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Basics (A1 Level)
40 articles · Perfect for beginners
Articles & Gender (5 articles)
Understanding German Articles and Noun Genders: A Beginner’s Breakdown (A1)
Definite Articles in German: Der, Die, Das – Rules and Tips
When to Skip Articles in German: Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Indefinite Articles in German: Ein, Eine, Ein – When and How to Use Them
German Noun Gender Rules: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter Patterns
First Conversations (4 articles)
Greetings & Politeness (5 articles)
Beginner’s Guide to German Greetings: Start Speaking Politely Today (A0–A1)
How to Say Hello and Goodbye in German: Essential Phrases for Beginners
Formal vs Informal German: When to Use 'Sie' vs 'Du' (With Examples)
Thank You and Please in German: Mastering 'Danke' and 'Bitte' (Entity: German Politeness Phrases)
Time-of-Day Greetings: From 'Guten Morgen' to 'Guten Abend' [Audio Guide]
Numbers & Counting (6 articles)
Learn German Numbers from 0 to 1,000,000: A Complete Beginner Tutorial (A1)
Counting Basics: German Numbers 0–20 Explained with Pronunciation
How to Form Compound Numbers in German: 21–100 Made Easy
Big Numbers in German: Hundreds, Thousands, and Millions [Practice Quiz]
Ordinal Numbers in German: First, Second, Third (and How to Use Them)
Telling Time in German: From 'Es ist drei Uhr' to Half-Past and Quarter-To [Interactive Clock Tool]
Present Tense Verbs (4 articles)
Regular Verb Endings: -e, -st, -t, -en Explained Step-by-Step
German Present Tense for Beginners: Conjugate Regular Verbs Like a Pro (A1)
Top 10 Beginner Verbs: Lernen, Machen, Wohnen, Spielen (With Practice Sentences)
Verb Position in German Sentences: The Second-Place Rule for Starters
Pronouns & Sein (4 articles)
Question Words (3 articles)
Questions (3 articles)
Vocabulary (6 articles)
German Family Vocabulary: Parents, Siblings, and Relatives (A1)
Colors in German: Learn and Use Them in Sentences (A1)
50 Essential German Words for Beginners: Build Your Core Vocabulary Fast (A0–A1)
Months and Seasons in German (A1)
Days of the Week in German: Montag to Sonntag (A1)
Everyday Objects in German: Haus, Auto, Buch and More (A1)
Grammar (A1-B1 Levels)
137 articles · Build solid foundations
Accusative Case (4 articles)
Adjective Endings - Part 1 (6 articles)
German Modal Verbs: Können, Müssen, Wollen and More (A2) **Pillar Post
Comparative Adjectives: Kalt to Kälter to Am Kältesten
Mixed Declension: With Indefinite Articles (Ein Kalter Kaffee)
Adjective Positions: Before vs After Nouns (Predicate Adjectives)
Weak Declension: With Definite Articles (Der Kalte Kaffee)
Strong Declension for Adjectives: No Article Cases (Kalter Kaffee)
Adjective Endings - Part 2 (5 articles)
Advanced Grammar (56 articles)
Fehlerkorrektur: Spot 10 Underlined Errors Drills
Textproduktion: 300-Word Meinungsaufsatz Writing Tips
Grammar Module: Fill-in-the-Blank with Correct Forms
C1/C2 German Grammar Prep: For Goethe, TestDaF, telc Exams
Simple to Complex: Turn 1 Sentence into a 3-Clause Masterpiece
Direct to Indirect Speech: With Tense Shifts Practice
Verbal to Nominal: "Man Entscheidet" to "Die Entscheidung" Exercises
Active to Passive to Zustandspassiv Conversions
German Text Transformations: Verbal to Nominal Drills (C1)
Neutral Style: Zeitung and Bericht Texts ("Laut Polizei...")
Colloquial Tone: Mündlich and Chat ("Krass, Oder?")
Formal Register: Behörde and Wissenschaft Writing ("Sehr Geehrte...")
