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Learn German Greetings
Basic German Greetings.
German For Beginners
A free online German course for beginners.
The German Alphabet
The German alphabet with pronunciation and links to exercises.
German Surnames with English Meanings A-K - German Last Names
A glossary of Germanic last names and their English meanings. Part One A-K.
German Names for Girls - Maedchennamen
German first names for girls - current and traditional.
German Words of Love and Romance - I love you
A special German-English phrasebook for the vocabulary of love and romance in German. How to say 'I love you' in German.
German Numbers - Counting in German - Mathematics
An English-German guide to German dates, the calendar, numbers, telling time and counting - Part 1.
German Names for Boys - Jungennamen
German first names for boys - current and traditional.
Top German Names for Boys and Girls 1957-2000
A ranked list of the top names for boys and girls in Germany for the years 1957 to 2000.
German Last Names - German Surnames Meanings - Nachnamen - Family Names
About German names - first, last, and geographic. Part Two of a three-part feature deals with German surnames.
Congratulations in German
Expressing Congratulations in German.
German Preposition Quiz 1
A self-scoring quiz on German prepositions.: preposition quiz german prepositions german verbs german games document url
German First Names - Deutsche Vornamen - Meanings
About German names - first, last, and geographic. Part One of a three-part feature.
German Language Lab - Audio - Listen to German
German audio for listening practice. An online language lab with exercises and more. Part of German for Beginners.
German Modal Verbs - Conjugation of duerfen koennen moegen
German modal verbs - with full conjugations and English meanings. Part One: dürfen, mögen, können.
German Last Names
Top 100 German surnames with English meanings.
Happy Birthday in German
How to say 'Happy Birthday' in German.
Nena: '99 Luftballons' Song Lyrics in German and English
The lyrics and abbreviations for the German song '99 Luftballons' by Nena.
The Four German Cases: Summary
The four German cases (Part I) - an overview.: third person pronouns man bites dog german cases indefinite articles definite articles
Special Character Chart for German (1)
Part One of a keyboard-code chart for typing special German characters and symbols on a PC or Mac computer.
German for Beginners: Lesson 4.1 - Verbs 'haben' and 'sein'
German for Beginners: Lesson 4.1 - 'haben' and 'sein.' An online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
The Four German Cases: Accusative - Akkusativ
The four German noun cases - the accusative case.: masculine pronoun grammar point object accusative masculine article verb examples
A Calendar of German Holidays and Customs - German-English
Feiertag-Kalender: A special calendar with the dates for holidays in German-speaking Europe. January-June.
50 Common German Verbs with Sample Sentences
German for Beginners: 50 commonly used German verbs with example sentences. Part of an online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
German Dative Case with Prepositions - Dative and Dual Prepositions
The German dative case with prepositions, including the two-way or dual prepositions.
German Verb Guide - Conjugating German Verbs - German Tenses
How to conjugate German verbs in various tenses.: conjugate german verbs full alphabetical list verb tenses german verb verb conjugator
The Four Cases: The Dative
The four German noun cases - the dative case.: object accusative dative case vital element indirect object german cases
German Gender Hints - Noun Gender in German
Gender hints for German nouns. Getting der, die and das right.
Rammstein: AMERIKA - Lyrics in German and English
The German lyrics for the Rammstein song 'Amerika'
German Grammar by Topic - Grammatik - German Lessons
German grammar lessons, references, articles, and resources at this site - by topic.
German for Beginners: Lesson 2 - Personal Pronouns - du vs Sie
German for Beginners: Lesson 2 - Personal Pronouns and Related Expressions. An online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
German for Beginners: Lesson 7 - German Numbers and Counting (0-20)
German for Beginners: Lesson 7 - Die Zahlen und zählen - Numbers and counting - Part 1. An online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
German Adjective Endings II (Accusative/Dative)
Adjective endings for the accusative and dative cases in German (Part II).
German Modal Verbs (2) - Conjugation of muessen sollen wollen
German modal verbs--with full conjugations and English meanings. Part 2: müssen, sollen, wollen.
German Strong Verbs (A-F) - Conjugating Irregular German Verbs
The conjugation of German strong (irregular) verbs - with English meanings.
German Surnames with English Meanings L-Z - German Last Names
A glossary of Germanic last names and their English meanings. Part Two L-Z.
The Four German Cases: Genitive - Wesfall
The four German cases - the genitive case.: plural nouns genitive case german cases definite articles indefinite article
German Word Frequency - Top 1,000 German Words Part 1
The top thousand words most likely to be encountered in an average German text. Part One.
The Two German Past Tenses and How to Use Them
The two basic German past tense forms and their uses.
