As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change colour, autumn is a time of cosy comforts and hearty traditions in Germany. These are the German words that capture the essence of this magical time of year.
Do you know your 'Lebenskunde' from your 'NaWi'? Or your 'Stunden' from your 'Fächer'? Read our guide and get up to speed with what your children are learning at school in Germany.
People who are dating love to talk about their hopes and fears and people who aren't love to hear about them. Here’s our guide to the German phrases you need to know to get in on the dating conversation.
When foreign parents send their children to German primary schools, they often come back with a whole new vocabulary of playground slang. Here's our guide to the main terms to know.
Struggling to speak German despite years of classes? Teacher and language influencer Stefanie Weinberger shares her tips for overcoming the ‘speaking gap’ and making the most of the new opportunities offered by AI.
Foreign residents' language skills are in the news again following a Munich cafe's social media post defending its staff for speaking English. We want to hear your experience of learning German and whether you think German is essential to live here.
Not every barista you meet in Munich or Berlin can speak German well, but most foreign residents agree that a decent understanding of the language is necessary for a good life here.
A fresh debate about whether foreigners should be able to speak German in the service industry has been reignited following a post from a cafe in Munich that defended staff over their language skills.
Looking to learn German without spending a cent? From flashcard apps to online courses and video series, here are the best free online resources to help you build up your language skills.
Whether you suffer from period cramps or want to stock up on 'Binden', we've compiled some useful words and phrases to talk about menstruation and sexual health.
From exams to romance scams, German has a surprisingly rich vocabulary when it comes to cheating. Here’s how to tell a fib from an unforgivable betrayal.
For many foreign residents, learning German is essential for work – but the tax office doesn’t always see it that way. As a result, language lessons often fall into a confusing grey area when it comes to claiming deductions.
This bizarre-sounding expression is the go-to phrase for Germans faced with the impossible. Master it, and you’ll have the perfect phrase for mocking the unrealistic expectations that plague us all.
'Fronleichnam' is celebrated as a public holiday in eight German states (and two other regions) on Thursday June 4th. We explain its origins where it's observed.
Going to the gym in Germany can test your language skills as much as your fitness. Here’s our guide to the phrases you need to work up a sweat, talk reps and explain injuries – without accidentally ending up back at school.
Saying 'bitte' in response to 'danke' can become a reflex, especially for early language learners, but there are plenty of other expressions to use. Here are some more interesting ways to acknowledge thanks in German.
Have you ever made a phone call and frozen when the other person’s voicemail picked up? You’re not alone. This guide will help you feel more confident when leaving voicemail messages in German.
If hay fever is already making you miserable, the last thing you need is confusion at the pharmacy counter. Here’s a practical guide to allergy medication in Germany – and some helpful phrases for asking for it.
Buying a property is always a major undertaking – and even more so when you’re attempting to do it in a foreign country. We look at the key phrases you need to know in Germany, and what you can expect.
When someone dies, it’s hard enough to find the words in English – let alone in German. If you’re learning the language, these simple phrases can help you express your condolences with confidence.
Watching German-language movies and series can be one of the most fun and entertaining ways to improve your language skills. Here are a few to check out.
German is renowned for its lengthy words. As you might expect, the most unwieldy ones can be found in the worlds of law and finance. We've trawled around to put together the most useful ones for you here (and we've included some just for fun).