German Stylistic Registers: From Formal to Colloquial (C1-C2)
Synonym Gradation: "Sagen" to "Äußern" to "Behaupten" Levels
Compounding Advanced: "Datenschutzbeauftragter" Breakdown
Prefixes for Nuance: "Miss-", "Ur-", "Wieder-", "Zer-" Applications
Suffixes Mastery: "-bar", "-lich", "-haft", "-mäßig" Rules
Advanced Word Formation in German: Prefixes and Suffixes (C1)
Emphasis Words: "Ja Doch", "Schließlich", "Immerhin" Guide
Structuring Connectors: "Zunächst", "Darüber Hinaus", "Abschließend"
Concession Markers: "Zwar... Aber", "Wenngleich", "Gleichwohl"
Logical Connectors: "Folglich", "Mithin", "Somit" Examples
Discourse Markers in German: Logical Connectors for Fluency (B2-C1)
Apposition and Parenthetical Clauses: Advanced Punctuation
Free Relative Clauses: "Was Du Sagst, Ist Wahr" Usage
Reduced Relative Clauses: "Der Dort Stehende Mann" Forms
Prepositional Relatives: "Worauf", "Womit", "Woran" Explained
Advanced Relative Clauses in German: Prepositions and Reductions (B2-C1)
Sentence Brackets: "Hatte Er... Gewusst, Wäre Er..." Inversions
Cascading Subordinates: "Weil..., Obwohl..., Damit..." Chains
Multi-Clause Sentences: Combining 3+ Subordinates
TE-KA-MO-LO-ZI Word Order: Time, Cause, Modal, Location Rules
Building Complex German Sentences: Multi-Clauses Mastery (B2-C1)
Dative Passive: "Mir Wird Geholfen" Usage Guide
Impersonal Passive: "Es Wird Getanzt" Examples
Passive with Modals: "Das Muss Gemacht Werden" Structures
Zustandspassiv: "Die Tür Ist Geöffnet" vs Action Passive
Balancing Nominalstil: Avoid Overuse with Verbalstil Tips
Advanced German Passive Voice: Zustandspassiv and More (B2-C1)
Nominalstil in Legal/Academic Texts: "Die Durchführung Der Maßnahme"
Passive Alternatives: "Wird Beschlossen" to "Die Beschlussfassung"
Nominalstil in German: Make Your Writing More Formal (C1)
Participle Clauses: "Gegessen Habend, Ging Er..." Alternatives
Past Participle: "Geöffnet", "Geschrieben" as Adjectives
Extended Adjective Phrases: "Der Von Mir Geschriebene Brief"
Present Participle: "Lachend", "Arbeitend" in Sentences
Advanced Participles in German: Partizip I and II Usage (B2-C1)
Replacing Konjunktiv I with II in Spoken German
Using Konjunktiv I in News and Science: "Die Lage Sei Unter Kontrolle"
Konjunktiv I Forms: Sei, Habe, Werde, Komme Basics
Konjunktiv I vs II: Formal vs Everyday Subjunctive Compared
Indirect Speech in Konjunktiv II: "Er Sagte, Er Sei Müde" Rules
Unreal Conditionals: "Wenn Ich Reich Wäre, Würde Ich..." Structures
Polite Requests with Konjunktiv II: "Könntest Du...?" Examples
Forming Konjunktiv II: Wäre, Hätte, Käme for All Verb Types
Mastering Konjunktiv II in German: Politeness and Hypotheticals (B2-C1)
Case Practice System (2 articles)
Dative Case (4 articles)
Genitive Case (2 articles)
Grammar Mastery Drills (4 articles)
Modal Verbs (6 articles)
Prefix Verbs in German: Separable vs Inseparable Guide (A2)**Pillar Post
Modals in Perfect Tense: Ich Habe Kommen Müssen
Past Tense Modals: Konnte, Musste, Wollte Explained
Modal Verb Word Order: Sentences Like "Ich Will Deutsch Lernen"
The 6 Key Modal Verbs: Können, Müssen, Wollen, Sollen, Dürfen, Mögen
Present Tense Conjugation for Modals: Plus Infinitive at the End
Passive Voice - Introduction (6 articles)
Perfect Tense (Perfekt) - Spoken Past (6 articles)
