Today, we are looking at a single German word that many learners come across early in their studies: ziehen. You might have seen it on doors, where it means “to pull.” However, this verb is one of those versatile ones in German and it has multiple meanings depending on the context. Let’s explore some of

In this article, we’re not just learning the colours in German. You might pick up a few new words, but we’re focusing on how to use them as adjectives, what to keep in mind regarding spelling, and some key questions surrounding them. 

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In this article, we’ll explore key verbs and their imperative forms, distinguishing between when you’re addressing one person or multiple people, and depending on whether or not you’re part of the group. 

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You’ve probably heard all about those German compound nouns. But did you know there’s a whole world of fantastic compound adjectives in German waiting to be discovered? These adjective combinations aren’t only fun to use, they can also add something to your German. Sure, you can always use adverbs like sehr or total, but creating

In this article about pronunciation, we’re looking at German vowels, particularly double letter sounds. We’ve already explored umlauts and letter combinations in another episode of 

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In the world of language learning, getting your head around temporal expressions can sometimes feel like a bigger task than it really is. For English speakers wanting to understand how to translate “when” in German, the trio of wann, als, and wenn can initially appear as interchangeable equivalents. However, knowing the rules for when to

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head over why a verb suddenly splits in half, fear not! Because today we’re looking at German separable verbs, and we’re here to shed some light on this special category of verbs that can be confusing for learners. 

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When talking about events in the past in German, we often have to make the choice between using the perfect tense and the imperfect tense, also known as the preterite (Präteritum). While both tenses are grammatically correct in most situations, there’s a clear favourite in spoken German: the perfect tense. However, there are some verbs

Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of prepositions of location in German.

 So, whether you’re a beginner just starting your German journey, or a seasoned learner looking to polish your skills, understanding how to identify and use these prepositions with confidence will let you take your German to the next level. The Coffee Break

Understanding which case to use when talking about locations and destinations can be a game-changer in your German-learning journey. Today we’re focusing on prepositions of location in German. So, let’s decipher the dative and accusative cases in German and unravel whether it’s a location or destination together! The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast

German pronunciation can, at times, seem daunting when you’re learning the language, but once you get the hang of some of the most common sounds and letter combinations, you’ll be speaking more confidently in no time. The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations in which we demystify tricky German

Making negative sentences in German does not have to be a negative experience! If you understand how to use nein, nicht and kein then you will have no problem negating sentences in German. The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations, in which we demystify tricky German language topics. In

There are various ways the infinitive form of verbs can be used in German: on their own as an infinitive, with zu, or with um … zu. Remember that the infinitive form of a verb is the base form that you would find in a dictionary. The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of

You may have already come across some long German words in your experience as a German learner – and they can be very long! Why does this happen? It’s mostly because German allows us to join different words together to form a new one, called a compound word. The Coffee Break German Show is a

When we start to learn German, one of the most important steps is to get our heads around cases of nouns and pronouns. For that reason, it’s time for a crash course on cases in German! The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations, in which we demystify tricky German

It’s time to get to know “you”! Saying “you” in German is slightly more complicated than in English, but what an important word it is. It won’t surprise you that the word “you”’ is one of the most commonly used words in English. It’s equally as common in German, but there are seven different ways

How do you ask questions in German? Questions are essential to every conversation and will always be part of your interactions when visiting a German-speaking country. So, read on, as we’re going to answer all your questions about forming questions in German! The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations,

As you may already know, the umlaut in German is the two small dots that can be used above the letters a, o and u. But when and why do we use an umlaut? And how does the umlaut change the sound of the letter? The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations in

Most learners think of the verb gehen when they want to say “to go” in German, but that’s not always correct! Yes, there are times when you should use gehen, but at other times we use fahren. Both verbs can mean “to go” in different contexts. The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series

Word order in German can seem unusual, especially when there is more than one verb in a sentence. However, you’ll soon find that there are some straightforward rules to follow and constructing sentences with confidence will be well within your grasp. The Coffee Break German Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations in