Category: German
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15 mini-missions to start to learn German in Germany (even if you’ve been living here for years without it)
I’m sharing 15 mini-missions to help you practise your German in everyday situations – whether you’ve just arrived in Germany, or you’ve been here for years speaking mostly English. From asking for change at the bakery to texting in German on Bumble BFF, these are low-stakes, real-world ways to build confidence and actually use your…
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10 resources for improving your German reading skills (A1-B2)
Learning to read in German doesn’t have to be a chore. By reading in German, you can improve your vocabulary, grammar, even pronunciation, in a low-stress context. Here are 9 resources worth trying to find your favourite platforms and series.
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28+ useful German idioms for B1-B2 learners (and 6 resources to master them)
Level up your German by impressing natives with their weirdest and most wonderful idioms. Whether you talk stomping bears, lucky pigs or making an elephant out of a mosquito, you’re sure to sound more fluent with these 25 German idioms.
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13 sneaky mistakes you didn’t realise you were making as a B1 German learner
So, your German is at B1 level—congrats! But are you really saying things the way a native would? Even strong B1 learners fall into sneaky language traps. In this post, we’ll uncover 13 common mistakes that might still be lurking in your German and, more importantly, how to fix them. Time for a little fine-tuning—let’s…
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12 high-quality German podcasts to get you from B1 to B2
So you’re ready to take the next step with your German – the wrong podcast can put you off altogether, but the right one will build your confidence and skills! Here are 12 of my favourites for B1-B2.
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The simplest (and most fun!) way to set your language goals and achieve them
Sick of failing to achieve your language goals? You don’t need a language coach, an expensive habit tracking app or to wake up at 6am to achieve ultimate productivity. Try language bingo and win over and over
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16 unusual gifts to give a language-loving friend (or buy for yourself)
Here you’ll find gift ideas for every learning style; whether your gift receiver is bookish, practical, creative or something else, I’ve got you covered!
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50 simple words & phrases to sound more fluent in A2-B1 German conversations
Do you find yourself repeatedly saying “ja,” “nein” and “bitte.” Try out any of these 50 common words and phrases, which will make any learner sound more fluent.
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How to level up from Duolingo: a 14-step guide for novice learners on how to take the next step
If you’re new to language learning, and don’t know how to get past Duolingo, try out any of these 14 steps beyond the little green owl to really make progress.
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16 things I’m doing to learn German as a new arrival in Germany: a beginner’s guide
I’ve been in Germany for nearly 6 months, and in this time, I’ve been plugging away at my German, using many different techniques to avoid the situation I ended up in whilst living in Belgium, where I existed in an English (and Spanish-speaking) bubble; you can read more about this in my How not to…
