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8 Ways To Skyrocket Your German Speaking Practice

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One of the toughest parts of learning German, is speaking. An annoyingly, it’s the hardest area to actually practice.

You can study your German grammar textbook all day long, read German books, watch TV to practice your listening and even write a book or journal. But getting German speaking practice when you don’t actually live in a German speaking country can be challenging.

Which is why after reading today’s post, you’ll be ready to get all the German speaking practice you’ll ever need, with 8 ways to skyrocket your German speaking practice, even if you don’t live in Germany.

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German Speaking Practice By Yourself

The first step to practicing speaking German is to gain some confidence by speaking on your own. At first, you might find it hard to even try to make the correct sounds that you need to produce in order to speak German. It can feel strange to hear these unusual sounds coming from your mouth.

So before you think about having a conversation with another person, it’s a good idea to get used to saying German words and producing some of the sounds the German language uses. There are a few ways to do this:

Speak to your pets, plants, or yourself

You might feel a bit strange doing this, but start small and gradually increase the amount you say. It could be as simple as saying guten Morgen (good morning) to your plants, or asking your cat willst du etwas fressen? (do you want something to eat?)

You could describe things or situations out loud, such as ich muss heute morgen einkaufen gehen (I have to go shopping this morning). Anything is possible, just get talking, it doesn’t really matter what you say.

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Sing German songs

Another way to get German speaking practice is find some German singers or bands that you like, and learning the songs. After a while you’ll learn the lyrics to some songs, and although you might not understand much, you’ll get a good feel for how the language sounds.

Best of all, you can sing along to your favourite songs in the car. This is actually a great way to get your mouth trained to produce correct sounds, as you can really emphasise German sounds and sing as loudly as you like.

It’s difficult to recommend bands and singers because we all have different tastes, but here are a few of my favourites: Silbermond , PUR , Die Toten Hosen and BAP (who sing in a Köln dialect).

Write & practice Germans scripts

Once you’ve warmed up your German vocal chords and practiced some pronunciation, you’re almost ready to speak to another person. But what do you say?

Preparation is key to speaking, so it’s a good idea learn some common phrases or even write some scripts about your favourite topics of conversation. A common opening question is ‘why are you learning German?’ so it’s good to prepare an answer: ich lerne Deutsch weil ….. (I’m learning German because …..)

It’s worth taking a look at my German Script Builder , a comprehensive script builder and grammar guide to help you prepare your own customised scripts for those first conversations. It will guide you through creating scripts on 7 everyday topics: introductions, hobbies & free time, travel, shopping and eating out.

There are a few German courses you can enroll with that are designed so you can get some German speaking practice on your own.

Rocket German is a podcast style course which encourages you to listen and repeat what you hear, with gaps left in the audio. You are also asked questions at the end of each lesson, with a gap so you can reply in German, followed by the correct answer.

Another feature of Rocket German is ‘Rocket Record’ where you take the place of one of the two conversation partners. The recorded voice says their part, and you reply with the given script. Rocket Record then listens and assesses your pronunciation.

I also found the audiobooks Learn German with Paul Noble and Next Steps in German with Paul Noble really helpful for solo speaking practice. In these audio courses, you gradually build up sentences with the author. Repetition is used and the author gets you to speak at every stage of the sentence building. These are great courses to practice speaking, it really does feel like you have a German tutor with you.

German Speaking Practice Online

So you’ve now had some speaking practice on your own, and now it’s time to speak to another human. There are plenty of opportunities to talk to German speakers online, and they vary depending on your learning goals.

Whether you want to just have a casual conversation with a German speaker, follow a structured course, or something in between, here are some options to choose from:

Lingoda is an online language school, offering 1 hour group and individual lessons on Zoom. The course is structured and you can go from complete beginner A1 up to C1 advanced. Lessons run 24 hours a day, and you can simply choose which lesson you want to take, and at what time (each lesson starts on the hour). Each lesson works through a PDF and students take their turns to explain, discuss or answer the questions in German.

Since there are a maximum of 5 students in a class, you will get a tonne of speaking practice. It can be quite scary at first, but the teachers are always so welcoming, that you’ll be made to feel at ease.

The lessons are conducted 95% of the time in German, which can sound a bit intimidating but the teachers will take the time to re-phrase a question if you don’t understand, or to explain a particularly tricky part of the lesson in English.

Lingoda regularly run the Lingoda Sprint , where you can take an intensive course of 15 or 30 lessons per month, for 2 months. I took part in the Lingoda Sprint myself, and it really helped me to gain confidence speaking German. It’s not for the faint hearted, but it will give your German a massive boost.

You can also try Lingoda for free for 7 days and get 3 free, 1 hour group lessons , so it’s worth giving it a try to see if you like it.

If you’re not looking for a structured course, but would rather just get some German speaking practice with real native speakers, I can’t recommend Tandem enough.

Tandem is a language exchange app where you can meet German native speakers who want to practice their English. It’s a really simple idea, you create a profile where you state your language learning goals and level and add some of your interests. You can browse through the app to find native speakers who seem like a good match for you.

The way these kinds of apps work, mean that you’ll have quite a lot of introductions, work, hobbies and so on type conversations. You won’t continue to talk to a lot of people, so you will have these same conversations again and again. This is actually great because that repetition will cause you to become an expert in these conversations, you’ll become for fluent and your confidence will improve with each new language partner.

Every now and again you’ll connect with a language partner who you get on so well with, that you’ll have regular chats. I still regularly with some language partners, one from Germany and one from Switzerland, whom I’ve spoken to for over a year, and now consider them friends.

You have the option to message with text, audio or make phone or video calls. If you’re just starting out you’ll probably use the following order:

1. Text Message

When you’re not confident enough to speak yet, but a great way to practice your German and get to know a new potential language partner. Typing in German will give you vital thinking time and help you to get your grammar correct. Plus your language partner can correct any mistakes you have, as long as you ask them to: bitte korrigiere mich (please correct me).

2. Audio Message

These are great for speaking practice without too much pressure, because you can plan what you’re going to say with a pre-planned script and then just record your message. It will also give you time to practice your listening skills, as you can listen to the reply as many times as you need to.

3. Phone / Video Call

When you’re ready to have a ‘live’ conversation you can go ahead and arrange a phone or video call with your language partner. It’s up to you and your partner how you plan out your calls, but I usually arrange to do a 1 hour call, with 30 minutes in German and 30 minutes in English. When I first started out I was really nervous, so it was more like 50 minutes English, 10 minutes German. As you get more confident you can build your German time up.

In my experience most of the German speakers spoke far better English than I spoke German, so they were grateful for the extra English practice, plus it gives your brain a chance to rest. German speakers as mostly very considerate, patient and happy to correct your mistakes.

If you’re looking for a combination of structured lessons and conversation partners, italki is the platform for you. With italki you can connect with German teachers and have 1-to-1 online lessons.

These lessons are generally very affordable, and you can choose whether to go for the traditional structured lesson, or conversation practice. Where italki differs from a language exchange app like Tandem, is that the tutors you find on italki are there to teach you German so will give better corrections and grammar explanations than you’ll get chatting to people on Tandem.

Since you’re dealing with tutors on italki, you get the benefit of flexible lessons, being able to speak 100% of the time in German, and talking about whatever you want with your tutor. You’re in charge, so if you want to get serious with your conversation practice, take a look at italki and it’s huge selection of German tutors.

Sprachtreff

Sprachtreff is hosted by Sprachinstitut Berlin and is a free online meet-up for German learners. There are 3 meet-ups per week, and each one has a different topic of conversation and questions set by the hosts for the group to discuss among themselves.

The group is divided up by abilities and is a fantastic way to get German speaking practice with other German learners. You’ll meet people from all over the world and will learn from more experienced learners.

All meet-up times shown on the website are CET.

