Author Archive | Nick Schäferhoff

How to Learn German Faster with Mnemonics

Mnemonics are techniques that help you remember stuff. Facts, numbers, names, any information that would be useful at a later …

Conversing with native speakers is one of the most important steps in acquiring a new language, and it can rapidly …

Think about all the English slang you use with friends on a daily basis. Well, the German heard on the …

German, although it sometimes gets a bad rap, is one of the world’s great languages. 130 million people speak German, …

German children’s books are excellent learning tools for young readers. They’re also perfect for language learners who need easy reading …

An important part of learning German is being on time! For your lessons, for the train, for a date. So …

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

Quick, True or False: The national pastime in Germany is playing soccer while eating Sauerkraut dressed in Dirndls and Lederhosen…

There is no denying that the best way to learn any language is to live in the place where it …

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