A lifelong German learner is someone who keeps discovering new words, phrases and ideas in German again and again. Learning German regularly is good for your brain, builds confidence and helps you feel more connected to the language and culture. However, staying motivated over a long period of time is not always easy. Below are … Read more
How old were you when you realised it was okay to copy other people? I’m not talking about copying homework from the smartest person in class. I mean something much more useful: learning by observing and imitating others. In fact, this is one of the most natural ways humans learn. Think about the first time … Read more
Today, we’re looking at the German verb ‘fangen‘ (to catch). It’s irregular and gets conjugated as follows: The perfect tense goes with ‘haben’ and the past participle is ‘gefangen’, and in the imperfect tense it’s ‘ich fing’. This page contains affiliate links to Amazon. It means I’ll get a few pence if you buy anything … 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
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
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
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
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