German Language Learning Resources
Welcome to the Sprachlingua LMS German Language Learning Resources Index. Here you can find a comprehensive collection of materials, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1), designed to complement our structured Online German Course. Discover why students worldwide choose Sprachlingua for their German language journey. Explore the levels below or view our full curriculum overview.
A1 Level Resources (Beginner)
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Using the LMS for Language Boost
Understand how our learning platform helps you track progress and access materials effectively, complementing our online learning environment.
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German Pronunciation Guide
Learn the basics of German sounds, alphabet, and common pronunciation challenges.
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Sentence Structure (SVO)
Grasp the fundamental Subject-Verb-Object word order in basic German sentences.
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Basic A1 Verbs (Infinitive)
Introduction to basic German verbs in their infinitive form, commonly encountered at the A1 level.
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Negation: Nein, Nicht, Kein
Learn how to correctly negate sentences and nouns in German.
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A1 Modal Verbs (Infinitive)
Learn the basic modal verbs (können, müssen, wollen, etc.) and how to use them.
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Prepositions: Nach vs. Zu
Understand the difference and usage of these common prepositions indicating direction or location.
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Verb Conjugation Basics (Regular)
Introduction to conjugating regular German verbs in the present tense.
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Formal vs. Informal 'You' (Sie/du)
Understand when to use the formal 'Sie' and informal 'du' addresses.
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Strong Verb Conjugation (Irregular)
Learn common irregular verbs (strong verbs) and their present tense conjugation patterns.
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Modal Verb Conjugation
Learn the conjugation forms of essential German modal verbs used at the A1 level.
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Advanced Question words
Introduction to Advanced Question words in german language.
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Expressing Likes: Gerne, Mögen, Möchten
Discover different ways to talk about preferences and likes in German.
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Haben & Sein (To Have & To Be)
Master the conjugation and usage of the two most essential German verbs.
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Introduction to Adjectives
Learn basic adjectives and how they are used to describe nouns (without declension initially).
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Possessive Pronouns (My, Your, His...)
Learn how to express possession using pronouns like mein, dein, sein, etc.
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Nach Hause vs. Zu Hause
Distinguish between 'going home' and 'being at home' in German.
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Separable Verbs (Trennbare Verben)
Introduction to verbs whose prefixes separate in certain sentence structures.
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Noun Plurals (Die Pluralbildung)
Introduction to the different ways German nouns form their plurals.
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Prepositions: Von, Ab, Aus
Understand the meanings and uses of these common German prepositions.
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Greetings and Apologies
Learn essential phrases for meeting people, saying hello, goodbye, and apologizing, building foundational speaking skills.
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Asking 'How Are You?' (Wie geht's?)
Master the common ways to ask how someone is doing and understand the grammar.
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Telling Time & Numbers
Learn how to count, read numbers, and tell the time in German.
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Days, Months, and Seasons
Essential vocabulary for talking about dates and the calendar.
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Kennen vs. Wissen (To Know)
Understand the difference between 'knowing' a person/place and 'knowing' a fact.
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Ahnung vs. Idee (Idea/Clue)
Learn the subtle difference between having a clue/inkling and having a concrete idea.
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Wohnen vs. Leben (To Live/Reside)
Learn the subtle difference between these two verbs related to living.
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Starten vs. Beginnen vs. Anfangen (Start / Begin)
Learn the subtle difference between these three verbs related to starting or beginning.
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Using 'Doch'
Understand the unique usage of 'doch' to contradict negative statements or questions.
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Verbs with Similar Meaning
Learn the subtle difference between similar verbs in German.
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Future I in German
Review about the future tense in German language.
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Common A1 Mistakes
Review frequent errors made by A1 learners and how to avoid them.
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Where to place time indicators
Can i place Time indicators anywhere ?.
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A1 Vocabulary List
A list of essential vocabulary words for the A1 level.
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A1 Important Nouns List
A list of essential vocabulary nouns for the A1 level.
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A1 Adverbs List
A list of essential vocabulary adverbs for the A1 level.
A2 Level Resources (Elementary)
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G-Type Noun Patterns
Explore patterns and characteristics of a specific category of German nouns (G-Type).
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Past Tense Modal Verbs
Understand when and how to use Simple Past and Perfect Modal Verbs.
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Simple Past Tense Verbs
Understand when and how to use Simple Past Verbs.
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Present Perfect Tense (Perfekt) - In-depth
Master the formation and usage of the Perfekt tense, crucial for spoken German past events.
