German Blog

The German language is full of funny animal idioms: from dancing bears to wine-drinking geese. Here's a list of the most hilarious ones.

Improve your listening comprehension, with these entry-level audiobooks.

Dive into German literature, with our selection of 11 easy books for beginners.

Children's books are a great way to make early progress in a language. But what to read? Let's see!

German words that look and mean almost the same as their English counterparts — a useful shortcut for expanding your vocabulary.

Crime fiction is a beloved literary genre in Germany. Discover its most popular books.

Enhance your German with these captivating documentaries.

German False Friends or False Cognates are a deceiving bunch.

Do you know what Germans mean when they talk about a naked snail? Or what animal the lazy animal is? Let's find out!

A guide to graded German readers — what's out there and how to get the most out of them as a beginner.

Common German greetings beyond 'Hallo' — what to say when, depending on context and time of day.

Germans aren't known for their polite innuendos, so you will have to learn some insults before travelling to Berlin.

Avoid the intermediate plateau of death, by reading as much as you can.

Prepare for your job interview in German, by familiarising yourself with typical interview questions to expect, and helpful example answers.

Are German dads funny? Maybe not. But that doesn't prevent them from cracking a joke or two. Really bad ones.

Discover how to learn German quickly with our tips and shortcuts.

Immerse in German with these films, hand-picked for intermediate learners.

Our list of German-English parallel texts for beginner & intermediate learners.

German Phrase Books: A short blog post on how to best use German phrase books.

Understanding German Rap isn't very easy. Here a 10+ songs you might be able to understand.

Our top 5 German Romantic Comedies, perfect for intermediate learners.

Three different ways to say sweet things in German, beyond 'Ich liebe dich' — for crushes, partners, and Valentine's day.

Try these simple German short stories, for early intermediate learners.

Eight casual German slang words that come up constantly in real conversation — Quatsch, Hammer, Alter and more.

Common German swear words with example sentences & translations.

Learn multiple ways to express gratitude in German beyond 'Dankeschön'.

A handful of useful German phrases — with pronunciation — to download into your brain before your next trip.

5 popular, immersion-worthy TV shows that could help improve your German.

B1/B2 German idioms about rain and shine, to spice up your weather small talk.

Discover some oddly specific German words, like 'cable salad' or 'sadness fat'.