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German grammar can be a difficult thing to master, especially for beginner students. Here, German instructor Kerstin R. shares some simple tips and tricks on learning German definite articles… In German, there are 3 genders for nouns: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender has a different definite article that you must use when you’re talking about a specific noun.  For example, the word for “the man” is der Mann, so the definite article here is der. It seems easy enough

Are you having trouble with your German pronunciation? Below, German teacher Tyler S. shares the five most common German pronunciation mistakes and how to avoid them... Learning how to speak proper German can be difficult. Don’t be discouraged, however, if you feel stuck and can’t figure out how to pronounce certain sounds. After all, it’s hard to articulate sounds when they don’t exist in your native language. In this article, I will walk you through the top five most comm

  Are you planning on studying German this school year? Get a head start with this German vocabulary list created by German teacher Tyler S... It’s that time of year again when students in both the United States and Germany are getting back into the swing of things. If you plan on studying Germany this year or you’re already taking German lessons, the following German vocabulary list will be indispensable in your studies. If you take the time to study school-related German v

Are you planning a trip to Germany? Like every country, Germany has its own set of unique customs. Something that you’re used to doing in America might be considered rude in Germany. To avoid coming off as an ugly American or bumbling tourist, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the German culture. Lucky for you, we’ve enlisted several German travel bloggers to help round up the top 10 German culture faux pas to avoid when traveling. 1. Take it easy on the drinking “One o

Learning how to ask some basic questions in German will help you engage more with others and develop your language skills. Conversations need to be two-way, and the more you ask questions, the faster you’re going to learn. Using the German question words in this tutorial, you’ll be able to ask how much something costs, where someone is from, and more. Let's get started! 8 German Words for Questions In order to ask basic questions in German, you’ll need to memorize some new voc

urbazon / E+ / Getty Images People often say that German is one of the most difficult languages for English speakers to learn—and they’re right! Learning how to speak German can be quite difficult, especially for those who aren’t yet fluent in other foreign languages. So what makes learning German such a challenge? I

Do you want to explore what Germany's restaurant scene has to offer? Below, German teacher Tyler S. shares some common German phrases and etiquette tips to ensure you have a delicious and enjoyable meal... Imagine you’re in Germany dining out for the first time. You excitedly enter through the restaurant’s front door, take a quick look around, and wait at what appears to be the host stand. If you wait to be seated in this manner, you’ll be waiting a long time. In almost every

Are you a beginner German student? Practicing your grammar skills is important to your ongoing success. Teacher Noel S. shares some German grammar exercises you can use to help refine your skills... After you've spent some time learning words for various people, places, and things, naturally you'll want to put those new words into action. While you're eager to gain command over new grammar skills, it's best to start with the basics. Every language has different variables that need to be

German grammar can be difficult to master. Below, German teacher Noel S. shares a list of the most common false cognates, as well as exercises you can do to memorize these important words... Students learning German are often relieved to hear that they already have a "head start" from the many recognizable German words that share the same English meaning, also known as cognates. Cognates are a great for learning German, as students have already developed mental associations with words and

Mastering a German accent can be difficult. Below, German teacher Tyler S. shares the five basic rules of German pronunciation as well as audio to help you practice... Learning the proper pronunciation of the German alphabet can often feel like an overwhelming task. However, there’s no need to panic, as it’s only a matter of time and practice until you learn how to speak German. To make learning how to speak German easier, we’ve summarized the five basic rules of German pron