Oct 06, 2023
How to use German quotation marks
The way quotation marks are used — and even how they look — can vary from language to language. German...
Oct 06, 2023
How to form and use conditional sentences in German
Conditional sentences in German can look intimidating at first sight, but they’re not so difficult. As an English speaker, you...
Sep 22, 2023
9 useful Swiss German phrases for your stay in Switzerland
If you’re coming to Switzerland for work, being able to communicate with locals is key. And you’ll soon find that...
Sep 22, 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 accurately...
Sep 08, 2023
How to ask basic German questions
Basic German questions are not so different from basic German sentences. You’ll need to change the word order and add...
Jul 21, 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 situations. Imagine...
Jun 23, 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. Confused yet?...
Jun 14, 2023
The 7 most common German gestures explained
German gestures aren’t as pronounced as the gestures you might encounter in a more exuberant country like Italy. But that...
Jun 12, 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 are softer to the ear,...
Jun 02, 2023
Faster, better, stronger: Comparatives and superlatives in German
Comparatives in German look quite familiar: We know the positive, comparative and superlative adjectives from English and even the comparative...
May 25, 2023
5 tips to improve your German pronunciation
Are you afraid of having a conversation in German? With this short guide to German pronunciation, there’s no need to...
Apr 24, 2023
20 of the most delicious fruits in German
When thinking about a tropical country, Germany may not be the first one to pop to mind. Still, it has...