German Accusative Prepositions
The German accusative case with prepositions.: accusative case german prepositions object of the preposition objective case german cases
Top 20 Most-Used German Verbs - Conjugations
German verbs ranked by frequency of use - with English meanings and conjugated forms.
German Verbs - Conjugation - Alphabetical List - Conjugating German Verbs
An alphabetical list of common German verbs - with English meanings and links to conjugated forms.
The Longest German Word?
Is there a longest German word? If so, what is it? Plus the German Words of the Year.
German Verb Conjugations - werden (to become)
The verb 'werden' conjugated in all its tenses.: german verbs irregular verbs future tense german verb verb conjugations
Best German Films (2) - Top 35+ Movies for German
Part 2: Top German Films. Which movies in German are the best ones for German-learners? See this list.
Essential German on One Page - German Phrasebook
An Essential German 'phrase page' of basic words and expressions - a phrasebook on one page.
German-English Idioms Glossary
An annotated glossary of common idioms, sayings, and proverbs in German and English.
German for Beginners: Lesson 3 - Nouns and Gender
German for Beginners: Lesson 3 - Nouns and Gender. With audio. An online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
Write a letter in German
How to Write a Letter in German.
German Myth 7 - Pennsylvania Dutch or German?
A collection misnomers, mistakes, myths and falsehoods concerning the German language.
German Games and Quizzes - German Word Games - Language Games
German games and quizzes for students of German - Spiele und Deutschpruefungen fuer Deutschlernende.
Modal Verb Dürfen
Uses of the modal verb 'dürfen'.
German Vocabulary Quiz - Beginners 2
A quiz on basic German vocabulary for beginners based on previous Words of the Day for Beginners - Words from October 2006.
Rammstein: AMERIKA - Lyrics in English Translation
An English translation of the German lyrics for the Rammstein song 'Amerika'
German for Beginners: Diphthongs, Consonants
German for Beginners - the alphabet - diphthongs and consonant pairs in German
German Colors (Farben) English-German Color Chart with Audio
German colors (Farben) in German and English - with sound.
German for Beginners: Pronunciation Guide
German for Beginners - More help with German pronunciation
German-English Menu & Dining Guide - Food & Drink Glossary
An annotated glossary of food and dining-related words and expressions in German and English: Menu - Speisekarte.
German National Anthem - das Deutschlandlied
The German and English lyrics for the German national anthem - 'Das Lied der Deutschen' or 'Das Deutschlandlied.'
German for Beginners: Lektion 4.2 - Verbs - Learn German
German for Beginners: Lesson 4.2 - Verbs in the present tense. An online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
Die Würfel sind gefallen
Explanation of German expression 'Die Würfel sind gefallen.'
Nena: '99 Luftballons' Song Lyrics - English
An English translation of the lyrics for the German song '99 Luftballons' by Nena.
Hundekommandos - Dog Commands in German
A guide to training your dog to obey German dog commands.
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German Words to Avoid - A Special Slang Glossary
A glossary of German slang and words to avoid - insulting dangerous bothersome embarrassing vulgar offensive words in German.
The Four German Cases: The Nominative - Werfall
The four German cases - the nominative case.: german nouns masculine nouns personal pronouns gender words german dictionary
German Verb Conjugations - sein (to be) - Present Tense
The German verb 'sein' conjugated in all its tenses.
German for Travelers: The Basics - Travel Phrasebook
Useful basic German vocabulary and phrases for travelers to German-speaking Europe.
German for Beginners: Months, Dates, Seasons - Lesson 12B
German for Beginners: Lesson 12B - The Calendar and setting appointments - The dative case and dates. An online course with grammar references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
German Dative Verbs
German dative verbs -- with English meanings.: object accusative german verbs accusative case loose classification german grammar
German for Beginners: Calendar, Days, Dates - Lesson 12
German for Beginners: Lesson 12 - The Calendar and setting appointments - The dative case and dates. An online course with grammar references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
The Four German Cases: Summary Part 2
The four German noun cases (Part I) - an overview.
Personal Letters in German - Briefeschreiben - Letter-Writing
Sample personal letters in German - Guidelines and phrasebook.
German Regular Verbs - Past Tenses
German for Beginners: Regular Verbs Chart - conjugation of German verbs in the present tense.
German Verb Conjugations - sein (to be) - Past Tenses
The German verb 'sein' conjugated in all its tenses.
German Hangman Game: Parts of the Body - Der Koerper
Practice German vocabulary for parts of the body by playing Hangman.
