The Origins of Oktoberfest: from Munich to London It is this time of year again when Londoners get together in droves to celebrate Ludwig and Therese's

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15.08.2024

Five German Idioms to supercharge your Language Skills in London

Guten Tag, London! Are you ready to add a splash of German flavour to your linguistic repertoire? As a seasoned German tutor based in the heart of London,

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16.07.2024

German Compound Nouns: A Linguistic Marathon | German Language Coach

Imagine encountering a word that seems to stretch on forever, like a linguistic marathon. Welcome to the world of German compound nouns, a fascinating

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15.04.2024

Expressing likes or dislikes in German | German Language Coach

One of the challenges English speakers face when learning German is expressing likes or dislikes. It's not uncommon for learners to find it tricky to

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28.03.2024

Weathering the German language storm | German Language Coach

As spring approaches, the shifting weather patterns offer a unique insight into the German language. Like in many other cultures, proverbs about the

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16.01.2024

If only German didn’t have two words for ‘only.’ | German Language Coach

The German language knows two words for 'only'. One to express the concept that is all there is and another indicating there is more to come.

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05.01.2024

Plurals in German | German Language Coach

There are several different ways to form plurals in German. It can be difficult to predict plural endings with complete certainty, and therefore, once

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14.12.2023

B1 German course and exam | German Language Coach

B1 German course and exam. How to achieve German B1? The exam's four modules: speaking, writing, reading and listening comprehension.

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24.10.2023

Das Jugendwort des Jahres 2023 | German Language Coach

Hallo liebe Lernende, herzlich willkommen zur nunmehr 32. Episode unseres Podcasts. Sollte euch dieser Podcast gefallen, dann bewertet ihn doch bitte und

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23.10.2023

German Youth Word 2023 | German Language Coach

German Youth Language and the German Youth Word 2023. How an expanded repertoire can help you speak German?

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13.10.2023

Unlocking German: classes, tutors and beyond | German Language Coach

What setting to choose when learning German? Classes or a private German tutor? Are there pros and cons? What is there beyond German courses?

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07.08.2023

Redewendungen by Stefan Oloffs

A German language podcast by Stefan Oloffs covers German expressions and idioms. What is their origin? How important are these sayings in language use?

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07.08.2023

Hats off! More German idioms | German Language Coach

Speaking German includes knowing, understanding and utilising German idioms. Learn about the etymology of German phrases and when to use them.

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31.07.2023

Monkey Business: German Idioms and Expressions | German Language Coach

Learn about German idioms and expressions. How important are idioms in colloquial language usage? What is their origin?

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28.06.2023

Comparing in-person German lessons in London and online lessons

A comparative analysis of in-person German lessons in London and online German lessons. What are the advantages of in-person learning?

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08.06.2023

The Vital Role of Language Learning in a ChatGPT Era | German Language Coach

Stay competitive in a ChatGPT world. The importance of foreign language learning during the era of artificial intelligence.

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10.05.2023

The uniqueness of Swiss German | German Language Coach

Swiss German vs German: Historical and cultural background and the differences in spelling, grammar and vocabulary.

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11.03.2023

German in a post-Brexit London | German Language Coach

German courses in London with a private German tutor. German lessons with flexible timing and location. Private and business German courses.

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11.03.2023

Minority Languages in Germany | German Language Coach

Germany is home to many minority languages still spoken by different ethnic communities - an important part of Germany's heritage.

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29.11.2022

Business etiquette in Germany - German Language Coach

What is the right business etiquette in Germany? A little synopsis about meeting German business partners for the first time.

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29.11.2022

Communicating with Germans - German Language Coach

The German language is very literal and and as a result, Germans may come across as rude or off-hand. Of course, Germans are not rude at all.

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29.11.2022

Swiss German - German Language Coach

Unlike most regional languages in modern Europe, Swiss German is the spoken everyday language in towns as well as in the countryside of Switzerland.

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29.11.2022

'Present Perfect Continues' in German - German Language Coach

How do Germans express the concept when something has begun and still continues? Does German have the 'Present Perfect Continues'?

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29.11.2022

The Gender of Nouns in German - German Language Coach

How do we determine the gender of nouns in the German language? Apart from learning the gender, are there rules to assist the learner?

