German

Most students of German tend to stick with Hochdeutsch, Standard High German. That is, they learn and practice the formal, standardized dialect of the language that is taught in schools … Read more

Good news! English is a Germanic language, so you’ve already got a head start if you’re reading this article. Unfortunately, that isn’t enough to make you fluent in one day. … Read more

Whether you’re a traveler, writer, student, businesswoman, or just a casual learner of the German language, translation apps can be a life-saver! There’s a wide range of German translator apps … Read more

Using books to learn German is one of a few surefire ways to elevate your linguistic prowess across the board in one fell swoop. Reading in German alone can improve … Read more

As a language learner myself, I recognize that acquiring fluency in a language means diving deep into several resources. Maybe you started learning German through apps before moving on to … Read more

Have you ever installed an app in the hopes of learning Swiss German only to be disappointed because the app teaches Hochdeutsch or Standard German? As disheartening as it is, … Read more

Learning a language can have countless motivators. Plenty of people pick up a new language for seeking work in a new country or bridging gaps with distant family, for example. … Read more

Rankings of particularly easy or challenging languages to learn tend to be crafted with largely monolingual English native speakers in mind. But what about speakers of German – a language … Read more

In developing advanced spoken German, being a good listener is indispensable. I don’t just mean that in an abstract sense – taking advice and criticism from native speakers and tutors … Read more