German Adjective Endings I - Nominative Case
Adjective endings in German (Part I).: german adjective endings german sentences grammatical terms indefinite articles german cases
German Names for Pets - Haustiernamen - Dog and Cat Names
Popular names that German-speakers choose for their dog, cat, or other pets.
German Fashion Phrasebook - Clothing Size Conversion - US Germany Europe
An English-German fashion phrasebook with clothing size conversion charts.
German Words of Love: The "Darling" Glossary
A special German-English phrasebook for the vocabulary of love and romance in German.
The Passive Voice in German
A lesson with some hints about the grammar of the passive voice in German.
German You
One thing you need to remember is how to correctly use "you" in German. Modern English is the only Indo-European
German First Names and Their Meanings: Abbo-Anton
Vornamen: A chart of Germanic first names for boys and girls.
Favorite German Expressions
The favorite German expressions and words chosen by our readers and in the 'Most Beautiful German Word' contest in 2004.
Word Order in German - Subord. Conjunctions
A guide to word order in German sentences. Part Two.
German for Beginners: Lesson 5 - Adjectives and Colors - Adjective Endings
German for Beginners: Lesson 5 - Adjectives and Colors (with sound). An online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
German Verb Conjugator - Conjugate German Verbs
A German verb conjugator - select a German verb and see its full conjugation in German and English.
Rammstein: DU HAST - English
The English lyrics for the Rammstein song 'Du hast'
Goethe: Der Zauberlehrling - German/English
The 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' by Goethe - in German and English.
German Language Chat - Deutscher Chat
Your meeting place for live German chat and the German language.
German for Beginners: Lesson 9 - My Family
German for Beginners: Lesson 9 - Meine Familie und ich - My family and me - with audio. A free online German lesson with grammar references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
Word Order in German (2) - Subordinate Clauses
A guide to word order in German sentences. Part Two - subordinate clauses.
German Vocabulary: English-German Glossaries - Deutsch-Englische Lexika - Dictionary
German glossaries, dictionaries, almanacs and vocabulary by topic - English-to-German - German-to-English.
The German Top 1000 Words - Word Frequency List for German
The most frequently used words in the German language.
German Verb Conjugation - Future Tense - Futur
German Verbs: Conjugation of German verbs in the future tense.
Word Order in German - Part 1 German Syntax
A guide to word order in German sentences. Part One.
German Names
The top ten German names for boys and girls.
German Toasts
A look at German toasts and good wishes for many occasions - with English translations.
How Do You Say 'Porsche'? - Audio
Some of the problems of pronouncing German words in English and English words in German - Audio files.
German Personal Letter 1
Sample personal letters and greetings in German. Letter 1.
The Subjunctive II
The German subjunctive (Konjunktiv) mood - when and how to use it. Subjunctive II, or the 'past subjunctive.'
German ABC Pronunciation Guide - AUDIO German Text
German for Beginners - Audio to help you with German pronunciation
German for Beginners: Lesson 10 - Directions - Adverbs of Time
German for Beginners: Lesson 10 - Wie komme ich dorthin? Asking directions, adverbs of time. An online course with grammar references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
Can Your PC Speak German? - Keyboard Help for German
Computer keyboard help for German - tips and how to's.
German Verb Review 3: Present Perfect Tense
German Verb Review 3 - The present perfect tense in German - with a self-scoring exercise.
Konjunktiv: The Subjunctive
An introduction to the subjunctive (der Konjunktiv) mood in German - when and how to use it. The German Subjunctive I and Subjunctive II.
German Holidays Customs Celebrations - Braeuche Feste
Traditional holidays and religious celebrations in the German-speaking countries - with information and annotated German-English glossaries.
Word Frequency in German - Top 100 German Words - Reading
The top 100 German words most likely to be encountered in an average German text.
Goethe Gedichte: Erlkönig - German and English - Poetry
The German poem 'Erlkönig' by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. In German with a literal English translation.
Falco: ROCK ME AMADEUS - German and English Lyrics
The German and English lyrics for the Falco song 'Rock Me Amadeus'
German Verb Prefixes - Separable and Inseparable Prefixes
German Verb Prefixes and their meanings. Part One: Inseparable Prefixes.
German Subjunctive II: How to Form It - German Verbs
How to form the Subjunctive II in German. Part 2 of a guide to the German subjunctive.
How to Say 'to' in German - 'nach' vs. 'zu'
A grammar and vocabulary guide to the German prepositions 'zu' and 'nach'.
German Verb Conjugations - haben (to have) - Present Tense
The verb 'haben' conjugated in all its tenses.: german verbs irregular verbs grammar resources german verb german grammar
Best German Films for German-Learners
Which movies in German are the best ones for German-learners? Tell us your own favorites.
