Posts by category Learn German en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/category?tx_blog_category%5Baction%5D=listPostsByCategory&tx_blog_category%5Bcategory%5D=22&tx_blog_category%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&type=210&cHash=3b28a6527523713d5ef79bceaadbc982 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:06:33 +0100 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/emotions-in-german-grammar-the-subjunctive-in-everyday-lifeWed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/emotions-in-german-grammar-the-subjunctive-in-everyday-lifeMany German learners are afraid of grammar, especially the subjunctive. It sounds complicated and knowing when to use Subjunctive I or Subjunctive II can be challenging for non-native speakers. However, the subjunctive allows us to express wishes, politeness, and doubts. It not only shows what someone is thinking but also how they are feeling. In a sense, the subjunctive is the ‘Grammar of Emotions’. Our blog gives a brief overview of the feeling behind each subjunctive. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/practice-your-german-with-tongue-twistersThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/practice-your-german-with-tongue-twistersDo you know the German tongue twister, "Fischers Fritze fischt frische Fische"? Sentences like this one can really trip you up. That's why they're called "tongue twisters." However, tongue twisters have their advantages, and they are fun to practice. We will show you how they can help you improve your German skills. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/denglish-hip-hop-phrases-and-internet-slang-the-key-features-of-german-youth-languageThu, 21 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/denglish-hip-hop-phrases-and-internet-slang-the-key-features-of-german-youth-languageWhen older people listen to a group of German teenagers today, they often only understand fragments of a sentence. A lot has changed since the 1960s, when the generation that wanted to distance itself from the ruling class used words like “cool”. In the following, we will take a look at the increasingly popular mix of English, German, Hip-Hop slang, and internet language. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/increase-social-interaction-by-playing-german-board-gamesTue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/increase-social-interaction-by-playing-german-board-gamesDespite the popularity of digital games, traditional board and card games remain very popular in Germany. The selection of themes and game designs ranges from classics to modern game highlights. They all have one thing in common: they promote fun through lively communication. To win, players must either cooperate or compete against each other. Here, we present a small selection of well-known and new board games that encourage social interaction while learning about German culture and language in a playful way. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-2-living-and-studying-in-germanyFri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-2-living-and-studying-in-germanyErika was born and raised in a U.S. territory outside of America. She comes from a small, tropical island located in the Pacific Ocean, called Saipan, which is the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. As part of a cultural exchange program she lives in Germany since July 2024 and attended German courses at the Carl Duisberg Training Center in Berlin and Cologne. It is her first time in Germany and in Europe as well. In our interview, she talks about the differences to the island life, her impressions of learning German and what she likes the most about Germany. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-1-exchange-program-cbyxWed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-1-exchange-program-cbyxErika Pascual has been participating in a cultural exchange program sponsored by the German Bundestag and the US Congress, also known as CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange) or in German PPP (Parlamentarisches Patenschafts-Programm). The program gives her the opportunity to immerse herself in the German culture as well as acquiring the German language while also representing the diversity of America and her hometown Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. In our interview, she tells us more about the program and her experiences. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-oleksandra-maslova-from-ukraine-about-freedom-individuality-and-challengesTue, 17 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-oleksandra-maslova-from-ukraine-about-freedom-individuality-and-challengesOleksandra comes from Ukraine and has been living in Germany since March 2022. In our interview, she talks about her life in Germany and her experiences in learning German, but also about freedom, individuality and challenges. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/learning-german-through-musicTue, 29 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/learning-german-through-musicMusic makes many things easier, including learning a foreign language. The reasons are obvious: Rhythm and melody help to remember words and phrases. Music reminds us of the situation in which an expression was used - even more, it conveys the history and culture of the country in which a song was created. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-iryna-ivanets-from-ukraine-my-experiences-in-learning-germanTue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-iryna-ivanets-from-ukraine-my-experiences-in-learning-germanIryna Ivanets has been living in Germany since three years. She successfully passed the German B2 exam and is now working on the C1 certificate. In our interview, she is talking about her experiences in learning German and is telling us her tips for learning German. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/du-and-sie-in-german-a-guide-for-beginnersTue, 25 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/du-and-sie-in-german-a-guide-for-beginners“Du” or “Sie”? The personal form of address poses a challenge for many learners of German. In Germany, this distinction is not only important from a grammatical point of view, but also reflects social norms and relationships. In this article, we explain when to use which form and what to bear in mind.