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Getting Directions in German

In this listening/reading comprehension lesson you will learn a variety of phrases Germans commonly use when giving directions in German. 

A lot of the phrases in this lesson use the command form....

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Essential German Phrases for Travelers

You’ve always dreamed of visiting Germany – strolling through the historic streets of Berlin,
exploring the fairytale castles of Bavaria, or simply ordering your coffee from a local café.
But there’s...

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German Words That Sound Dirty But Aren't

I have wanted to make this lesson for a very long time. I teach German at a high school in the United States. Every year there are certain words that the students come across and they have to pause...

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Telling Time in German

In this German lesson, we’ll explore all the ways Germans tell time, from the basics to brain busting. Get ready to uncover the mysteries of German time-telling and learn things that might even sur...

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German Word Order with Time Elements

What do you do with time in a German sentence? Where does it go? Does it always have to go in the same place? This lesson explains.

If you want to learn how to tell time in German, click here. 

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German Job Interview Questions & Sample Answers

This listening/reading comprehension lesson includes some common questions you might encounter in a German interview. You can either watch the video version above or read the text version below. 

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Begegnung an der East Side Gallery | Discovering Deutschland Ep. 9

Join Bruce, Jason, and Richard as they explore the East Side Gallery, the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall, now a vibrant open-air gallery. Along the way, they meet Lina, an art history...

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Master The German Alphabet With Spelling Practice

Today, we're diving into the beauty of the German language by exploring its fundamental building blocks—the alphabet. From A to Z, each letter carries its own unique sound and significance, and by ...

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If you understand this, you are ready for your A1 exam.

This post is an example conversation that includes a ton of the topics that you will find on the A1 Beginner German exam. You can watch the video above or read the conversation text below. 

You kn...

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Tips I Wish I Knew Before Learning German

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to unlock the doors to one of the world’s most fascinating languages?

German opens gateways to ancient philosophy, cutting-edge engineering, and the timeless ...

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German Prepositions Songs

If you really want to master the German case system, you need Herr Antrim's book "Mastering the German Case System". It is available here as an ebook or on Amazon as a paperback book. You can also ...

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Wie geht's? (How are you?) - How to Answer in German

This post will teach you a variety of ways to answer the German question "Wie geht's?" (How are you?). You can watch the video above or read the text below to learn all about this topic. 

Wie geht...

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