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How to Master German Vocabulary at Any Skill Level: Our 5-Step System

In German, the 100 most common words make up about 50% of the language. However, since a lot of these …

Want Germans to Think You’re Local? Follow This Guide to Perfect Pronunciation

Imagine the following scenario: You get into a conversation with some German speakers. Nothing too deep, just idle chitchat at …

150+ Basic German Phrases for Immediate Interaction with Native Speakers

Achieve fluency in German you want, speak you must—lots. – Yoda Alright, alright, the little green goblin (and most honored …

12 Addictive German Audio Dramas That Will Boost Your Listening Skills

Today, we are going to travel back in time. To your childhood. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean we will analyze …

150 Essential German Words That Learners Should Memorize ASAP

There are hundreds of thousands (potentially millions) of German words hanging around, just waiting to be learned and used. But …

How to Learn German Faster with Audiobooks

Let’s be honest with one another for a second. You don’t love all parts of learning German equally, do you?…

Why You Should Live with a German Host Family (and How to Get Started)

Children acquire their mother tongue by being totally immersed in the language. These childhood experiences, like sitting at the …

How to Stop Letting German Writing Practice Slip Through the Cracks

Are you attacking German on all its major fronts? Be honest. How much time do you actively spend writing in …

The Ultimate Guide to Watching German TV Online

Combining language learning with entertainment has never been so easy! Love aimlessly browsing YouTube videos or listening to German podcasts…

Liven Up Your Listening Practice with Live German Radio Online

Friends, Romans, countrymen, German students, lend me your ears. With technology, there’s almost no need for you to interact with …

7 Legit Strategies for Newbies Learning How to Read German

Being good at reading in German is a crucial skill to have. It enables you to read highway (excuse me, …

The Complete Guide to Total German Immersion for Anyone, Anywhere

Do you want to know the secret to learning German fast? The one-stop approach that has helped millions of people …

How to Start Learning German with German Dubbed Movies Online

What if I told you you could watch your favorite Hollywood blockbuster and improve your German all at the same …

8 Tips on How to Fail Miserably at Learning German

Does it get on your nerves when you sit down to study German and you have a good grasp on …

Why Learn German? 10 Compelling Reasons

“A person who has not studied German can form no idea of what a perplexing language it is. […] surely …

How to Learn German Faster with Mnemonics

“Muhnemon… minimon… muhneemi… M-kneemonics?” In case you are wondering what that consonant-rich word in the title is, and whether I …

The 24 Best Apps for Learning German in 2022, Tested by an Actual Language Learner

What sets apart the best apps for learning German? They don’t just throw words and rules at you and hope …

9 German Stereotypes That Are Straight Up True

Stereotypes exist about every country in the world. We tend to shy away from generalizations. But not all stereotypes are …

18 Weird German Words You Won’t Believe Exist

Many German words have no close translation in English. One of the greatest things about learning languages is to discover …

15 Great German Children’s Books for Beginners

New language learners tend to try to run before they can crawl. Unreasonably high expectations about language progress lead to …

36 Essential German Time Phrases and Expressions for Beginners

When you start learning a new language, you suddenly find yourself conversing with people at the level of a small …

21 Inspiring German Proverbs for German Learners

Perhaps you’re a student of German who’s rock solid in German greetings and common German phrases. Learning German proverbs …

How to Learn German Fast (But Right): 10 Steps for Smarter Studying

The best way to learn German is by practicing efficiently and intelligently—not just studying a lot. That’s exactly what …

12 Great Ways to Find a Partner for German Language Exchange

Your German listening and comprehension are improving, but now you want to practice speaking German. Conversing with native speakers is …

German Pronunciation Tips for 3 Sounds We Love to Hate

Many of the sounds that make up German don’t exist in other languages. Mastering such sounds can pose a great …

10 German Slang Phrases to Sound Like a Native

Do you have cups in your cabinet? Is your nose full? Have no idea what I’m talking about? Then it’s …

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