So, you’ve decided to tackle German adverbs—good choice. These little words are everywhere, slipping into sentences to explain when, where, how, and to what extent things happen. Want to say you really love chocolate? Or that you’ll finally hit the gym tomorrow? Adverbs make it happen. In this guide, we’ll break down the basics, throw…
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Best Browser Extensions to Translate German Words and Phrases Instantly
Most browsers these days come with built-in machine translation features, so that when you browse a site in a language different than your own you can easily translate everything with one click. This is great if you just need to look something up quickly, but for language learners, I feel this feature is often less…
German
New Release: Sturm auf Sylt Audiobook (MP3)
I know many of you have been waiting for this, so I’m very happy to announce that the audiobook for Dino lernt Deutsch, episode 12: Sturm auf Sylt is finally here! Get Audiobook Like all Dino lernt Deutsch audiobooks, this one comes in high quality MP3* format, to enjoy on any device or app you prefer, without limitations,…
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4 Ways How Reading In German Can Improve Your Speaking Proficiency
Reading German novels or short stories can be a great way to increase your vocabulary and see grammatical structures in action. There’s no pressure to parse things quickly. You can take your time with each sentence or paragraph until you feel confident you’ve understood everything. But is reading foreign language “comprehensible input” only helpful for…
Quizzes
German Sayings & Proverbs Quiz
Proverbs and sayings play a significant role in German culture, reflecting the wisdom, humor (yes, it exists), and values of the culture. These concise and often poetic expressions provide insights into German customs, beliefs, and everyday life. Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a traveler, or simply curious about German culture, this quiz will put your…
Grammar
German Word Order Cheat Sheet (PDF)
German word order can be confusing for beginners, but once you wrap your head around key principles, understanding the flexibility of German sentence structure becomes a lot easier. After having written a detailed beginner’s guide to German word order, today I’d like to share a quick cheat sheet with you that lists some of the…
Culture
8 German Music Terms and Concepts You Need to Know
Have you ever marveled at how certain German music terms like “Leitmotif” have seamlessly integrated themselves into everyday English? The influence of German music terminology on the larger linguistic and cultural landscape is both fascinating and pervasive. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most fascinating and inspiring terms and concepts…
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4 Benefits Of Learning German With Stories [INFOGRAPHIC]
Learning a new language can be challenging, but also rewarding and fun. One of the most effective and enjoyable ways to improve your German skills is to read stories in your target language. Stories can help you expand your vocabulary by learning words in context (instead of isolation), improve your grammar awareness, boost your immersion…
