German Nouns – The Basics
All the basics you need to know about nouns in German.
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Christoph Talks about Quarantine in Valencia (Voice Note #3) – German Listening Practice
Hear what Christoph has to say about his experience going out after lockdown quarantine in Spain.
Samuel Visited an Island (Voice Note #2) – German Listening Practice
Samuel visited an island in northern Germany. Hear what he has to say about the experience.
Laura Tells Us about Her Creative Day (Voice Note #1) – German Listening Practice
Laura talks about home-made masks and a creative use for stinging nettles.
Informationen zur Teilnahme am Sprachnachricht-Projekt
This page is intended as a guide for German native speakers who wish to take part in my voice note project for learners of German.
German Resources
This page is a central list of excellent resources which I used to learn German. I personally recommend all of these sources for all learners of German.
Skip Your Language Classes
Skip your language classes – they are a massive waste of your time and money. If you want to learn a language quickly and efficiently, then learning by yourself is far superior. Firstly, there is the time spent travelling to and from the class, unpacking your things, waiting for the teacher… Read More »Skip Your Language Classes
Do Your Vocab Lists Look Like This?
Writing down new words may sound like a simple and mundane task, but there is actually more to it than meets the eye. Vocab lists form an integral part of learning any language. Over the years I’ve developed my own system for writing down German words clearly and unambiguously which… Read More »Do Your Vocab Lists Look Like This?
How to Write a German Vocab List
This is how to write an effective vocab list. With this detailed guide you’ll never forget the gender or plural form of a word again.
Think Like a Neanderthal
One mindset shift that really helps your learning is to start thinking literally. What do I mean by this? Most translations are made to sound natural. In a textbook you might see a German phrase with its English translation. Wie geht’s dir?How are you? This is not optimal for the… Read More »Think Like a Neanderthal