Throwback Thursday

German April 2021 Review - How to Match Your Routine to Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Earth to Germany - Are You There?

Learn how to make your German sound more native-like

How to Practice German Conversation Even if You're An Introvert

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Pentecost

Learn all about Pentecost

German July 2022 Review - The Power of a Teacher

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac

Learn essential twelve signs of Zodiac

Three Ways to Say "Bye" in German

Learn three common parting expressions

Marine Animals

Learn essential vocabulary related to marine animals

German Movies Are What You Need!

Learn how to talk about movies

3 Practical Ways to Improve Your German Listening Skills

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

German November Review - 10 Habits of Highly Effective Language Learners

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Green Vocabulary for Earth Day

Learn words and phrases related to Earth Day

Clinking Glasses and Bread and Salt When Moving In

Learn the superstitions about clinking glasses and bread and salt when moving in

Rose Monday

Learn all about Rose Monday

Passau

Learn about a picturesque town in Bavaria

Clothing Actions

Learn five words to describe clothing

What Are the Differences Between the Saxon and the Bavarian Dialects?

Learn the difference between the Saxon and the Bavarian dialects

Studying a Language

Learn words and phrases for studying a language

German Manners

Learn how to say "thank you"

Why You Should Learn German

Learn facts about the German language and its roots

Entertainment

Learn vocabulary related to entertainment

Meet Spanish Girls in Germany

Learn how to form German verbs that have vowel changes

German November 2021 Review - The seven skills you'll need for language mastery

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

How to Boost Your German Vocabulary with the 2,000 Most Common Words List

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

At a Birthday Party

Learn how to post comments about birthday greetings

Core Words: How to Say "Hello," "Thank You" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including a couple of crucial greetings

Ordering a German Pizza

Learn about speaking colloquial German and four key differences between colloquial and textbook German

Core Words: How to Say "Cat," "Car" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including common pets and modes of transportation

Home Appliances

Learn words and phrases about home appliances

Dealing with the German Bureaucracy? Get in Line!

Learn how to deal with German bureaucracy

Fruits

Learn about fruits that are popular in Germany

Top 15 Words for Winter Snow Days

Learn top 15 words for Winter Snow Days

Sharing a Song

Learn how to post comments about sharing music or videos

Manners

Learn how to say "thank you"

Colors

Learn words and phrases for different colors

New Consonants 2

Learn the pronunciation of new consonants

Join Us on a German Outing

Learn the proper etiquette for outings and how to express locations, which will come in handy if you ever want to know where you're going on your outings

German January 2021 Review - How to Match Your Routine to Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

The Best Ways to Learn at Home

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

For German Learners: Top 5 German Learning Strategies

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

German Lighthouses

Learn about German lighthouses

Core Words: How to Say "Entrepreneur," "Soldier" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for kitchen utensils and occupations

Being Sick in Germany

Learn the negative version of two verbs and what to expect if you become ill in Germany

You Thought This was a Vacation?

Learn how to talk about activities

Top 10 Phrases You'll Need for a Date

Learn top 10 date phrases

Tief Einatmen und Los!

Learn the German prefix ein-, you realize how many German verbs you didn't know before

Don't be left out in conversations!

Learn conjugation of verbs useful in conversation

Taking a Holiday

Learn how to say "to go"

Government

Learn essential words you need when speaking about government

How Do I Express Feelings in German?

Learn how to express feelings in German

Easy Tips to Help Your German Sound More Natural!

Learn how to pronounce German words more naturally

Christmas in Germany

Learn how to wish someone well, which will come in handy when practicing Germany's Christmas traditions

Do You Know How to Find the Best Germany Has to Offer?

Learn how to talk about history

In Your Wallet

Learn five words about your wallet

15 Questions You Should Know

Learn 15 questions you should know

Finding Places in Germany

Learn to ask "Where can I buy this?"

25 Must-Know Intermediate Phrases

Learn 25 useful intermediate phrases in German

Buying Phone Cards in Germany

Learn to buy a phone card

Food

Learn five words for different food

Fear for Your Life in Berlin!

Learn useful new verbs and expressions

Playing Sports

Learn how to post comments about playing sports

Economics: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to economics

At a Family Reunion

Learn how to post comments about a family gathering

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Germany

Learn top 10 tourist attractions in Germany

Saying Goodbye and Pigs Bringing Luck

Learn the superstitions about not saying goodbye and pigs bringing good luck

Why study German? 5 reasons to get started.

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Benefits of Learning a New Language

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Real estate

Learn essential vocabulary for talking about real estate

How to Practice Listening

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Top Five Things You Need to Know About German Society!

