My students who really know their stuff at the B2 and C1 level often list verb prefixes as their main difficulty with German. Whether they’re separable or inseparable, these verbs add nuance that’s hard to express in English—so no matter your starting point, learning them will pay off in the long run. Let’s unlock the …
The Secrets to German Verb Prefixes That No One Told YouRead More »
German word order seems pretty straightforward to an English speaker – at first. However, pretty soon you will be finding that using English logic to build sentences leads to perplexed looks from the people you’re speaking to. Fortunately, like everything in German, there are rules which can help you out with the German sentence structure. …
In German, Do Not Like Yoda Speak – Master German Word OrderRead More »
German reflexive pronouns are a topic that may seem confusing and overwhelming at first, but it’s not that bad once you break it down. It’s also extremely important to master. Many German verbs use reflexive pronouns, and you need to learn those and understand how they work. Otherwise, how are you going to explain to …
German Reflexive Pronouns: What They Are And How to Use ThemRead More »
“Wollen” is a commonly used German verb that means “to want.” It’s one of the most important verbs that all German language learners will have to master sooner rather than later. After all, people always want something. Whether you want your friend to call you, or you want to understand which ice cream your roommate …
“Wollen” Conjugation: Learn How to Conjugate the German Verb “Wollen” in All TensesRead More »
Learning how to say the months in German is important. Whether someone asks you when your birthday is or you’re trying to figure out when your semester abroad in Germany ends, you’ll need to know what each month is called. Luckily, it’s not too difficult. You may be surprised by just how easy the months …
If you want to impress a German native speaker with your language skills, you need to know more than just the necessary vocabulary. You also need to understand German manners. No one is going to love how fluent you are if you come across as rude. This is why it’s so important to know how …
How to Say “Please” in German: Mastering the German Art of PolitenessRead More »
If you want to be fluent in German, you will have to learn German vocabulary. There is no getting around that. But where should you start? How do you expand your vocabulary? And how many words do you need to know, really? Here are our top tips and resources that will help you on your …
How to Learn German Vocabulary: Top Tips and ResourcesRead More »
Knowing the days of the week in German is essential. Whether you want to book an appointment, understand the train schedule, or invite someone over for your birthday party, you’ll need to know your days of the week. However, it’s not as simple as that. What about the correct prepositions? And when should you capitalize …
Listening is one of the most important language skills that new learners need to master. If you don’t understand what people are saying, you won’t get very far in conversation. That’s why German listening practice is essential. But how do you get better at German listening? Where do you start? Don’t worry – we’ve got …
German Listening Practice: Tips, Resources, and Best Practice TechniquesRead More »
People describe things by their color pretty much every single day. Is this someone’s pink hat? Do you prefer red or green apples? Can I borrow your yellow jacket? Colors are an important part of our vocabulary. That’s why it’s so important to know German colors if you want to master the German language. But what are …
German Colors: Learn the Words for Common Colors in German and How to Use ThemRead More »
