Many students have problems knowing the pronunciation of “ä”, “ö” and “ü” in German. This article explains to you the rules of all umlauts!
How to pronounce “chs” in German
Many students have problems pronouncing a “chs” in German. This article explains everything you need to know about it!
Celebrating Silvester in German
When Christmas is over, the old year slowly comes to an end, people get ready to celebrate Silvester and welcome the new year. After this article, you will know all the relevant words!
How to use separable verbs in German
Many find it hard to use separable verbs in German. Find out everything you need to know about them in this article!
When to use “dass” or “das” in German
Many get confused when it comes to “dass” and “das” in German. Find out everything you need to know in this article!
Possessive pronouns – using “mein” and “meine” … in German
Many get confused when it comes to Possessive pronouns in German. Get to know when you should use “mein”, “meine”, “meinen” etc.
Using “um … zu”, “statt … zu” and “ohne … zu” in German
Find out when and how to properly use “um …zu”, “statt … zu” and “ohne … zu” when forming sentences in German.
How to use this or these – “dies-” in German
Many get confused when it comes to the proper usage of “dies-” in German. Get to know everything to finally use it correctly!
How to use which – “welch-” in German
Many get confused when it comes to the proper usage of “welch-” in German. Get to know everything to finally use it correctly!
The difference between “im”, “am” and “um” in German
Prepositions are the supreme discipline when studying any language. Find out in this article when to use “im”, “am” and “um” in German.
How to pronounce b, d and g in German
Many students have problems knowing the pronunciation of “b”, “d” and “g” in German. This article explains the rules to you …
How to use German question words (W-Questions)
It is essential to know how to ask a question in German. Get to know the German question words and find out how to use them.
How to pronounce “ch” in German
Many students have problems knowing when to pronounce a “ch” hard or soft in German. This article explains all the rules to you …
German nouns with the ending “-heit” and “-keit”
The three German genders are a difficult opponent for many students. Find out in this article how you can use the nouns with “-heit” and “-keit” …
The difference between “wegen” and “deswegen”
Do you want to understand what is the difference between “wegen” and “deswegen”? This article will explain to you all you need to know …
Sie, Ihr, Ihnen & Ihrer with a capital letter?
If you are unsure about the rules when to write Sie, Ihr, Ihnen & Ihrer with a capital letter, this article will provide you with all the information you need to know.
How to use German nouns with “-ung”
The three German genders are a difficult opponent for many students. Find out in this article how you can use the nouns with “-ung”. Read more …
The meaning of “hängen” vs. “hängen” in German
Many have struggles to understand the difference between “hängen” and “hängen” in German. Get to know their differences and how to use them properly.
How to say “nice” in German
During my German online classes, I realized that the proper translation for “nice” is a tricky task for many students. Get to know what is the right translation.
When to use “als”, “wenn” and “wann” in German
Many German students struggle with the usage of “als”, “wenn” or “wann”. After reading this article, you will know when to use which of them. Read more …
When to use “wünschen”, “möchten” and “wollen” in German
There are several ways in German to express that you would like to have or […]
How to show a consequence in German
In German, there are several options for showing a consequence like “therefore” and after reading this article you will know them and how their proper usage.
How do adjectives become nouns in German?
Did you know that adjectives can become nouns in German? Continue reading and you will know how to recognize and form them.
When to use capital letters in German
Are you unsure when to use capital letters in German? After this article, you will be a pro and know when to use them!
The Ultimate Guide to understand the German Dative!
Did you start studying German? Now you get lost with Dative and Accusative? After reading this article, you will know when to use each of them!
How to properly react to small talk!
Saying how you are is one of the first things you will learn in German classes. But many people make a classical mistake here. After reading this article, you will never say it wrong again!
The Ultimate Guide to understand the German Accusative!
Did you start studying German? Now you face “Accusativ”? After reading this article, you will be a pro and ready for “Dative”.
What is the difference between “wollen” and “werden”?
Due to their similarity to English, the two verbs “wollen” and “werden” are easily confused by German students. After reading this article and practicing with its free worksheet you will be a pro!
The ultimate Guide to understand the German Nominative!
Did you start studying German? Now you probably face everybody’s darling “Nominative”. Often, German cases unsettle students as they do not fully understand their meaning. After reading this article, you will be a pro in terms of “Nominative” and ready for our upcoming adventure called “Accusative”.
“Blau” – Why Germans are passionate about the color blue…
Mostly the dictionary cannot help with expressions, but after reading this article you know, why Germans have an affinity using the color blue…
Spaß – How to have fun in German
It is a common mistake to adopt the English to have fun to German one to one. After reading this article, you will know how to say that something is fun properly.
Weihnachten – How to celebrate Christmas in Germany
Despite the fact that Christmas is celebrated in so many countries, it is different everywhere. After reading this article, you will know how Weihnachten is celebrated in Germany!
When to use haben and sein in Perfect tense
Many students struggle when it comes to choosing haben and sein in German perfect tense. In this article, you learn when to use which of them. Read more …
How to say something “works” in German without using “arbeiten”
It is a common mistake to use “arbeiten” in German to express that something works out. After reading this article you will know when to use which verb instead.
How to speak in Future tense in German
Speaking about the future in German is really not very hard and after reading this article you will be a pro in speaking about what will happen in the future.
When to use “nein”, “nicht” or “kein/e” – negation in German
In German, we have 3 ways to say “no”. After reading this article and practicing with its free worksheet you know when to use “nein”, “nicht” and “kein/e”.
The idea of gender in German
German offers its speakers three genders which are used for all nouns. After reading this article, you will know when to use “der, die, das” and “ein, eine”.
German verbs with “-ieren”
Some German verbs end with “-ieren”. After reading this article you will know how the verbs of this group behave and how you can use them correctly.
When to use “damit” and “um … zu” in German
There are two different ways to say “in order to” in German. After reading this article you will know when to use “damit” or “um … zu”.
German Christmas – the idea behind the “Adventskalender”
December is Christmas time and normally, German kids are excitedly waiting for Santa Claus to come. After reading this article know the basic German vocabularies for Christmas.
What is the meaning of “Feierabend”
Whenever speaking about work in Germans, you will quickly meet the word “Feierabend”. Get to know its meaning in this article!
How to correctly use the German “wegen”
In German, there are many ways to express a reason. One of them is “wegen”. Get to know how to use “wegen” properly and how to name a cause wuth its help …
When to really use “gehen” in German
Many German students translate English “to go” into German. But we use the verb “gehen” differently. Find out more …
Stellen, legen and setzen – the dilemma of using “put” in German
The German version of “to put” is stellen, legen and setzen. Find out in this article when you should use which verb correctly. Read more …
The meaning of Torschlusspanik
In German, we have words that merely are so unique that they simply cannot be translated. In this article, you get to know the meaning of “Torschlusspanik”.
The days of the week in German
Ever wondered how to say the days of the week in German? After reading this article, you will know all of them and even be able to tell what you are doing this week!
When to use “der, die or das” in German
German nouns have three genders: der, die, das. Find out in this article how you can identify the gender of a noun when you don’t know it! More …
Denn, da, and weil – giving a reason in German
There are several ways to express a reason in German. This article explains to you how to use “denn”, “da”, and “weil” properly.
The difference between “mögen” and “möchten”
Many have trouble to understand the difference between “mögen” & “möchten”. This article explains everything you need to know and includes a free worksheet!
When to use “studieren” and “lernen” in German
Many German students get confused when they need to choose between “studieren” and “lernen”. Find out, when to use which verb once and for all!