Apr 23, 2024
How to rent an apartment in Germany
Finding the right apartment in Germany can seem daunting, especially for expats and international students unfamiliar with the local norms....
Apr 18, 2024
Say it right: How to compliment someone in German
A well-timed compliment can put a smile on someone’s face, but context matters — especially when you’re attempting to give...
Mar 06, 2024
4 differences between Swiss German and Standard German
Would you be able to understand Swiss German as a German speaker? In most cases, the answer is no. But...
Mar 06, 2024
7 ways to say goodbye in Swiss German
When you’re starting to learn Swiss German, one of the first things you probably want to know is how to...
Jan 29, 2024
The 20 most common verbs with accusative in German
Many languages, including English, don’t feature a distinction between the accusative and dative case. But German is an exception, and...
Jan 23, 2024
Understanding ‘legen’ and ‘liegen’: Mastering German verbs
Navigating the difference between legen and liegen can be a difficult task for German learners. These verbs often lead to...
Jan 18, 2024
A list of the 15 most common German dative verbs you need to know
Distinguishing between dative verbs and accusative verbs is one of the more advanced challenges facing German language learners. Why? Because...
Dec 11, 2023
Mastering the times of the day in German
Throughout a typical 24-hour cycle in Germany, you will find consistent cause to refer to different times of the day...
Dec 07, 2023
How to use the nominative case in German
While not every language uses multiple grammatical cases, German has an astonishing four of them. These cases exist not to...
Dec 07, 2023
Mastering the infinitive with ‘zu’ in German
The zu infinitive clause in German is a dependent infinitive clause with no explicit subject and no conjugated verb. This...
Dec 05, 2023
The most common types of German adverbs
How did it happen? When did it happen, and where? These questions may sound like they’re part of an emergency...
Dec 05, 2023
How to conjugate four of the most common forms of “sein” in German
Sein oder nicht sein, das ist hier die Frage (“To be or not to be, that is the question”). Shakespeare...
