Learning German

Beginning language students can learn new and easy German vocabulary simply by being aware of the many English/German look-alike words, also known as cognates.

Dec 24, 2008 - Margaret M. Williams

This article introduces simple grammar rules, which help not-native speakers to avoid mistakes. Examples illustrate the many different German meanings for "to".

Dec 1, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

This lesson introduces some simple phrases German people would use if they give directions and teaches how to communicate in the case of being lost.

Nov 19, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

This lesson introduces simple phrases and some vocabulary needed when finding one's way around Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Nov 17, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

Learn when and how to use the accusative case. These simple rules will make German grammar rules understandable and easy to use.

Oct 15, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

Need to learn German numbers fast? Want to count in German like a pro? Then follow this easy German number guide for numbers from 100 to 1000.

Sep 25, 2009 - Simone Preuss

The following article explains the four grammatical cases of personal pronouns in German: nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive.

Sep 20, 2009 - Heather Marie Kosur

Often English expressions can mirror the German version, but sometimes they don't. It is important to know how to translate certain terms according to the context.

Sep 18, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

German numbers beyond 20 follow a regular pattern that makes counting and spelling numbers in German quite easy.

Aug 29, 2009 - Simone Preuss

When asked for the time, German people often use set phrases and refer to a 24 hour circle of the day.

Aug 25, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

German is the third most popular foreign language taught worldwide, and Heidelberg, the home of Germany's oldest university is the pefect place to learn it!

Jul 26, 2009 - Cornelia Lohs

Using du and Sie correctly, asking questions in German and clarifying and applying conversational phrases will ease the flow of that first conversation in German.

Jul 5, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Bitte and danke, hallo and tschüß and wie geht's are just some of the essential German words and phrases anyone visiting Germany or meeting Germans should know.

Jul 5, 2009 - Simone Preuss

What foreign language is the best to learn? Although there is no easy answer, German is an excellent language choice for multiple reasons. This article explains why.

Jul 4, 2009 - Kenneth Burchfiel

Müller, Meier and Schulze are all common German last names with old meanings. Surprise German colleagues and friends by pronouncing their family names correctly.

Jun 30, 2009 - Simone Preuss

What do Tor, Elfmeter, Abseits mean? Not only for followers of the German Bundesliga, this list of German football terms will come in handy when watching the next game.

May 30, 2009 - Simone Preuss

You want your child to learn another language, but it seems to be more stress than fun? Try to immerse your child for brief periods into a German-language environment.

May 19, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

You know some German, but you have no possibility to use it. Here are some great ways to find out how and where to actually speak German - online and free of charge.

May 17, 2009 - Josefine Köhn-Haskins

Kamel, Elefant and Tiger are just some easy-to-guess German animal names. Learn more German jungle and forest animal vocabulary including pronunciation and plurals.

Apr 24, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Hund, Katze and Maus are just some common German animals. Learn more names of farm animals and popular German pets and then finish by singing "Old MacDonald" in German.

Apr 24, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Careful when using German proverbs in English or vice versa! Few meanings correspond, so check this list of common German sayings and meanings before translating.

Apr 20, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Planning on studying in Germany? Here are some terms used at German universities that will be useful during your time abroad, as well as other general university info.

Apr 5, 2009 - Suzanne Swartz

Learn German terms for different styles and periods of art and architecture, and sound like an art aficionado at museums and churches in German-speaking countries.

Mar 16, 2009 - Suzanne Swartz

Brokkoli, Okra and Zucchini are German vegetables that are easy to remember. Grouping German vegetables by article and plural form will simplify learning further.

Mar 16, 2009 - Simone Preuss

Apfel, Banane, Feige - English equivalents of some German fruits are easy to guess. Learning German berries and exotic fruits in groups will simplify learning further.

Mar 15, 2009 - Simone Preuss

How to pronounce common and popular German first names such as Michael, Jürgen, Andreas or Julia, Beate and Sonja? Find out here.

Mar 13, 2009 - Simone Preuss