Learn about the way people live in Germany

German February 2019 Review - 7 Tested, Timeless Ways to Learn

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Sports

Learn about sports that are popular in Germany

Expressions That Don't Make Any Sense, Part 2

Learn expressions that don't make any sense

Arriving Home

Learn how to post comments about returning home after a trip

Conversation About National Holidays in German - Dialogue

Learn how to talk about holiday plans

You Think This Job Ad Sounds Good?

Learn how to understand job ads in Germany

German April 2019 Review - How to write 1,000 words of German in a 5 Minutes a Day

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Nature: Common Fish & Aquatic Animals

Learn essential vocabulary related to common fish and aquatic animals

Sea Horses

Learn about sea horses and improve your reading skills

Language Skills: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to language skills

Sample 10 Types of German Beer

Learn the beginning rules of German plural nouns

Legally Speaking, Your German Is Likely to Be Improving Immediately!

Learn how to understand German legalese

March Madness Basketball

Learn words and phrases for March Madness Basketball

10 Ways to Save the Planet in German

Learn 10 ways to save the planet in German

Explaining an Absence from the Office

Learn how to explain an absenc

10 Ways to Motivate Yourself When Learning German

Learn 10 ways to motivate yourself when learning German

Karneval im Rheinland

Learn about the carnival in the Rhineland

4 Easy Ways to Win While learning German

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Commuting to Work

Learn the expressions to use when commuting to work

The Satisfaction of Reaching Goals

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Greetings

Learn how to use some common German greetings

Clothing Related Actions

Learn vocabulary for clothing-related actions

Winter Sport Locations

Learn about Winter sports locations in Germany

Must-Know German Sentence Structures: Talking About Your Habits

Learn how to use the sentence pattern to talk about your habits

Clothing -Accessories

Learn vocabulary about clothing and accessories

Two Teachers Helping You Learn German

Learn how German teachers are regarded and what you have to do to become one

Is Sharp S the Same as Double S in German?

Learn the difference between sharp s and double s in German

Summer

Learn common German words related to summer

Fur, Feathers, and More

Learn about fur, feathers, and more and improve your reading skills

Travel

Learn essential vocabulary for traveling

At a Concert

Learn how to post comments about a concert

Talking About Possession

Learn how to talk about possessions

Study Subjects

Learn five words for study subjects

Making Plans

Learn how to make plans

Expressions Mainly Said by Men

Learn expressions mainly said by men

Birds

Learn about birds and improve your reading skills

Should you learn German at home or abroad?

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Natural disasters

Learn about natural disasters in Germany

The United States Flag

Learn about the United States flag and improve your reading skills

Use Your German to Find Cheap Apartments in Berlin

Learn how to talk about apartments

Girl talk

Learn to master the German plural for nouns

Must-Know German Sentence Structures: Making Polite Commands

Learn how to use the sentence pattern to make polite commands

A Must-See Building in Berlin

Learn about the genitive plural and phrases that will help you talk about those places you want to visit while in Germany

In the Morning

Learn the expressions to use in the morning

The Top One Million Words you Need to Know for April Fools' Day

Learn words and phrases that you need to know for April Fools' Day

Must-Know German Sentence Structures: Giving Advice, Part 1

Learn how to use the sentence pattern to give advice

Do You Know the Essential Summer Vocabulary?

Learn essential words and phrases for summertime

Long Time, No See in Germany

Learn an important German preposition and what to do when trying to make friends in Germany

Conversational German for Beginners

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Making the Most of Your Memories in Germany

Learn the last few ways to form German plural nouns

Top 10 Compliments You Always Want to Hear

Learn top 10 compliments in German

German March 2019 Review - How to Fight Language Learning Failure

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

German Cold Dog

Learn about cold dogs

Who's Afraid of the German Sandman?

Learn about a German evening ritual

Vehicles

Learn essential vocabulary for describing different vehicles

Top 10 Phrases Your Parents Always Say

Learn top 10 phrases your parents always say

Make a Wish for New Year’s Day in Germany

Learn about New Year’s Day in Germany

German Currywurst

Learn about German currywurst

New Consonants 1

Learn about the pronunciation of consonants

Jobs / Work

Learn words about jobs and work

The Case of the Lost iPhone in Germany

Learn about Germany's innovative side

Ordering at a Restaurant

Learn how to order at a restaurant

Changing Money

Learn words and phrases to use when changing money

Fourth of July in the United States

Learn words and phrases related to the Fourth of July in the United States

How to Crush Your Learning Goals

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Bedroom

Learn essential vocabulary related to things that you can find in a bedroom

Going home

Learn about apologizing to someone and asking questions

How to Practice Reading

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning German

Stress, Rhythm and Intonation

Learn how to use liaisons

Getting the Check at a German Restaurant

Learn how to form larger numbers

Creating Compound Nouns: Kellnerkatastrophe und Schweineschnitzel

Learn how to create compound nouns

What's the Right Way to Say "No" in German?

