well, think about what makes a German course so great.
You get structured learning from a knowledgable instructor and tons of opportunities to practice.
Now think about what makes …
Deutsch Online! Where to Find the Best Advanced German Lessons on the Web
“Entschuldigung, wie ist der Weg?“
“Excuse me, what’s the way?”
While this may be a common phrase to ask for directions while traveling in Germany, it’s also a question that you may find yourself asking as an …
Learn German Online: The FluentU Method for Real German Language Skills
What would make German learning easier for you?
I know—a more dense and boring textbook, right?!
…Nein.
How about instant access to authentic, entertaining German content—with the tools to understand and learn from it?
That’s more like it.
Learn …
Get Hours of German Listening Practice (with Exercises!): 7 Top Tools to Improve German Listening Comprehension
The right German listening practice can help you avoid every German learner’s nightmare.
You know the one.
You’ve arrived in Berlin, buying a Fahrkarte (train ticket) to your hotel.
You reach the ticket counter and the employee says something to …
German Learning for Tech Lovers: How to Learn German with Alexa Devices
What’s the coolest thing you’ve seen Alexa do?
Did you know she can play a fake conversation to scare off burglars when you’re not home?
Or give you a wine recommendation based on what you’re eating?
Yeah, that stuff is …