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29.11.2022

German Adjective Declension - German Language Coach

German declines not only articles but also adjectives and sometimes even nouns. How does adjectival declension work in German?

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29.11.2022

German in the office - German Language Coach

Some of the office language explained in German. Useful phrases around the office when working in Germany or with Germans.

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29.11.2022

Three good reasons to learn German - German Language Coach

There is an infinite number of reasons to learn the German language. Three valid reasons are studying & working in Germany and German beer!

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29.11.2022

Measuring German Language Levels - German Language Coach

You may have heard of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages? It is quite a mouthful but useful at measuring language levels.

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29.11.2022

How do you learn German? - German Language Coach

If you are looking to learn German, then you might consider a self learning course, contact a language school or engage a private tutor.

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29.11.2022

German sausage feasts in London - German Language Coach

Fancy a German savoury snack or got a sweet tooth? Where in London can you sample German cuisisne? We introduce a few places to try.

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29.11.2022

German Language Podcasts - German Language Coach

Podcasts are a great way of listening to German on the bus, on the tube or whilst walking. Here we introduce a few to you.

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29.11.2022

The evolution of the German language - German Language Coach

The modern German language, or standard German, as we know today, has evolved over a period of centuries just as English has developed.

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29.11.2022

You know more German than you think - German Language Coach

You know more German than you think! English and German are related, both are West Germanic languages, many words are almost identical.

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29.11.2022

Timekeeping - a German virtue - German Language Coach

Being on time is important to Germans. Arriving late is considered unprofessional. Learning to tell the time in German.

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29.11.2022

Practice makes perfect - German Language Coach

One of the things learners of the German language frequently bemoan is the lack of practice outside of their German lessons.

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29.11.2022

Addressing German business associates - German Language Coach

How should you address business associates in Germany? Using the informal du or the formal Sie? Want to avoid a faux pas? Read on!

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29.11.2022

Learning German on a business trip - German Language Coach

How to learn German whilst on a business trip? Easy hacks to master the German language when out and about.

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29.11.2022

German Business Partners - German Language Coach

Germans are proud of ''made in Germany'' as a synonym for quality and reliability. In business, Germans are rather formal, detail-oriented and direct.

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29.11.2022

Why learning German is so worthwhile - German Language Coach

The British don’t have the best reputation for proficient speakers of foreign languages. Can that be remedied?

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Eine ewige Hochzeitsfeier ist das Oktoberfest | German Language Coach

Learn German in London: Oktoberfest Edition | German Language Coach

Five German Idioms to supercharge your Language Skills in London

German Compound Nouns: A Linguistic Marathon | German Language Coach

Expressing likes or dislikes in German | German Language Coach

Weathering the German language storm | German Language Coach

If only German didn’t have two words for ‘only.’ | German Language Coach

Plurals in German | German Language Coach

B1 German course and exam | German Language Coach

Das Jugendwort des Jahres 2023 | German Language Coach

German Youth Word 2023 | German Language Coach

Unlocking German: classes, tutors and beyond | German Language Coach

Redewendungen by Stefan Oloffs

Hats off! More German idioms | German Language Coach

Monkey Business: German Idioms and Expressions | German Language Coach

Comparing in-person German lessons in London and online lessons

The Vital Role of Language Learning in a ChatGPT Era | German Language Coach

The uniqueness of Swiss German | German Language Coach

German in a post-Brexit London | German Language Coach

Minority Languages in Germany | German Language Coach

Business etiquette in Germany - German Language Coach

Communicating with Germans - German Language Coach

Swiss German - German Language Coach

'Present Perfect Continues' in German - German Language Coach

The Gender of Nouns in German - German Language Coach

German Adjective Declension - German Language Coach

German in the office - German Language Coach

Three good reasons to learn German - German Language Coach

Measuring German Language Levels - German Language Coach

How do you learn German? - German Language Coach

German sausage feasts in London - German Language Coach

German Language Podcasts - German Language Coach

The evolution of the German language - German Language Coach

You know more German than you think - German Language Coach

Timekeeping - a German virtue - German Language Coach

Practice makes perfect - German Language Coach

Addressing German business associates - German Language Coach

Learning German on a business trip - German Language Coach

German Business Partners - German Language Coach

Why learning German is so worthwhile - German Language Coach

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