Language resources for German learners

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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...

Woman eating chocolate cake and saying to like in German

Dec 19, 2022

5 ways to say “to like” in German

Expressing whether you like or dislike something can be one of the most important things to learn in a language...

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Dec 15, 2022

A complete guide on how to use German relative pronouns

Pronouns are an essential part of any language: They not only make it more interesting and readable but also allow...

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Dec 05, 2022

5 TED talks from Germany that you should watch

Have you ever watched a German TED talk? While following an expert life talk in a foreign language might seem...

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Dec 05, 2022

German separable verbs: How to recognize and use them

With separable verbs, you can give a verb a new meaning simply by adding a prefix. You could, for example,...

Young woman with a pencil and a laptop studying the German Präteritum

Nov 30, 2022

How to use the Präteritum in German

The Präteritum is a way to express past tense in German. In form and function, the Präteritum has some similarities...

Young woman with a laptop studying the German possessive pronouns

Nov 30, 2022

The possessive pronouns in German: How to find the right form

Possessive pronouns – think: mine, ours, hers, his, etc. – can replace a noun or accompany it. However you use...

Picture perfekt: 4 hacks on how to describe a photo in German

Nov 29, 2022

Picture perfekt: 4 hacks on how to describe a photo in German

Perfecting your language skills is not an easy task, but there are many ways to practice your skills. One of...

German language learner studying the reflexive pronouns

Nov 24, 2022

A short guide to reflexive pronouns in German

Reflexive pronouns in German come with reflexive verbs. They also come in two forms, i.e. in the accusative and the...

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Nov 24, 2022

The best time to learn a language

If you’ve been interested in languages for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard that the best time to learn...

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Nov 15, 2022

Mastering the passive voice in German

Sometimes in language, the doer is less important than the person or thing receiving the action. If you want to...

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Nov 14, 2022

The German imperative: More than giving orders

The German imperative is a mood in German grammar. It is used to give orders and commands. Some would say...