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
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
I came across these top 10 reasons to learn a foreign language and totally agree with them – especially if that foreign language for you is German ☺ Consider these benefits of learning a new language: 1. You can meet an entirely new group of people. You may live in an area with a large … Read more
The other day I came across this great saying “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts” attributed to Winston Churchill. What a great quote, I thought and wondered whether Churchill ever said this in relation to language learning. Despite his knowledge of French he didn’t relate … Read more
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