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German Beer Vocabulary: How To Order A Beer In German

For all your beer needs, including how to order a beer, what types of beer there are, and beer-related vocab, see this guide.Author: Stephanie Ford

How To Tell (And Ask For) The Time In German

This guide will talk you through how to ask for the time in German, as well as how to tell the time to anyone who asks.Author: Stephanie Ford

German Numbers: How To Count From One To A Million

In this easy guide, I'll teach you how to count from zero up to a million in German. I'll also cover the German ordinal numbers too.Author: Stephanie Ford

How To Say No In German

Learning how to say 'no' is one of the first words you'll learn in German. Here's how to do it (with variations).Author: Stephanie Ford

How To Say I Love You In German (+ Idioms & Endearment)

In this guide, you'll learn how to say I love you in German, as well as terms of endearment.Author: Stephanie Ford

How To Say Yes In German

Learning how to say 'yes' is one of the first words you'll learn in German. Here's how to do it (with variations).Author: Stephanie Ford

How To Express Condolences In German

Expressing your condolences is never easy, especially if you have to do it in German. Here's how to do it.Author: Stephanie Ford

Dog Commands In German: How To Train A German Canine

This guide will cover everything you need to know about using German language to train dogs.Author: Stephanie Ford

8 Best English To German Translation Apps And Services

The best way to get that all-important translation is with an English to German translation app. Here are my favorites.Author: Johann Brennan

German Onomatopoeia: Animal Sounds And Other Mimetic Words

Want to know how German people make animal sounds? Learn these and other mimetic words/ideaphones in this guide.Author: Stephanie Ford

How To Say (And Sing) Happy Birthday In German

In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to say happy birthday in German and other related expressions.Author: Stephanie Ford

The Conditional Tense In German: How And When To Use It

Trying to get a good understanding of the German conditional tense? This guide will explain forming conditionals and how to use them.Author: Stephanie Ford

Here Are The Countries Where People Speak German

Where is German spoken? German is, in fact, an international language that is spoken in many countries outside Germany.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Present Tense: How To Conjugate It (Easy Guide)

The German present tense is easy. To make understanding it even easier, I've put together this helpful guide.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Adjectives: Endings (Declensions) & Placement

Trying to get a good understanding of German adjectives? This guide will explain adjective endings/declensions and sentence placement.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

How To Say Please, Thank You And You're Welcome In German

In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to say please, thanks and you're welcome in German.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

How To Say How Are You In German (And Respond)

In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to ask 'how are you' in German, both formally and informally.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Future Tense: How To Conjugate It (Easy Guide)

To help you learn German verbs, I've put together this guide for you on the German future tense.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Past Tense: How To Conjugate It (Easy Guide)

The German past tense can be tricky, so to make the transition a little easier, I've put together this guide.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

10 German Resources For Your Kids That Won't Bore Them

Here I've put together some of the most engaging German resources for children to ensure they are never bored when studying the language.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

Learning German? Here Are 10 Books I Recommend You Own

Here are the best books to learn German from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these German books will help.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

How To Say Goodbye In German (Formal & Informal)

In this guide, you'll learn how to say goodbye in German, both formally and informally.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

How To Introduce Yourself In German

In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to introduce yourself in German to somebody you just met and ask the right questions.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

How To Say Hello In German (Formal & Informal Greetings)

In this guide, I'm going to give you a tour of the most common greetings in German, both formal and informal.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

A Beginners' Guide To German Plurals

Trying to get a good grasp on German plurals? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Prepositions: What They Are And How To Use Them

Trying to learn German prepositions? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

7 Things Every Learner Should Know About German Verbs

To help you get started with German verbs, I've put together a list of things that are a bit strange, especially if you're coming from English.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Pronouns: What They Are And How To Use Them

Trying to learn German pronouns? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Dative Case: Easy Guide For Beginners

Want to learn the German dative case? Learn what the case is and how to use it with this simple guide and charts.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Cases: Easy Beginner's Guide To The Four Noun Cases

Trying to get a good grasp on German cases? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

Learning German? You Should Subscribe To These 10 Podcasts

Looking for podcasts to learn German? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best podcasts for learning German.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

Learning German? Definitely Subscribe To These YouTubers

Looking for YouTube channels to learn German? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best YouTubers for learning German.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German Difficulty: Why It's Easier To Learn Than You Think

German isn't that hard. Let’s take a look at what you should know before getting started.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

German vs Dutch: Differences And Similarities For Learners

Dutch and German may sound very much alike to the untrained ear, but there are many differences between the two languages.Author: Fergus O'Sullivan

How To Learn German With English Similarities, Cognates And Etymology

It's very true that the English and German languages historically and etymologically have the same origins. This can benefit you as a learner of German.Author: Steffen Schönherr

How To Start Learning German As A Complete Beginner

This will show you how to start to learn German as a complete beginner and point you toward some of the best resources for speaking, listening and grammar.Author: Stephanie Ford

Best Apps To Learn German In 2023 (Rigorously Tested)

Looking for apps to learn German? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for German.Author: Johann Brennan

How I Traced My Family Lineage Back To 1600's Germany

The records I found through Ancestry.com were so detailed that I was able to trace most of my father's line back to the 1600's to a little cluster of villages in Germany.Author: Donovan Nagel

Seedlang Review: Better Than Memrise For German

Author: Donovan Nagel

GermanPod101 Review: A Brutally Honest And Detailed Look

This review will closely explore and examine the content and effectiveness of GermanPod101.Author: Donovan Nagel

Brutally Honest Rocket German Review (2023 Edition)

This review will put the quality and comprehensiveness of the popular Rocket German premium course under the microscope.Author: Donovan Nagel

SmarterGerman Review: A Surprisingly Good German Course

In this review, I'll walk you through my experience with SmarterGerman (review) and tell you what I think of this popular German course series.Author: Lara Scott

25 Best (And Worst) Online German Courses For 2023

This article will explore in detail the best (and worst) online German courses so you can find the best course to learn German in 2023.Author: Stephanie Ford

German Uncovered (StoryLearning) Review: My Own Experience

This review looks at the popular German Uncovered course by Olly Richards, that uses the unique StoryLearning method to teach.Author: Johann Brennan