**Pillar Post:** German Simple Past Tense: Präteritum for Stories and Writing (B1)
Perfect vs Präteritum: Spoken vs Written Past Compared
Irregular Participles: Gehen to Gegangen, Sehen to Gesehen
Perfect Tense Word Order: Ich Habe Gestern Ein Buch Gelesen
Forming Partiziple II: -t for Weak Verbs, -en for Strong
Haben vs Sein as Auxiliaries in Perfect Tense
Phrasal Verbs & Multi-Word Verbs (5 articles)
Los- and Statt- Verbs: Losgehen, Stattfinden, Zurückkommen
Mit- Phrasal Verbs: Mitbringen, Mitkommen, Mitmachen
Aus- and Auf- Verbs: Ausgehen, Aufstehen, Einkaufen
** German Phrasal Verbs: Master Multi-Word Expressions (B1)
False Friends in German: Aktuell ≠ Actual, Sensibel ≠ Sensible
Present Tense Verbs (4 articles)
Regular Verb Endings: -e, -st, -t, -en Explained Step-by-Step
German Present Tense for Beginners: Conjugate Regular Verbs Like a Pro (A1)
Top 10 Beginner Verbs: Lernen, Machen, Wohnen, Spielen (With Practice Sentences)
Verb Position in German Sentences: The Second-Place Rule for Starters
Reflexive Verbs (5 articles)
German Perfect Tense: How to Talk About the Past (A2-B1) **Pillar Post:
Top Reflexives for Everyday Use: Sich Setzen, Sich Beeilen
Word Order with Reflexives: Ich Wasche Mich vs Ich Freue Mich
Accusative vs Dative Reflexives: Key Differences
Common Reflexive Verbs: Sich Waschen, Sich Freuen, Sich Erinnern
Relative Clauses & Relative Pronouns (6 articles)
**Pillar Post:** Advanced Adjective Endings in German: Part 2 (B1)
Relative Clause Word Order: Verb at the End
Punctuation Rules: Commas Around Relative Clauses
Was for Entire Clauses: Advanced Usage
Relative Pronouns: Der/Die/Das Matching Gender and Case
Welcher/Welche/Welches: Alternatives to Der/Die/Das
Separable & Inseparable Prefix Verbs (5 articles)
Reflexive Verbs in German: Sich Waschen and Beyond (A2) **Pillar Post
Stress Rules for Prefix Verbs: How to Pronounce Them Correctly
Dual Prefix Verbs: Umfahren, Überleben and Their Meanings
Separable Prefix Verbs: Aufmachen, Einkaufen, Ausgehen Basics
Inseparable Prefix Verbs: Verstehen, Bekommen, Erlauben
Subordinating Conjunctions (4 articles)
Word Order & Sentence Structure (7 articles)
Subordinating Conjunctions in German: Complex Sentences (B1)
Two-Part Connectors: Nicht Nur... Sondern Auch
W-Questions: Keeping the Verb Second
Yes/No Questions: Inversion Techniques
Subordinate Clauses: Weil, Dass, Wenn - Verb at the End
Time-Manner-Place Order: TMP for Clear Sentences
The V2 Rule: Verb Always Second in Main Clauses
Vocabulary (A1-B1 Levels)
263 articles · Expand your word power
1,000-Word Milestone System (5 articles)
2,500-Word B1 Power Pack (7 articles)
Environment Words: Klimawandel, Erneuerbare Energien
Emotions and Opinions: Sich Freuen Über, Enttäuscht Sein
Abstract Concepts: Freiheit, Gerechtigkeit, Verantwortung
Media and News Vocabulary: Politik, Wahl, Regierung
Economics Terms: Inflation, Arbeitsmarkt, Börse
Vocabulary Journal Template: Word, Context, Example, Image
** 2,500 German Words for B1: Advanced Vocabulary Pack
Collocations & Chunking (5 articles)
Adjective + Noun Collocations: Starkes Bier, Hohe Qualität
Prepositional Phrases: Aus Dem Ausland, In Der Nähe, Auf Deutsch
Verb + Noun Pairs: Einen Termin Machen, Eine Entscheidung Treffen
** German Collocations: Learn Words in Chunks for Natural Speech (A2-B1)
Suffixes for Nouns: -ung, -heit, -keit, -tum, -schaft, -ismus
