The Ultimate Guide to the German Preposition “zu”
What does “an” mean in German? This guide covers every meaning of the word “an” and includes loads of examples to help you master it in every context.
How to Learn Separable Prefix Verbs (trennbare Verben) the Easy Way
Separable verbs are easy! In this article I show you the most efficient and easiest way to learn the different meanings of separable verbs without getting them confused.
Should you practise speaking or listening? Part 1
In this post I compare different models of language learning and what this means for you and your studying methods.
How to Reawaken Your Language Learning Motivation for 2022
Have you been lazy with your language learning recently? Does your motivation disappear as suddenly as it arrived? Read on… I have a thing or two to tell you.
Is Learning the Gender of German Nouns Necessary?
Learning the gender of nouns is absolutely essential. In this post, I explain why it’s important and how you can learn noun genders easily.
How to Make Friends in Germany
Finding it difficult to make friends in Germany? You’re not alone! In this post I share my tried-and-tested tips for finding your people in Germany.
I want that you learn German
Just a quick post today. I want to teach you a construction that often trips people up. How would you say in German, I want you to jump? It’s not so easy is it? There are seemingly lots of possibilities: Ich will du springen. Incorrect Ich will dich springen. Incorrect… Read More »I want that you learn German
English Words in German with Surprising Meanings
Have you ever seen English words used in German? Some of them don’t mean what you might expect.. Some of them may surprise you.
The Fool’s Plural – Do you make this mistake in German?
Do you use the fool’s plural? I would be willing to bet you do! Find out what the fool’s plural is and how you can avoid it.
zum/zur/am/ans/im – German Contractions Decoded
German contractions can be pretty confusing. It feels like there’s a secret club with elaborate rules for which one to use – and you’re not in it!