Did you know that the German word for part is Teil? There are other words, but in this post we’re looking at Teil. And did you know that Teil can be masculine or neuter? So far so good, lets carry on, did you know that der Teil and also das Teil mean the part? Okay, … Read more
When you start learning German, one of the first rules you learn is “verb in 2nd place”. This video, which is part of my online course about German word order, explains it in more detail. For more information about the complete course go to German grammar – word orderGet yourself an extra 10% off with … Read more
This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. It means I might get a few pence if you buy anything – at no extra cost to you. When new students who are beginners learn about gender in German, it usually doesn’t take long before somebody asks “How come a girl is neuter in German?”They are puzzled … Read more
Are you always on the lookout for German textbooks? Do you sometimes find some in charity shops, secondhand shops or car boot sales? Do you then wonder whether it’s a good idea to buy them to learn German? The answer is yes and no! It’s a bit like reading Shakespeare when you’ve just learned how … Read more
If you have just started learning German, then you won’t need to watch these videos. But you might like to bookmark this blog post because at some stage in your German learning journey, you will want to be able to talk about something you have done or seen; you will want to talk or write … Read more
In today’s post I’d like to tell you about the three prefixes ein-, aus-, and um-. When added to a verb they change the meaning of that verb. Sometimes the new meanings belong to the same ideas. For example: Whereas other verbs could mean completely different things: Of course, don’t forget that – in true … Read more
In English it is easy to agree with somebody. Whether they say ‘I’m cold’, ‘I’m hungry’ or ‘he likes me’ we can just answer with ‘me too’. In German it’s not so easy. You need to decide between But when do you use which one? In this blog post you’ll get two choices: You can … Read more
The other day I was asked if there was a similar grammar and spelling check site for German, similar to Grammarly. I didn’t know the answer but said I would find out. The good news is there are German sites. The bad news? You still have to do your own checks as they seem to … Read more
This little three letter German word ‘ihr’ is causing many learners problems and I often get asked “which ‘ihr’ is it?”. Grammar books aren’t much help, because they mention ‘ihr’ on the appropriate pages but not together. So, that’s what I have tried to do with this infographic. Ihr can have 5 different meaning, 2 … Read more
Quora is a great site for German learners. If you’re not familiar with it, let me briefly explain. Quora is a site where anybody can ask and answer questions about (almost) any topic. All questions and answers are organised and checked by the community. You need to register but it is very straight forward. Have … Read more
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