Audio: German Words of the Week
Friday August 29, 2003
Our weekly German vocabulary newsletter has always been popular, but we've added something special to Wörter der Woche: Sound! Now you can hear the words—along with sample sentences that illustrate ... Read More
German Song Lyrics
Tuesday August 26, 2003
Listening to German music can be fun, but it's also instructive! We've got the German lyrics for many songs—from Christmas carols to rock—plus English line-by-line translations. Follow the bouncing ball!
German Modal Verbs
Friday August 22, 2003
They are some of the most important verbs you need to know. Learn how to conjugate and use modals in a sentence. All about dürfen, können, mögen, müssen, sollen, and ... Read More
Leni Riefenstahl Turns 101
Friday August 22, 2003
She has been called “Hitler's favorite director.” On her 101st birthday (Aug. 22) the German director and photographer remains as controversial as ever. She was something rare in Nazi Germany: ... Read More
German Dialects: Austria
Thursday August 14, 2003
Anyone who has been to German Europe knows this: You may not always hear the German you learned. Our new special Austrian dialect glossary can help you learn what Arnold ... Read More
California Politics Get an Austrian Accent
Thursday August 7, 2003
Suddenly, the familiar name Arnold Schwarzenegger has become even more familiar! But how much do you really know about the Austrian superstar who now wants to become California's governor? ... Read More
Total Recall: Arnie as guv of Calif.?
Thursday August 7, 2003
Join in our forum discussion about the latest twist in California's recall election. Can a once-poor policeman's son from Austria become California's new governor? Should he?