How good is your German? What level are you? I have a love-hate relationship with levels. Yes, they are useful in deciding whether somebody should do A-levels in a subject, study it at university or apply for a job that requires, for example, fluency in German. I remember when I taught at a secondary school … Read more
This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. It means I’ll get a few pence if you buy anything – at no extra cost to you. The following text is from my book The A to Z of Learning German: 26 ideas to make learning German more exciting and fun! When you start reading German text, don’t … Read more
“Are we nearly there yet?” Or as German children would shout “Sind wir bald da?” (Make sure you read this sentence in a really whiny voice!) If you have ever been in a car with young children, you are most likely familiar with this cry, often after only a few minutes’ drive. The same applies … Read more
Learning a language is like going through the four seasons. Spring As a beginner you are excited about the new things you are learning. And just like new buds are emerging in spring you are learning little new words and sentences. Summer Over time your little sentences turn into whole paragraphs. And just like the … Read more
This is another infographic from elearning infographics which, I have to admit, I’m posting mainly for myself (so I can find it easily again). But that isn’t the only reason. In schools I have seen teachers use chunking for language learning. So, have a look and see if any of these tips are any good … Read more
There are actually a lot of similarities between completing a puzzle and learning German. As a toddler you start with a very basic puzzle. In the beginning you find this really hard. But once you’ve worked it out it’s easy peasy. As a beginning German learner, you’ll find speaking in German really hard. But once … Read more
Every so often I give my students information sheets that they can use to help with their German work. Then, a while later, I see them make mistakes and I remind them to use the sheet. And sometimes the reply is:”I don’t want to cheat!” I always find that puzzling. Why is using an info … Read more
Although today’s blog post is very general and is about anything you can learn, please remember that a lifelong German learning is, of course, extremely worthwhile. And all the benefits mentioned also apply to learning German. From the time we’re children, we’re pushed to learn things. By adulthood, most people are somewhat relieved when the … Read more
These 8 reasons to learn a foreign language are worth repeating in case you, or somebody you know (please pass it on to them), needs reminders why learning a foreign language is a good idea. Learning a foreign language can be a great way to spend your free time. It’s certainly more productive than watching … Read more
Whether you learn German on your own or you want to add to your class learning, to get the full experience you should practise all four skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. This is particularly important when you need German for your work or because you will be living in Germany. It’s not quite so … Read more
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