Learn the difference between nein, nicht and kein

Just Relaxing

Learn how to post comments about relaxing

Please Leave a Message in German

Learn an irregular German verb that means "to know"

Your Face

Learn essential vocabulary related to one's face

What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month?

Learn words and phrases to talk about your language learning goals

Expressions that Involve Animals

Learn expressions that involve animals

You're Not in Kansas Anymore, This is Germany

Learn how to explain where you're from

Entschuldigung, Entschuldigen Sie, or Entschuldige?

Learn how to use Entschuldigung, Entschuldigen Sie, and Entschuldige correctly

Academia

Learn words and phrases related to academia

Fruits

Learn five words for different fruits

Saint Nicolas

Learn all about Saint Nicolas

May I Have a Cold German Beer on This Train?

Learn how to find your way around a German train

Where Are You?

Learn how to ask where somebody is

Choosing Something to Drink in Germany

Learn how to order beer and other drinks

Crossing Borders

Learn five words related to crossing borders

Fourth of July in the United States

Learn the vocab about the Fourth of July in the United States

Hygiene

Learn essential vocabulary useful for hygiene

Meals

Learn words about meals

Body Parts

Learn essential vocabulary related to various body parts

School Supplies

Learn five words for school supplies

Can You Say It Again?

Learn to ask “Once again, please"

At the German Doctor's

Learn compound nouns and tips about seeing the doctor while in Germany

Self Introduction

Learn how to introduce yourself

99 Luftballons - Nena

Learn how to use the past tense

Top 10 Christmas Characters in American Culture

Learn Top 10 Christmas Characters in American Culture

Trade

Learn essential vocabulary related to trade

Arriving Late at an Appointment and Notifying the Receptionist

Learn how to tell a receptionist that you are late for your appointment

Don't Let Desperation Lead You Down a Lonely Highway in Germany!

Learn how to express desperation

Making Friends in the German Workplace

Learn the accusative plural and workplace etiquette

Christmas Day

Learn words and phrases related to Christmas

What’s the Adjective That Describes Your Personality the Best?

Learn key adjectives you can use to describe your personality

What time is it?

Learn how to convey time and improve your reading skills

Making Small Talk

Learn how to ask about someone's favorite things and how to make small talk in Germany

Going on a Trip

Learn how to post comments about being at the airport, waiting for a flight

The Wise Guys - Köln ist einfach korrekt

Learn how to construct comparisons

Have a German Present!

Learn one of the most important German verbs that can show possession or form other tenses

Top 38 Languages Spoken in the World

Learn about top 38 languages spoken in the world

Do you speak English?

Learn how to use the phrase "Do you speak English?"

Going Out to Meet With a Client in Germany

Learn what to say when you leave the office for a client meeting

Where Are You?

Learn how to ask 'Where are you?'

Die Donau (the Danube)

Learn about one of the most important riv­ers of Germany

What’s the Difference Between nein, nicht and kein?

Learn the difference between nein, nicht and kein

3 Ways to Say Thank You in German

Learn the three ways to say “thank you” in German

Wishing Someone a Happy Birthday and Glass Shards Bringing Good or Bad Luck

Learn the superstitions about wishing someone a happy birthday and if shards bring good luck or bad luck

German Traffic Light Men

Learn about traffic light men in Germany

World Continents and Territories

Learn essential vocabulary to talk about world continents and territories

Sports

5 Sentence Patterns for Beginners

Learn 5 sentence patterns for beginners

Expressions that Involve Food

Learn expressions that involve food

German Beer Gardens

Learn about German beer gardens

Currency

Learn to talk about currency

Who Is It?

Learn how to ask "Who is it?"

Expressions to Describe Someone you Truly Dislike

Learn expressions to describe someone you truly dislike

Getting Quizzed in Germany

Learn to master the construction "either"

Talking about Working Conditions

Learn how to talk about working conditions

Let's Have an Exciting German Discussion...About Work

Learn about accusative singular endings and German working conditions

Leaving Your German Office At the End of the Day

Learn what to say when you leave the office at the end of the day

Winter

Learn words and phrases about winter

Asking Directions in German

Learn to ask for directions

No Matter How Stupid, You Must Laugh At German Jokes!

Learn about German humor

What are the Scariest, Must-Know Words for Halloween?

