Language resources for German learners

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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...

Young woman with headphones sitting at her laptop studying German suffixes

Apr 14, 2023

German suffixes: How to form adjectives from a list of adjective endings

You can create a variety of useful German adjectives by adding certain suffixes to nouns, verbs or even other adjectives....

A young woman sitting on her couch watching Swiss TV channels

Mar 06, 2023

Swiss TV channels: Language learning times 3

Watching Swiss TV channels is a great way to immerse yourself in any (or all) of the four official Swiss...

Family spending time together in Germany

Feb 16, 2023

How to talk about family in German

Making small talk is essential for learning a new language and integrating into a new country. And there’s no better...

Vegans, eating vegan food in a restaurant in Germany

Jan 31, 2023

Vegans and vegetarians in Germany: A quick guide

Being in the land of sausage and beer may sound like a challenge if you follow a plant-based diet, but...

A colleague saying German compliments to another colleague

Jan 30, 2023

German compliments: 15+ ways to make someone’s day 

Germans may have a reputation for being reserved and quiet, but if you live in Germany, you know that many...

Young woman learning common gestures around the world

Jan 30, 2023

18 common gestures around the world

Have you ever thought about how much communication is non-verbal? From body language to tone of voice, the way we...

A couple choosing paint in a book for their German home they just moved in

Jan 27, 2023

Heimat, Heim, Zuhause: What is home in German?

Home is where the heart is. And the home is a very important concept in Germany:  The one you live...

Two friends sitting by a laptop practicing the genitive in German

Jan 27, 2023

Mastering the genitive case in German

The genitive case in German is dying, or so they say. While it is true that the so-called second case...

Alpine cow descent, a Swiss tradition

Jan 23, 2023

6 Swiss traditions you should know

What comes to mind when you hear “Swiss traditions”? Chocolate and cheese, mountains and skiing? You may even think of...

Two women chatting over coffee and saying thank you in Swiss German to each other

Jan 23, 2023

7 easy ways to say thank you in Swiss German (and how to reply)

A thank you goes a long way. If you say thank you in Swiss German, you can be sure to...

Woman with friends having dinner, celebrating her language wins

Dec 27, 2022

Make 2023 your year of language wins with Lingoda

As one year is wrapping up and a new year is about to begin, you might be taking stock of...