Thinking About Buying a Farm Near Berlin? Here’s Everything I Learned the Hard Way

It was a few weeks into the pandemic lockdown — spring 2020 — when I decided to finally pull the trigger and buy a property outside of Berlin.I

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Focus on Learning German When Your Brain Just Won’t Cooperate

There’s a particular kind of frustration that hits in your thirties, forties, or fifties: you’re not lazy, you’re not unmotivated, and yet your brain refuses to focus on

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The Hidden Problem Nobody Talks About in German Classes

If you’ve ever taken German classes in Germany, you’ve probably sensed something off. The lessons seem polite, the teachers well-meaning, and the exercises straightforward—yet everything moves at the

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How to Learn German Words Effectively (for English Speakers)

I've been a language teacher for almost 20 years and I'm going to admit something I'm not proud of: I dread the question of how students should learn

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10 Benefits of Learning German Through English

Why most courses are teaching you the hard way—and why learning German through English actually works.I’ll never forget something our English teacher told us back in high school.(I

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How to Say Suitcase in German – Avoid This Mistake

Whether you're heading to Berlin for a weekend or just imagining your next big trip, knowing how to say suitcase in German is more than just travel vocab.

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Is the Goethe Institut worth it?

(This article was written 100% by a human. There are no affiliate links on this page. The author of this article is the owner of a business that

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The Word for Colleague in German Can Be Misleading

Whether you’re talking about the person at the next desk, someone in your study group, or even a friendly rival at a conference, learning how to say colleague

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How to Say Coal in German – Watch Out for This Twist

Whether you're talking about energy, barbecue fuel, or just a stack of cash, knowing how to say coal in German is more useful than you might think. This

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You’ll Never Guess the German Word for Commander

From war movies to space missions to historical novels, the word for commander in German comes up more often than you might expect — and learning it helps

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