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Past Tense - Simple Past Vs Present Perfect
Understand when and how to use Simple Past and Perfect.
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Purpose Clauses with 'um...zu'
Express purpose or intention using the 'um...zu' + infinitive structure.
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Question Words in Subordinate Clauses
Learn how to form indirect questions using question words within sentences.
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A2 Connectors & Subordinating Conjunctions
Expand your ability to link clauses with subordinating conjunctions like 'weil', 'dass', 'wenn'.
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A2 Connectors: Starting Sentences & Word Order
Learn how sentence structure changes when you start clauses with 'weil', 'obwohl', 'deshalb', and more.
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Where when why - Reflexive Verbs
Understand when and how to use reflexive verbs with the correct pronouns.
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Daily Routine - Reflexive Verbs
Understand when and how to use reflexive verbs in Daily Routine Scenarios.
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Accusative vs. Dative Cases - In-depth
Deep dive into the core concept of the Accusative and Dative cases and when to use them.
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Prepositions Always Taking Accusative - In-depth
Learn the set of prepositions that *always* require the Accusative case (durch, für, gegen...).
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Prepositions Always Taking Dative - In-depth
Learn the set of prepositions that *always* require the Dative case (aus, bei, mit...).
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Two-Way Prepositions (Wechselpräpositionen) - In-depth
Master the tricky two-way prepositions that take Accusative (motion) or Dative (location).
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Verbs That Always Take Accusative Objects
Learn which common German verbs require a direct object in the Accusative case (Wen oder Was?).
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Verbs That Always Take Dative Objects
Discover the essential German verbs that require an indirect object in the Dative case (Wem?).
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Beginners - pay attention
Mistakes most German learners make and how to avoid them.
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Verbs with Similar Meaning
Understand when and how to use bedeuten and meinen.
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Detailed Akk/Dat Objects
A1 Detailed look into Akkusativ and Dativ Objects.
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Adjectives vs. Adverbs
Understand the difference in form and function between adjectives and adverbs.
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Differentiating Similar Verbs (A2)
Clarify distinctions between A2-level verbs with similar meanings or forms to enhance comprehension and expression.
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Understanding Similar Nouns (A2)
Explore nuances between commonly confused nouns at the A2 level and improve your vocabulary precision.
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German Verbs of 'Calling': Nennen, Heißen, Anrufen, Rufen (A2)
Clarify the distinct meanings of 'nennen', 'heißen', 'anrufen', and 'rufen' to improve your A2 German vocabulary and conversational precision.
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saying bad in german(A2)
Clarify the distinct meanings of 'schlecht' and 'schlimm' to improve your A2 German vocabulary and conversational precision.
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Spending in German: Ausgeben, Verbringen, Verschwenden (A2)
Master the differences between 'ausgeben' (spend money), 'verbringen' (spend time), and 'verschwenden' (waste) for accurate A2 German usage.
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Comparing Similar Adjectives (A2)
Learn to distinguish subtle differences in meaning and usage of A2 adjectives that often seem alike.
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Am im um in German language
when to use - which preposition with articles.
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Masculine Nouns (der-words)
Focus on identifying and using masculine nouns with correct articles and basic declension.
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Feminine Nouns (die-words)
Focus on identifying and using feminine nouns with correct articles and basic declension.
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Neutral Nouns (das-words)
Focus on identifying and using neutral nouns with correct articles and basic declension.
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The Imperative (Commands)
Learn how to form and use commands and instructions in German (du, ihr, Sie forms).
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Retten vs. Sparen (To Save)
Understand the vocabulary difference between saving someone ('retten') and saving money/time ('sparen').
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Verbs Taking Dative: Fehlen & Gefallen
Learn common verbs like 'fehlen' (to be missing) and 'gefallen' (to please) that require a Dative object.
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A2 Vocabulary List
A comprehensive list of essential vocabulary words for the A2 level.
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Sentence structure - advanced
A comprehensive look into sentence structure and word order - advanced.
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Comparatives and Superlatives (A2)
Learn how to form and use the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs.
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Prepositions: Bei vs. Mit - In-depth
Clarify the usage of the common prepositions 'bei' and 'mit'.
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Etwas vs. Ein paar - In-depth Usage
Detailed explanation of the difference between the indefinite pronoun 'etwas' and the quantifier 'ein paar'.
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Commonly Confused Words - In-depth
Detailed analysis of nuanced vocabulary differences between similar German words.
