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How to Learn German Using Social Media

One of the reasons that learning a new language is difficult is that we treat it like a class instead of a practical skill. All languages are tools that are used to communicate. They aren't like math, history, or science, even if you do have to learn everything from the

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How to Learn a Language Staying at Home During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic

The global pandemic sweeping through communities across the world has propelled a mixture of panic, fear, confusion, and anxiety. With most nations on either lockdown or under strict social distancing measures, most of us are experiencing heightened stress and a colorful range of emotions due to living in an unfamiliar

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Top 10 Tips to Learn German More Effectively

When you first start learning a new language, any tips and tricks you see probably won't make much sense. However, after a couple of lessons, you will likely find yourself better understanding how those tips can help because you can see how to apply those tips to your learning process.

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How to Speak German with Self Confidence

Learning to speak a foreign language and confidence do not seem like concepts that belong together. If you are learning German and someone asks you to speak in German, the only time you are likely to feel confident in your abilities is if that person does not speak German. From

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The 10 Key Differences Between English and German

One of the best ways to learn about a language is to compare it to your own. When it comes to German and English, there are far more similarities than there are differences because German was the root language for English. While there are certainly a lot of similarities between

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Top 5 Language Learning Mistakes and Myths Debunked

Like any other activity that requires time, effort and skill, language learning is saturated with strong theories and opinions about what can or cannot be done. "Move abroad, otherwise you won't learn the language." "Forget your native language, otherwise you won't be successful." "I am

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A Quick Guide to German Holidays and Phrases

Learning the practical aspects of a language is important, but it can feel like you don't have any practical use in those early days. That's one reason why some language teachers introduce students to holidays. There are so many reasons to celebrate all year, and that gives you something you

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Top German Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks for Language Learners

Commuting can be an incredibly draining activity that consumes a lot of your day. Instead of treating it like a time drain that gets you from point A to point B, start using that time to really work on learning German. You don't even have to do the same thing

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How to Learn the German Alphabet: Pronunciation for Beginners

Learning German pronunciation and understanding the German alphabet can be overwhelming. With our handy pronunciation guide, it doesn't have to be! Introduction to German Pronunciation If you are a native English speaker who is just learning how to speak German, you might be feeling a little intimidated. German is full

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The 7 Best Apps for Learning German

Learning another language can be challenging, especially since it requires daily practice to make any real progress. Total immersion by going to a country that speaks the target language is not an option for most people. However, there are ways to have a partial immersive experience, including the use of

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A Quick Guide to German Articles

English has made dealing with articles incredibly easy – just choose the, a, or an, and you are done. Using the right article gender proves to be one of the most challenging aspects of learning a Germanic (or even Romance) language. Instead of choosing the, a, or an, you have to

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3 Steps to Master Pronunciation in Any Language

Pronunciation can take its toll on our self-confidence. The awkward silences and the way our tongues just seem to be against us when it's time to actually talk! And all because of a couple of sounds...how frustrating is that? Well, great news! Pronunciation does not have to be your

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9 Reasons You Should Take Your Company Abroad

Looking to expand your business to other countries? There are many benefits of taking your business to the international level, specifically in countries like China, Brazil, and Mexico. From tax breaks to new customers, let’s explore some of these advantages so you can start planning your expansion and seeing

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The Truth About Why You Can't Learn a New Language

Bored, tired and overwhelmed. Learning a new language can be exhausting. Comparing yourself to that amazingly fluent student in your language course? Feeling so bored you can't even picture yourself writing a simple sentence, let alone conjugating verbs? We've all been there. Language learning is a game of the brain.

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3 Benefits of Thinking in Your Native Language

Raise your hand if you have been told this in the past: "If you want to learn a new language, you have to stop thinking in your native language!" or "Stop thinking in your mother tongue, that's why you are struggling!". Well, things might not actually

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8 Best German TV Shows for Learning German

Why not choose TV shows as a fast and easy way to learn German? We all love German TV shows - they are entertaining and most of all very addictive! There are quite a few brilliant German TV shows out there you will definitely enjoy. If you own a Playstation,

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5 German Filler Words to Know: Ultimate Guide to German Particles

Have you ever found yourself watching a video or movie that is entirely in English yet something sounds a bit off? You likely fully understand what is going on, but the conversations depicted are missing a natural element. The way each speaker talks seems unfamiliar even though they are speaking

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5 Problems Only Language Learners Will Understand - and How to Fix Them

Sometimes you could swear your brain is your worst enemy. You keep forgetting words, getting stuck when you try explaining yourself, or failing to understand native speakers after studying for months. The good news? There are several things you can do about it. Hop in! 5. I Can't Memorize New

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How to Learn German With Pop Songs

One of the best ways to learn German is through pop songs. I speak from personal experience - as a child, I was able to study a language on my own through song lyrics. Why is it so easy? Let me tell you about my experience. Reason #1: It's fun!

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Learning a Foreign Language? 10 Steps Guaranteed to Step Up Your Game

Learning a foreign language could be the challenge of your life. It requires focus, consistency, discipline, courage to put yourself out there and expose yourself to the target language. But what happens when you seem to have hit a plateau? What do you do when new words just seem to

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7 Hot Topics You Will Learn in Intermediate German Courses

By the time you are opening this link, I believe you have already been introduced to German at a beginner’s level. It's now time to expand your knowledge of German language in terms of tenses and advanced vocubulary...

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German Pronunciation: How to Reduce Accent and Sound Like a German

Are you still struggling with German pronunciation? Here are some tips to help you get rid of (well, at least reduce) your native accent when speaking German. But remember, nobody is perfect. The longer you speak German, the better you will sound. Let's have a look at some strategies to

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Understand German Slang: How to Speak Like a Native

So, you have mastered German on an intermediate or expert level, but you don't quite know what Germans mean when they say 'I only understand train station'? Maybe German slang 'gets on your cookie' because you don't understand it yet – well don't worry, the following will introduce you to the

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7 Amazing Reasons Why You Should Learn German

Something many people don’t know is that German and English actually belong to the same language family tree. That’s a fact! And that’s precisely why English speakers find learning German to be quite a cup of tea.

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Top 6 Best Movies to Learn German Language

Want to be a fluent German Speaker? Watching German movies is a fun and entertaining way to learn German. As an Advanced German language learner, German movies enable you to improve your listening skills as you try to follow up the rapid speed at which on-screen characters speak German. It