If you are a regular reader of my blog you know that I often post about German compound nouns. Today’s post, however, is about German compound adjectives. Instead of putting two or more German nouns together we’re adding an adjective. We’re starting with the adjective ‘reich’ – rich. It means that, no matter what the … Read more
Learning German can be exciting and rewarding, but let’s be honest: it can also be frustrating sometimes! You forget vocabulary you were sure you knew, get your der, die and das mixed up, or stare blankly at a German sentence wondering how on earth you’re supposed to understand it. And that’s when negative self-talk can … 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 act on … Read more
Learning German can feel exciting one day and difficult the next. You may know you should review vocabulary, practise grammar, or listen to a German podcast, but sometimes it is hard to get started. Every German learner experiences this at some point. And not just German learners, every language learner experiences this at some point. … 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 act on … Read more
Learning German can help you when you travel, study, work, or talk to other people. If you are a beginner, simple study habits can help you learn faster and feel more confident. You can improve your German step by step. The best way is to practise often and keep your study routine simple. Try these … Read more
Last month we spent just over a week in Germany. We attended a wedding, spent some time in Dortmund where I studied many years ago and spent a few days in Schüttorf, my hometown. As always, when in Schüttorf, we walked through our favourite forest, the Bentheimer Wald to our favourite bench, the Baumelbank It … 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 act on … Read more
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
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
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