Core 500: High-Frequency Survival Words (7 articles)
Top 50 Connectors and Particles: Und, Aber, Oder, Weil, Nicht Explained
Top 50 German Adjectives: Gut, Groß, Klein for Everyday Use
Top 100 German Nouns: Haus, Auto, Tag - High-Frequency Essentials
** 500 Essential German Words for Beginners: Your Survival Vocabulary List (A1)
Top 100 German Verbs: Sein, Haben, Machen and More
** German Vocabulary by Theme: Daily Life Clusters for A1-A2 Learners
Top 50 German Adjectives (With English Meanings + Example Sentences)
Culture (63 articles)
Goethe and Schiller: Literary Giants Intro
World Cup 2006: "Sommermärchen" Cultural Moment
Luther and the Reformation: Historical Impact
Reunification: Wiedervereinigung 1990 Basics
10 Key Events in German History: Quick Guide for Learners
The Berlin Wall Fall: Mauerfall 1989 Explained
Ruhrpott Slang: "Moin", "Wat Is?" Regional Talk
Bavarian Slang: "Servus", "Griaß Di" Basics
Purism Backlash: Jokes About "Handapparat" Alternatives
Berlin Slang: "Ick", "Na?", "Wie Jut" Guide
Denglisch Words: Downloaden, Chillen, Sorry Explained
Common Denglisch: Handy, Beamer, Wellness in Daily Life
Friendship Terms: Digga, Alter, Bro in Conversations
Current Teen Slang: Krass, Geil, Läuft, Lost Usage
"Auf Jeden Fall" to "Aufjeden": Shortened Phrases
Idiom Flashcards: Top 100 for Download
German Slang and Youth Language: Sound Like a Native Teen
"Tomaten Auf Den Augen Haben": Obliviousness Idioms
Food Idioms: "Die Kirche Im Dorf Lassen" Explained
"Mit Dem Herzen Denken": Emotional Idioms
"Alles In Butter": Positive Outcome Expressions
Body Part Idioms: Daumen Drücken for Good Luck
"Auf Die Nerven Gehen": Annoyance Phrases
"Da Beißt Die Maus Keinen Faden Ab": Idiom Breakdown
"Jemandem Einen Bären Aufbinden": Deception Expressions
100 Common German Idioms: From Animals to Food (A2-B1)
Animal Idioms: Schwein Haben (Lucky) and More
Small Talk Taboos: Avoid Geld, Krankheit, Politik Topics
"Du" vs "Sie" Switch: The Biergarten Moment Guide
Famous Humorists: Loriot, Jan Böhmermann, Kabarett Intro
Decoding German Humor and Social Rules for Learners
Ironie and Sarkasmus: Subtle German Jokes Explained
Silvester Celebrations: Bleigießen, Feuerwerk, Dinner for One
Karneval vs Fasching: Köln and Mainz Differences
Oktoberfest Guide: Masskrug, Lederhose Essentials
Weihnachten Traditions: Adventskranz to December 26th
Ostern Customs: Osterfeuer and Eierbemalen Activities
Swabian Cuisine: Spätzle, Maultaschen Recipes
German Holidays and Festivals: Celebrate Like a Local
Rheinland Delicacies: Kölsch, Halve Hahn Explained
Berlin Street Food: Döner, Club Mate Guide
Kaffee und Kuchen: The 3 PM Afternoon Tradition
Bavarian Specialties: Obatzda, Brezn - Regional Foods
Wurst Varieties: Weißwurst, Currywurst, Leberkäse Basics
Bier and Wein Etiquette: Prost Rules and Drinking Culture
German Food Culture: From Brot to Bier - A Beginner's Guide
Brot and Brötchen: 30+ Types of German Bread Explained
Neighbor Etiquette: Grüßen but Not Too Much Interaction
Living in Germany: Mietvertrag, Kaution, Nebenkosten Essentials
WG-Life: Shared Flats and Altbau vs Neubau Apartments
Supermarket Etiquette: Pack Your Own Bags and More Tips
Public Transport Basics: Schwarzfahren, DB-App, U-Bahn vs S-Bahn
Pfand System Guide: Recycling Bottles for Cash in Germany
