Learn German Grammar the Fun Way!
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German lessons with audio
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German has complex grammar that’s different from English. If you don’t learn it the right way, you could waste a lot of time studying.
Listen to the German verb machen + prefixes
On this page you’ll not only learn how to conjugate the verb ‘machen’, but also the individual meanings of the verb with different prefixes:
Personal Pronouns Part 1 and
Conjugation of the Word spielen
On this page I introduce you to the personal pronouns: ich, du, er, sie and es. You’ll also learn how to conjugate the word spielen (to play).
Personal Pronouns Part 2 and
Conjugation of the Word schlafen
On this page I introduce you to the personal pronouns: wir, ihr and sie.
You’ll also learn how to conjugate the word: schlafen (to sleep).
Personal Pronouns Part 3 and
Conjugation of the Words: lieben and hassen
On this page I repeat all personal pronouns: ich, du, er, sie es, wir, ihr and sie.
Listen to the example sentences with the verbs: lieben and hassen and then try to answer the questions.
Personal Pronouns Part 4
Conjugation of the Words: trinken, stehen and können
Here I cover a word that can be confusing for some learners: sie, sie and Sie.
You can also see examples with verbs like trinken, stehen and können.
Personal Pronouns Part 5
Conjugation of sein
On this page I will teach you how to use the words er, sie and es instead of the noun and article.
Follow the link to listen to example sentences.
Accusative in German, Part 1: den
One of the most complicated things for German learners to grasp is the cases. Here I want to show you the first of them. I’ll go over every part slowly so you can easily understand how to use it!
Follow the link to learn how to use the accusative.
Conjugation of the verb like in German
On this lesson I show you how to use the verb like in German. You will learn how to talk about what you like, and what you don’t like in German.
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Opposites adjectives in German
One of the easiest ways to learn adjectives is to learn a word and its opposite. I want to show you a few, like strong and weak, or expensive and cheap.
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Accusative in German with einen
German is a language of cases. And those tend to be the most confusing part for German learners. Today I want to show you how to use the accusative in a way that’s easy and simple, but it still teaches you the basics.
Follow the link to learn to use the accusative.
The difference beween nicht and kein
On this page, I explain the difference between kein and nicht, where to place them in a sentence, and how the word ending of kein changes in the four different cases.
The modal verb können in German
Here I show you how to use one of the most common verbs in German: the verb können, which you can use to talk about things you are able to do. You can learn with very simple sentences.
Follow the link and listen to the examples.
Possessives in German, Part 1
Singular: mein/meine, dein/deine, sein/seine, ihr/ihr
On this page, I show you how to use the singular possessive pronouns. Basically, My, Your, His, and Her, but in German!
Follow the link and listen to the examples.
Possessives in German, Part 2
Plural: unser/unsere, euer/euere, and ihr/ihre
Here I show you more possessive pronouns: plural this time. Basically, Our, Your (plural), and Their in German.
Follow the link and listen to the examples.
The Future in German
On this page, I give you some good news: talking about the future is super easy in German! You’ll learn how to do it using the present, and how to use the Futur I. It’s a perfect lesson for beginners.
Follow the link and listen to the examples.
>>> Future in German
Adjectives in German
Adjectives can be a little tricky to learn for German learners. However, in this lesson, I do my best to go over everything.
It is one thing to use adjectives when they come after the noun, with the word “ist“. The tricky part truly comes when you want to have the adjective before the noun. However, do not fret! I explain everything simply, and use plenty of examples to illustrate!
Follow the link and listen to the examples.
German Tenses – Quick Steps
Navigate through the complexities of the German grammar with ease. This article breaks down the different tenses of the German language – Present (Präsens), Past (Präteritum, Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt), and Future (Futur I and Futur II) – using practical examples and clear explanations.
Comparative Adjectives
One of the things we do every day is to compare: we always talk about differences between things. In this lesson I teach you how to use comparative adjectives in German, in an easy, and fun way, with audio examples.
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German Prefixes: Separable verbs in German
In this lesson, I go over the basics about separable verbs in German. You will learn with examples using the verb stehen with a few different prefixes. You will also learn about the distinction between separable and non-separable verbs in German.
Follow the link and learn more about separable verbs in German.
dann vs denn: What is The Difference?
Here I go over two words: dann and denn. As you can see, these words are very similar, but they should not be confused. I show you the use of each word, and how to distinguish them. I also show each use with example sentences you can listen to.
Follow the link and learn more about the differences between dann and denn.
When to use gern vs gerne
In this lesson, I explain the use of gern and gerne. When learning German, many people struggle to figure out which version they should use. However, don’t worry: here I explain it easily and give plenty of examples with audio.
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als vs wenn
Here, I explain the difference between als and wenn. These two are often confused in how they are used, but don’t worry: I explain it very easily and give many examples. There are also a few exercises for you to check whether you’ve learned!
Follow the link and learn about the difference between als and wenn.
>>> als vs wenn
German Imperative
In this lesson, I explain the use of the imperative in German. I go over all the forms: plural and singular, and formal and informal. I explain it easily, using several examples to make sure the point is clear. Not only that, but I also included exercises, so you can check out what you’ve learned.
Follow the link and learn how to use the German imperative.
Fun German Words that you don’t know
On this page, I show a few of my favorite unique German words. Some are hilarious; I’ve added some pictures to illustrate and audios for pronunciation. Follow the link and listen to the pronunciation.
chen in German — Diminutives
Here, I explain how to make diminutives in German using the particle chen. I explain the changes that happen in words when you make a diminutive. I’ve also included how a few short nicknames that are very common.
Follow the link and learn about diminutive in German.
das vs dass: sentences in German with exercises
Here, I go over two other words that are written similarly. This time it’s das and dass. I explain what each word is used for and give examples of how you can use it. I also included exercises for you to practice.
Follow the link and learn about das and dass.
German prefixes — the difference between einschlafen, ausschlafen, verschlafen, durchschlafen, and weiterschlafen
In another lesson, I talked about German prefixes and explained how they work. In this one, you can see it in use: I explain the difference between einschlafen, ausschlafen, verschlafen, durchschlafen, and weiterschlafen. You will see the differences quickly with example sentences.
>>> The difference between einschlafen, ausschlafen, verschlafen, durchschlafen and weiterschlafen
Learning Tip: Vocabulary Learning Tip
On this page, I share one of the best tips I know of to learn German. It’s easy, simple, and it can help you get your brain started in German. I’ve also included a special treat: an audio track of the description of the tip, but in German!
Follow the link and learn how to learn better.
Reviews
Occasionally, I come across a tool that is so good I simply need to share it with my students. This is what happened with LingQ. On these pages, you can read my impressions of the app and learn why it’s such a great tool to learn German.
In Spanish
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Here are some basic lessons to get started:
🔗 Dive Into German ABCs
🔗 der, die, das (Secret Decoded)
🔗 Unravel 'is' in German
🔗 Master 'sein' and 'haben'
🔗 Explore Umlauts Ä, Ö, Ü
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For more depth, try these selected intermediate lessons:
🔗 Spice Up With Adjectives
🔗 Tense Mastery: Past to Future!
🔗 Crack Prefixes & Verbs
🔗 Clarify 'das' vs 'dass'
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