German

Real Language Teachers Share Their Favorite Tips For Learning
You heard it straight from the expert’s mouth.

The German Alphabet: Your Pronunciation Guide
The German alphabet has 30 letters, but you are more familiar with them than you think.

Everything You Wanted To Know About German Dialects
If you’re wondering about German dialects — what they are, where they come from and how many there are — we have the answers!

Späti, Kiez, Paletti — Berlin Slang And Tips For Visiting The City On The Spree
Time to get ready for your journey!

An Introduction To Etymology: Eight Great Word Origins
What is etymology, and why is it important? Join us on an excursion into the world of eight common words’ delightfully convoluted backstories.

A Simple Guide To The Complex Topic Of Gender-Neutral Pronouns
The singular “they” is now recognized by leading dictionaries and style guides in English. What about in other languages?

A Guide To German Pronouns And How To Use Them
What kind of pronouns does German have? How and when are they used? This article has the answers to your questions.

How To Say ‘Hello’ In 21 Different Languages
Every conversation, whether formal or informal, starts with a greeting. Here’s how you do it.

What Are The Most Common Conjunctions In German?
And, or and more, in German!

How To Understand Your German Yoga Teacher
Don’t assume “downward dog” has a direct translation in German.

Why Are German Words So Long?
If you think about it, every long word is just several short words stacked on top of each other in a trench coat.

How German Immigrants Influenced American Culture And Language
Even if you’ve never studied German, you probably know a decent amount of vocabulary.

5 Hybrid Languages That Transcend Borders
What are interlanguages and why are they so fascinating? Interlanguages open up a whole new world of communication, cultural identity and trade.

How To Talk About Clothes In German
Time to get dressed in a new language.