Weekend Routines: Samstag Shopping, Sonntag Ruhe Explained
Feierabend Culture: What Happens After 5 PM in Germany
A Typical German Day: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendbrot Schedules
German Daily Life: Alltag Routines and Habits for Expats
What is Gemütlichkeit? The Cozy Side of German Life
Ordnung and Rules: Why Germans Love Forms and Structure
Privatsphäre and Personal Space: No Small Talk in Elevators
Direktheit vs Höflichkeit: How Germans Say "No" Directly
Pünktlichkeit Explained: The 15-Minute Rule in German Culture
Understanding the German Mindset: Key Values for Learners (A1-B1)
Exams (69 articles)
C1 Mocks: 10 Advanced Tests
C2 GDS Mocks: 3 Expert Simulations
B1 Mocks: 20 Goethe + telc Simulations
B2 Mocks: 15 Intermediate Practice Exams
A1-A2 Mocks: 10 Beginner Tests with Audio
Rhetorik Training: Anapher, Chiasmus Techniques
Free German Mock Exams: A1 to C2 Practice Tests
C2 Pack: Prüfungsordung and Past Exams
Month 4: 3 Full GDS Simulations
Month 3: Wissenschaft and Feuilleton Texts
120-Day C2 Plan: Odyssey to Mastery
Months 1-2: Literatur Reading (Mann, Kafka, Kehlmann)
Referat Prep: 10-Min Vortrag and Kolloquium Practice
C2 Stylistics: Ironie, Archaismen, Dialekt Usage
Textproduktion: Literarische Analyse Writing Tips
GDS Structure: 6 Modules Over 2 Days Overview
C2 German Exam Prep: Master the Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
100 Grafiken: With Musterbeschreibungen
Sprachbausteine: Phrases for TDN 5 Success
Weeks 4-5: Grafiktraining Exercises
Week 6: 3 Full Tests and Review
Mündlicher Ausdruck: 7 Aufgaben (Beschreiben, Argumentieren)
45-Day TestDaF Plan: Turbo Prep Schedule
Weeks 1-3: Academic Vocab Expansion (5,000-7,000 Words)
Hörverstehen: Vorlesung and Radio Listening Tips
Schriftlicher Ausdruck: Grafikbeschreibung and Argumentation
TestDaF Scoring: TDN 3-5 Levels Explained
Leseverstehen: Wissenschaftliche Artikel Strategies
Essay Bank: 20 Musteraufsätze with Ratings
TestDaF Prep Guide: Achieve TDN 4-5 for University Admission
C1 Arsenal: 10 Goethe Tests with Solutions
C1 Redewendungen Flashcards: Idioms for Exams
Nominalstil in Aufsatz 1: Advanced Writing Hacks
Konjunktiv I in Zusammenfassungen: Usage Rules
C1 Techniques: Paraphrasing Under Time Pressure
Sprechen Practice: Monolog and Partner Diskussion
Schreiben Guide: Stellungnahme and Zusammenfassung Aufsätze
Lesen at C1: Wissenschaft and Literatur Texts
Hören Tips: Vortrag and Interview (1x Playback)
C1 German Exam Prep: Goethe C1 Strategies for Proficiency
C1 Structure: 4 Modules in 4h Total Breakdown
Sprechen 3-Punkte-Technik: These + Beispiel + Fazit
Goethe B2 Wortschatzliste: Essential Vocab Download
B2 Toolkit: Markieren, Zuordnen, Kontrolle for Lesen
Schreiben Gliederung: 3-Min Plan
Sprechen Prep: Präsentation and Diskussion Practice
Schreiben Guide: 250-Word Diskussionsbeitrag Writing
Hören Strategies: Global, Detail, Selektiv Listening
B2 Structure Overview: 4 Modules in 3h 30m Total
Lesen at B2: Textrekonstruktion, Lückentext, Grafik Tips
B2 German Exam Preparation: Strategies for Goethe and telc B2
B1 Scoring Rubric: Self-Check Grid for Practice
100 Frequent B1 Topics: Meinung, Umwelt, Freizeit Lists
B1 Full Mocks and Error Analysis
Schreiben Tips: 10 Min Plan, 40 Min Write, 10 Min Check
Sprechen Hacks: 30 Sec Prep per Part for Success
