If you’re coming to Switzerland for work, being able to communicate with locals is key. And you’ll...
Language resources for German learners
22-09-2023
Describing a person in German: Words you need to know
While we hope that you won’t ever have to give testimony to a crime in Germany, the ability to...
08-09-2023
How to ask basic German questions
Basic German questions are not so different from basic German sentences. You’ll need to change the...
21-07-2023
The rooms of the house in German: A quick guide
Learning the names for the rooms of the house in German can help you out in many everyday...
23-06-2023
Negation in German: Kein vs. nicht
Negation in German is centered around three words: nein for no, kein for no/none and nicht for no....
14-06-2023
The 7 most common German gestures explained
German gestures aren’t as pronounced as the gestures you might encounter in a more exuberant...
12-06-2023
5 aggressive German words and what they mean
German is often described as an angry or rough-sounding language. Compared to other languages that...
02-06-2023
Faster, better, stronger: Comparatives and superlatives in German
Comparatives in German look quite familiar: We know the positive, comparative and superlative...
25-05-2023
5 tips to improve your German pronunciation
Are you afraid of having a conversation in German? With this short guide to German pronunciation,...