Learn words and phrases related to Halloween

German Traditional Costume

Learn about traditional German costumes

You've Got Mail…from Germany!

Learn how to count in German just not with the basic numbers

Introduction to German

Learn why you should learn German

Natural Disasters

Learn essential vocabulary related to natural disasters

The Black Forests of Germany

Learn another irregular German verb

Presenting people

Learn how to introduce a person

Are you hungry? in German

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "Are you hungry?"

Winter Clothes

Learn words and phrases about winter clothing

Common Household Items

Learn about items you'll find in a German home

Introduction to Perfect German Pronunciation

Learn an introduction to perfect pronunciation

10 Phrases for Bad Students

Learn 10 phrases for bad students

Currency Exchange

Learn five words related to exchanging currency

Going Without

Learn how to say "not" and "don't have"

Must-Know Autumn Vocabulary

Learn essential words and phrases relating to autumn

What's Your Favorite Kind Of German Film?

Learn some noun basics using an informal conversation as an example

Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda—Showing Regret, German Style

Learn how to express regret

The Top 20 Words For Positive Emotions

Learn the top 20 words and phrases to describe positive emotions

German Pop Culture

Learn about German pop culture

Haven't You Heard of This German Movie?!

Learn how to talk about movies

Modes of transportation

Learn about widely-used modes of transportation in Germany

School

Learn the words for items you can find at a school

Top 25 German Verbs

Learn the top 25 verbs

Let's Dispense with the German Formalities

Learn tips to be successful in your language exchange and review accusative personal pronouns

10 Phrases that Make You Look Like a Fool

Learn 10 phrases that make you look like a fool

Cute German Actors Solving An Enigma

Learn how to talk about an enigma

German Lighthouses

Learn how to talk about a special type of building

About that dog...

Learn using the modal verb "dürfen"

Study Tools

Learn words and phrases about study tools

Do You Have the Time in Germany?

Learn about how to tell the time

Family

Learn five words about family

Months of the Year

Learn the names for months of the year

Computer

Learn the words for items related to computers

Vegetables

Learn five words for different vegetables

Konstanz - Constance

Learn about the city located on the tip of lake Constance

Out at Dinner

Learn how to post comments about having dinner with friends

New Year's Day

Learn German words about New Year's Day

Can We Keep Your Hammer?

Learn some stories about hammers in German

A Sightseeing Trip

Learn how to post comments about visiting a landmark

Parting greetings (Goodbye)

Learn parting phrases

Opening Hours in Germany

Learn about opening hours in Germany

Tableware

Learn words and phrases about tableware

Is This Seat Free?

Learn about German verb prefixes

Man vs Machine in Germany

Learn about words starting with da- and dar-, and how to make a good impression

10 Ways to Remember Words

Learn 10 ways to remember words

20 Words You'll Need For The Beach!

Learn words and phrases for the beach

Booking a Hotel Room

Learn things that you need to know at a hotel

Tableware

Learn five words related to tableware

You Can't Fathom Doing More Than a Single Thing in Germany without First Learning This!

Learn how to express pity, and learn words for some clothes

New Year's Eve

Learn all about New Year's Eve

Expressions to Describe When You are Feeling Lost over Something

Learn expressions to describe when you are feeling lost over something

Hadn't you gone to the German dry cleaner only yesterday?

Learn the past perfect tense of German verbs

Achtet auf die Vorsilben!

Learn the prefix auf-, another really common German prefix

Der Schuh des Manitu

Learn Michael Herbig’s movie "The Shoe of the Manitou"

Entdecken Sie Mehr Deutsche Wörter!

Learn about German prefixes

What You MUST Know to Master Anxiety in Germany!

Learn how to express anxiety

Position / Direction

Learn vocab related to positions and directions

German Memorial Day

Learn all about German Memorial Day

Where did you learn German?

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "Where did you learn German?"

Computer Words

Learn five computer-related words

An Unfortunate Accident

Learn how to post comments about an accident

Father's Day

Learn all about Father's Day

Health and Diet

Learn expressions related to health and diet

Planning a Flight to Germany

Learn a German prefix that may save you when you forget others

10 Things to Do in the Summer in Germany

Learn 10 things to do in the summer in Germany

Gardens For Rent in Germany

Learn how to talk about gardens

German Christmas Markets

Learn about German Christmas markets

Asking for Help in a Difficult German Business Situation

Learn how to ask for help in a difficult business situation

It's Your Turn!

Learn how to use question tags

Colors

Learn five words for different colors

Christmas Eve

Learn all about Christmas Eve

Valentine's Day

Learn all about Valentine's Day

Leave This German Taxi at Once!

