German

The Most Common German Filler Words And How To Use Them
German filler words aren’t just meaningless husks. They support the flow of speech and offer time to think things over.

German Punctuation Marks And How To Use Them
German punctuation isn’t so different from English, but there are a few things that might trip you up.

Useful German Phrases To Fix And Avoid Mistakes
Mistakes are inevitable in a new language. Knowing these phrases will help it feel like less of a big deal.

German Basics: Resources For Language Learners
Everything we’ve ever written about German, all in one place.

How To Say ‘Hello’ In 21 Different Languages
Every conversation, whether formal or informal, starts with a greeting. Here’s how you do it.

7 Embarrassing Mistakes English Speakers Make in German — And How to Avoid Them
Every English speaker makes mistakes when trying to speak German. We’re here to help you learn from them, avoid the most embarrassing ones and be a better traveler on your next vacation in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

Seven Waves And Red Underwear: 6 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around The World
There’s more to New Year’s Eve than simply enjoying a few glasses of something bubbly.

9 Weird, Funny German Expressions You Should Know
The German language, like any language, contains a number of peculiar turns of phrase. When you stumble across an idiom or become aware of funny German expressions, you might be pretty confused at first. A literal translation won’t make any sense to you (even Germans might have a hard time explaining what they really mean). […]

Festive Traditions That Show There’s No Christmas Like German Christmas
You might be surprised by how many Christmas celebrations originated in Germany.

The Most Mispronounced Words Of 2022, Revealed
Newscasters struggled to pronounce the viral “negroni sbagliato” cocktail.

52 English Words That Are Actually German
What do “hamburger,” “angst” and “hamster” all have in common?

How To Use The Most Common German Interjections
Learn the difference between a “huhu” and an “ach so.”

German Vs French: Which One Should You Learn?
Two very beautiful and useful languages, both alike in dignity. How do you choose?

German Vs Italian: Which One Should You Learn?
Where do you see yourself working next: Berlin or Milan?