B1 Module Details: Lesen (60 Min), Hören (40 Min), Schreiben (60 Min), Sprechen (15 Min)
Lesen Strategies: 10 Min Skim, 50 Min Solve Techniques
B1 German Exam Prep: Pass Goethe or telc B1 with Confidence
Model Answers for Goethe A1: Sample Responses and Scoring
A1-A2 Exam Structure: Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, Sprechen Breakdown
Time Management for Beginners: 20-45 Min per Module Tips
Prepare for A1-A2 German Exams: Goethe Start Deutsch and More
ÖSD Certificates: Focus on Austria and Switzerland Variants
Exam Decision Matrix: Match Your Goal (Study, Work, PR) to the Right Test
telc Deutsch Exams: Flexible A1-C2 Testing Locations
TestDaF for University: TDN 3-5 Levels and Requirements
Goethe-Zertifikat Explained: From A1 to C2 - Most Recognized Option
German Language Exams Overview: Choose Between Goethe, TestDaF, telc, and ÖSD
Listening (47 articles)
Week 3: Stress and Rhythm Training
Week 4: Connected Speech and Fast Talk Drills
Week 2: CH and R Sounds Intensive Practice
Top 10 Non-Native Errors: W to V, TH to Z/S Fixes
Week 1: Vowel Mastery for Accent Neutralization
30-Day German Accent Reduction Challenge: Sound More Native
Speed Control Training: 0.75x to 1.25x Playback Tips
Reverse Listening: German to L1 Back to German Drills
Dictation Practice: Write What You Hear in German
Gap-Fill Exercises: Lyrics and Transcripts for Songs
Shadowing Method: Repeat 0.5s After the Speaker
5 Active Listening Techniques to Boost Your German Skills
B1+ Native Media: Tatort, Dark on Netflix, ZDF Doku
B1 Authentic Speed: Easy German Interviews and DW News
A2 Natural Pauses: Nicos Weg and Easy German Podcast Ep 1-50
A1 Listening: Slow Speech Resources (Deutsch Warum Nicht? Series)
Step-by-Step German Listening Progression: From A1 to B1
Stress-Marked Sentence Dictation: Practice Drills
Stress Shifts: Um'fahren vs 'Umfahren Differences
Predictable Stress: Verb Prefixes, -ung, -keit Patterns
Compound Noun Stress: Hauptbahnhof, Kühlschrank Examples
German Word Stress Rules: Accent Your Way to Fluency
Emphasis and Contrast: ICH Will, Nicht Du! Tips
Avoiding Over-Rising: Fix the Valley Girl Effect in German
W-Questions Intonation: Wo Wohnst Du? Slight Fall Guide
Falling Tone for Statements: Ich Gehe Nach Hause Explained
Rising Tone for Yes/No Questions: Kommst Du? Practice
German Intonation Patterns: Sound Natural in Conversations
Fast Speech Reductions: "Hast du" to "Has'du"
Schwa Deletion: Habe to Hab', Heute to Heut' Rules
Advanced Clusters: -tion, -kt, -pf (Aktion, Perfekt, Apfel)
German Consonant Clusters: From Sch to Pf for Clear Speech
Starting Clusters: Sch-, Sp-, St- Pronunciation Basics
Shadowing Drill: "Ich Möchte Milch und Brot"
Diminutives with CH: Mädchen, Häuschen Pronunciation
Ach-Laut After Back Vowels: Buch, Nacht, Doch Guide
Ich-Laut After Front Vowels: Ich, Mich, Richtig Practice
R-Linking in German: Er Arbeitet vs Der Arzt Examples
Vocalized R After Vowels: Vier, Besser - Common Rules
Uvular R in Standard German: Pronunciation Tips and Exercises
Mastering the German "R" Sound: Uvular, Rolled, and More
The Two "CH" Sounds: Ich-Laut vs Ach-Laut Tutorial
Consonant Clusters: Sch, Sp, St, Ch, Pf, Qu Basics
Diphthongs: Ei, Ai, Ay, Au, Eu, Äu - How to Say Them Right
Vowel Sounds in German: Short vs Long (A, E, I, O, U)
German Letters and Umlauts: Ä, Ö, Ü, ß Explained with Audio
