Questions tagged [learning]
Questions asking for learning resources and advice on the process of learning German. Do not use this tag for questions about specific features of the German language.
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Can one access online the subtitles for the UT-tagged videos in Bayerisches Fernsehen’s Mediathek? [closed]
I have found that watching German media videos with subtitles has helped my aural comprehension (I am not a native speaker of German). Therefore, I am particularly interested in locating subtitled ...
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Motivate cases for speakers of languages without them
This might be a general question, but I’ve just re-encountered cases again while learning German. How would one explain the purpose of cases?
In German there are four, there are languages with more......
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German dictionary program [duplicate]
I am looking for a German dictionary program that I can install on my Mac. I would like the program to have:
Definition of the word in English
Audio files of the German pronunciation
Declensions
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Learning Swiss German handwriting alphabet
I were unable to find paper with alphabet letters on it to start learning reading/writing in Swiss German. Searched native bookstores and still couldn't find those "1th grade school kids letters ...
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Wo/Wie kann ich meinen Wortschatz erweitern?
Ich lerne gerade die Lektionen für die B2-Prüfung. Trotzdem fühle ich, dass ich noch mehr Vokabeln lernen muss. Ich suche jetzt Ressourcen dafür, deutsche Wörter zu lernen.
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Best books for Hören
As you know Hören is a critical skill for improving the other skills (Schreiben, Sprechen and Lesen).
I am looking for a set of books that would teach me this skill and give me good exercises?
I am ...
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What learning strategies are there for German noun declension?
In German, there are three genders, four cases, two numbers and irregular words. It’s a lot and I can’t learn the declension of each word one by one by heart. Of course, I’m not talking about der, das ...
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Are there any mnemonic aids for remembering how to deal with cases for each gender?
I always get confused remembering adjective endings for both definite and indefinite articles. Does anyone know of any phrases/songs that kids are taught at school to help with remembering these?
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Which verbs tense I should learn after simple present?
I'm studying German for a while, I know I still have a lot to learn. But I'm considering which verbs tense I should learn after Simple Present, like a study guide for verbs tense.
Could someone give ...
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Is there a site for learning German like this one? [duplicate]
I tried to find sites where everything is sorted nicely, like grammar > present simple > other things etc., then vocabulary > commonly used words > parts of human body, town > food > other words.
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How to remember words which are extremely similar but have totally different meaning?
I would like to know if someone has any suggestion regarding how to remember words which are extremely similar but have totally different meanings. Any advice? Tricks?
I am thinking of words like:
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Which satellite channel to learn German in Europe? [duplicate]
I've a good satellite system here in Europe. I can get:
Hotbird 13
Astra 19.2
Astra 28
I would like to know if there is a channel dedicated to German teaching, maybe with subtitle.
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German language simulator for training verbal skills
I have started to learn German language and seem to be doing okay when it comes to understanding the grammar and writing any texts. Where I am miserable lacking is when it comes to verbal skills as I ...
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German-English word frequency list (1000-5000)
I am not looking just for German words frequency list, for which there are many in this site and others. But I am looking for translated German words frequency list.
Copy pasting from sites like ...
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What are some good audio resources for learning scientific German?
German Science Reader by Charles Frederick Kroeh is a book on learning scientific German. However, I learn better aurally. What are some good audio resources for learning scientific German?
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What points do I need to consider in order to find the best online course for me?
I intend to start learning German and I found two brilliant courses on the website of Deutsche Welle, one called Deutsch Interaktiv and another audio resource called Warum Nicht.
I would like to know ...
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Where to rent/watch German movies with German subtitles
I'm an intermediate German learner and I would love to learn the language better by watching original German movies with German subs, because then I can see what is being said and understand it more ...
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How to ask German student to homecoming?
I want to ask one of the foreign German guys to homecoming. I found different quotes but I don't know which one is correct. So how should I write the note to ask him? "Will you go to homecoming with ...
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Wo kann man im Internet die deutsche Sprache üben?
Diese Frage wurde auch hier (auf Englisch) beantwortet:
Are there websites where one can practice German conversation whether through typing or through audio?
Ich suche etwas wie Skype, Google Talk,...
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How to learn/explain to pronounce Ä,Ö,Ü,Z,CH?
How do I learn to pronounce
Ä (at least 2 different: "Ärzte" + slightly different "Ärmel", "ätzend")
Ö (at least 2 different: "Öl", "Öffnung" + slightly different "Löffel")
Ü (at least 2 different:...
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Anything like the NYT crossword in German?
English is not my first language. In college (in the US), a roommate got me hooked on the New York Times crossword puzzle, and I picked up a lot of English vocabulary (along with a ton of trivia) ...
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English documentary with German subtitles
It is easy to find German documentaries with English subtitles. But I am looking for English voiced documentaries with German subtitles. I find this makes it easier to learn new German words.
Any ...
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How to start learning German? [duplicate]
I want to start learning German. Are there any online resources that you recommend?
