So benutzt du das Modalverb "sollen". Lade hier dein kostenloses PDF herunter >>> Deutsche Grammatik ganz einfach und mit vielen Beispielen für dich erklärt. Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Frag...
Jul 25, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Get your FREE GUIDE >>> Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Fragen oder Ideen für kommende Episoden? Ich freue mich auf deine Nachrichten! Du erreichst mich ganz einfach auf Instagram : @deutsch.cha...
Jul 18, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 42
"die Autobahn" - the highway system throughout Germany is legendary for not having a speed limit. Does that mean that everyone is speeding at 200 km/h? Get to know the most important words and phrases for the German Autobahn, plus some tips to help you along your way. Gute Fahrt! - Have a safe trip! Get your FREE PDF - Guide >>> Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uple...
Jul 11, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Want to get all the rules and tips at one glance? Download your Cheat Sheet >>> and follow along while listening to this episode. Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Fragen oder Ideen für kommende E...
Jul 04, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Get your FREE GUIDE: 10 Tips to Improve Your German Pronunciation Learn German by Podcast 💛 Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Fragen oder Ideen für kommende Episoden? Ich freue mich auf deine Nachrichten!...
Jun 27, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Träumst du von deinem nächsten Urlaub? Vielleicht sogar in Deutschland? Hier kommen alle Wörter und Sätze, die du brauchst. Get your free PDF guide: Wörter und Sätze für den Urlaub >>> Learn German by podcast: So kannst ganz einfach Deutsch lernen! Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – ...
Jun 20, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Get your free guide: How to talk about Fußball in German Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Fragen oder Ideen für kommende Episoden? Ich freue mich auf deine Nachrichten! Du erreichst mich ganz einfach auf ...
Jun 13, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Download your free PDF guide >>> Packaging - die Verpackungen - might not be the first words that come to mind when thinking about basic German words you need to know. But as soon as you enter a German supermarket or sit down in a Café, the questions will come up: A pack OF rice? - Or: A bottle OF water? How can you say that in German? Fortunately, these are easy German words, and there is no complicated Grammar you need to memorize! Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen ...
Jun 06, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 36
German Conversation Classes: A2/B1: https://www.charlingua.com/courses/konversation-a2-b1 B1/B2: https://www.charlingua.com/courses/konversation-b1-b2 Beginners Course: Waitlist >>> Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level...
May 30, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Learn some German today: In this German grammar lesson, we're talking about present actions: How to describe things that are happening or that you're doing Right Now. >>> GET YOUR FREE PDF CHEAT SHEET >>> You might also like: Episode #030: zu Hause vs. nach Hause Episode #004: Telling the Time Part 1 Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gef...
May 23, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Let's got shopping - wir gehen einkaufen! Download your FREE PDF Cheat Sheet >>> Get to know essential phrases that will make your time in Germany so much easier. Find out how to pronounce them, and how locals might pronounce them if they speak quickly. Do you want to learn more about German Grammar and life in Germany? Then don't forget to check out my blog: Blog | CharLingua Deutsch Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: ...
May 16, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Ever stumbled upon words in German that look like their English counterparts, only to find they sound completely different? Welcome to the world of false friends in pronunciation ! In this episode, we take a closer look at these linguistic doppelgangers. While they may share the same spelling and meaning, mastering their pronunciation is the key to sounding like a native speaker. The good news is: that slight tweaks can make a world of difference here. From beginners to advanced learners, perfec...
May 09, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 32
>>> Get your free PDF cheat sheet for this episode Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Fragen oder Ideen für kommende Episoden? Ich freue mich auf deine Nachrichten! Du erreichst mich ganz einfach a...
May 02, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
If you know that German " zu " translates to English " to " then it seems quite obvious that "zu Hause" should mean about the same as "to your home" ... or not? In this episode, you'll learn - when to use "zu Hause" and when to use "nach Hause - the meaning of the noun "das Zuhause" - how to write these terms correctly - how to say that you're going to or at someone else's home and you will practice these forms, so that you will never get mixed up again. Print out your FREE PDF >>> Read...
Apr 25, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Mastering German Spelling: Learning When to Use Capital Letters In this podcast episode, we're talking all about capital letters in German writing. You’ll understand when to use them and when not to, so you’ll feel confident in writing texts or even letters in German. No matter if you're just starting or you've been learning for a while, this episode will give you easy tips to make your German spelling spot on. Download this episode's FREE CHEAT SHEET here >>> You might also enjoy these...
Apr 18, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we learn very useful phrases you need in a restaurant in Germany. Download this episode's free guide: https://charlingua.com/028 Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das hilft anderen, die ihre Deutschkenntnisse auf das nächste Level bringen wollen! 📩 Fragen oder Ideen für kom...
