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Lessons
- German Lessons - German for Beginners
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Chat and Forums
Exercises - Quizzes - Tests
- German Games & Exercises - Die Quiz-Seite
A guide to all the games, quizzes, tests, and exercises for German at this site—from adjective endings to telling time. Many are self-scoring for immediate feedback.
German Culture
- Authors in German Literature
Our guide to German, Austrian, and Swiss authors, poets and their works. - German Genealogy: Names
German genealogical vocabulary (first and last names). Find your Germanic roots! - German Genealogy: More Vocabulary
German genealogical vocabulary for general research from your Guide. - German Literature
Our guide to German, Austrian, and Swiss authors, poets and their works. - German Holidays
Our Feiertag-Kalender not only tells you when, but links to articles about celebrations and holidays in German-speaking countries.
Grammar
- Grammar
Find German grammar help on this site. The categories range from adjectives to verbs, from the accusative case to spelling reform. - German for Beginners
Our free online German course—no book required! For beginners and those who want to review. - German Verbs
Our verb contents page links to all verb-related resources. - Spelling Reform Timeline
A history of German spelling reform - Rechtschreibreform. The new rules went into effect on August 1, 1998.
Keyboards and Computers
- 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. - Computer Glossary
An English-German dictionary of common computer and Internet terms. Find the German word from the English. - Computer Keyboards Abroad
The German computer keyboard, cyber cafés, and German computer terms in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. - Special Character Chart for German
Alt-codes and option-key codes for typing German and special characters on a Mac or a PC.
Listening to German
- German Language Lab
Audio for German listening practice. - Hören Sie zu! Listen!
How to listen to German (streaming audio) on the Web. - Using Authentic Language Sources on the Web
Techniques and tips (some from readers). How even beginners can use "real" German on the Web to learn the language.
Vocabulary
- Annotated Glossaries
English-German glossaries on topics from computers to travel. - German Genealogy: Names
German genealogical vocabulary (first and last names). Find your Germanic roots! - German Numbers
A complete reference for Zahlen und zählen. How to count, tell time, etc. - German Thesaurus
Synonyms and antonyms in German. Find das treffende Wort. - Latin in German
Take advantage of the fact that German and English share much common Latin-based vocabulary. - Wort des Tages
A new German word or expression in German and English each day. - Zitat des Tages
A new German quotation in German and English each day.
A-to-Z Index
Find articles, glossaries and other resources in our alphabetical index.
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