5 advantages of learning German regularly

Learning German isn’t always easy, and it can sometimes feel a little scary, especially when you try something new for the first time. But making German part of your regular routine can bring many benefits, both for your language skills and your overall wellbeing. Keep reading to discover how learning German can enrich your life. … Read more

German compound nouns with “Mai”: 16 seasonal words for learners

May is a lovely time of year to bring a little seasonality into your German learning. As the days get longer and everything begins to bloom, it’s the perfect moment to explore how the German language reflects this time of year. If you are a regular reader of my posts, you know that I like … Read more

A dose of German happiness for May 2026

Welcome to another month of the German Action for Happiness Calendars. As before, you can if you wish also print out a PDF version. And if you want or need to, you can see it here in English, where you also find further foreign languages. Use the following sentences as a German reading and translation exercise and then act on … Read more

German sentences for Golf players

Welcome to my first blog post based on our season 6 ‘Ask Angelika’ shows with practical or useful sentences you might hear or use yourself in certain scenarios. Today we’re covering sentences you might hear or need when playing a game of golf in Germany. This page contains affiliate links to Amazon. It means I’ll … Read more

3 Ways to become a lifelong German learner

A lifelong German learner is someone who keeps discovering new words, phrases and ideas in German again and again. Learning German regularly is good for your brain, builds confidence and helps you feel more connected to the language and culture. However, staying motivated over a long period of time is not always easy. Below are … Read more

A dose of German happiness for April 2026

Welcome to another month of the German Action for Happiness Calendars. As before, you can if you wish also print out a PDF version. And if you want or need to, you can see it here in English, where you also find further foreign languages. Use the following sentences as a German reading and translation exercise and then act on … Read more

Practical German for Football Games

Welcome to my last blog post based on our season 5 ‘Ask Angelika’ shows with practical or useful sentences you might hear or use yourself in certain scenarios. Today we’re covering sentences you might hear or need when watching a football (soccer) game in Germany. This page contains affiliate links to Amazon. It means I’ll … Read more

“Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst”: A classic German game

As a child, did you ever play “I spy”? The game, where one person says “I spy with my little eye something beginning with (letter from the alphabet)”, or something that is a particular colour or shape. It’s also played in Germany and we call it ‘Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst’ (Literally: I … Read more

A dose of German happiness for March 2026

Welcome to another month of the German Action for Happiness Calendars. As before, you can if you wish also print out a PDF version. And if you want or need to, you can see it here in English, where you also find further foreign languages. Use the following sentences as a German reading and translation exercise and then act on … Read more

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