Tag: B1 German
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3 years learning German: what I’d do differently if I started learning today (and what I’d do again in a heartbeat)
I’ve been learning German for 3 years now, and it’s been a challenging ride! Check out my 4-era roadmap of what worked, what failed, and the exact strategies – from foundational brute force to native media micro-obsessions – I’d use if I started again today.
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Master A2-B1 German small talk with these 60+ call-and-response phrases
Ever feel like you’re getting by in a German conversation, only for the cat to get your tongue after someone says something simple? This is where a call-and-response approach comes in. Forget complex grammar; instead tune into the rhythm of German with these 60+ really common phrases to ping-pong back and forth in your next…
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Master the B1 TELC German writing exam with my free cheat sheet
Struggling with the TELC B1 writing exam? This post breaks down the task structure and tips for success – plus a free downloadable PDF help sheet to guide your practice and improvement!
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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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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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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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How to make friends in Germany and improve your German: 8 methods rated
Making friends in Germany is hard. Doing it in German? Even harder. After 18 months of trial and error, here are 8 methods I’ve tested and rated for both friendship potential and language learning.
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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.