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How to Find a German Job with the Germany Job Seeker Visa

So you’re ready to move to Germany with the Germany job seeker visa? You’re ready to finally work in Germany? This is a country that has so many different sides to show, and so many different accents, cultures, and landscapes. It reaches from the Baltic Sea and flatlands in the north to the Alps with Bavarian culture, to the forests and lakes in the south. In between, you have many big cities such as the capital Berlin, the finance and logistics centre of Europe Frankfurt, one of the biggest city complexes named Ruhrpott in the west, and the fastest growing city in Germany: Leipzig. When moving to a new country, you’ll have an explosion of feelings. On the one hand, you’re excited to meet new people, get to know the culture,... Show more

How to Say I Love You in German – Romantic Word List

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in German could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your German partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At GermanPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your German lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available... Show more

Hi, What’s Up, and Beyond: How to Say Hello In German

It’s a beautiful morning in Hamburg. You’re enjoying a nice piece of bread and a coffee at a streetside cafe. Suddenly a German friend of yours enters and you’d like to say hello. But this time, you’ll do it in German. So how exactly do you say “Hello” in German? Greetings are part of every culture, and no matter where you find yourself on the globe, there are plenty of different ways to do it. Each one has its own subtleties, ranging from formality to time of day to location. Fortunately, it’s not confusing in the least. Pretty much everything can be accurately mapped to a phrase or concept we’re familiar with in English. “Hello” in learning German is one of the most important things you’ll learn, so let’s delve into this... Show more

How to Celebrate April Fools’ Day in German

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

German Word of the Day – forearm (noun)

Learn a little German everyday with the free German Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!Unterarm forearm (noun)Ich habe ein Herz auf meinen Unterarm tätowiert, knapp über meinem Handgelenk.I have a heart tattooed on my forearm just above the wrist.Unterarm und Faustforearm and fistmein haariger Unterarmmy hairy forearmOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the German Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

German Word of the Day – receive (verb)

Learn a little German everyday with the free German Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!bekommen receive (verb)Der Mann bekam Geld.The man received money.Der Mann bekommt Geld.The man receives money.Ich bekam eine Postkarte von meiner Freundin.I received a postcard from my girlfriend.Geld bekommenreceive moneyeine Postkarte bekommenreceive a cardeinen Weckruf bekommenreceive a wake-up callOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the German Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

4 Reasons Why German Slang Words Will Make You Fluent

Learn 4 honest reasons you need German slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning German slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak German? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning German or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole German Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

German Slang Part I

For German learners: You need to know that, unfortunately, the real world looks a bit different from what you learnt, more confusing and less structured with the use of slang. Here we will tell you why you must study slang, and you will learn 5 of the most used German slangs in everyday life and how to use them properly! And if you didn't start yet and want to learn German, click here to access our Absolute Beginner video course to master German basics in few hours for FREE! Slang is an aspect of language that isn’t usually taught in the classroom but is an important part of becoming proficient in any language. A person learning German might attend daily classes. They might study the grammar and the formalities and might even... Show more

Top 10 Lines You Need for Introducing Yourself in German

Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! Mein Name ist Anna. My name is Anna. Ich komme aus Deutschland. I'm from Germany. Ich lebe in Berlin. I live in Berlin. Ich lerne seit einem Jahr Deutsch. I’ve been learning German for a year. Ich lerne Deutsch auf GermanPod101.com. I'm learning German at GermanPod101.com. Hallo, es ist schön, Sie kennenzulernen. Hello, it's nice to meet you. Ich bin 27 Jahre alt. I'm 27 years old. Ich bin Lehrer. I'm a teacher. Eines meiner Hobbys ist Lesen. One of my hobbies is reading. Ich höre gerne Musik. I enjoy listening to music. Make friends? Want to impress native speakers? Learn German with our other vocabulary lists!

10 Monthly Goals to become fluent in German

Hey German Learner! Shortcuts for learning and tips to remember German words are useful but it's even also important to fix objectives to reach every month! What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month? In your journey to become fluent and conversational here are 10 monthly goals you can go after! Click Here To Start Learning German Right Now! 1) I'll finish Survival Phrases series on GermanPod101.com by listening to two lesson a day. 2) I'll give a 3 minute introductory speech in German to my German friends. 3) I'll finish reading one German book by reading 10 pages a day. 4) I'll pass my German test. 5) I'll write 10 postcards in German to my German friends. 6) I'll memorize 5 German songs. 7) I'll... Show more