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Learning German vs. Acquiring German – What’s the Difference? #topic (Podcast S01E13)
Übung macht den Meister #proverb (Podcast S01E12)
What do you need to learn German? Well, practice! And practice makes perfect, or how we say in the German language: Practice makes the master. Listen now.
“Mark, please explain …!” | List of German Words and Phrases To Learn German Easily
I am often asked if I can explain and pronounce a certain German word or phrase. I've created this list for you of all words I have covered.
Sehenswürdigkeit #vocab (Podcast S01E11)
The Germans don't just have many beautiful monuments and buildings, they also have a very nice word for it. Listen to find out why it's so fitting!
Have Fun! Relax While Learning German! #topic (Podcast S01E10)
Warning: If you are stressed out while learning German you not only have less fun, you also won't learn much! Science has proven that. Listen to learn more.
sich von jemandem eine Scheibe abschneiden können #idiom (Podcast S01E09)
People who learn German are sometimes confused about all the weird German idioms. To "take a slice from someone"? What a strange expression! Find out more.
Otto Normalverbraucher #vocab (Podcast S01E08)
Are you learning German and have heard of the term "Otto Normalverbraucher"? Who is that guy and what does he do? Well, turns out he's pretty average…
Learn German Easily: Like a Baby! (The Natural Approach) #topic (Podcast S01E07)
Want to learn German but think it's too hard? Well, with the natural approach, you can learn it in no time! Listen to this to find out more.
Aller Anfang ist schwer. #proverb (Podcast S01E06)
We say: “Aller Anfang ist schwer.” What does this German proverb mean? And do you have to be worried about that when learning German? Listen and find out!
doch #vocab (Podcast S01E05)
In German, with just the four letters "doch", you can express defiance and you don't even need to swear! But what else does it mean? Listen to find out.
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