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German (Deutsch)

German is a West Germanic language spoken mainly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. It is recognised as a minority language in Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Namibia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, South Africa, Vatican City and Venezuela. There are also significant German-speaking communities in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Chile, Paraguay, New Zealand and Peru.

Number of speakers

Standard German (Hochdeutsch) has around 90 million native speakers, and other varieties of German have some 30 million. There are about 80 million people who speak German as a second language, and many others study it as a foreign language.

Written German

The earliest known examples of written German date from the 8th century AD and consist of fragments of an epic poem, the Song of Hildebrand , magical charms and German glosses in Latin manuscripts. A short Latin-German dictionary, the Abrogans , was written during the 760s.

German at a glance

• Native name : Deutsch [ˈdɔʏtʃ]
• Language family : Indo-European, Germanic, West Germanic, High German
• Number of speakers : c. 200 million
• Spoken in : Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein
• First written : AD 760s
• Writing system : Latin script
• Status : official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy (South Tyrol), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Belgium and the EU; recognised minority language in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Namibia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, South Africa, Vatican City and Venezuela

German literature started to take off during the 12th and 13th centuries in the form of poems, epics and romances. Well-known examples include the epic Nibelungenlied (the Song of the Nibelungs) and Gottfried von Straßburg's Tristan . The language used is now known as mittelhochdeutsche Dichtersprache (Middle High German poetic language). During this period Latin was gradually replaced by German as the language of official documents.

Varieties of German used in writing

High german (hochdeutsch).

High German began to emerge as the standard literary language during the 16th century. Martin Luther's translation of the Bible, which he completed in 1534, marks the beginning of this process. The language he used, based partly on spoken German, became the model for written German.

Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch or Schwyzerdütsch)

A variety of German spoken by about 4 million people in Switzerland, occasionally appears in writing in novels, newspapers, personal letters and diaries.

Pennsylvania Dutch/German (Deitsch / Pennsylvania Deitsch / Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch)

Pennsylvania Dutch is a variety of German spoken by about 250,000 mainly in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana in the USA, and in Ontario in Canada. The Pennsylvania Dutch newspaper Hiwwe wie Driwwe publishes poetry and prose in Pennsylvania Dutch, and there are a number of other publications featuring the language. Pennsylvania German is commonly referred to as Pennsylvania Dutch, however it is not a variety of Dutch.

Regional varities of German, or Mundarten , also occasionally appear in writing; mainly in 'folk' literature and comic books such as Asterix .

Written German script styles

Sütterlin.

Sütterlin was created by the Berlin graphic artist L. Sütterlin (1865-1917), who modelled it on the style of handwriting used in the old German Chancery. It was taught in German schools from 1915 to 1941 and is still used by the older generation.

Sample text in Sütterlin

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Other versions of the Latin alphabet

Archaic Latin alphabet , Basque-style lettering , Carolingian Minuscule , Classical Latin alphabet , Fraktur , Gaelic script , Merovingian , Modern Latin alphabet , Roman Cursive , Rustic Capitals , Old English , Sütterlin , Visigothic Script

Modern German alphabet

Hear the German alphabet with example words:

• The last four letters are officially considered separate letters of the German alphabet.
• In Austria J is known as je [jeː]; Q is known as qwe [kveː], and the name of the Y is pronounced [ʏˈpsiːlɔn].
• In Austria and Southern German ß is known as scharfes S . The capital version of this letter is rarely used: SS is usually used instead.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_orthography#Alphabet

German pronunciation

Hear how to pronounce German:

• b = [p] at the end of a syllable or before s or t, [b] before a vowel
• ch = [χ] after a, o or u, [k] when followed by a, o or u at the beginning of a word, [ç] elsewhere.
• chs = [ks] except in words where ch and s are pronounced separately, e.g. wachsam /'vaχ.zam/, höchst /'høç.st/
• d = [t] at end of a syllable or before s or t, [d] before a vowel
• e = [ə] in unaccented syllables
• er = [ɐ] at the end of the syllable in an unstressed syllable, e.g. Lehrer /ˈle:ʀɐ/
• g = [k] at end of a syllable or before s or t,[g] before a vowel, [ʒ] in some loanwords, ig = [iç] at the end of a word
• h makes the vowel long when appearing after a vowel or morpheme boundry, [h] elsewhere
• j = [ʒ] in loan words, [j] elsewhere
• nk = [ŋk], e.g. trinken /ˈtʁiŋkən/
• ng = [ŋ], e.g. bringen /ˈbʁɪŋən/
• r = [ɐ] between a vowel (except a) and a consonant, e.g. Kurs /kʊɐs/ or between a vowel (except a or unstressed e), and the end of the word, e.g. der /dɛɐ/ or Futur /fʊˈtuːɐ/ - silent between a and a consonant, e.g. Markt /makt/ or between a and the end of the word, e.g. Haar /ha:/ - [ʁ] at the beginning of words and between a consonant and a vowel, e.g. trinken /ˈtʁiŋkən/ - [ʀ] between two vowels, e.g. hören /ˈhø:ʀən/
• s = [z] between vowels or before a vowel at the beginning of a word, [ʃ] before t or p at the beginning of words and [s] elsewhere. sk = [ʃ] in Ski [ʃi:]
• t = [ts] in the -tion of Latin loanwords, e.g. Intention [ɪntɛn'tsɪo:n]
• v = [v] in loan words
• y = [y] in words derived from Greek, [i] or [j] elsewhere
• dsch, ph, qu and y only appear in loan words

Download an alphabet chart for German (Excel)

Sample text in German

Alle Menschen sind frei und gleich an Würde und Rechten geboren. Sie sind mit Vernunft und Gewissen begabt und sollen einander im Geist der Brüderlichkeit begegnen.

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Translation

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. (Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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Germanic languages

Afrikaans , Alsatian , Bavarian , Cimbrian , Danish , Dutch , Elfdalian , English , Faroese , Flemish , Frisian (East) , Frisian (North) , Frisian (Saterland) , Frisian (West) , German , Gothic , Gottscheerish , Gronings , Hunsrik , Icelandic , Limburgish , Low German , Luxembourgish , Mòcheno , Norn , Norwegian , Old English , Old Norse , Pennsylvania German , Ripuarian , Scots , Shetland(ic) , Stellingwarfs , Swabian , Swedish , Swiss German , Transylvanian Saxon , Värmlandic , Wymysorys , Yiddish , Yola , Zeelandic

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Easy German Essays for Beginners: 8 Examples to Practice Your Language Skills

Are you a beginner in learning German and looking for ways to practice your language skills? One great way to do so is by writing essays in German. Writing essays not only improves your grammar and vocabulary but also helps you express your thoughts and ideas in the target language. In this article, we will provide you with eight easy German essays for Beginners with English translation and vocabulary to help you get started.

• Meine Familie (My family) – Write about your family, including their names, occupations, and hobbies.
• Mein Haus (My house) – Describe your house or apartment, including the number of rooms, furniture, and decorations.
• Meine Hobbys (My hobbies) – Talk about your favorite hobbies, such as playing sports, reading books, or listening to music.
• Meine Schule (My school) – Write about your school, including its location, teachers, and subjects you study.
• Meine Freunde (My friends) – Discuss your friends, including how you met them, their personalities, and what you like to do together.
• Meine Stadt (My city) – Describe your city or town, including its population, tourist attractions, and cultural events.
• Meine Reise (My trip) – Write about a recent trip you took, including the destination, transportation, and activities you did there.
• Meine Lieblingsessen (My favorite food) – Talk about your favorite foods, including traditional German dishes and other international cuisines.

Remember to use simple vocabulary and sentence structures while writing the essays. Good luck with your German learning journey!

Table of Contents

Meine familie (my family).

Ich heiße Maria und ich möchte euch gerne meine Familie vorstellen. Wir sind insgesamt vier Personen in meiner Familie. Mein Vater heißt Klaus und er arbeitet als Ingenieur. Meine Mutter heißt Petra und sie ist Hausfrau. Mein Bruder heißt Jan und er geht noch zur Schule.

