While some put months of their lives into mastering the German language, others choose not to. But there are really good reasons to enlist in a Deutschkurs, as we set out below.
The German language divides opinion - even among Germans. Is it caring and romantic, or hard and aggressive? Here are 10 erudite opinions on the tongue of Goethe that shed some light on the debate.
'Also' may be commonly used in both German and English, but has completely different uses in both languages. These are the various ways in which you'll hear it everyday.
From the ‘Antragsformular’ to the ‘Familienzusammenführung’, grasping these 11 essential words will help you navigate the complexities of your German visa application with ease.
Whether registering a change of address or applying for a passport for your child, Germany's 'citizens' offices' have many practical purposes. Here's the key vocab you need for a smooth visit.
Whether you're looking to receive permanent residency or citizenship in Germany, you need to prove you have language skills. Here's how to bring it to the required B1 level, and how long that's likely to take.
Behind the Berlin Wall, it was impossible to gain access to many goods and services from the west. But that did not stop certain Anglicisms from making their way into the German language - even before they were popularized or known in West Germany.
From confusing a fitness studio with an academic institution to wondering why Germans are looking for celestial beings when they go fishing, here are seven funny false friends for Spanish-speakers to be aware of.
German is a notoriously challenging language - and for English speakers, there are a few classic pitfalls that trip people up time and time again. Here are some common mistakes you may not even know you're making - and how to avoid them.
Austrians and Germans speak the same language - in theory. But there are a number of small differences which you need to master if you want to truly feel at home in Germany's neighbouring Alpine state.
