Do you like reading fables? Then read on – and find out afterwards what it has to do with learning German. The Chipmunk And The Ice Cream FableA story about the importance of not giving up on your dreams. Alfie the Chipmunk has always wanted to taste strawberry ice cream, but his village has no … Read more
As German learners start to learn more and more vocabulary, they learn that ‘questions’ are ‘Fragen’ and the verb ‘to ask’ is ‘fragen’. So when they want to say ‘asking questions’ they say ‘Fragen fragen’. That’s not how we say it in German (although if you said it, people would understand you). Asking questions in … Read more
What is it like to learn German when you’re an absolute beginner? Learning German is like a walk in a park you’ve never visited before. You get a map and think ‘Wow, there’s a lot to see! Where do I start?’ (Photos taken on a visit to Tyntesfield, a National Trust property. But you have … Read more
When I taught at secondary school, the students were working towards GCSE level and since self employment I have worked with many students who were preparing for their GCSE or A-Level exams. While teaching at evening classes at college we used ‘Language Ladder Stages’ and if you didn’t go to school in England, you probably … Read more
During the week I often listen to a business podcast by Darren Hardy, his DarrenDaily. Although I don’t always agree with him, he usually has some interesting things to say. A while ago he mentioned 8 tips to help you learn. And those 8 tips are brilliant for learners of whatever they are learning, including … Read more
This page contains affiliate links to Amazon. It means I’ll get a few pence if you buy anything – at no extra cost to you. This is another one of those infographics I get via eLearning Infographics. It is aimed at full-time students in general, but is just as valuable for those who learn German … Read more
As somebody who has been teaching German for 30 years I have come across many habits, thoughts or ideas that would-be German learners have. Here are the five most useless habits of would-be German learners: “Hang on!” I can hear you shout. “How can you say that these are useless habits? You sell books and … 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
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
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
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