(My name is Maria, and I would like to introduce you to my family. We are a family of four. My father’s name is Klaus, and he works as an engineer. My mother’s name is Petra, and she is a homemaker. My brother’s name is Jan, and he still goes to school.)

Vocabulary:

• Ich heiße Maria (My name is Maria)
• insgesamt (altogether)
• vier Personen (four persons)
• der Vater (father)
• arbeiten (to work)
• der Ingenieur (engineer)
• die Mutter (mother)
• Hausfrau (homemaker)
• der Bruder (brother)
• noch zur Schule gehen (still go to school)

Mein Vater arbeitet in einem großen Unternehmen als Ingenieur. Er ist sehr fleißig und verbringt viel Zeit im Büro. In seiner Freizeit geht er gerne joggen oder spielt Golf. Meine Mutter kümmert sich um den Haushalt und verbringt viel Zeit damit, leckere Mahlzeiten zu kochen. Sie liest auch gerne Bücher und geht regelmäßig zum Yoga.

(My father works in a large company as an engineer. He is very hardworking and spends a lot of time in the office. In his free time, he likes to go jogging or play golf. My mother takes care of the household and spends a lot of time cooking delicious meals. She also likes to read books and regularly attends yoga classes.)

• in einem großen Unternehmen (in a large company)
• sehr fleißig (very hardworking)
• viel Zeit (a lot of time)
• im Büro (in the office)
• in seiner Freizeit (in his free time)
• joggen (to go jogging)
• Golf spielen (to play golf)
• sich kümmern um (to take care of)
• der Haushalt (household)
• leckere Mahlzeiten kochen (cook delicious meals)
• gerne lesen (like to read)
• regelmäßig (regularly)
• zum Yoga gehen (go to yoga)

Mein Bruder Jan geht noch zur Schule und ist sehr sportlich. Er spielt Fußball im Verein und geht regelmäßig ins Fitnessstudio. In seiner Freizeit hört er gerne Musik und schaut Filme.

(My brother Jan still goes to school and is very sporty. He plays soccer in a club and regularly goes to the gym. In his free time, he likes to listen to music and watch movies.)

• sehr sportlich (very sporty)
• Fußball spielen (to play soccer)
• im Verein (in a club)
• ins Fitnessstudio gehen (to go to the gym)
• Musik hören (listen to music)
• Filme schauen (watch movies)

Ich studiere im Moment an der Universität und meine Hobbys sind Lesen, Reisen und Yoga. In meiner Freizeit gehe ich gerne in die Natur und genieße die frische Luft.

(I am currently studying at the university, and my hobbies are reading, traveling, and yoga. In my free time, I like to go into nature and enjoy the fresh air.)

• studieren (to study)
• an der Universität (at the university)
• die Hobbys (hobbies)
• Lesen (reading)
• Reisen (traveling)
• Yoga (yoga)
• die Freizeit (free time)
• in die Natur gehen (go into nature)
• genießen (enjoy)
• frische Luft (fresh air)

Das ist meine Familie. Wir haben viele verschiedene Hobbys und Interessen, aber wir verbringen auch gerne gemeinsam Zeit miteinander.

(This is my family. We have many different hobbies and interests, but we also enjoy spending time together.)

• das ist (this is)
• verschiedene Hobbys und Interessen (different hobbies and interests)
• gerne Zeit miteinander verbringen (enjoy spending time together)

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Mein Haus (My House)

Ich lebe in einem Haus mit drei Schlafzimmern und zwei Bädern. Das Haus ist zweistöckig und hat auch einen Keller. Im Erdgeschoss befinden sich das Wohnzimmer, die Küche und ein Esszimmer. Im Wohnzimmer haben wir ein bequemes Sofa und einen großen Fernseher. In der Küche gibt es eine Spülmaschine, einen Herd, einen Backofen und einen Kühlschrank. Das Esszimmer hat einen Esstisch mit sechs Stühlen.

(I live in a house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is two stories and also has a basement. On the ground floor, there is the living room, kitchen, and a dining room. In the living room, we have a comfortable sofa and a large television. In the kitchen, there is a dishwasher, stove, oven, and refrigerator. The dining room has a dining table with six chairs.)

• das Haus (house)
• die Schlafzimmer (bedrooms)
• die Bäder (bathrooms)
• zweistöckig (two-storied)
• der Keller (basement)
• das Erdgeschoss (ground floor)
• das Wohnzimmer (living room)
• die Küche (kitchen)
• das Esszimmer (dining room)
• ein bequemes Sofa (a comfortable sofa)
• ein großer Fernseher (a large television)
• eine Spülmaschine (a dishwasher)
• ein Herd (a stove)
• ein Backofen (an oven)
• ein Kühlschrank (a refrigerator)
• ein Esstisch (a dining table)
• sechs Stühle (six chairs)

Im Obergeschoss befinden sich die Schlafzimmer und die Bäder. Mein Schlafzimmer hat ein großes Bett, einen Schreibtisch und einen Kleiderschrank. Das Badezimmer hat eine Badewanne und eine Dusche. In den anderen Schlafzimmern gibt es auch Betten und Schränke für Kleidung.

(Upstairs, there are the bedrooms and bathrooms. My bedroom has a large bed, a desk, and a closet. The bathroom has a bathtub and a shower. In the other bedrooms, there are also beds and closets for clothes.)

• das Obergeschoss (upper floor)
• das Schlafzimmer (bedroom)
• der Schreibtisch (desk)
• der Kleiderschrank (closet)
• das Badezimmer (bathroom)
• die Badewanne (bathtub)
• die Dusche (shower)
• die anderen Schlafzimmer (the other bedrooms)

Im Keller haben wir eine Waschmaschine und einen Trockner. Wir nutzen den Keller auch als Lager für Dinge, die wir nicht oft brauchen.

(In the basement, we have a washing machine and dryer. We also use the basement as a storage area for things we don’t need often.)

• die Waschmaschine (washing machine)
• der Trockner (dryer)
• als Lager nutzen (use as storage area)
• Dinge (things)

Wir haben auch einige Dekorationen im Haus. Im Wohnzimmer haben wir ein großes Gemälde an der Wand und im Esszimmer steht eine Vase mit Blumen auf dem Tisch.

(We also have some decorations in the house. In the living room, we have a large painting on the wall, and in the dining room, there is a vase of flowers on the table.)

• die Dekorationen (decorations)
• das Gemälde (painting)
• die Wand (wall)
• die Vase (vase)
• die Blumen (flowers)
• der Tisch (table)

Wir haben auch ein paar Teppiche im Haus, um den Boden zu bedecken. Das Wohnzimmer hat einen braunen Teppich, während die Schlafzimmer jeweils einen unterschiedlichen Farbton haben. Mein Schlafzimmer hat einen blauen Teppich, während das andere Schlafzimmer einen roten Teppich hat.

(We also have some carpets in the house to cover the floor. The living room has a brown carpet, while the bedrooms have a different color tone each. My bedroom has a blue carpet, while the other bedroom has a red carpet.)

• der Teppich (carpet)
• den Boden bedecken (to cover the floor)
• unterschiedliche Farbton (different color tone)

Insgesamt bin ich sehr glücklich mit meinem Haus. Es ist gemütlich und hat genug Platz für meine Familie und mich.

(Overall, I am very happy with my house. It is cozy and has enough space for my family and me.)

• insgesamt (overall)
• glücklich (happy)
• gemütlich (cozy)
• genug Platz (enough space)

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Meine Hobbys (My hobbies)

Ich habe einige Hobbys, die ich sehr gerne mache. Eines meiner Lieblingshobbys ist es, Sport zu treiben. Insbesondere mag ich es, Basketball zu spielen und Laufen zu gehen. Ich liebe es, im Freien zu sein und Sport zu treiben, weil es mir hilft, mich fit und gesund zu halten.