I hope that you can recommend a book or two to start studying from. So are there any good texts? Are there any ...
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Practicing German in daily activity [duplicate]
English is my first language. I have taken four semesters of university German in preparation to go abroad in 2015 to work and study.
My question is this: how can I practice and improve my German in ...
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Aural comprehension of German media [closed]
I am a native English speaker who has scant practice with listening to spoken German except via Internet radio and DVDs from Amazon.de. I have noticed that some shows at the same intellectual level ...
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Which online course for learning German can you recommend?
I got a place at a German university and I would like to learn some essentials from the scratch during the summer.
My main concern is to be efficient while learning. I don't mind paying for an online ...
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Finding out how many German words I do know
I know a website offering a test for knowing how many words you know in English.
http://testyourvocab.com/
I would like to find something similar for the German language.
I've made some searches ...
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Any German books with included vocabulary?
I am trying to learn German, but I find memorizing vocabulary lists very boring, and would prefer to read a book and just look up the words I don't get. The problem is, I find it really frustrating to ...
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Resources for learning verb tenses with short example sentenses
I wish to learn verbs with their tense forms for general conversation. I tried to use the verb tables, but I am not able to memorise them. I think it would help me if I learn these forms alongwith ...
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"Gateway language" to German
I want to learn to speak German, but I'm having some trouble getting the words right (not sure exactly what I'm hearing).
Since I intend to learn to speak a few new languages, I figured maybe I ...
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Suche ein Forum um auf Deutsch zu diskutieren
Ich möchte mein Deutsch verbessern, entweder durch Sprechen oder durch Schreiben. Gibt es ein Forum oder so, wo man etwas diskutieren kann?
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Why is it so hard to understand German sentences construction?
I’ve been trying to learn German for a few months and I find extremely difficult to acquire the meaning of a spoken sentence (when reading I can take all the time I want and if I know the words, I’m ...
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Bilingual (German/English) Novel Resources
I want to ask where I can find/buy in pdf format bilingual beginner-intermediate level german novels similar to penguin parallel text novels. I searched but could not find a good resource.
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How can I learn German in one week? [closed]
How can I learn German in one week?
If there is way to listen and talk that will be better.
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Are old textbooks still useful for learning German?
I know someone who is teaching himself German from the original copy of Assimil printed in 1957. He thought to himself, "wouldn't it be hilarious if I spent years learning out-dated German?".
Is ...
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Finding somebody for speaking German
I’m searching someone or a group with whom I can speak German.
I understand very good and I write good, the problem that, until now, I haven’t had the possibility to speak as much as I need to. First,...
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Analog of TOEFL for German [closed]
Could anyone suggest me most actual or appropriate analog of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for German?
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As someone learning German, what should I put on my flash cards for each part of speech?
What should I put on my German flash cards in order to know everything I'll need to know about that word? For example, I know for nouns I need to make sure to learn the gender and plural forms, since ...
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On-line German tutors [closed]
I don't know if here is the best place to ask that, I need a German tutor to help me to communicate in German via chat and sometimes voice. Do you know any sites (free or not) which can provide me ...
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Etwas anschauen vs. ansehen = to look at?
Can anschauen and ansehen both be used to say that you are looking at something? For example, "Ich schaue das Foto an" vs. "Ich sehe mir das Foto an"? I think I have seen these verbs used ...
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Is there a good sourcebook for practice exercises?
I'm looking for a book full of practice exercises. I find that, while my vocabulary is getting better and my knowledge of grammar improving, it would really help to do more exercises and compare my ...
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Learning German through debates/ discussions - Deutsch lernen durch Debatten/ Reden
Ich habe mir gedacht dass man ab einem gewissen Deutschniveau auch durch Schreiben Fortschritte machen kann.
Habt ihr Blogs, oder kennt ihr eine Seite wo man an Debatten teilnehmen kann?
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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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Which educative video series helps me in learning German?
Do you know about any type of educative video series for learning German? For example, like Destinos for learners of Spanish.
The only option I have been able to find so far is Muzzy, a British ...
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Can someone point me to an easy resource that teaches the German language? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Free online resources for beginner course
Can someone point me to an easy resource that teaches the German language?
Keep in mind that I'm totally ignorant in German. I'm not ...
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What would be some good exercises with a language partner for a beginner?
Does anyone have advice for keeping a conversation going with a language partner. I've been studying German for 6 weeks, twice a week at night school. So my vocabulary is quite small and apart from ...
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How to learn German online? [closed]
Most of the online free resources I found are for beginners and does not provide much information. Is there any more comprehensive resource covering from beginner to advanced level?
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Learning German helpful for any other language learning? [closed]
I am interested in learning German since I am fascinated about the German automation machines and I want to study in a German university. I want to know whether learning German directly helps in ...
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Magazines and documentaries for speaking German with subtitles
Could you please name some documentaries, radio stations or magazines with easy German vocabulary and clear pronunciation?
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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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