German Grammar: How To Use The Genitive Case With Proper Names
The German language doesn’t always make things easy. The Case of the Possessive Genitive S is as complicated as, well, the German concept of case. Read More
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Quiz: Can You Avoid These Common German Mistakes?
The first few days of learning German (or any language, really) are very exciting. You’ve got a whole new world open to you, filled with Read More
The Best Of The Past Year’s German Pandemic Lingo
Language is always adapting to give us adequate range to describe our lived experience. So in a year where literally everything got turned upside down, Read More
Multilinguish: The Brothers Grimm
Subscribe to Multilinguish on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Spreaker, Stitcher or wherever you listen. [EMBED HERE] Most of us are familiar with the folk Read More
Should Berlin be a Bilingual City?
Berlin is going bilingual. Or, at least it sounds like it is. You can hear it in the streets, in sidewalk conversations, and increasingly, you Read More
5 Popular Netflix Shows That’ll Improve Your German
Watching Netflix is a great way to improve your German. Sure, podcasts are good, but they require active listening. TV shows, on the other hand, Read More
7 German stereotypes we’re tired of hearing
Germany, home of bland food, efficient-but-rude people, and a harsh, guttural language — at least if you listen to outdated, tone-deaf stereotypes. But this is a Read More
“Sie” And “Du”: How To Use Them And Avoid A German Faux Pas
A few years ago, on the eve of a trip from Berlin to Bavaria to meet my boyfriend’s four grandparents, father, father’s wife, and several Read More
What’s a Tandem Partner And How Should I Get One?
When looking for the perfect tandem partner, it’s easy to feel like Goldilocks. When I moved to Berlin seven years ago, finding a tandem partner Read More
The History of the German Language
With over 100 million speakers, German is currently the most spoken language in the EU. But where does German — with its complex grammar and endless Read More