(I have some hobbies that I really enjoy doing. One of my favorite hobbies is doing sports. In particular, I like to play basketball and go running. I love being outdoors and doing sports because it helps me stay fit and healthy.)

• das Hobby (hobby)
• Sport treiben (to do sports)
• Basketball spielen (to play basketball)
• Laufen gehen (to go running)
• im Freien sein (to be outdoors)
• fit und gesund (fit and healthy)

Ein weiteres Hobby von mir ist das Lesen von Büchern. Ich lese gerne Romane und Sachbücher, besonders über Geschichte und Wissenschaft. Lesen ist für mich eine Möglichkeit, zu lernen und meine Vorstellungskraft zu erweitern.

(Another hobby of mine is reading books. I enjoy reading novels and non-fiction books, especially about history and science. Reading is a way for me to learn and expand my imagination.)

• das Lesen (reading)
• das Buch (book)
• der Roman (novel)
• das Sachbuch (non-fiction book)
• die Geschichte (history)
• die Wissenschaft (science)
• die Vorstellungskraft (imagination)

Außerdem höre ich gerne Musik. Ich mag viele verschiedene Genres wie Pop, Rock und Klassik. Musik kann meine Stimmung beeinflussen und mich entspannen.

(Additionally, I like to listen to music. I enjoy many different genres like pop, rock, and classical. Music can influence my mood and help me relax.)

• die Musik (music)
• das Genre (genre)
• Pop, Rock, Klassik (pop, rock, classical)
• die Stimmung (mood)
• sich entspannen (to relax)

Insgesamt bin ich sehr dankbar für meine Hobbys. Sie helfen mir, meinen Geist und Körper gesund zu halten und mich zu entspannen.

(Overall, I am very grateful for my hobbies. They help me keep my mind and body healthy and help me relax.)

• dankbar (grateful)
• der Geist (mind)
• der Körper (body)

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Meine Schule (My school)

Ich besuche eine Schule in der Nähe meines Hauses. Die Schule ist relativ groß und hat viele Schülerinnen und Schüler. Wir haben viele Lehrerinnen und Lehrer, die alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit sind.

(I attend a school near my house. The school is relatively large and has many students. We have many teachers who are all very kind and helpful.)

• besuchen (to attend)
• die Nähe (proximity)
• relativ (relatively)
• die Schülerin (female student)
• der Schüler (male student)
• viele (many)
• die Lehrerin (female teacher)
• der Lehrer (male teacher)
• nett (kind)
• hilfsbereit (helpful)

Die Schule bietet viele verschiedene Fächer an, einschließlich Mathematik, Geschichte, Englisch, Naturwissenschaften und Fremdsprachen. Mein Lieblingsfach ist Englisch, weil ich gerne Geschichten lese und schreibe. Ich denke, dass es wichtig ist, eine gute Ausbildung zu haben, um im Leben erfolgreich zu sein.

(The school offers many different subjects, including mathematics, history, English, science, and foreign languages. My favorite subject is English because I enjoy reading and writing stories. I believe that having a good education is important to be successful in life.)

• das Fach (subject)
• einschließlich (including)
• Mathematik (mathematics)
• Geschichte (history)
• Englisch (English)
• Naturwissenschaften (science)
• Fremdsprachen (foreign languages)
• das Lieblingsfach (favorite subject)
• die Geschichte (story)
• die Ausbildung (education)
• erfolgreich (successful)

Unsere Schule hat auch viele außerschulische Aktivitäten, wie zum Beispiel Sportmannschaften und Musikgruppen. Ich bin Mitglied des Schulfußballteams und wir haben viele Spiele gegen andere Schulen in der Gegend. Es macht mir viel Spaß und ich habe viele Freunde durch das Team kennengelernt.

(Our school also has many extracurricular activities, such as sports teams and music groups. I am a member of the school soccer team and we have many games against other schools in the area. It’s a lot of fun and I have made many friends through the team.)

• außerschulisch (extracurricular)
• die Aktivitäten (activities)
• die Sportmannschaften (sports teams)
• die Musikgruppen (music groups)
• das Mitglied (member)
• das Schulfußballteam (school soccer team)
• das Spiel (game)
• die Gegend (area)
• der Spaß (fun)
• der Freund (friend)

Insgesamt bin ich sehr glücklich auf meiner Schule und ich denke, dass ich hier eine gute Ausbildung bekomme. Ich hoffe, dass ich in Zukunft noch mehr von den vielen Möglichkeiten, die die Schule bietet, profitieren kann.

(Overall, I am very happy at my school and I think that I am getting a good education here. I hope that in the future, I can take advantage of even more of the many opportunities that the school offers.)

• die Möglichkeit (opportunity)
• profitieren (to take advantage of)

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Meine Freunde (My friends)

Ich habe viele Freunde, aber ich möchte über meine drei engsten Freunde sprechen. Wir haben uns alle in der Grundschule kennengelernt und sind seitdem unzertrennlich.

(I have many friends, but I want to talk about my three closest friends. We all met in elementary school and have been inseparable ever since.)

• die Freunde (friends)
• unzertrennlich (inseparable)

Mein erster Freund heißt Max. Er ist sehr sportlich und spielt gerne Fußball und Basketball. Max ist auch sehr lustig und hat immer eine positive Einstellung. Wir lieben es, zusammen Sport zu treiben oder Videospiele zu spielen.

(My first friend is Max. He is very athletic and likes to play soccer and basketball. Max is also very funny and always has a positive attitude. We love to exercise or play video games together.)

• sportlich (athletic)
• Fußball (soccer)
• Basketball (basketball)
• die Einstellung (attitude)
• lustig (funny)
• zusammen (together)
• Videospiele (video games)

Meine Freundin Anna ist sehr künstlerisch und liebt es zu malen und zu zeichnen. Sie hat auch ein großes Herz und ist immer bereit, anderen zu helfen. Anna und ich machen oft zusammen Kunstprojekte oder gehen ins Kino.

(My friend Anna is very artistic and loves to paint and draw. She also has a big heart and is always willing to help others. Anna and I often do art projects together or go to the movies.)

• künstlerisch (artistic)
• malen (to paint)
• zeichnen (to draw)
• das Herz (heart)
• bereit (willing)
• helfen (to help)
• das Kunstprojekt (art project)
• ins Kino gehen (to go to the movies)

Mein Freund Tom ist sehr intelligent und liebt es, neue Dinge zu lernen. Er ist auch sehr abenteuerlustig und geht gerne auf Reisen. Tom und ich haben viele spannende Abenteuer erlebt, wie zum Beispiel Campingausflüge oder Klettertouren.

(My friend Tom is very smart and loves to learn new things. He is also very adventurous and likes to travel. Tom and I have had many exciting adventures, such as camping trips or climbing expeditions.)

• intelligent (smart)
• abenteuerlustig (adventurous)
• die Reise (travel)
• die Abenteuer (adventures)
• der Campingausflug (camping trip)
• die Klettertour (climbing expedition)

Insgesamt bin ich sehr dankbar für meine Freunde und bin froh, dass ich sie habe. Wir haben so viele schöne Erinnerungen zusammen gemacht und ich freue mich auf viele weitere Abenteuer mit ihnen.

(Overall, I am very grateful for my friends and am glad to have them. We have made so many beautiful memories together and I look forward to many more adventures with them.)

• froh (glad)
• die Erinnerungen (memories)

Meine Stadt (My city)

Ich lebe in einer Stadt namens Hamburg in Deutschland. Hamburg ist die zweitgrößte Stadt Deutschlands und hat eine Bevölkerung von etwa 1,8 Millionen Menschen. Es ist eine Hafenstadt und liegt an der Elbe.

(I live in a city called Hamburg in Germany. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and has a population of about 1.8 million people. It is a port city and located on the river Elbe.)

