Can AI teach you German? Where a tutor still matters
Can AI teach you German? I have started using it myself to create exercises, so this is not an article warning you…
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Why saying less works better in German
English speakers learning German arrive with a set of verbal habits that have served them well their whole lives. Softening a request….
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Sie or du? How not to put your foot in it in German
There are two words for you in German, and choosing between them worries learners more than any table of case endings. The…
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Is German grammar difficult? A realistic view for adult learners
German grammar arrives with a reputation that frightens off more adult learners than it should. The compound nouns, the four cases, the…
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How long does it take to learn German?
It is the first question many people ask before committing to lessons, and it is a fair one to ask. Time is…
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German emails may sound ‘blunt’: how to read them
Many professionals working with German-speaking colleagues or clients have had this experience: they read an email, understand every word, and still feel…
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German lessons at work: a guide for busy professionals
Most adults who learn German alongside a full-time job run into the same problem: the time exists in principle, but rarely at…
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The pros and cons of one-to-one German tuition
Interrogating our approach For nearly two decades, German Language Coach has focused on delivering one-to-one German lessons in London to professionals, and…
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German-speaking spots in London: practise German outside the classroom
Why practising outside the classroom matters Learning German requires tenacity and commitment. Many learn to communicate with friends, family, and professional contacts…
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German false friends that trick the language learner
What are false friends in language learning? A “false friend” is a concept in foreign language learning wherein a word in one…
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The mysterious German word doch
Are you seeking a professional German course? We specialise in bespoke German lessons and courses designed to help individuals and businesses master…
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B1 German course and exam
German is a useful language, and the reasons for learning German are varied. Many of my students here in London learn German…
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Ways to learn German: courses, tutors and beyond
It might have taken you some time to decide to learn German. Seldom do we decide on a whim to learn a…
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Which businesses engage a German tutor?
Businesses find that having German-speaking staff generates more success when transacting in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. You may wonder what type of…
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Lack of foreign languages and the economic costs
Shortage of language skills A shortage of language skills has been identified as a barrier to trade. A recent British Chambers of…
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A take on learning German
My German language journey and the lessons I have learnt Language learning is a marathon, not a sprint. This simple but effective…
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Sprint or marathon? Learning German as an adult
When I wrote this short note in 2022, the question I was asked most often was whether learning German is more like…
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Get comfortable writing in German
Writing emails to colleagues, WhatsApp messages to friends or posting on social media is part of using your German language skills. It…
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Learn German online
Upskill by learning German Many people now work from home for at least part of the week, which frees up the time…
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The steroids for language learners
Google Translate appears to be a handy tool when you learn German. A word or phrase in English often produces the desired…
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Who learns German, and why?
We often get asked whether there is a market for learning German, and who learns German and why. Yes, there is a large market…
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Tips for learning German
It can be exciting to learn a new language; it gives you new opportunities, helps you learn more about another culture and…
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Reasons to learn German
It is never too late to start a language. A little steady effort pays off quickly: one day you follow the gist…
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The power of language
The Goethe Institute is a German cultural organisation that, for over 50 years, has been promoting interest in and the study of the…
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German word frequency: the words worth learning first
You must have come across words that you never seem to be able to remember. Why is it that you remember some…
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Practice makes perfect
One of the things learners of any language frequently lament is the lack of opportunities outside of their lessons to practise what…