Apr 11, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 28
When you come to Germany, you will hear everyday words you won't find in any dictionary. The reason might be: this word was originally just a brand name that has become generic - just like "Aspirin" has become the common term for "acetylsalicylic acid" - or even any pain relief medication. Find out about words Germans use daily in the office, in the kitchen, or for other items ... often without even realizing that there has ever been a brand behind it. >>> Download your free PDF with al...
Apr 04, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 27
How do German families celebrate Easter? Let me tell you about my family's favorite traditions around the Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs, Easter Bread, and many more. Read the blog post mentioned in this podcast: >>> in German >>> in English Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse gerne eine Bewertung oder Rezension – das...
Mar 28, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
If you have been learning German for a while, you probably know the names of the months. After all, they are very similar to the English ones! BUT : Do you also know how to pronounce them correctly? die Monate sind: der Januar der Februar der März der April der Juni der Juli der August der September der Oktober der November der Dezember Click here to download your guide (PDF + Audio) for this lesson. Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne De...
Mar 21, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Let's take a closer look at a topic that affects us all at some point: feeling unwell or even being ill. Whether it's a common cold, a nasty flu, or a tummy bug, knowing how to express your symptoms and seek assistance in German can be incredibly useful. We'll explore a variety of phrases and expressions commonly used in German when discussing illness, from describing symptoms to asking for medication in a pharmacy. By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident navigating health-related...
Mar 14, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today, we're delving into a crucial aspect of German grammar: Verbs with Accusative . But don't worry, I've broken it down into simple, digestible chunks so you can master this concept with ease. By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid grasp of 10 essential verbs that always require the accusative case. Plus, you will also know some useful tips for mastering these grammar structures effortlessly. >>> CLICK HERE to download your free guide, summarizing this podcast episode. Möcht...
Mar 07, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
If you talk to any language learner, they will have stories about misunderstandings to share. In most cases, these stories are funny and you can laugh about them - at least when you look back. But these misunderstandings can also be annoying: you feel embarrassed or simply can't make sense of what someone else is saying. Why should a picture be curious ? Or ... why is a do brave , if he just sits down? Find out about these and more false friends in this episode. CLICK HERE to download your free ...
Feb 29, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Just like in English, some German nouns don't have a plural form - even if they're the name for a whole group of items or people. Unfortunately, these nouns are not always the same in both languages. You will learn: what kind of nouns use only the singular form some nouns have a plural in German, but not in English how you can learn from typical mistakes that Germans make when speaking English. Click here to get your free guide >>> Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen &g...
Feb 22, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Choosing the seemingly easy path and progressing as quickly as possible can mean that you won't build a strong foundation in German ... which again leads to frustration and more work in the long run. This episode is about some mistakes I've seen German learners make over and over again so that you can avoid them and learn German more easily. Click here to download your guide (PDF + Audio) for this lesson. Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Ler...
Feb 15, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The word "das Herz", the heart, is a very special word in German. Obviously, it gives a vital organ its name and it also represents love and friendship. So, it seems only fair that this special word should also have its own declension! Find out how to use this common word correctly in this Episode. In this episode, you'll learn: - useful everyday phrases, - about the n-declension (and why "das Herz" is so unique) and - common words and idioms with "Herz". Click here to get your free guide >&g...
Feb 08, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, you'll learn: - aus can be used to indicate what something is made of, where someone/ something comes from, what the reason is, or it describes a direction: the movement from inside to outside. - aus demands the dative case. - aus can be translated for example to: "out of", "from" or “made of”. Click here to get your free guide >>> Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>...
Feb 01, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Get to know 7 reasons, why adults can languages just as easily as kids or teenagers. If you'd like to find out more about my language courses, go to: https://www.charlingua.de/join This Episode is an update of a blog post I wrote in 2022, which you can find here: 7 reasons why adults can learn languages just as well as children or adolescents Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir ...
Jan 26, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Download the PDF Cases-Guide: https://charlingua.myflodesk.com/cases The German language has four cases : Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive. Each case is used to indicate the function of a noun in a sentence: Nominative case : for the subject of a sentence Accusative case : for the direct object of a sentence Dative case : for the indirect object of a sentence Genitive case : to show possession In this episode, you'll learn: What these cases are about and why they matter How to identi...
Jan 18, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this lesson, we'll cover the main differences between addressing someone formally or informally. HEAD HERE for the free resources >>> Your Guide summarizing when to use Sie and when to use du in German. Take the fun quiz to test: do you know how to address people correctly in German? Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪 Lerne Deutsch: Hier geht es zu allen Kursen >>> ⭐ Hat dir 'Uplevel Your German' gefallen? Dann hinterlasse...
Jan 11, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
HEAD HERE for the free resources >>> Your Guide summarizing the informal way of giving time in German. Take the fun quiz to test: do you know how to give time in German? In German, you can tell time formally or informally. We already talked about the formal ways in Episode #004 - now it's time to look at the informal ways. This is important because a literal translation can lead to misunderstandings! Möchtest du mir schreiben? Das kannst du hier machen >>> Support the show 🇩🇪...
Jan 04, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
