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Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit?

In this lesson you will learn a lot of ways to answer the question “Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit?” (What do you like to do in your free time?) in German. This lesson is meant...

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Accusative Prepositions in German: Meanings, Use, Examples & Practice

In this lesson I will show you the accusative prepositions in German and teach you how to use them in your own sentences. By the time this lesson ends, you will be able to wow your German friends...

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Wie geht’s dir wirklich? – An A2 Example Conversation

In this lesson you will learn a lot of ways to answer the question "Wie geht's dir?" (How's it going?) in German. This lesson is meant for A2 German lear

ners. It isn't a very complicated text, but...

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How to Buy a Car in German: B1/B2 German Listening Comprehension

In this lesson, Herr Antrim goes down to the local Volkswagen dealership to buy a car in German. He test drives one and purchases a different one. All of this is done in a German listening...

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Was machst du beruflich? – What is your occupation?

In this lesson I show you a variety of dialogues to show you how to answer the question “Was machst du beruflich?” or “What is your occupation?” in German. It is formatted...

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How to Create & Use Possessive Adjectives in German

In this German grammar lesson Herr Antrim explains how to create and use possessive adjectives in German. This lesson also includes a breakdown of the terminology surrounding this idea, which can...

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Our 1st Date in German: Getting to Know You Example Dialogue

In this example German dialogue you will meet two characters who are on their 1st date. They are meeting for the first time and are getting to know each other a bit. This German conversation...

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110/112 im Notfall anrufen: Deutsch lernen A2

In this lesson you will practice your listening and reading comprehension skills in German with regards to emergency situations.

If you are really wanting to put your German learning on track,...

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Dialoge im Kleidungsgeschäft: Hemd, Hose, und Schuhe kaufen

n dieser Lektion lernst du viele Vokabeln und Phrasen um Kleidung in einem Kleidungsgeschäft in Deutschland zu kaufen.
In this lesson you will learn a lot of German vocabulary about shopping...

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What is a German Saturday School? How can you find one near you?

In this interview Herr Antrim talks to Dennis and Carmen from the German Saturday School in St. Louis, Missouri. This interview includes information about what this specific German school does...

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Common Shopping Phrases in German

In this post you will learn several helpful phrases in German for your next shopping trip in Germany. This post goes way beyond just the basics.

If you are really wanting to put your German...

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Why is St. Louis, Missouri so German?: An Interview with the German American Committee of St. Louis

Have you noticed how much German related things there are in the St. Louis area and in Missouri in general? Why is Missouri so German? In this interview I talk to Dorris Keevan-Franke of...

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