How to Tell Time in German - Die Uhrzeit
A simple How To for telling time in German.: time quiz o clock precise times german time german numbers
Deutsche Gedichte - German Poetry in German and English
German poetry and verse by German-language poets and playwrights in a dual-language format (German/English).
German Myth 12 - The Famous Goethe Quotation
A collection of misnomers, mistakes, myths and falsehoods concerning the German language - The famous Goethe quotation. Does it really come from Goethe?
Dual Prepositions in German
A lesson on German doubtful/dual/two-way/ prepositions that can take on both the dative and accusative cases.
The Four German Cases: Genitive Prepositions
The four German cases - the genitive case with prepositions.
German Loan Words in English
A glossary of German loan words used in English.: everyday english vocabulary national spelling bee alzheimer krankheit felix hoffmann german neurologist
German for Beginners: Lesson 8 - German Numbers and Counting
German for Beginners: Lesson 8 - Die Zahlen und zaehlen - Numbers and counting: 21-100. A free online course with references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
Comparison: gut, besser, am besten - German Lesson - Comparison of Adjectives
German adjectve comparison is similar to English, but there are a few tricks you should know. Part One.
German Grammar: Prepositions and Cases
German grammar - prepositions and the cases that govern them.
German Glossary of Words to Avoid - S
German Words to Avoid - S Inappropriate, Offensive, or Vulgar Words A Special Slang Dictionary An annotated
Lerntipps - Learning Tips
How to be a better German-learner. Learning tips and hints for our online German course for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
Birthday - Geburtstag: Wie schön, dass du geboren bist - German Lyrics
The German and English lyrics for the German birthday song 'Wie schoen, dass du geboren bist'.
German for Beginners: Accusative Prepositions - Lesson 14b
German for Beginners: Lesson 14b - Accusative Prepositions - An online course with grammar references designed for beginners.
German Reflexive Verbs
An introduction to the German reflexive verb forms.
German Games and Quizzes for Beginners - Test Your German
German games and quizzes for students of German at the beginners level.
Germanic Trivia: The Houses of Windsor and Hanover
Is the British royal family actually German royalty? How the 'House of Windsor' came from the 'House of Saxe-Coburg' and the 'House of Hanover'.
German Holidays in May
A guide to German holidays and observances in May - May Day, the Maypole, Mother's Day, and Walpurgis. May celebrations and holidays in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
German Verbs - gehen (to go) - Present Tense
The German verb 'gehen' conjugated in all its tenses.
German Gender Hints - Noun Gender - DER
Gender hints for German masculine nouns. Getting der, die and das right.
Top 20 Most-Used German Verbs - Conjugations (2)
German verbs ranked by frequency of use - with English meanings and conjugated forms. Part 2.
German Hangman Game: Animals - Tiere
Practice German vocabulary for the names of animals by playing Hangman.
Language Lab - German Numbers - Listening Practice
German audio files for language practice with the numbers.
German for Beginners: Lesson 11 - give and take - geben, nehmen
German for Beginners: Lesson 11 - Give and Take - The accusative case and command forms. An online course with grammar references designed for beginners and intermediate learners who wish to review.
The Passive Voice (2)
Some hints about the grammar of the passive voice in German. Part Two.
German Gender Quiz 1 | der die das | Test your German
A self-scoring quiz on noun gender in German - Quiz 1.
German Numbers - Counting in German 2
An English-German guide to German dates, the calendar, numbers, telling time and counting - Part 2.
German Abbreviations - German-English Glossary
German Abbreviations - Commonly used German abbreviations with their English meanings.
Die Prinzen: DEUTSCHLAND - Lyrics in German and English
The German lyrics for the PRINZEN song 'Deutschland'
German Business Letter 1
Sample business letters in German. Letter 1.: sample business letter business vocabulary commercial correspondence travel glossary office enquiry
German Verbs with Prepositions 1 - German Lesson
A lesson about German verbs with prepositions - Part One: Introduction with preposition chart.
German Listening Comprehension - Practice and improve your German listening comprehension
Improve your German listening comprehension with these listening activities for intermediate and advanced learners - online audio.
Two-Way Prepositions in German - Accusative / Dative Prepositions
How do you decide whether a two-way preposition takes the accusative or dative case? A lesson on the German dual prepositions.
German Verb Conjugations - sehen (to see) Present Tense
The German verb 'sehen' conjugated in all its tenses.
German Verbs 2 - Conjugation - Alphabetical List - Conjugating German Verbs
An alphabetical list of common German verbs - with English meanings and links to conjugated forms - Part 2.

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