The German alphabet uses the same 26 letters as English, plus the extra character “ß”, and three vowels with umlauts, “ä”, “ü”, and “ö”. This article is the most comprehensive guide you’ll find to the German alphabet anywhere on the Internet. I’ll explain everything you need to know to read, write and pronounce the German […]
MOREHow to Use the Dative Case in German – In-Depth Guide [with Charts]
You’ll need to learn the dative case in German to build German sentences. It’s used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence. It’s also used after certain verbs and prepositions. Often, you use the German dative where in English you would use the words “to” or “for”. The indirect object of a sentence is […]
MOREHow to Speak German: The Faster Way to Learn German
One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “What’s the best way to learn German?” Or, another variation: “What language hacks will teach me how to speak German with ease?” Well, I’m going to teach you just that. In my travels around the world and my conversations with language learners I’ve noticed that the […]
MOREGerman Articles – Everything You Need to Know [with Charts]
German articles – that is, the German for “the” and “a” – are very different than in English. Every article must agree with its noun in both gender and case, and if you get it wrong it can change the meaning of your sentence. Here’s what I’ll cover in this guide: There are three genders […]
MOREHow I Learned Fluent German in 10 Months and Lived in Germany for Free, and How You Can Too!
I learned fluent German in just 10 months, and I want to share how I did it. At the age of 16, I moved to Germany alone, attended a German high school, and lived with a host family for 10 months. Returning home to the U.S., I had reached a C1 (advanced) level of fluency, […]
MORE12+ Ways to Say “Please” and “Thank You” in German
If you want to know how to say “thank you” in German, look no further! Master the phrases below and you shouldn’t have any problem dealing with German niceties and etiquette. There are several different ways to say “thanks” in German and if you want to be polite, it’s worth knowing them all. I’ll also […]
MOREGerman Colors: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn Colors in German
Colors in German are easy to learn. Since German is a close cousin of English, most German color words are very similar in spelling and pronunciation to their English counterparts. This means you won’t have to do much work to remember them. The word “color” itself (although Irish folk like me would spell it “colour”!) […]
MOREGerman Time: How To Tell The Time in German
Time plays a fundamental role in our everyday conversations. It’s more than just saying it’s two o’clock or a quarter past four. Telling the time opens up a world of storytelling, helps you to make plans with your German friends and ensures you don’t miss your train. If you get excited when you hear the […]
MORE10 Must-Watch German TV Shows for German Learners
Are you looking for some German TV shows to help you learn the language? Then look no further! In this article I’m going to show you 10 of the best German TV shows to help you improve your language skills, spice up your learning and have better conversations. Why Learn Through German TV? Variety is […]
MORE12 German Bands To Help You Learn German Through Music
Are you on the hunt for German bands? Then look no further! Germany has some great bands on offer; from hip-hop to punk rock, and heavy metal to country, there is so much to choose from. And better still? Listening to German music is a great way to improve your German language skills. How Can […]
MORE47 Funny, Inspiring and Motivational German Quotes To Help You Learn German
Are you looking for German quotes? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking to use quotes to help you learn German or you want some beautiful words to brighten up your day, you’ll find them right here. Below is a list of 47 funny, life-affirming and motivational quotes from some of our […]
MORE101+ German Animal Names (with English Translations)
If your childhood was anything like mine animals played a huge role in your language development. You’d read brightly coloured books with vivid pictures of farmyard animals. You’d watch shows like Sesame Street that took you on constant “trips” to the zoo. And you’d even sing songs about animals people owned. (Old Macdonald had a […]
MOREFood in German: Everything You Need to Know about Eating in Germany
German food is one of the best ways to get to know German culture. German dishes reveal a lot about the country’s history, the different regions, and what’s important to the German people. What’s more, German food is super tasty. Who can complain about getting to know a culture and its people whilst eating Spätzle […]
MORE20 Everyday German Slang Words (So You Sound Like A Native)
So, you want to learn German slang? Sehr gut! One of the best ways to build new vocabulary, and sound more like a native, is to learn the German slang words people use every day. By sprinkling words from the German umgangsprache into your daily conversations, you can bring your sentences to life and display […]
MOREGerman Numbers: Learn To Count From 0 to 1,000 in German
Do you want to learn how to count from 0-100 in German, and find out more about German numbers? In this article I want to share with you how to learn, remember and use German numbers. German Numbers from 1-100 Let’s start with the basics. Below is a table of the German numbers from zero […]
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