Category: German
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Congratulations: years of living in Germany without German have actually prepared you to learn it
You’ve lived in Germany for years with only a few basic German phrases. What’s the point of starting to learn now? It’s the eternal question for many foreigners in Germany. And the answer is not only that it’s never too late, but that your timing is perfect! Here’s the call to action you didn’t think…
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160+ everyday German words for the price of 60 (B2-C1)
Did you know, the German word Kugel can mean: ball, ice cream scoop, bullet, baby bump and more… Expanding your German vocabulary at B2 level doesn’t have to be a chore. Start by learning new words through experience instead of lists, then identify words that can be used across multiple contexts. Begin with this list…
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How do you say “put” in German? Plug this annoying gap with these 13 specific verbs for everyday A1-C1 contexts
In English, you can clench your fists, jaw and butt. Unfortunately, in German, it’s a little more complicated. Each scenario demands a different verb. Fear not, however! What starts as frustration at the lack of a catch-all German verb quickly transforms into refinement when we know which words to grab for. Here’s a list of…
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Everything you need to know about the B1 TELC German exam
Perhaps you’ve just signed up for the B1 TELC exam, or you’re still thinking about it. Either way, here you’ll find everything you need to know about the exam topics, structure, scoring, timings and more!
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Two years in Germany: how German became my antidote to chaos
This month marks my two-year anniversary of living in Germany. Life as a foreigner isn’t always easy, so we do what we can to keep our head above water, especially in these chaotic times. Here’s how German has been my antidote to chaos since my arrival in German in 2024.
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The Textbook of Life: your 2026 personalised language plan for B1-C1 learners of any language
Keen to start your 2026 language journey with a bang, but don’t know where to begin? Try my personalised language plan to keep you motivated and engaged throughout the year. All you need are 12 topics you love, 24 resources, 1 notebook. I call it The Textbook of Life.
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7 ways to greatly improve your German writing skills (A1-B2)
Word order, case, adjectival agreement, compound nouns, noun capitalisation… The chaos of writing in German, and your shying away from it ends here. All you need is a system. Here it is in 7 steps.
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How I got to B2 German in under two years – alongside a full-time job
How can you learn to speak German alongside a full-time job? What’s the secret to learning the language of Goethe quickly? There are no quick answers to these questions, but plenty of avenues to explore to get to B2 swiftly. In this post, I reveal 11 methods I used to learn German in Germany, in…
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12 compelling German podcasts to get you from B2 to C1
You’ve got to B2 – congrats! But maybe you thought you’d feel “more fluent.” Podcasts are the perfect way to improve your listening skills, expand your vocabulary and refine your sentence structures, pushing you closer to that elusive C1 level. Here are 12 compelling German podcasts for all tastes!
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Master the B2 TELC German writing exam with these 3 free cheat sheets
Struggling with the TELC B2 writing exam? This post breaks down the task structure and tips for success – plus free downloadable PDF help sheets to guide your practice and improvement!