• die Bevölkerung (population)
• der Hafen (port)
• die Elbe (river Elbe)

Hamburg ist bekannt für seine vielen Touristenattraktionen. Eines der bekanntesten ist der Hamburger Hafen, der einer der größten Häfen Europas ist. Es gibt auch den Fischmarkt, auf dem man frischen Fisch kaufen und lokale Spezialitäten probieren kann.

(Hamburg is known for its many tourist attractions. One of the most famous is the Port of Hamburg, which is one of the largest ports in Europe. There is also the Fish Market, where you can buy fresh fish and try local specialties.)

• die Touristenattraktionen (tourist attractions)
• bekannt (known)
• der Fischmarkt (fish market)
• frisch (fresh)
• lokale Spezialitäten (local specialties)

Außerdem gibt es viele kulturelle Veranstaltungen in Hamburg. Jedes Jahr findet das Hamburger Domfest statt, das größte Volksfest im Norden Deutschlands. Es gibt auch das Internationale Filmfest Hamburg, bei dem Filme aus der ganzen Welt gezeigt werden.

(Additionally, there are many cultural events in Hamburg. Every year, the Hamburg Dom Festival takes place, which is the largest folk festival in northern Germany. There is also the Hamburg International Film Festival, where films from all over the world are shown.)

• kulturelle Veranstaltungen (cultural events)
• das Domfest (folk festival)
• das Internationale Filmfest (international film festival)
• aus der ganzen Welt (from all over the world)

Insgesamt ist Hamburg eine lebendige und vielfältige Stadt, die für jeden etwas zu bieten hat.

(Overall, Hamburg is a vibrant and diverse city that has something to offer for everyone.)

• lebendig (vibrant)
• vielfältig (diverse)
• etwas zu bieten haben (to have something to offer)

My trip (Meine Reise)

Ich bin vor Kurzem mit meiner Familie nach Paris gereist. Wir sind direkt von unserer Stadt aus geflogen und kamen früh am Morgen in Paris an.

(I recently went on a trip to Paris with my family. We took a direct flight from our city and arrived in Paris early in the morning.)

• Vor Kurzem (recently)
• Die Reise (trip)
• Meine Familie (my family)
• Fliegen (to fly)
• Direkt (direct)
• Unsere Stadt (our city)
• Ankommen (to arrive)
• Früh (early)
• Am Morgen (in the morning)

Wir haben in einem Hotel im Herzen der Stadt gewohnt, in der Nähe vieler beliebter Sehenswürdigkeiten. Unser Hotelzimmer hatte eine tolle Aussicht auf den Eiffelturm, der nur einen kurzen Spaziergang entfernt war.

(We stayed in a hotel in the heart of the city, close to many popular tourist attractions. Our hotel room had a great view of the Eiffel Tower, which was just a short walk away.)

• das Hotel (hotel)
• die Stadt (city)
• die Nähe (proximity, closeness)
• die Sehenswürdigkeiten (tourist attractions)
• das Hotelzimmer (hotel room)
• die Aussicht (view)
• der Eiffelturm (Eiffel Tower)
• der Spaziergang (walk)

Während unseres Aufenthalts haben wir viele berühmte Wahrzeichen der Stadt besucht, darunter das Louvre-Museum und die Kathedrale Notre-Dame. Wir haben auch eine Bootsfahrt auf der Seine gemacht, was eine großartige Möglichkeit war, die Stadt aus einer anderen Perspektive zu sehen.

(During our stay, we visited many of the city’s famous landmarks, including the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral. We also went on a boat tour of the Seine River, which was a great way to see the city from a different perspective.)

• der Aufenthalt (stay)
• berühmte Wahrzeichen (famous landmarks)
• das Louvre-Museum (the Louvre Museum)
• die Kathedrale Notre-Dame (Notre-Dame Cathedral)
• die Bootsfahrt (boat tour)
• die Seine (the Seine River)
• aus einer anderen Perspektive (from a different perspective)

Eines der Highlights unserer Reise war das Probieren der köstlichen französischen Küche. Wir haben in vielen verschiedenen Restaurants und Cafés gegessen und alles von Croissants bis Escargots ausprobiert.

(One of the highlights of our trip was trying the delicious French cuisine. We ate at many different restaurants and cafes, and tried everything from croissants to escargots.)

• das Highlight (the highlight)
• die Reise (the trip)
• das Probieren (the trying/tasting)
• die köstliche französische Küche (the delicious French cuisine)
• das Restaurant (the restaurant)
• das Café (the café)
• alles (everything)
• der Croissant (the croissant)
• die Escargots (the escargots (snails))

Insgesamt war unser Trip nach Paris eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Wir haben die schönen Sehenswürdigkeiten, das leckere Essen und die reiche Kultur der Stadt genossen. Es war eine großartige Gelegenheit, Zeit mit meiner Familie zu verbringen und bleibende Erinnerungen zu schaffen.

(Overall, our trip to Paris was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the beautiful sights, delicious food, and rich culture of the city. It was a great opportunity to spend time with my family and create lasting memories.)

• Insgesamt (Overall)
• Trip (trip)
• Paris (Paris)
• Eine wunderbare Erfahrung (A wonderful experience)
• Wir haben genossen (We enjoyed)
• Die schönen Sehenswürdigkeiten (The beautiful sights)
• Das leckere Essen (The delicious food)
• Die reiche Kultur der Stadt (The rich culture of the city)
• Eine großartige Gelegenheit (A great opportunity)
• Zeit mit meiner Familie zu verbringen (To spend time with my family)
• Bleibende Erinnerungen zu schaffen (To create lasting memories)

Meine Lieblingsessen (My favorite food)

Ich esse gerne viele verschiedene Arten von Essen und habe viele Lieblingsspeisen. Einige meiner Favoriten sind traditionelle deutsche Gerichte wie Schnitzel und Spätzle, Sauerkraut und Bratwurst.

(I like to eat many different types of food and have many favorite dishes. Some of my favorites are traditional German dishes like Schnitzel and Spätzle, Sauerkraut, and Bratwurst.)

• Lieblingsspeisen (favorite dishes)
• traditionelle deutsche Gerichte (traditional German dishes)
• Schnitzel (breaded and fried meat cutlets)
• Spätzle (soft egg noodles)
• Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)
• Bratwurst (grilled or fried sausage)

Ich mag auch viele internationale Küchen, wie zum Beispiel italienische Pizza und Pasta, thailändisches Curry, indische Masala und japanisches Sushi.

(I also enjoy many international cuisines, such as Italian pizza and pasta, Thai curry, Indian masala, and Japanese sushi.)

• internationale Küchen (international cuisines)

Ein weiteres meiner Lieblingsessen ist mexikanisches Essen wie Tacos, Quesadillas und Guacamole. Die Kombination aus scharfen Gewürzen und frischen Zutaten macht das Essen zu einer Geschmacksexplosion.

(Another one of my favorite foods is Mexican cuisine like tacos, quesadillas, and guacamole. The combination of spicy seasonings and fresh ingredients makes the food a flavor explosion.)

• scharfe Gewürze (spicy seasonings)
• frische Zutaten (fresh ingredients)
• Geschmacksexplosion (flavor explosion)
• mexikanisches Essen (Mexican cuisine)
• Tacos (filled tortillas)
• Quesadillas (stuffed and grilled tortillas)
• Guacamole (dip made from mashed avocado)

Insgesamt genieße ich es, neue Gerichte und Küchen auszuprobieren und verschiedene Aromen und Texturen zu entdecken. Essen ist eine große Leidenschaft von mir und ich liebe es, zu kochen und neue Rezepte zu kreieren.

(Overall, I enjoy trying new dishes and cuisines and discovering different flavors and textures. Food is a big passion of mine, and I love to cook and create new recipes.)

• Aromen und Texturen (flavors and textures)
• Leidenschaft (passion)
• Rezepte (recipes)
• kochen (to cook)
• kreieren (to create)

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The Konjunktiv I in German

• 1.1 Indirect speech
• 2.1 Präsens
• 2.2 Perfekt
• 2.3 Futur I
• 2.4 Futur II

Use of "Konjunktiv I"

Indirect speech.

