Posts by date: 2022 / 0 en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/archive?tx_blog_archive%5Baction%5D=listPostsByDate&tx_blog_archive%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_archive%5Byear%5D=2022&type=230&cHash=2e3550e3345ee09e8ee787c31af85d0a Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:09:29 +0100 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/irregular-german-verbs-in-the-business-environmentThu, 15 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0100Regina Rilkehttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/irregular-german-verbs-in-the-business-environmentThey are a challenge for almost every language learner: irregular German verbs. We give you tips on how to master this, explain you which irregular verbs are important and give you practical examples. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/we-are-all-the-same-we-just-think-in-a-different-languageTue, 29 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0100Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/we-are-all-the-same-we-just-think-in-a-different-languageIn part 2 of our interview, 29-year-old Ukrainian doctor Yuri Igitov talks about his everyday life, the challenges of learning German and his personal goals, and offers tips for anyone new to Germany. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/cologne-actually-reminds-me-a-bit-of-my-ukrainian-hometownTue, 22 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0100Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/cologne-actually-reminds-me-a-bit-of-my-ukrainian-hometownYuri Igitov, 29 years old, is an Ukrainian doctor from Donetsk and has been in Germany since August. He attended a two-week German course for Ukrainian refugees at Carl Duisberg Centren in Cologne. In part 1 of our interview, he talks to us about his first impressions, the biggest challenges and typical German experiences. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/saint-martin-in-germanyWed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0100Regina Rilkehttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/saint-martin-in-germany"Sankt Martin ritt durch Schnee und Wind, sein Ross, das trug ihn fort geschwind" - countless children sing the famous Saint Martin's song every year on 11.11. as they parade through the streets with colorful lanterns on Saint Martin's Day. But who was Saint Martin and what are these typical German customs all about? https://www.learngerman.blog/en/talking-about-date-and-time-in-germanMon, 31 Oct 2022 07:59:00 +0100Regina Rilkehttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/talking-about-date-and-time-in-germanTalking about date and time in German. Speaking correctly about date and time in German. There are many ways to tell the date and time in German. In this blog post, you'll find out what they are, what to keep in mind, and how to sound as natural as possible when doing so! https://www.learngerman.blog/en/learn-german-with-fun-and-variety-but-howWed, 03 Aug 2022 00:30:00 +0200Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/learn-german-with-fun-and-variety-but-howWhen you start learning a new language, it's often hard to get off to a good start. It can help not to use just one learning tool. The right mix of methods and variety in learning keeps motivation up. Let's take a look at a few ideas for learning German!What options do you have for learning German? What practice methods are available to you and where can you get useful material? Find out here! https://www.learngerman.blog/en/going-abroad-in-germany-a-must-for-every-german-language-studentTue, 05 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0200Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/going-abroad-in-germany-a-must-for-every-german-language-studentBenefits from going abroad in Germany: Germany is worldwide known for several things: their typical Oktoberfest or for some of their most world-famous brands such as Haribo and Adidas. Nevertheless going abroad can sometimes be scary because you are leaving behind your familiar environment as well as the people you love. But going abroad is one of the best decisions that you could ever make. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/dialects-and-learning-german-german-is-just-not-germanTue, 21 Jun 2022 09:30:00 +0200Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/dialects-and-learning-german-german-is-just-not-germanThose who learn German in a course can usually communicate in High German after a short time. However, if the language is spoken in regional dialects, most learners of German only understand stationary. Anne Pajarinen, the director of Carl Duisberg Center in Radolfzell on Lake Constance shares her experience of learning German with dialects. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/series-german-idioms-no-3-es-ist-zum-maeuse-melkenThu, 02 Jun 2022 10:11:00 +0200Regina Rilkehttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/series-german-idioms-no-3-es-ist-zum-maeuse-melkenGermans like to use idioms to describe certain situations. For learners of German who do not have much experience with idioms, this figurative language can sometimes be difficult. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/germany-for-beginners-dont-be-afraid-of-a-culture-shockTue, 10 May 2022 15:18:00 +0200https://www.learngerman.blog/en/germany-for-beginners-dont-be-afraid-of-a-culture-shockPart two of our interview is all about German culture. Our Carl Duisberg alumna Abigail gives tips on living in Germany and tells us what hurdles there are to overcome when living in Germany and why Germans go down to the basement to laugh.