Key Words about Learning German

14/09/2023 27 min Episodio 3
Key Words about Learning German

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In this episode of the Better German podcast, your host, Susi Blümel, breaks down some of the most important words and concepts every German learner should know. Whether you're just starting or brushing up on your skills, understanding the language of learning is key! 😩 Tried learning German before and got stuck on the grammar? The Better German Community takes a different approach—no overwhelm, just real progress through understanding and practice. Quickly sign up here to get this episode's freebie, the PDF worksheet you can practice with! In this episode, Susi further emphasizes the importance of finding a German course that is accessible and understandable for beginners, suggesting that having a course in one's native language or at least in English can be beneficial. Susi introduces several basic terms such as "Kurs" (course), "Deutsch" (German), "Anfänger" (beginner), and "Fortgetritt" (advanced). She also explains the meaning of abbreviations like A1, which denotes the first level of German language proficiency. Additionally, Susi covers terms like "Schule" (school), "lernen" (to learn), and "Wiederholt" (to repeat), among others.   She concludes by highlighting the importance of practical and contextual grammar instruction and encourages listeners to check out the show notes on her website for more resources and materials.