Konjunktiv I is used primarily for indirect speech. Indirect speech is when the narrator communicates what has been said by another person.

You can see this more clearly with a couple of examples:

Hans: Ich bin 30 Jahre alt Hans: "I am 30 years old" (Direct speech)

Hans sagt, er sei 30 Jahre alt Hans says that he is 30 years old (Indirect speech)

Hans: Ich habe Durst Hans: "I'm thirsty" (Direct speech)

Hans sagt, dass er Durst habe Hans says that he's thirsty (Indirect speech)

You can see that the clause with Konkunktiv I ("er habe Durst") is accompanied by a main clause in the Indicative ("Hans sagt").

The verbs used most often with indirect speech

• erzählen (to narrate, to tell)
• fragen (to ask)
• hören (to hear)
• lesen (to read)
• sagen (to say, to tell)
• vermuten (to assume, to suppose)
• versprechen (to promise)

Indirect speech without "Konjunktiv I"

• If you use the particle "dass", it is correct if the subordinate clause is in the indicative instead of Konjunktiv I:
• If the Konjunktiv I is the same in the Indikativ (something that happens quite often), usually the Konjunktiv II is used in place of Konjunktiv I for indirect speech.

Conjugation of "Konjunktiv I"

Konjunktiv I exists in the following verb tenses:

• Futur II (rarely used)

Conjugation of regular verbs

As an example, let's check out the verb malen (to paint):

You can see that the persons ich , wir and sie are the same as the Indikativ. Depending on the verb stem (for example, if the stem ends with -t , such as arbeiten), it is possible that the forms du and ihr also are the same as the indicative. For this reason, the only form that is always different is the 3rd person singular.

Conjugation of irregular verbs

Let's look at the verb lesen (to read):

As a reminder, strong verbs were the ones that changed their stem in the 2nd and 3rd person singular forms in the present indicative. That stem change disappears in the subjunctive.

Conjugation of auxiliary verbs "sein" and "haben"

• The conjugation of the Konjunktiv I of the verb sein has many peculiarities in its stem: Sei is the 1st and 3rd person singular form (with the "-e" ending)
• The conjugation of haben for Konjuktiv I is regular.

The Perfekt of "Konjunktiv I" is constructed like this:

Verb sein or haben in the present of subjunctive I + Participle II.

The conjugation of Futur I in "Konjunktiv I" is:

The verb werden in the subjunctive I present + the infinitive.

The conjugation of Futur II in Konjunktiv I is: Verb werden in subjunctive I present = Partizip II + the verb sein or haben in the infinitive.

Futur II of Konjunktiv I exists but is not used.

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Quotation Marks in German

Direct speech, when to use single quotation marks, how to use german quotation marks.

Quotation marks (Anführungszeichen or Gänsefüßchen) in German are mostly used in the same way as in English: for direct speech, titles and emphasis. However, there are two important differences:

• the opening quotation marks are placed low down: „
• both the opening and the closing quotation marks have the 99 form: „…“

Read on to learn how to use quotation marks correctly in German.

Like in English, German indicates direct speech by using quotation marks.

Direct speech is always introduced by a colon in German, not a comma.

The titles of films, books, plays, etc. are indicated by quotation marks in written German.

We can also use quotation marks instead of italics to emphasise a particular word or phrase in a text.

Single quotation marks , … ’ (halbe Anführungszeichen) are used in German when we want to emphasise something within a piece of direct speech. This avoids two sets of standard quotation marks and aids readability.

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How to Learn German by Yourself: 24 Easy Steps

Wondering how to learn German by yourself? I was, too—until I actually succeeded. It was a great feeling when I had that first German conversation knowing that I did this all by myself.

The feeling was so great that I want to share my secrets and tips with you—the ones that worked really well for me.

When learning German by yourself at home, you have to find out what activities are actually effective, and which ones are really worth your time.

This guide will show you an easy and effective 24-step approach to learning German , plus many fun ways to improve your German speaking and pronunciation skills along the way.

1. Hear and Repeat German Letter Sounds

2. build a stockpile of some easy framework words, 3. expand your vocabulary with nouns, verbs and adjectives, 4. take advantage of spaced repetition, 5. start stringing sentences together, 6. memorize reusable phrases for speaking german, 7. watch movies and videos in german, 8. read the news in german, 9. start to think in german, 10. build a new favorite word every day, 11. listen to german podcasts, 12. read german fairy tales and children’s books , 13. watch german comedy, 14. make friends with german native speakers, 15. invest in a german dictionary, 16. buy a german textbook, 17. read german translations of english books, 18. find a stammtisch (regular meeting of german speakers), 19. follow german twitter feeds, 20. start a daily journal in german, 21. write letters to german pen pals, 22. attend an immersion camp or travel to germany, 23. rock out to german music, 24. eat delicious german food, how to approach german as an english speaker, and one more thing....

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Start with learning the German alphabet .

Listen to how each letter sounds on its own compared to letter combinations. Listen for differences between English and German letter sounds, too. Just like in English, two letters together (diphthongs or consonant combinations) can sound quite different from either of the two letters by themselves.

The video below is very useful—a German native speaker will walk you through individual letter sounds and letter combos.

Pay particular attention to the letters with an umlaut (two little dots above the letter), as this changes the way a letter is pronounced.

Once you’ve done that, don’t miss our post on tricky German pronunciations:

Understanding German pronunciation is the first step toward understanding the German language. Once you know how to pronounce each letter and letter combination, you can…

After you’ve mastered the alphabet and letter sounds, it’s time to learn some framework words. These are easy, super common words that will form the foundation of your vocabulary building.

Think about the words you can’t do without in English, and look up their German equivalents. Fantastic starters are:

• German greetings
• Please / thank you
• Excuse me / sorry

You should also check out this list of the 100 most common German words and try to learn a few new ones each day:

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Once you’ve picked up some basics, it’s time to expand your vocabulary with nouns, verbs and adjectives . Try to set yourself a daily goal—for example, learn three new nouns, verbs and adjectives (for nine words total) every day.

Here are some word lists that you can pull from:

• The 200+ most common German nouns
• 50 most common German verbs

And this helpful video has 100 German adjectives for beginners:

With some vocabulary words already on hand, remember that 15 minutes of German practice every day can be a lot more effective than a few hours every Sunday night. Your brain needs to get used to saying German at the drop of a hat.

You can get this practice in at home. Spaced repetition is a proven memorization technique that incorporates increasing intervals of time between repetitions of words and phrases.

For new words, you’ll have to review them every day or every few days at first, then as they become part of your long-term memory, you’ll see them less and less. 

You can try spaced repetition by using flashcards or language apps like Memrise with these activities built in. 

Okay, you’ve now gotten pretty familiar with some essential German words. Now it’s time to start using them.

This is all about learning German sentence structure and word order.

You can find a straightforward but thorough explanation of German word order at Dartmouth College’s German Department website.

Then, you can practice using those rules for yourself with these free online exercises —just click a series of words in the correct order to build German sentences.

To read more about German sentence structure and word order, check out this helpful post:

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Now you can start hanging out with some basic German phrases . Just like with single words, begin practicing simple phrases that you might say on an average day.

For example, “I would like a soy milk cappuccino please.”

Choose whatever would be most useful for you in daily life in a German-speaking country! This won’t just help you learn how to speak German—it’s also very motivating to imagine a future life living or traveling in Germany .

Here’s a great post that has over 160 common German phrases:

Knowing common German phrases will help you pick up the language and navigate everyday conversations with ease. Check out these 160 German sentences you should know so you…

Once you can understand some very basic German, try watching a movie you’ve previously seen—but watch it dubbed in German . You could even use English subtitles to make it easier.

As your level improves, try watching some German films with  German subtitles or  German YouTube channels . 