Learn how to use the German imperative form, or in other words, give German commands

Jobs

Learn five words about jobs

German Ich and Ach Sounds

Learn the German Ich and Ach sounds, different German suffixes, and all about the pronunciation of the letter -c

Simple Steps to Eating Unknown Foods Gracefully

Learn how to ask "How do you eat this?"

Daily Life Related Actions

Learn words and phrases about daily actions

How's Your German Today?

Learn how to form questions and question tags using a formal conversation as an example

Father's Day

Learn words and phrases to talk about Father's Day

Happy New Year! Words & Phrases for the New Year!

Learn words and phrases for New Year’s Day

German Garden Gnomes

Learn about German garden gnomes

Saying You Can't Speak the Language

Learn how to ask someone to switch to another language

Die Weißwurst

Learn about German culture related to eating sausages

Personalities

Learn five words to describe people's personalities

Talking About Your Age

Learn how to ask about someone's age

Apologies in a Business Setting

Learn how to apologize to a client

Introduction to German Grammar

Learn a little about German grammar

What are you doing? in German

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "What are you doing?"

Continents

Learn five words for the continents

Drinks

Learn five words for different drinks

Eating Dead Grandma in Germany

Learn about Dead Grandma in Germany

Beverages

Learn about German beverages

What now?

Learn how to use the past tense

Bugs and Insects

Learn five words for different bugs and insects

Family

Learn words and phrases related to family

German Sausages Never Change

Learn how to order and eat Bavarian specialties

Ash Wednesday

Learn all about Ash Wednesday

Advent Sunday

Learn all about Advent Sunday

Hobbies

Learn five words related to hobbies

Valentine's Day

Learn all about Valentine's Day

You Don't Work Here!

Learn how to ask someone to find something

Have You Lost Your Way in Germany?

Learn how to ask for and follow directions

On the Phone

Learn some German phone manners

10 Phrases You Never Want to Hear

Learn 10 phrases you never want to hear

German Pastries

Learn how to talk about bakery goods

Introducing Your Boss to a Client in German

Learn how to introduce your boss in a business situation

On Learning German Effectively

Learn how to talk about your language learning

Getting What You Want in German

Learn a very important German word that will help you say what you want or make a suggestion

Animals

Learn about animals that are common in Germany

I Like It. I Don’t Like It.

Learn to talk about your likes and dislikes

Top 5 Phrases Your Teacher Will Never Teach You

Learn some colloquial phrases

Queer Clowns Cheer Courageously

Learn how to pronounce the German C, Q and CH at the beginning of a word

German for Taking a Taxi

Learn how to take a taxi

Will You Be Promoted? Use Your German Skills to Make it Happen!

Learn more about how to form the passive voice with tenses other than the present tense

Music

Learn words and phrases related to music

It's Never Been So Easy to Say Goodbye to New Friends…to All of Them…in German!!

Learn how to say "goodbye" by changing particular German verbs and how to ask for a phone number or contact number

Saint Nicholas

Learn all about Saint Nicholas Day

Pop and Traditional Culture

Learn about German pop and traditional culture

Walpurgis Night

Learn all about Walpurgis Night

Finding Pride in Germany!

Learn how to talk about a match you watched

In an Airplane

Learn five words about airplanes

Who would send THAT in a package?

Learn the correct word order

Tourist Attractions

Learn about well-known tourist attractions in Germany

Exchanging Contact Information in German

Learn how to swap addresses and other data

At Christmas

Learn how to post comments about Christmas greetings

Aquarium

Learn vocabulary to help you navigate your trip to the aquarium

Months of the Year

Learn five words for months of the year

Learning the Basics of German

Learn about German verb conjugation from a formal conversation between two strangers

What Are You Doing?

Learn how to ask "What are you doing?"

Vocabulary and Phrases for the Restaurant

Learn words and phrases related to restaurants

Can You Tell the Time in German?

Learn the numbers 0 through 12 and how to tell time

German Americans

Learn the history of German Americans

Top 25 German Phrases

Learn the top 25 phrases

Why Are You Late?

Learn how to ask "Why?"

Plants

Learn five words for different plants

Reformation

Learn all about Reformation Day

How long have you been studying German?

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "How long have you been studying German?"

Studiengebühren in Deutschland (Nachrichten)

Learn about tuition fees in German

Are You Going to Let the German Weather Interrupt Your Plans?

