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German Language Levels [The Ultimate Guide To A1-C2 Progression]
When you start learning German, it won’t be long before you see language levels being thrown around. You might see a German textbook aimed at A1 level, or you may talk to someone who is…
How Long Does it Take to Learn German? [The Truth]
Learning German is a very personal journey and one which can be full of rewards and frustrations. Maybe you’re just starting to learn German, or maybe you’ve been learning it for a while and are…
How to Talk About Dates in German (with Audio)
Knowing how to say and write down dates in German is essential for making appointments in the future and telling stories about the past. German has different ways of writing and speaking the date. Dates…
German Auxiliary Verbs [Sein, Haben & Werden Made Easy]
In German, 3 of the most common verbs you’ll encounter are the German auxiliary verbs. Also known as the ‘German helping verbs’ (Hilfsverben), they are used to form the present tense, simple past / imperfect…
Compound Nouns in German: Extra Long Words Made Simple
If the German language is famous for anything, it’s its terrifyingly long words. Even if you asked someone who knew nothing about German, what their impression of the language was, they’d likely know that German…
How To Describe Personality In German [41 Revealing Ways]
Our personalities make us who we are, therefore being about to describe someone’s personality in German (Persönlichkeit) is an important skill. You may want to describe your new boyfriend or girlfriend to some friends, describe…