So… how long does it really take to learn German? If you’ve ever wondered when you’ll finally be able to have a conversation, watch a movie or a TV show, or even work in German, you’re not alone. Almost every learner asks the same question at some point. The truth is: it depends. Work through…
German is a language with a remarkable ability to fuse words together into hyper-specific, often hilarious new concepts that no other language has thought to name. A vacuum cleaner is a Staubsauger, a dust sucker. A television is a Fernseher, a far-seer. A glove is a Handschuh, a hand shoe. This is exactly what makes…
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Most people have heard of Duolingo. It is one of the most popular language-learning apps, known for its gamified approach and quick lessons. You will hear plenty of ‘bing bings’ and ‘ding dings’ when people around you are using it… But is that the best way to learn a language? Below, we break down 10…
Explore the top 10 must-read blogs for learning German, offering diverse learning resources from cultural insights to step-by-step lessons. Whether you prefer videos, worksheets, or podcasts, find the perfect blog to make your learning experience enjoyable and effortless.
If you’re learning German, you’ve probably seen levels like A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 everywhere. You see them in textbooks, in course descriptions, in visa requirements, and you also see them on the lingoni GERMAN YouTube channel, where every lesson is clearly labeled by level. But what do these levels actually mean? You…
If you’re learning German, you’ve probably noticed one tiny word popping up everywhere: So! Germans use so all the time to start conversations, transition between topics, emphasize feelings, express surprise, or just sound natural. The problem? So doesn’t have one single meaning. In this article, we’ll show you the most important and common uses of…
If you are learning German at B1 level, you will soon come across a new and important grammar topic: Konjunktiv II (Subjunctive II). That might sound complicated, but don’t worry. The good news is: you don’t need difficult grammar forms to get started. In this article, you’ll learn the easiest and most common way to…
You ask ChatGPT a question about German. You translate a message with DeepL. You watch a video with AI subtitles. You may even chat with an AI conversation partner. And you think: “Wow… I understand so much more than before.” But then comes the real moment. Someone at work asks you a question in German….
Students often ask us for the best way to reach the B1 level in German. This question always reminds us of questions like: How do I become a good cook? How do I lose 15 pounds? How do I become a good golfer? All of these questions have one thing in common: there is no…