Learn about how to talk about the weather

Considering a Move to Germany

Learn how to find a job and about a few prefixes

Choosing a Delivery Time in Germany

Listen to a conversation about choosing a delivery time

Using Adjectives

Learn how to use German adjectives

German Expressions and Words for the Classroom 1

Learn classroom vocabulary

15 Favorite Words (Chosen by Fans)

Learn 15 fan-favorite words

The White Asparagus Season

Learn about white asparagus season in Germany

German Unity Day

Learn all about German Unity Day

Riding the Train in Germany Part II

Learn how to ride the rails

Wishes and thoughts

Learn how to confirm an appointment that lies in the future

Using German to Get Medical Help at the Pharmacy

Learn the phrases to use at the pharmacy

What Will Your German Skills Bring to the Table??

Learn vocabulary for the table

At the Jewelry Store in Germany

Listen to a conversation in a jewelry store

Talking About an Injury

Learn how to post comments about being injured

This May Be the Cure for What's Ailing You in Germany

Learn the dative plural and their endings

Rose Monday (Rosenmontag)

Learn all about Rose Monday

A Guide to Foreign Exchange in Germany

Learn to exchange money

I Would Have Shown You Around Germany!

Learn how to use the German conditional past tense to talk about things that could have happened if conditions had been different

Labor Day

Learn all about Labor Day

Talking about Your Dislikes

Learn how to talk about things you dislike

Historical Figures

Learn about German historical figures

Master the Currency

Learn how to talk about prices

Important Dates: Top Five Important German Holidays During the Calendar Year

Learn about basic information on German holidays

Oh no! Not the Umlaut vowels!

Learn how to pronounce the German Umlaut vowels

Restaurant Part 3

Learn the phrases to use at a restaurant

Let's Have German For Dessert!

Learn how to get a yummy dessert

Asking for Permission in German

Learn to ask permission

Nürnberg

Learn about the city located in a region called Franconia

This is Your German Captain Speaking

Learn about the German genitive singular case

Do You Have Better Things to do than your German Homework?

Learn the beginning rule of forming the perfect tense in German which is very important

Don't You Need to Review Your German Soon?

Learn how to talk about working conditions

Staying Fit with German Exercises

Learn exercise vocabulary

How Much?

Learn to ask, "How much?"

Easter Sunday

Learn all about Easter Sunday

At a German Restaurant

Listen to a conversation set in a restaurant

Lost in German Grammar

Learn how to conjugate German verbs, how to negate them, and how to address someone correctly while in Germany

Shops or Services in Town

Learn about shops and services that are common in Germany

The Wadden Sea

Learn how to talk about a geographic feature

Conquering that Mountain of German Housework

Learn a somewhat irregular verb

Are the Trams Behaving in an un-German Way?

Learn political parties and the comparison of adjectives

Listen Up, Da Boss is Speaking German!

Learn how to use the German words that start with da-

Would Your German Skills Help You Out of This Situation?!

Learn vocabulary for negative emptions

5 Must-Know German Words 1

Learn five must-know words

Die neuen Bundesländer (the new states)

Learn about the new states

How to Get the Apartment of Your Dreams in Germany!

Learn how to talk to the owner of an apartment you want to rent

Having fun in Germany

Learn about adjective and possessive pronouns

Food Souvenirs

Learn about popular German food-related souvenirs

German Garden Gnomes

Learn how to talk about special cultural products

Discussing a New Design in German

Listen to a conversation about redesigning a business card

If It's Compliments You are Fishing for, Germany May Not Be the Right Place!

Learn the last two forms of the German verb "to be"

Signing a Contract: German Contract Questions

Learn some important words that are used in German contracts

Talking About Your Daily Routine in German

Learn daily routine vocabulary

Halloween and All Saints’ Day

Learn all about Halloween and All Saints’ Day

The Present Participle: A Refreshing German Beer Please!

Learn how to use the present participle

Getting the Check at the German Restaurant

Learn all about the German restaurant including expressions that will help you order, what is acceptable for tipping, and numbers over twelve, which will help when that check comes

How are you? in German

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "How are you?"

Counting 11 - 100

Learn how to count

What Do You Know About the Singing Hippo in Germany?

Learn how to form the present participle

Volkstrauertag (Memorial Day)

Learn all about Memorial Day

Participate in a Business Lunch in German

Learn what you can expect for lunchtime in Germany

Major Tom (Völlig Losgelöst) - Peter Schilling

Learn how to use the past participle

Restaurant Part 2

Learn the phrases to use at the table

Meeting Your German Host Family

Learn how to introduce people and react appropriately to introductions

How Many People?

Learn the phrases to use at a restaurant

Do you speak German?

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "Do you speak German?"

Good Friday

Learn all about Good Friday

Epiphany

Learn all about Epiphany

Self-Introduction

Learn how to introduce yourself

German Expressions That Help with the Housework 1

Learn housework vocabulary

On That Lonely German Road, You Will Be Happy to Have Us Along!

