Category: German (UM)
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10 authentic books to get you from B1 to B2 in your target language
So you’ve reached B1 level in your target language, and you’d like to start reading native-level literature. You are absolutely ready! But before you pick up Harry Potter and risk knocking your confidence, check out my B1-B2 litmus test for choosing your first book, and my foolproof recommendations. Here are 10 books to get you…
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Learn real German with Love is Blind Germany (and my season 1 watch-along bundle!) (B1-B2)
Did you know that reality TV is a goldmine for real, unfiltered German? Love is Blind Germany is no exception, meaning you can now turn your brain rot binge into a high-yield immersion lab! Start speaking real German from today with my episode-by-episode guide and accompanying free 9-page Season 1 Watch-Along Bundle. Download it now…
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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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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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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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9 surprising alternatives to Santa Claus from Western Europe that will enrich your Christmas and your understanding of your target culture
Bored of the same old Santa Claus? Check out the diversity of Western European gift bearers here!
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7 essential phone backgrounds to use as the best learning resource for A1-A2 German learners
Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-sentence in German, wondering which case to use, which preposition to choose from or how to end an adjective in the sentence you’re trying to form? You need a learning aid which will, over time, help you to train your brain to come up with the goods automatically. A1…