Here’s a great place to start:

You could also watch authentic videos on FluentU . This immersive program offers video clips from German media including movie trailers, music videos, scenes from TV shows and more. Every video comes with a transcript, interactive subtitles, a personalized vocabulary quiz and more. 

After getting exposed to some German movies, make sure you’re paying attention to those reading comprehension skills, too. Reading German news is a tried-and-true method to do this. 

There are websites like News in Slow German and Sloeful with news articles specifically for German learners. 

Highlight or jot down any words that don’t make sense and then look them up later in a German dictionary .

To find some German news resources, see this post:

Looking for German news for learners? Check out our list of 10 German news sources for both learners and native speakers. You’ll find newspapers and websites such as…

Chances are that, at an advanced level, your mind will automatically switch to German when surrounded by German speakers.

But even at an earlier stage of learning you can consciously try to think in German, at least for a few minutes every day.

Instead of translating words from your mother tongue, try to connect objects directly to German words and phrases. Describe the things around you in German in your head.

Start with simple things such as  die Blume ist gelb    (the flower is yellow) and gradually move on to more challenging phrases.

One of the coolest things about the German language is that you can get creative with it. If there isn’t already a word for what you’re saying,you can make one by sticking other words together — Luftschlosstraum   (“daydream,” literally “cloud-castle-dream”), for example. How cool does that sound?

If you can’t think of the word for something but you know some other associated words, try sticking them together and seeing what happens!

While you’re thinking about German words, check out this post to learn 23 unique ones:

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First, check out this post on German learning podcasts . 

As an alternative way to concentrate on your German pronunciation while being entertained, podcasts are an intriguing and fun way to learn German.

You can listen to lessons on German idioms , colloquialisms  and even some cheeky words to banter with the local  Deutschen.

One of the most popular podcasts out there for German learners is GermanPod101 . There are hundreds of audio and video lessons, and the collection is always growing with new material for all skill levels. 

German audiobooks are another great resource for practicing your listening. Take this up a notch by speaking along with them!

According to science,  sleep helps our brains to process and store information.

So, why not include a few minutes of German into your bedtime routine?

My personal bedtime favorite is  reading German fairy tales , such as  “Rotkäppchen”    (Little Red Riding Hood) or  “Aschenputtel”   (Cinderella).

Since fairy tales (and children’s stories ) use simpler sentences, so they’re a nice way to build up your vocabulary so you can have more diverse conversations. 

Reading comprehension has to start somewhere.  Children’s books  are charming and fun – plus you’ll gain cultural insights by learning the stories which Germans experience as kids. Some, like the  Grimms Märchen  (Grimm’s fairy tales) you may be familiar with in their English versions.

You can always choose to read German translations of English stories, like the classic  “ Die kleine Raupe Nimmersatt “  (“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”) or the adorable  “ Kleine Eule ganz allein “  (“Little Owl Lost”). Others, like “ Die Biene Maja und ihre Abenteuer ” (“Maja the Bee and Her Adventures”), may be new to you.

Yes, there’s even stand-up comedy about the German language! “What’s So Funny About German” is a 10-part series provided by BBC that features stand-up comedian Henning Wenn. 

The series deals with a lot of topics, including the German alphabet, telling the time , politeness, gender and even some jokes . This is one of the most amusing ways to immerse yourself in German and have a laugh at some of the challenging things you have been learning.

Here’s a great video on learning German with comedy:

If you want to get comfortable with speaking, it’s super helpful to connect with native German speakers.

There are websites like Tandem (which is based in Berlin), HelloTalk and Speaky that help you connect with language exchange partners . Exchange some text messages, do a video chat or ask if you can call them up .

You could also go to a German restaurant, practice ordering with the waitstaff and try to have a fluent German conversation.

You might get tongue-tied or feel awkward, but the best way to get around this is to not worry about the grammar! Whether you use der ,  die ,  dem ,  das  or  den , your listeners will still understand you even if the grammar isn’t 100% spot-on. 

It’s better to speak as much as possible with the simple structures you do  know. The more you speak and listen to people, the more natural and flexible these rules become.

If you’re living in Germany, finding a  Sprachpartner (speaking partner) should be easy.

Ask a leading German learning Twitter feed for a retweet to help you find potential partners. The language center of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin even has an  online  tandem  databank . Not everyone will be interested in an entirely online language partner, but there are lots of options out there no matter your availability.

When you begin to learn a language and start trying to say or understand things, you’re always going to have more questions than answers. A dictionary helps you make progress in this area and allows more spontaneity in your learning. You can always look up words that catch your fancy, regardless of whether they relate to a structured teaching unit or not.

So, which dictionary to buy?

If you’re going for a volume with German-to-English and English-to-German translations, I’d recommend one from the  Langenscheidt  publishing house. Their language learning aids are high quality across the board, including textbooks and materials for other foreign languages. The bilingual translations are best for beginning learners who would struggle to comprehend new words from solely German descriptions.

If, on the other hand, you want a challenge as you expand your vocabulary, then the  German standard dictionary “Duden”  is for you. It’s universally respected and offers the definitive guide to past and current conventions relating to  Rechtschreibung  (orthography).

And of course, don’t forget the Internet – there are many free websites which can help you on the road to fluency. I adore the online dictionary  dict.cc  for its general accuracy, specificity and breadth of synonyms.  Google Translate  can also be a useful tool, but refrain from relying on it too heavily. Google is frequently fallible and grammatically suspect, so you’ll need to check for errors along the way.

If you’re already enrolled in a course, you’ll most likely receive a prescribed textbook to buy. But if you’re learning independently or are unsatisfied with your current textbook, this would be a good time to get a well-structured volume that will take you through concepts you want to learn in a style that makes you comfortable.

Having a textbook will give you a better idea of what remains to learn and what gaps still exist in your understanding of grammar and basic conversation. This is especially important for more advanced learners. You might be doing a wonderful job of teaching yourself  simple German travel phrases , but a textbook could bring you to the realization (to your chagrin) that you have no idea of how to talk about hypothetical situations. That’s why it’s always good to have a tried-and-true teaching aid on which to fall back.

I would recommend “ Deutsch heute ”  for introductory students. “ Kaleidoskop ” is ideal for intermediate students and for those who want a stronger focus on German culture and entertainment.

And if you don’t feel like investing in a textbook yet, here’s a post that covers many other free German online resources:

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The next step in the recreational reading progression is to tackle authors who write slightly beyond your vocabulary level, but whose stories you already know. The “Harry Potter” series is a popular starting point. This will allow you to navigate stories filled with new grammar and words, because the general meaning of the narrative is already in your mind. Keep a dictionary close at hand and expand your skills!

Here’s a great list of German books for beginners:

These German books for beginners will ease you into reading German, with straightforward language and intriguing storylines. Choose from novellas and novels from different…

Bored with talking to just one German speaker? Now it’s time for you to find an entire group of them! This will be easiest if you live near a university or in a big city. Most college German departments will organize some kind of regular  Stammtisch  event.

These tend to be made up of students, professors and a few other community members. Non-academic  Stammtisch  meetings in the States tend to consist mostly of older expats. Go meet them and learn their stories – many of these people have lived fascinating lives and will be happy to tell you all about it.

I recommend Meetup for this. Just select German and more events than you knew existed will show up.

Using the platform Twitter to follow German news, humor, culture and language instruction feeds can be a great way to integrate the learning process into your daily life – especially into mobile situations where a textbook or movie is less convenient. Use those spare minutes spent on public transit, waiting in line or chilling at your favorite coffee shop to get the latest updates on all things German. 

Check out our list of the best feeds to follow:

https://www.fluentu.com/blog/german/twitter-german-germany/

While it’s easier to get your thoughts down on paper in your native language, challenge yourself to write  first  in German and skip English entirely. This will  force your mind to begin thinking in German , rather than moving through each step of the translation process. Thinking in German is a crucial, significant step toward fluency.