Learn how to express relief and affection

Jokes About East Frisians

Learn how to tell a German kind of joke

If Only Ordering German Furniture Was as Easy as German Adverb Order!

Learn how to shop for furniture

How tall are you in German?

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "How tall are you?"

Using German to Get Medical Help

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

Understanding German Grammar

Learn some grammar terms and what you can expect in a German classroom

Powerful German Learning Technique - Learning Through Opposites 2

Learn opposite verbs

Powerful German Learning Technique - Learning Through Opposites 1

Learn opposite verbs

Here's a German Present For You

Learn how to offer and accept presents in Germany

The Things You Do

Learn how to use regular present tense

The city of Halle

Learn about the city located in the south of Saxony-Anhalt

Bread Worth Moving to Germany For!

Learn another important irregular verb and how to form sub-clauses

Ach, the CHs!

Learn about many vital words, such as "ich" and "nicht"

Dieser Weg - Xavier Naidoo

Learn how to use the past tense and the future tense

How is Your German Today?

Learn how to form questions and what is considered small talk

How Many of the German Sights have you Already Seen?

Learn about the must-see sights in Germany, past participles, and the perfect tense

Essential German for Renting a Car

Learn to rent a car

Of movies and history

Learn how to express past events and opinion

Do you have a cell phone? in German

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "Do you have a cell phone?"

An Exhausting Day in Germany

Learn a somewhat irregular German verb and some places that you should be sure to visit while in Germany

Asking "Who" in German

Learn how to ask "Who?"

Using the Phone At a German Hotel

Learn the third type of German noun plurals, and also how to make a phone call while you are in Germany

Learning German Vocabulary for Farm Animals Has Never Been More Fun!

Learn vocabulary for farm animals

Don't get lost in Germany!

Learn how to ask for directions

Reformation Day

Learn all about Reformation Day

Hey Soccer Fans

Learn several ways to turn German verbs into German nouns

Don't Be Afraid…After All, What Are the Odds of This Happening to You in Germany?

Learn how to express fear

Labor Day

Learn all about Labor Day

You Don't Have to Go on Safari to Pick-up the German Vocabulary to Talk About it!

Learn vocabulary for safari animals

Coming And Going, There and Back in Germany

Learn how to deal with the German bureaucracy

April Fool's Day in Germany

Learn how to talk about a special day in German

Self Introduction/Basic Greetings in German

Learn how to say many common phrases that people use every day to introduce themselves

Michael Mittermeier

Learn about German comedian, Michael Mittermeier

German Likes and Dislikes: I Don't Like Soccer!

Learn how to use the verb "mögen", to like

Asking "What" in German

Learn how to ask "What?"

High Frequency Adjectives

Learn about adjectives

I'm Proud to Be Making Progress in German!

Learn how to use the German dative case

Visiting a Famous German Artists' Community

Learn about the differences between German and American towns such as housing positions

10 Things You Must Know Before Eating Out in Germany

Learn how to dine at a restaurant

Who Are You Making Plans with in German?

Learn what the future tense of German verbs consist of and what it's like to go out in Germany

Explaining Symptoms in German

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

Using the Post Office in Germany Part II

Learn the phrases to use at the post office

Cities

Learn about German cities

Basic German Consonants

Learn several lessons for pronouncing your German consonants effectively, such as: plosives, fricatives, affricates, approximants, trills/vibrant, and nasals

German Practice Makes German Perfect

Learn about colloquial German

German Vowels

Learn all you need to know about German vowel sounds, articulation of those German sounds, and indications for the German vowel sounds

Relaxing in the Evening with German

Learn daily routine vocabulary

Room

Learn the words for items you can find in a room

Bemerken Sie etwas?

Learn the verb prefix be-

Rammstein - Sonne

Learn about numbers

Get a Black Belt in German

Learn the rest of German possessive pronouns

Writing a Letter in German

Learn about the German genitive case as well as some very important tips for writing letters

How is the German food?

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "How is the German food?"

Männer - Herbert Grönemeyer

Learn how to use the indefinite article or no article

Registering at the Conference in Germany

Learn about words that you will find on forms such as registration forms or visas, and also about compound nouns

Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes in German

Learn about avoiding common mistakes

Märchen - a German fairy tale

Learn about a German fairy tale

Traditional Clothing

Learn about traditional clothing in Germany

German Careers

Learn how to talk about your career

Jetlagged in Düsseldorf

Learn how to talk about your plans

Dating

Learn common German words related to dating

Asking "When" in German

Learn how to ask "When?"

