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Humour/Comedy websites in German [closed]
Are there any websites out there which offer a large repository of jokes and humour in German?
I'm looking for something similar to, for example, www.9gag.com or Comedy Central's www.jokes.com.
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Are there any english subtitled german intellectual shows?
I've taken german in school for several years, meaning I got the basics of the language somewhat ingrained in me. One of the ways to improve my skills, I notice, is by watching english (or swedish, ...
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Free classic psychological e-books for language learning
I want to master German via reading e-books. I was thinking about the classic works of psychology. At best I'd like to read the works of Sigmund Freud and Erich Fromm in original. I was searching the ...
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Is there any source to find German books categorised in terms of reading ease?
There are numerous readability measures like Flesch Readability test, Wiener Sachtextformel, etc. But is there someplace I could actually find common books listed with their respective reading ease ...
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Suggestions on preparing for the Zertifikat Deutsch (internationally accepted certificate in German) exam
I will be taking the Zertifikat Deutsch exam soon, and was looking for tips and ideas on the preparation required. This exam is legally recognized, for instance for citizenship applications, and has ...
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What are some reading comprehension activities for early language learners? [closed]
I am a German teacher at the secondary level, and my German 2 students are reading the Lese-Novelas von Hueber Verlag, such as Anna, Berlin. The book is very good for beginners, but I'm running out of ...
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German video news with transcription
Inspired by an answer, I wonder if there are good places to watch simple-language multimedia on current topics with subtitles or transcription (and ideally English translation).
For example, Spiegel ...
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Next step after Rosetta Stone?
I'm getting close to completing the 5 level online Rosetta Stone course, so I start wondering what should I do next in terms of learning grammar and vocabulary?
The long-term goal being visiting or ...
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What are some techniques to get me up to speed with German Grammar?
What are some techniques to get me up to speed with German grammar and sentence structure?
I am not great with the "official" terms of parts of sentences. (For example, "infinitive" and ...
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Online resource which has easy German to read with its English translation
Is there any resource online which has easy German (should use most common words in daily setting) and also has its English translation alongside?
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Free online resources for beginner course
Along the lines of the same question on French Language & Usage, what are good, free online resources for an English-speaker to learn German properly from scratch?
Ideally, important areas such ...
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German student preparing for travel abroad
I've studied German in an academic setting in the US for a number of years. When conversing with native German speakers I've noticed slang and other "non-academic" mannerisms. I'm preparing to ...
