What Languages And Dialects Are Spoken In Alsace-Lorraine?
Historically, Alsace and Lorraine have been notorious subjects of dispute between Germany and France. As a result, the linguistic history of the regions is very Read More
Tag: German Language
German Dialects: The Franconian Dialect
It’s pretty well-known that the Franks do not enjoy being grouped in with the Bavarians. And thus it follows: Franconian and Bavarian dialects are not Read More
German Dialects: The Saxon Dialect
Saxony’s famous dialect doesn’t have the greatest reputation. In surveys on the popularity of German dialects, Saxon routinely lands in last place. Opinions about dialects Read More
German Dialects: The Swabian Dialect
Swabian German belongs to the roughly 20 different German dialects, which are local languages that are pronounced and spelled differently from region to region. Depending Read More
5 Very Good, Very Specific Tips To Learn German
The Germans are fond of saying, Deutsche Sprache, schwere Sprache, (“German language, difficult language”), often with a hint of Schadenfreude in their voices. But allow Read More
How Many People Speak German, And Where Is It Spoken?
A language is more than a collection of words and grammar rules: it’s inextricably linked to the people who speak it. And while German is Read More
Hot Tip: Choosing The Right German Goodbye
As there would be in any language, there’s a different German goodbye for every situation. And unless you enjoy awkward social exchanges, you’ll probably want Read More
Could Four German Cases Soon Become Three?
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the four German cases, and one of them has been hit especially hard. Sentences like der Dativ Read More
Tips And Tricks To Learn German For Ultra-Beginners
There’s a German saying that goes, “Who knows why the geese go barefoot?” In other words, “That’s just the way it is.” When I think Read More
52 English Words That Are Actually German
English is a Germanic language. That means it comes from the same root as German, Norwegian, Danish and a number of other languages. You would Read More