Useful Phrases for Learning German

Learn some phrases you'll find handy when you're first starting to learn the German language

Be On Time with this German Phrase

Learn to ask "What time is it?"

The German Office: Phone Calls and Copiers - No Cubicles? …Oh My!

Learn several ways to form German plurals

Ordinary Friends in Germany

Learn how to make friends

Have you been to Berlin? in German

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "Have you been to Berlin?"

Clothing

Learn the words for clothing

How much is this? in German

Learn how to ask and answer the question, "How much is this?"

Thank You!

Learn how to express gratitude

The Hotel Checkin is Only Half the Battle

Learn the phrases to use at a hotel

Writing a CV (resumé) I

Learn how to talk about experience

It's Time For Some Uniquely German Schadenfreude!

Learn how to tell the time

A Visit to the German Police - Part 2

Learn some differences in the legal system and common irregular past forms

Sometime, Somehow, Somewhere, Somebody is Going to Watch a German Movie Something Like This!

Learn the important range of words like sometime, somehow, someone, somewhere and so on

Halloween and the German Carnival

Learn about Halloween and German Carnival

10 things tourists must know

Learn how to use the verb "haben" - "to have"

German Beer...I'm All Ears!

Learn reflexive German verbs and show you appropriate formal conversation wherever you are

A Promising German Conversation with a Potential Candidate

Learn about dative personal German pronouns

Udo Jürgens - Ich war noch niemals in New York

Learn how to use different tenses

Top 5 Tools for Learning German

Learn about tools to aid you in learning German efficiently

Die Berliner Mauer

Learn about the Cold War

Are you coming, or what?

Learn how to use reflexive verbs

Talking About German Lunches Is Never Wasted Time!

Learn German past participles and how to use them correctly

Cooking in the Kitchen

Learn the words for items you find in a kitchen

Planes, Trains, or Automobiles—or Maybe a German Bus!

Learn how to express excitement

Der bayrische Wald

Learn about the one of the largest low mountain ranges of Germany

Don't Be Mistaken for a German Jelly Doughnut!

Learn all about the perfect tense of the German verb "to have"

German Book Recommendations

Learn how to express what you like such as your favorite German authors

What is Your Nationality?

Learn how to ask about someone's nationality

You Won't Be Disappointed! Expand Your German Skills Over Breakfast with Us!

Learn how to express disappointment

Anke to the Rescue in Germany

Learn about the word order of objects and what is classified as fake English

German Stress, Rhythm, and Intonation

Learn all about the intonation, stress, and rhythm of the German language

German Festivals, Times and Places

Learn how to use correct German word order for longer sentences

German Tour Mistakes

Learn how to form the genitive plural

What Will it Take for You to Get Through German Passport Control??

Learn how to go through passport control in Germany

One Too Many German Beers

Learn about colloquial German

Writing a German Letter to a Friend

Learn about writing and addressing letters

Counting from One Hundred to Ten Thousand in German

Learn the German numbers from one hundred up to ten thousand

Internet

Learn phrases to use at the cyber cafe

The Police are Looking for You!

Learn about different types of nouns

How do you say this in German?

Learn to ask "How do you say this in German?"

Top Five Must-Know German Phrases

Learn some useful German phrases

What's Your Business Here?

Learn about verb forms and word order

German Diphthongs and Grouped Consonants

Learn the three major German diphthongs, along with some of the lesser common ones, and some German consonant groups

You Have A Package From Germany!

Learn how to send a package

Lose 16 Pounds By Learning German!

Learn about common New year's resolutions in Germany

Der Bodensee - Lake Constance

Learn about the lake Constance

A Döner Kebab in Germany

Learn about Doner kebab

A Night Out in Germany

Learn how to get vital details about the place you're going tonight

Is Your Coffee as Strong as Your German Apologies?

Learn the correct usage of the German verb sein

Riding the Bus

Learn how to ride the bus

Learn to Say Your Allergies in German

Learn to explain allergies

Berlin Polar Bears Rock!

Learn how to talk about ice-hockey in German

German Words for the Workplace

Learn workplace vocabulary

Do You Have What it Takes to Survive the German Airports?!

Learn to form the German irregular verb meaning "to have"

MfG - Die Fantastischen Vier

Learning German acronyms

Cold Dogs

Learn how to talk about a specialty

Ze Special German S Sounds

Learn how to pronounce the letters S, and A

Have You Ever Seen a Blind Fish in Germany?

Learn an irregular German verb meaning "can"

Top 20 German Verbs 1

Learn five of the most common verbs

Is that 007's German Phone Number?

Learn how to speak German in the first person plural

The Best Way to Make Plans in German!

Learn the German irregular verb that means "to want" or "shall"