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Break through the Intermediate Plateau with tailored lessons built around your curious interests.

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The Witch Craze

Magic, chaos and misogyny - a journey through the ruthless Early Modern Period, when alleged witches were persecuted across Germany.

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99 German words & idioms

Download our free PDF. Each expression comes with a German example sentence, a translation & useful vocabulary.

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Rammstein
Rammstein
A German industrial metal band, famed for provocative lyrics and theatrical pyrotechnics.
Berghain
Berghain
Read about the infamous Berghain: a Berlin nightclub, with one of the hardest door policies in the world.
Nietzsche's Life & Philosophy
Nietzsche's Life & Philosophy
A philosopher who critiqued morality, religion, and truth, exploring power and self-overcoming, and who profoundly influenced modern thought.
German Crime Fiction
German Crime Fiction
In this article, we explore six books from one of most beloved genres in German literature: crime fiction.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank
A young diarist who hid in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, documenting daily life before her death.
Hänsel & Gretel
Hänsel & Gretel
A fairy tale about siblings lost in the forest, who meet a wicked witch and must use their wits to escape her trap.
German Romcoms
German Romcoms
Light, dialogue-rich films that build listening skills, everyday vocabulary, and cultural intuition.
Sophie Scholl
Sophie Scholl
A young anti-Nazi activist who distributed leaflets against Hitler and was executed for her resistance.

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Slow German Podcast

Explore our podcast designed for intermediate learners, and dive into topics on life in Germany, spoken in slow German. Free transcripts are included.

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Simple German Fairy Tales

Rediscover the timeless fairytales from your childhood - this time in German! Our selection of Grimm Brothers' classics comes with helpful word translations and audio.

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