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Knowing how to pronounce each word you are learning in a new language is vital. This German pronunciation guide will help you with all the information you need for perfect pronunciation. Although much of German pronunciation is straightforward, some sounds are foreign to the native English speaker. In general, most letters used in German words…
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German literature holds a pivotal role in the journey of mastering the German language. Beyond being a mere collection of words on paper, it is a gateway to cultural insights, linguistic nuances, and a deeper appreciation of the language’s intricacies. From classic works that shaped German history to contemporary masterpieces reflecting modern society, each literary…
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German is a fascinating language, full of quirks and oddities, as are all languages. Below I have clarified and explained some of the nuances of the German language. Have you ever wondered why all German nouns are capitalised, or why Germans – and Europeans – use commas for the decimal point? Although these are not…
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The foreign language skills of Germans far exceed those of speakers in many English-speaking countries across the world, including America, Australia and New Zealand. Why is this? The German education for language learning is quite difficult in the countries just mentioned, and it shows. This article will discuss the reasons for this and some of…
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German is a language that is spoken by more than 130 million people worldwide, including native speakers, and as a second language. The German language, while changing, is not on its way to extinction any time soon. Languages that are close to death (called moribund languages) are those that are close to losing their last…
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Have you ever wanted to live in Germany but don’t know German? It’s well known that many Germans can speak very good English, which may lead you to believe that you don’t need to know German to live in Germany. You would be right – knowing German isn’t vital to living in Germany, BUT if…
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There are many reasons for you to learn German. Language learning in general can be incredibly fulfilling, however with so many languages in the world, you may ask yourself; why should I learn German? What are the benefits of learning this language instead of another language? There are many great reasons to learn German, and…
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Learning German can be challenging, but it can be also rewarding. This article will give you some interesting aspects of German that you should know. This information will not only help you learn the language but will help you understand German culture as well. How To Know If A Foreign Word In German Uses ‘das’…
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German and English are both languages that are used by a large number of people across the world. Language allows us to convey information to another person, but using the wrong words, or even too many words or too few can lead to miscommunication. While there are efficient ways of communicating with somebody, other ways…
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Germany is a relatively new country that was created by joining together different tribes living in the land that we now know as Germany. The different words for Germany have been influenced by the countries that surround this land, as each group of people describes it using their own language. The German Empire became a…
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There are many reasons why German may be a good language for you to learn. German has the potential to be good for business and for your career. This article will discuss some of the reasons that learning German could help you in your work. It’s important to remember however that even if it does…
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German speakers of English are often able to speak English more correctly than native English speakers themselves. The ability of Germans to learn languages to such an astonishing ability raises questions about their language learning. In the language world, it is common to view Germans as great language learners who usually have excellent English skills.…
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The German language is considered by many people to be aggressive and harsh, however, in reality, it is a very beautiful language for those who hear it. The beauty of the German language lies in the ability to create new words in a logical way, and its ability to subtly change the structure of sentences…
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Learning German is not necessarily difficult for English speakers. Although it is complex in some ways, it is simple in other ways. Your ability to learn a language depends on several factors, including interest and motivation for learning German. Before you decide which language you want to learn, consider your motivations for learning the language.…
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Google Translate is a commonly used translating tool, but the question is; how effective it is in translating information for your needs? One of the main reasons it can be used is for language learning. Translating information between your native language and your target language can be very helpful when learning a new language. There…
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When thinking about the stereotypes of the German language, the perceived aggressiveness and anger of German speakers is one of the first stereotypes that come out. The perception is that speakers in German are angry, yelling and therefore are not nice people. This is of course not true. German speakers are not always angry or…
