The most common pets and wild animals in German: vocabulary with translation
Domestic and wild animals in German language are some of the most interesting topics that appeal to both children and adults. I am a tutor, and there have been many…
When to use the article “das” in German: Neuter nouns
In this article, I’ll show you how to easily recognize when to use the article “das” in German. There are no secrets here; there are several endings and rules that…
Conjugation of German verbs
All verbs in German consist of two parts: the subject and the ending. The subject is the invariable part of the verb, while the ending changes according to person and…
German verbs with conjugation: List of the most commonly used verbs
If you are learning German then, like me, you probably learned the conjugation of the verbs sein (to be) and haben (to have) in your very first lesson. Verbs are…
German alphabet – all letters with phonetic notation
Two years ago, I went on a much-anticipated city break to Berlin full of optimism, feeling that this was the moment when I could finally show off my German language…
Learning German step by step: Where to start, what courses to choose
If you’re taking your first steps in German and are wondering where you should start, you’ve come to the right place. I am a student of English philology with German,…
Der, die or das? – a proven way to learn the articles in German
Here I will share with you my way of “guessing” what kind of article, der, die or das, you should use in German with a given noun. It relies on…
When to use the article “die” in German: Feminine nouns
For many learners of German, the articles are a real nightmare, mainly because they convey a different message than in English. However, there are some simple rules that will allow…