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Zombies are coming, and they speak German! Do you have what it takes to survive? No? How lucky you are, we have exactly what you need. Here is the Top 20 Words and Phrases you need to survive this Apocalypse! Click here to listen how to pronounce those phrases! -beängstigend (adj) scary -Infektion die fem (n) infection -Schädel der masc (n) skull Grab das neut (n) grave -Was ist Ihr Lieblings-Zombie-Film? What's your favorite zombie movie? Click here to access this lesson for free! -Apokalypse die fem (n) apocalypse -Aus dem Grab auferstehen rise from the grave -Zombies! Renn! Zombies! Run! -Wenn es einen Zombie-Angriff geben würde, wohin würdest du fliehen? If there was a zombie attack,... Show more

Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned German? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn German. Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering German in your car! Click Here To Start Learning German Right Now! You can learn German in your car, hands free While driving,... Show more

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!

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

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

Hey German learner! We recently gave you some shortcuts to learn German. In your journey to become fluent and conversational in less time that is needed to say “Gotta catch 'em all”, we will this time give you the Top 15 tips to remember words! 1. Use repetition: reading, writing and speaking words over and over again. 2. Associate words with drawings, pictures and funny scenes. 3. Try to use the language routinely in the context of daily life. 4. Reading as much as possible, especially the newspaper, helps you to remember words. Click Here To Start Learning German Right Now! 5. Learn about the roots of words and how different words are related to each other. 6. Speak as often as possible with native... Show more

Hey Listeners! So you've decided to study German, now what? Chances are you're looking to become fluent and conversational as fast as possible, right? Well then, look no further! This is the list for you! Without further ado, here are the top 5 shortcuts to learning German! Click Here To Start Learning German Right Now! 1. Create A Study Schedule And Set Some Goals: This one may seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many unorganized language learners there are in the world! Creating a schedule allows you to manage your time wisely, enabling you to free up time to study consistently. Goals are also a key component of learning German. These give you motivation and something to strive for. 2. Make It Fun: You may... Show more

Hey Listeners! Guess what? Your language learning goals just got a little easier! As you’ve probably realized by now, there have been some major improvements made to your dashboard! These updates have been designed to improve your overall experience with the website and help keep you organized and on-track! Here are a few of the changes: Your progress is now tracked right, smack in the middle of the page to keep you motivated and organized. A new, sleek and easy to navigate design allows you to worry less about where to click and more on learning German! An enlarged profile picture that gives your dashboard a unique and more personal feel. A new layout for the “Latest News” feed to keep you informed on all of the most recent... Show more

Are you currently debating whether or not to learn German? You aren't alone. Learning a new language requires a huge investment of time, and often money as well. That's why so many people are hesitant to spend the amount of effort required to become fluent in another language. However, learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life and there are a number of reasons why you should start studying one... and start studying now! Click Here And Start Learning German With A FREE Account! More Opportunities That's right. It's not rocket science. A new language can open up many new doors. You're able to work in countries other than your own, leading to a world of new opportunities. It can also qualify... Show more

Hello Listeners, When it comes to listening to and understanding German, most beginners struggle. They hear the few words they know. And the rest just fly in one ear and out the other. Does this happen to you too? In this post, you’re going to learn about 3 tactics that are guaranteed to sharpen your listening comprehension skills! 1. Try Our Listening Comprehension Series Click Here To Check Out Our Absolute Beginner Videos! This is a complete lesson series dedicated purely to testing and improving your listening skills. You can find all of the videos from this series in the “Bonus Video Lessons” section of our site! In the video lesson, you’ll hear a dialogue in your target language. Then, you’ll be asked to answer a... Show more