If you need to use a word that you don’t know, try  circumlocution . This is the act of describing a concept using an alternative route. Try to think of synonyms or explain the word in German.

Let’s say I don’t know the word for “apple,” but I know the color “red” and the word “tree.” Instead of saying “apple,” I can say “it is red and it grows on a tree.” The idea is that you come at the word or phrase you don’t know via a different path, that still gets you to the same concept.

Afterward, look the word up and if it’s one you’ll need to use a lot, memorize it for future use.

Build on your journaling exercise by starting to get some real-world German communication.  You can find pen pals to write to on websites like  MyLanguageExchange  and  GlobalPenFriends .

If you choose, you can write the letter in English and attempt to write it in German as well and send both. You might also encourage your pen pal to do the same, so they have the opportunity to practice their English.

But eventually you’ll want to move from writing in English and then translating, to writing immediately in German. Again, this will help train your mind to begin thinking in German.

Of course, a more modern version of this exercise is to  write emails in German . However some people find that the act of directly writing on paper helps make the process more engaging and memorable.

You can also consider writing to other German learners! The  Goethe Institut has courses that will open you to a worldwide community  of German students.

There might be German immersion opportunities closer than you realize! There are a number of camps and programs based in the U.S. where you’ll hear and use only German, day in and day out.

For example,  Middlebury College  has a famously rigorous total German immersion program. You’ll be speaking and hearing German non-stop, even within the woods of Vermont!

Schulhaus Denver  also offers German language classes for all ages and levels. The teachers are native speakers who provide a full immersion learning experience.

Ask your local university’s German department where you can find nearby opportunities similar to these.

The ultimate test of your German knowledge is to spend time in Germany! Apply to be an exchange student and spend a semester or year abroad. Many host families will offer you a fully-immersive experience that’ll allow you to discover the language and culture directly. They can also act as a guide.

Here are some great ideas for studying German in Germany:

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Fans of instrumental music may want to skip this tip. Like rock music? Prefer pop? Or maybe you’re more into hip hop? No matter what kind of music you’re into there’s a German language equivalent. Using YouTube, Spotify or even direct from the musicians’ websites, you can easily access music in the German language.

If you don’t know where to get started, the heavy metal of Rammstein, the charming rap/pop of Falco and the feel-good pop of Nena are good places to start, but I’d personally recommend checking out Austrian pop rockers Bilderbuch  if you’re looking for fun, catchy songs that you can easily sing along to.

Or, if you prefer a more artsy, thoughtful and poetic take on the German language, long-active Berlin band  Einstürzende Neubauten  performs to the instrumentation of things like clanging sheet metal and air whooshing through PVC pipes!

An  Ohrwurm , or a catchy tune that gets stuck in your head, is a great way to learn German. Just remember to take your time. Listening to a song just once, it can be hard to understand every word being sung, but keep in mind that pop music usually has vocals that are easiest to follow.

Here’s a current playlist of the most popular German music:

Here’s a great post about German music to give you even more ideas:

Learn German with songs that native speakers love! This is the ultimate list of German songs, from Rammstein to Knef to Kraftwerk. Explore the German language with…

Jägerschnitzel ,  Spätzle , and  Apfelstrudel  aren’t just tasty treats. They can be educational, too. Find an appetizing recipe from websites like  ChefKoch.de  or German celebrity chefs like  Alfons Schuhbeck  and the German national soccer team’s chef, Holger Stromberg.

Once you’ve found  a dish that whets your appetite , translate the recipe and whip up the results in your own kitchen at home. Your family and friends will definitely thank you for this one—assuming you’re willing to share!

Here’s a great overview video of German cuisine:

If you’re an Englisch speaker and wish Deutsch zu sprechen , there are a few things to keep in mind to aid you on your journey to master the German language by yourself.

• German and English actually come from the same language group , the Germanic language group . This can be viewed as a real head start over somebody from another language group. However, while German and English are in the same language group, they share very few similarities.
• The hardest part of the German language would be the grammar. It is one of the few Germanic languages that has kept most of the old fully-inflected grammar, which isn’t too dissimilar from Latin or Russian.
• Sentences are structured in a different way in German compared to the way they are in English. So you have to pay attention to word order and cannot simply replace the words of a sentence with German words. For example, “hilf mir doch mal jemand,” which would literally translate to “somebody me help” in English.

So as you can see, the grammatical side of German can be tricky to learn at the beginning. However, once you get the hang of some grammar, it’s much easier from then on.

Now that you have many tips and tools to succeed, go out there and learn German solo! I promise you it can be done if you follow these steps and work German organically into your life.

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If you’re an actor, you may find yourself auditioning to play a German character. In this case, you’ll need to modify some core consonant and vowel sounds to make your speech sound more authentically Germanic (although you won’t actually be speaking German ). Most importantly for English speakers, the German language has no “w” or “th” sounds. Try to keep your mouth compact and closed, and enunciate mostly with your lips. Doing this will help raise your vowel sounds so they match German pronunciation.

Altering Consonant Sounds

• Change the “w” pronunciation even if it’s in the middle of a word. For example, “jewelry” in a German accent would sound like “juvelry.”
• If a word already has a “v” in it—like “veterinarian”—you can pronounce it as you normally would.

• When the letter “s” occurs at the end of a word, don’t change it to a “z” sound. For example, the word “hiss” should sound the same whether or not you’re using a German accent. Don’t say “hiz.”

• As another example, the English word “run” should sound like “hrun” or “ghun.”

• To put it a little coarsely, the German “h” sound mimics the sound you’d make if you were trying to gather spit in the back of your throat.

• So, words like “pug,” “loud,” and “cub,” should be pronounced like, respectively, “puk,” “lout,” and “cup.”
• Be aware that these consonant shifts can lead to confusion. For example, “loud” and “lout” are both English words but have very different meanings.

Changing Vowel Pronunciations

• For example, the word “cat” will sound like “kit” or “ket.” The proper noun “Kate” should be pronounced like “Ket.”

• For example, the words “winter” and “different” both use the short “i” sound. With a German accent, they would sound like “veenter” and “deeferent.”

• For example, words like “wood,” “cook,” and “took” would be pronounced like “vud,” “cuk,” and “tuk,” respectively.

Modifying Letter-Combination Sounds

• So, pronounce “this” like “zis” and pronounce the word “thick” like “sick” or “zick.”

• If it helps, think of it as swallowing or barely voicing the “ng” sound. You can also think of it as changing the soft “g” sound into a much harder “k” sound.

• This sound commonly occurs in English words like “judge.” When you say this word with a German accent, it’ll sound like “chudge.”
• As another example, the word “German,” when spoken with a German accent, should sound like “cherman.”

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• The German “r” sound is close to the French “r” and is similarly pronounced in the back of your mouth. [11] X Research source Unlike the Spanish “r,” the German “r” barely involves the tongue. The motion that your mouth makes when pronouncing a German “r” sound is called a uvular fricative. [12] X Research source Thanks Helpful 7 Not Helpful 1

• Outside of an acting-related context, mimicking a German accent can be seen as offensive. Even if your group of friends finds a German accent funny, it could offend or hurt the feelings of others who overhear your accent. So, avoid putting on a German accent in social settings. Thanks Helpful 27 Not Helpful 12

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If you want to do a German accent, change any “w” sounds, which German doesn’t have, to “v” sounds. For example, you should pronounce “water" like “vater.” Since the German language also doesn’t use a “th” sound, swap any instances of it with an “s” or “z” sound. For instance, you would say “thick" like “sick” or “zick.” In addition to swapping these sounds, say the letter “s” when it’s in a word like a “z.” As an example, you should pronounce “also” like “alzo.” When you’re saying a word with "ng" in it, pronounce this letter combination like a "k" sound, so you would say "thinking" as "thinkink." For more tips, including how to make long vowel sounds high in the back of your mouth so you have a German accent, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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