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Using Adverbs - In-depth
Explore various types of adverbs and their flexible placement in German sentences.
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B1 Level Resources (Intermediate)
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German Filler Words
Learn common filler words (Füllwörter) like 'also', 'halt', 'genau' to sound more natural in conversation and improve your spoken fluency.
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When to Use Haben or Sein in Perfekt
Learn the rules for choosing the correct auxiliary verb ('haben' or 'sein') when forming the Perfekt tense.
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Ha Hb Hc Modal Verbs in the Past Tense (Präteritum & Perfekt)
Learn how to use modal verbs in the Präteritum and Perfekt past tenses.
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Ia Ib and Ic Past Perfect Tense (Plusquamperfekt) - In-depth
In-depth exploration of the Plusquamperfekt tense.
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Enden vs. Beenden (To End/Finish)
Distinguish the usage between the intransitive 'enden' and the transitive 'beenden'.
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Sorgen vs. Aufpassen (To Care For/Watch Out)
Differentiate between 'sorgen für' (to take care of) and 'aufpassen auf' (to watch out for).
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B1 Vocabulary List
Expand your lexicon with essential vocabulary for the B1 intermediate level.
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Konjunktiv II Past with Modal Verbs
Learn how to express past hypotheticals and regrets ("should have", "could have") using the Konjunktiv II with modal verbs.
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Konjunktiv II with Modal Verbs - In-depth
Comprehensive guide to Konjunktiv II combined with modal verbs.
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Using 'nachdem' and 'bevor' for Time Clauses
Learn how to connect sentences and express the order of events using the conjunctions 'nachdem' (after) and 'bevor' (before).
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Comprehensive Connector List (All Levels)
A reference list of various German conjunctions and connectors across different levels.
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Linking sentences (Time indicators)
Expand your lexicon on how to link sentences and add meaningful filler words .
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Opposite conjunctions
Expand your lexicon on how to link sentences in multiple ways using similar to opposite conjunctions .
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Konjunktiv II (Subjunctive II) - In-depth
Comprehensive guide to the Subjunctive II mood for hypotheticals, wishes, and polite requests.
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Adjective Declension (Comprehensive)
Master the complex but crucial system of German adjective endings in all cases, genders, and article types.
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Adjectives with Fixed Prepositions - In-depth
Learn common adjectives that require specific prepositions (e.g., 'interessiert an' + Dat).
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Expressing 'Have Been + V-ing' - In-depth
Learn German structures to convey the meaning of the English present perfect continuous tense.
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B1 Temporal Connectors
Learn commonly When to use Temporal connectors in German
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Conversation Fillers & Gambits - In-depth
Enhance your conversational fluency with phrases for thinking time, agreeing, disagreeing, etc.
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Da- and Wo- Compounds (Pronominal Adverbs)
Understand and use pronominal adverbs (da(r)- and wo(r)- compounds) to refer to things or ideas.
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Commonly Confused Adjectives - In-depth
Distinguish between pairs or groups of similar adjectives that often cause confusion.
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Understanding Similar Nouns (B1)
Explore nuances between commonly confused nouns at the B1 level and improve your vocabulary precision.
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Differentiating Similar Adjectives (B1)
Learn to distinguish subtle differences in meaning and usage of B1 adjectives that often seem alike.
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Mastering Similar Verbs (B1)
Clarify the distinctions between B1 verbs with similar meanings or forms to enhance comprehension and expression.
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Genitive Case Prepositions & Connectors
Learn prepositions and connectors that govern the Genitive case, like 'wegen', 'trotz', 'während', 'statt'.
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Indirect Speech (Indirekte Rede / Konjunktiv I)
Learn how to report what someone else said using indirect speech, often involving Konjunktiv I.
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The Passive Voice (Passiv) - In-depth
Understand how to form and use the passive voice (werden + Partizip II) in various tenses.
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Verbs with Fixed Prepositions - In-depth
Master common verbs that require specific prepositions and cases (e.g., 'warten auf' + Akk).
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Positive Adjectives (B1)
Expand your understanding and use of positive-grade adjectives at the B1 level.
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B2 Level Resources (Upper Intermediate)
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German for Nursing & Medical Fields
Essential vocabulary and phrases for healthcare professionals. Discover how Sprachlingua supports specific language needs.
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Relativ pronomen - Konjunktiv II Past Passive with Modal Verbs (Advanced)
Explore the complex structure of Konjunktiv II Passive with modal verbs in the past, used for unreal past passive actions ("should never have been done").
