Articles and Lessons 1998
Ten Ways to Keep Your German "rostfrei" (2)
More advice and links for keeping your German from getting rusty. Part Two.
Ten Ways to Keep Your German "rostfrei" (1)
Advice and links for keeping your German from getting rusty. Part One.
A German Christmas
Vocabulary for Weihnachten in German and English, an annotated glossary. With German Christmas customs.
Videos for German
Online sources for videos related to German, including our own German Language Videostore.
Adjective Endings - Exercises
Test yourself on how well you know your German adjective endings.
Finding Computer and Internet Terms
Where to find German and English-German glossaries for computer-related vocabulary.
Comparison: gut, besser, am besten (2)
Comparing in German, Part Two. Exercises to test your grasp of this grammar concept.
Comparison: gut, besser, am besten (1)
German comparisons are similar to English, but there are a few tricks you should know. Part One.
The Sound of Music... and Lyrics
German popular music and songs can be a fun way to learn German.
The "Klammeraffe" and Other Interesting Items
Two free "eNewsletters" in German can help you find interesting Web sites in German and English.
Spelling Reform - Double-S Words
Rechtschreibreform is new and controversial. Here's a look at one aspect of the reforms.
Photo Fun
A fun exercise based on photographs of everyday sights in German Europe.
German for Travelers: The Basics
Often travelers forget one of the most important elements in planning their German trip: Deutsch.
Taking Things Too Literally
Don't assume that common expressions are the same in German and English! Guest feature.
Preposition Quiz
A short quiz on some German words that can be dangerous and make you sound funny, but not in the way you'd like.
German Newsgroups and Lists
Information, tips, and links for using Internet newsgroups and mailing lists to improve your German.
The Tutor Directory Is Here
All about our directory of tutors for German. Find out how to get listed or how to find a tutor in your area.
Using the Web to Learn German
German Web links can be a useful tool for learning the language -- even for beginners!
Computer Keyboards Abroad
The German computer keyboard, cyber cafés, and German computer terms in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
German Audio Cassettes/CDs
Finding and using audio cassettes and CDs for learning German.
German and Genealogy (2)
Part Two of a two-part guide to German vocabulary related to tracing your Austrian, German, or Swiss roots.
German and Genealogy (1)
Part One of a two-part guide to German vocabulary related to tracing your Austrian, German, or Swiss roots.
Review: Language Adventure I
A review of an imaginative CD-ROM program for children ages 6-12. Learn German and five other languages.
Proverbs and Idioms
A short quiz on German sayings and proverbs. With links, of course.
Dialects - Part 2
The second part of our focus on dialects. Includes a dialect map.
Dialects - Part 1
The German you learned may not be the German you'll hear when you find yourself in Austria, Germany, or Switzerland.
Prepositional Pitfalls
Prepositions in German: Potential problems and how to avoid them.
Language and Culture
You can't have one without the other. Some comments and links for connecting the two.
Gender Hints
Der, die, or das? It's not always easy to tell the gender of a German noun. These hints can help.
Translation Software (2)
Part two of a look at translation programs for German. How do various translation packages compare in cost and functions?
Translation Software (1)
Part one of a look at translation programs for German. What can you reasonably expect of machine translation?
Adjective Endings (Accusative/Dative)
A guide to adjective endings in German in the accusative and dative cases.
Can Your PC Speak German?
How to get ö, Ä, é, or ß out of your English-language keyboard! Several ways to make your PC bilingual.
German-language Pen Pals
The language-learning benefits of having a pen pal and how to find one.
Software for Learning German
A survey of the latest CD-ROM software for learning German.
Adjective Endings (Nominative)
A guide to adjective endings in German in the nominative case.
You Already Know German!
If you speak English, you already know some German. Learn what you already know - but don't know it!
Sie und du Part 2
More about Sie and du and a quiz to test your grasp of their use.
You and thou, Sie und du
When to use Sie and du can be a problem for English-speakers, who long ago lost "thou" from their own language.
Wo spricht man Deutsch?
Germany's 81 million citizens aren't the only ones who speak German.
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