Authors in German Literature
Authors, poets and German literature – from light to heavy.

The Best Films for German-Learners
What are the best German (and English-language) films for people learning German? Also see our poll of readers' top choices!

Austria Today - Österreich heute
Everything you ever wanted to know about contemporary Austria, its geography, and its recent history. Also see: Bundesländer, Austria's nine federal provinces - with map.

The Beatles in German
In 1964 in a Paris recording studio, the Beatles recorded two of their hit songs in German. The German lyrics had been hurriedly written by a Luxembourger named Camillo Felgen. Learn more about the Beatles' German recordings...

Deutschland heute - Germany Today
Everything you ever wanted to know about contemporary Germany, its geography, and its recent history. Also see: Bundesländer der BRD, Germany's 16 federal states.

Erntedankfest: A German Thanksgiving
How is the German version of the Thanksgiving celebration different from that in North America? For one thing, Germany's Erntedankfest falls closer to the date of Canada's Thanksgiving. For another, it's not a national holiday.

Famous Germans, Austrians, German-Swiss
An alphabetical list of famous and less-famous people, living and dead, who were born in German Europe. Helpful for biographical projects or just general inspiration. Click on the name of some of the people listed for more information.

FAQs for German
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to learning German. Find answers related to grammar, special German characters, tracing your Germanic roots, setting the DVD region codes on your computer, and how to use this site.

Articles and Lessons
Find previous articles and lessons by your Guide going back to 1998. Topics range from German culture to German grammar.

German-Speaking Countries
"Wo spricht man Deutsch?" Where is German spoken? Can you name all of the other countries besides Germany?

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