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…
Masculine nouns in German: When to use the article “der”
Articles in German are considered to be a difficult aspect of learning for English speakers. However, not many people know that there are regularities that can help you recognize which…
Why should you learn German? Practical reasons to start your adventure with the German language
Kasia była jedną z moich uczennic, którą przygotowywałam do matury z języka niemieckiego. Bardzo dobrze pamiętam naszą pierwszę lekcję. Powiedziała mi wtedy wprost, że to mama zapisała ją na korepetycje…