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B2 Vocabulary List
Acquire advanced vocabulary necessary for complex discussions and understanding authentic materials.
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A1 to B2 All conjunctions Overview List
Analyze all the conjunctions from A1 to B2 in detail
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one hand and on the other hand
Analyze sentences - give both pros and cons of an opinion
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B2 Temporal Connectors
Know how to effectively connect smoothly sentences in German.
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Advanced Connectors & Subjunctions
Master a wider range of connectors (e.g., 'infolgedessen', 'je...desto', 'obwohl') for sophisticated sentence structures.
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Structuring Arguments in German
Learn phrases and structures for presenting arguments, counter-arguments, and conclusions effectively.
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Phrases for Asking for Help Politely
Learn nuanced and polite ways to request assistance or clarification in various situations.
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Nomen Verb Verbindung
Learn more about Nound verb connection in speaking german (advanced).
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Discussing Current Events
Vocabulary and phrases needed to discuss news, politics, and social issues.
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German-English False Friends (B2 Level)
Identify and avoid common 'false friends' – words that look similar but have different meanings.
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Formal Writing Conventions
Understand the style, tone, and structure required for formal letters, emails, and essays in German.
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Nominalization (Nominalisierung)
Learn how to turn verbs and adjectives into nouns, a common feature of formal German.
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Participle Clauses (Partizipialkonstruktionen)
Understand and use advanced sentence structures involving Participle I and Participle II clauses.
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Passive Voice with Modal Verbs
Combine passive voice structures with modal verbs (e.g., 'es muss gemacht werden').
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Passive Voice with Modal Verbs
Combine passive voice structures with modal verbs (e.g., 'es muss gemacht werden').
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give out opinion
An exhaustive look into how to say opinions politely and friendly
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Suffix and prefix in german
What role does suffix and prefix play in german language
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Synonyms for 'To Waste' (B2)
Explore various German synonyms for 'to waste' at the B2 level, understanding subtle differences in usage and context (verschwenden, verplempern, vergeuden, etc.).
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Verbs with Prepositional Prefixes
Analyze verbs with prefixes originating from prepositions (e.g., 'übersetzen', 'umfahren').
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Advanced Relative Clauses
Explore more complex relative clauses, including those with prepositions and 'wo(r)'-compounds.
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Advanced Word Order & Emphasis
Learn how to manipulate German word order for emphasis and style.
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German for the Workplace
Essential vocabulary and phrases for professional communication in a German-speaking work environment.
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C1 Level Resources (Advanced)
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C1 Wordlist
Essential C1 vocabulary and phrases for professional communication in a German-speaking work environment.
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German Idioms and Phrases
Speak German like a pro - Use Idioms and Phrases like a native
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Cultural & Conversational Insights
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German–Sanskrit Language Link
A detailed exploration of the historical, grammatical, and lexical connections between German and Sanskrit.
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German Varieties: Austria vs. Germany vs. Switzerland
Explore the key differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar between Standard German, Austrian German, and Swiss German.
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Focus: Austrian German Differences
Challenge yourself and learn specific vocabulary (Paradeiser, Jänner) and nuances of German spoken in Austria.
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Focus: Swiss German Differences
Challenge yourself and discover the unique vocabulary (Grüezi, Znüni) and pronunciation of Swiss German dialects.
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German Texting: Abbreviations & Emojis
Decode common German text slang (lg, vllt) and understand popular emoji usage in digital communication.
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Funny & Quirky German Words
Discover amusing German words like 'Kuddelmuddel' or 'Ohrwurm' and their interesting literal translations.
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Sound Fluent: German Filler Words & Sounds
Learn natural German fillers ('Ähm', 'Na ja') and reaction sounds ('Ach so!', 'Boah!') to avoid sounding robotic and boost your speaking confidence.
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German Swear Words & Insults (Context Guide)
Understand common German swear words and insults, their intensity, and crucial context for when (not) to use them.
Warning: Mature Content / Context Dependent
General Resources & Exam Info
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German Resource Index Overview
An overview and index to the German language learning resources available on this platform (this page). These resources support students enrolled in our comprehensive German programs.
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PDF Basics (Directory Link)
Access foundational PDF documents.
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Goethe-Zertifikat Exam Information
Information and resources related to preparing for the Goethe Institute's German language exams.
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Telc Exam Information
Information and resources concerning the Telc German language proficiency examinations.