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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!

How To Say ‘Thank you’ in German

In most cultures, it is custom to express gratitude in some way or another. The dictionary defines gratitude as follows: it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Giving a sincere, thankful response to someone’s actions or words is often the ‘glue’ that keeps relationships together. This is true in most societies! Doing so in a foreign country also shows your respect and appreciation for the culture. Words have great power - use these ones sincerely and often! Table of Contents 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in German Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes Infographic & Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases - Thank You Video Lesson: ‘Thank You’ in 31... Show more

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

How to be a Good Lover in Germany

Click here to listen how to pronounce those lovely words! - Ich liebe dich. I love you. - Du bedeutest mir sehr viel. You mean so much to me. - Möchtest du mein Valentin sein? Will you be my Valentine? - Sie sind so schön. You're so beautiful. - Du bist mehr als nur ein Freund für mich. I think of you as more than a friend. - Hundert Herzen wären zu wenige, um all meine Liebe zu dir zu tragen. A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you. - Liebe ist nur Liebe. Es kann niemals erklärt werden. Love is just love. It can never be explained. - Du bist so schön. You're so handsome. - Ich bin in dich verknallt. I've got a crush on you. - Du machst mich zu einem besseren Menschen. You make... Show more

German Word of the Day – present (noun)

Learn a little German everyday with the free German Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!Geschenk present (noun)Und das ist dein Geburtstagsgeschenk.And this is your birthday present.An meinem zweiten (2.) Geburtstag war mein Geschenk ein Kuscheltier.On my second (2nd) birthday my present was a stuffed animal.Du musst anwesend sein, um die Vorlesungen hören zu können.You must be present in order to hear the lectures.blaue Schleife auf einer Boxblue bow on boxgroßes Geschenkbig presentSei anwesend.be present.Own 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 – leaf (noun)

Learn a little German everyday with the free German Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!Blatt leaf (noun)Durch zu viel Wasser wird das Blatt gelb werden.The leaf will turn yellow with too much water.gelbes Blattyellow leafgrünes Blattgreen leafGlühwürmchen auf einem Blattfirefly on a leafOwn 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!