**Pillar Post:** The Complete German Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide for Beginners
Reading (15 articles)
False Friends: "Bekommen = Get" vs Receive Warnings
Top 10 Learner Mistakes: Der/Die/Das Mix-Ups Fixed
Addition Connectors: Außerdem, Zudem, Auch Guide
Cause and Effect: Weil, Deshalb, Darum in Sentences
German Connectors: Make Your Writing Flow Smoothly
Sequencing Connectors: Zuerst, Dann, Schließlich Examples
Quotation Marks: „Guten Tag“ – Low-High Style Guide
Capitalization in German: Nouns and Formal "Sie" Basics
Spelling Reform: ß vs Ss After Vowels – New Guidelines
Comma Rules in German: Before Clauses and Infinitives Explained
German Punctuation and Spelling Rules: Essentials for Writing
Common Ligatures: Ch, Sch, St, Ck in Handwriting
Modern German Cursive: From Sütterlin to Everyday Kurrent
Umlaut Handwriting: Ä/ä, Ö/ö, Ü/ü Loops and Forms
German Alphabet: Capital vs Lowercase Letters (A vs a, ß Rules)
Simple Past (Präteritum) - Written Past (6 articles)
Using Präteritum for Narratives: In Der Schule Lernte Ich Deutsch
**Pillar Post:** German Word Order Rules: Build Sentences Like a Native (A2-B1)
Sein, Haben, and Modals in Präteritum
Strong Verbs: Gehen to Ging, Sein to War
Mixed Verbs: Denken to Dachte
Weak Verbs in Präteritum: Lernen to Lernte
Synonyms, Antonyms & Nuances (6 articles)
Schnell vs Rasch vs Eilig: Speed Words Compared
Wissen vs Kennen: Key Differences and Usage
Sagen vs Erzählen vs Sprechen: When to Use Each
Groß vs Hoch vs Weit: Size-Related Synonyms Explained
Fixed Expressions: Wie Geht's?, Kein Problem, Alles Klar
** German Synonyms and Antonyms: Add Nuance to Your Vocabulary (B1)
Thematic Deep Dives (4 articles)
Thematic Word Clusters (18 articles)
Body Parts in German: Kopf, Arm, Bein, Herz List
Health Symptoms: Kopfschmerzen, Fieber, Husten for Doctor Visits
Places in Town: Bahnhof, Apotheke, Supermarkt Vocabulary
Asking Directions: Links, Rechts, Geradeaus Phrases
Public Transport Words: Zug, Bus, U-Bahn, Fahrkarte Guide
Classroom Vocabulary: Heft, Stift, Tafel, Lehrer Essentials
Job Vocabulary: Lehrer, Arzt, Verkäufer - Common Professions
Office Items in German: Computer, Drucker, Akte for Work
Extended Family Words: Oma, Onkel, Cousin for Conversations
Social Phrases: Sich Kennenlernen, Sich Verabreden
Cooking Verbs in German: Schneiden, Kochen, Braten, Mischen
Family Members Vocabulary: Mutter, Vater, Geschwister Basics
Restaurant Menu Terms: Vorspeise, Hauptgericht, Nachtisch Explained
Grocery Shopping Vocabulary: Brot, Milch, Obst, Gemüse List
Evening Routine Words: Fernsehen, Schlafen Gehen for Beginners
Household Items in German: Küche, Bad, Möbel, Geräte Essentials
Morning Routine Vocabulary: Aufstehen, Duschen, Frühstücken
Anki-Ready Flashcards for the Core 500 German Words: Study System + Spaced Repetition Schedule
Vocabulary Acquisition Techniques (5 articles)
Word Families & Derivation (6 articles)
Common Prefixes: Be-, Er-, Ver-, Zer-, Ent-, Miss- Explained
Verb to Noun: Lernen to Das Lernen Patterns
Adjective to Noun: Schnell to Die Schnelligkeit Guide
Noun to Verb Derivations: Arbeit to Arbeiten Examples
** Building German Word Families: From Nouns to Verbs (A2)
At the Doctor: Termin, Rezept, Tablette Vocabulary
Last updated: December 22, 2025
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