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9 posts
How to learn German quickly: 10 tips
4 min read 4 min

Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new language requires effort, of course, but there’s no bet...

10 German expressions everyone should know
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For many, the German language remains a mystery. It sounds harsh, seems impossible to learn and has absurdly long words (“Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesell...

10 Christmas sayings in different languages
3 min read 3 min

For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...

10 funny idioms in different languages
3 min read 3 min

Every language around the world uses idioms – common phrases that are used to say certain things. Many of these expressions may seem perfectly normal ...

10 hidden gems in Munich
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The German city of Munich may be best known for beer-tents, pretzels and traditional ‘’lederhosen,” but the city has far more to offer than just its a...

10 international films to help you learn a language
4 min read 4 min

Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particularly if you’re new to the language. It’s worth it...

10 Netflix shows to learn German with
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Let’s be totally honest – learning German is hard. The grammar, the vocabulary and the pronunciation are tricky and sometimes a challenge to native sp...

10 reasons to love Berlin
5 min read 5 min

Unquestionably one of the coolest cities in the world, Berlin has a lot more to offer than just beer and bratwurst. The German capital’s famed art sce...

17 German Words with no English translation
5 min read 5 min

I recently moved to the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and as a result, I’ve been trying to pick up German, which is a tricky endeavor. Firstly,...