So, you’ve been learning German for quite some time. You’ve got to grips with verb conjugations in the present tense, worked out how to form a past tense sentence and you can predict the future! Maybe not😉, but whatever future tense sentence it may be, you can say it in German! And then you hear … Read more
Future-self planning keeps you motivated and on track with German learning. Envision your future skills and make smart choices today to reach your goals. This approach not only helps you stay committed but also makes learning more rewarding. Let’s explore strategies to help you connect with your future self and build a solid plan for … Read more
Photo credit © Oliver Mark Today’s blog post is again about a famous author who wasn’t German but wrote in German. Johannes Mario Simmel was born on the 7th April 1924 in Vienna, Austria and died on the 1st January 2009 in Lucerne, Switzerland. As a student I read some of his novels, which, sadly, … Read more
Let’s talk about jobs – Berufe! When you meet Germans and have a lovely conversation with them, they might want to know what job you have. Or you might be nosy and want to know what they do! The questions you might hear or could use are as follows (I give you both versions, the … Read more
Many years ago I briefly assisted a young boy at a playgroup, who used sign language. It meant I learned to use a few basic signs, which I sadly forgotten over the years. Apart from him I never met anybody who communicates via sign language. But I know how important it is and am I … Read more
Learning German can feel overwhelming, right? Between vocabulary, grammar and practice, staying on track might seem impossible. But no worries! With a few smart strategies and a bit of consistency, you can bring structure to your learning journey. Ready to get your Deutsch on? Los geht’s! FAST ACTION STEPS If you’d like a reminder of … Read more
I wrote a blog post about German plural nouns (Which German nouns take an e or umlaut & e in the plural?) a few months ago. If you read it, you’ll recognize the first few paragraphs of the general introduction to German plural nouns. In that case you’ll have my permission to scroll half way … Read more
A few months ago I received a lovely email from Robertson B. Kunz with the request to review his book called ‘Comparative Grammar of German, Dutch, Afrikaans, Yiddish and Frisian’. My initial thought was “Why would I want to advertise a book that teaches German grammar when I teach German grammar myself?” My second thought … Read more
Could this be you? You’ve been thinking about learning German for ages now, but haven’t had the courage to join a class, buy a course, or follow an app because your thoughts got to: What if I’m rubbish at German?What if I make mistakes in German?What if my German pronunciation sounds naff?What if German turns … Read more
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 … Read more
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