The German Project

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The German Project
Lesson 1: Meet Jens — Your German language tour guide
Introductions, personal pronouns, formal vs informal address, and the important verb "to be"
Lesson 2: You already speak German! (Kind of...)
English/German similarities, cognates, false friends, and the rise of “Denglisch"
Lesson 3: Attack of the German sounds and symbols!
How to pronounce German words: How to say those Ä, Ö, Ü symbols and that weird ß thing
Lesson 4: Introduction to German nouns (and nieces)
German nouns, noun genders, plural nouns, and all the different ways to say "the"
Lesson 5: German greetings and essentials
Greetings, yes and no, please and thank you: The bare minimum you need to survive!
Lesson 6: Introduction to German verbs
The structure of regular verbs, and the important verb "to have"
How to give polite and informal commands
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? How much? How many? How to form basic questions in German
Lesson 9: Smalltalk! Talking about yourself in German
How to say "my name is…", where you come from, and talk about things you like
How to compare things in German (i.e., better, best) using comparatives and superlatives
Lesson 11: Ordering in a restaurant
How to order food in a restaurant by saying "I would like..."
Lesson 12: Introduction to German cases
What "cases" are, why you need them, and how to use the nominative and accusative cases
How to count from zero to one billion in German
What the "dative" is, when to use it, and why it's the laziest of all the cases
Some common slang and expressions to make your German sound more natural
If you're looking for a rock-solid German course that ticks all the boxes but doesn't cost the earth, then it's hard to go past Rocket German . There is a huge amount of learning material packed into each level, for a pretty darn reasonable price. In the first level alone you get 29 podcast-like audio lessons, 30 "language and culture" (a.k.a grammar) lessons, and a bunch of interactive exercises to help you build your listening, writing, recall and pronunciation. If you're heading overseas and you need a quick introduction to German basics, the Interactive Audio Course teaches you a surprising amount in a short space of time. The lessons are around 20 minutes long, and perfect for listening to on the way to work or at the gym. If you're only going to get one German language course, this is my top pick. Visit the Rocket German website or read my full Rocket German review
Ouino German is an extremely well-structured grammar course, with a lot of extras that will keep you coming back for more. Ouino helps you understand German grammar without overwhelming you with too much detail. Their goal seems to be to give you the most essential information first so you can start using the language sooner. (And there's time to learn the finer details later.) Along with the main "building blocks" section, there's a whole section of the software devoted to teaching you verbs and helping you practice conjugation with a bunch of nifty tools. There are also bonus sections on vocabulary, conversation examples, pronunciation practice, writing/listening practice, and more. Ouino would be quite suitable for older kids and teens, as well as us adults. There's enough interaction to keep things fun and challenging for all ages. It's available as either a monthly subscription, or a one-time purchase (which is extremely good value). ‍ Click here to visit Ouino »
For years I've been a big fan of the French equivalent of this course, So it's hugely exciting to have a German version .
Wunderbla is probably pretty different to anything you've tried before.
Firstly, the lessons are drip-fed to you by email, up to 5 days a week. Each lesson includes grammar, vocabulary and comprehension activities, and takes 10 - 15 minutes. Once you finish your lesson you "submit" it to receive your "correction" (again, via email).
The "corrections" are where most of your learning will happen. Whenever you get something wrong there will be an entertaining explanation. The corrections are often as much fun as the lesson itself.
Then there is the AI: It "learns" your strengths and weaknesses, and customizes each lesson for you. All lessons will follow the general plot of a story, but the activities you're given will adapt to your skill level.
Highly recommended if your sense of humor is a little bent like mine. This course will only give you a maximum of 5 lessons per week, so it's not recommended if you're impatient and wanting to binge. (But you could use it as a reinforcement tool in conjunction with another course or textbook.) 
Note that the first 7 lessons are essentially a placement test, so don't worry if you find them too hard or too easy. At the end of 7 lessons you'll receive an assessment, and you'll start receiving customised lesson plans.
If you're interested in learning German in the car, at the gym, or you're just a particularly big fan of podcasts... GermanPod101 is unquestionably the largest source of German-teaching audio lessons.
Lessons cover all levels from beginner through to advanced, and are available on a huge variety of topics — so you can pick something that takes your interest.
It's a monthly subscription service with different pricing levels depending on whether you want all the bells and whistles (line-by-line audio, additional exercises, flash cards) or just the podcasts themselves. If you choose the audio-only membership, it's around the price of a cappuccino each month — very reasonable.
Duolingo is everyone's favorite free German course. It's essentially a really big language-learning game, where you complete exercises (fill in the gaps, translate the sentence) to complete levels.
It's not particularly useful as a crash-course in German if you're heading overseas. For instance, it's quite a few lessons before you learn the basics of "my name is..." But if you're in this for the long haul, you won't mind starting off learning sentences like "The boy is a child".
The grammar points at the beginning of each level are a welcome addition and help you understand a bit of what you're learning, but you might want to pick up a textbook or another language course if you want a deeper understanding of the language.
You can use Duolingo both on your computer and through an app. It also has a really nice community forum. 
Ultimately the best language course is the one that you enjoy and stick with. If you get bored and give up, it's all over. So find the one that best suits your learning habits.
If you’re going to buy just one course, I recommend Rocket German . It really does pack the most value in. You get an audio course for the car, a full grammar course, and all that interactive material as well. You can discover which method works best for you without needing to purchase other courses.
(And see how easy it actually is to learn German... even if you've tried and failed before)
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This story was made in collaboration with TheFableCottage.com , because we're all actually the same person. Go there for more cute German stories with audio .
If you've enjoyed this story, there are more over at my other project, TheFableCottage.com . Go there for more cute German stories with audio (and usually video versions too!)
Lesson 1: Meet Jens — Your German language tour guide
Introductions, personal pronouns, formal vs informal address, and the important verb "to be"
Lesson 2: You already speak German! (Kind of...)
English/German similarities, cognates, false friends, and the rise of “Denglisch"
Lesson 3: Attack of the German sounds and symbols!
How to pronounce German words: How to say those Ä, Ö, Ü symbols and that weird ß thing
Lesson 4: Introduction to German nouns (and nieces)
German nouns, noun genders, plural nouns, and all the different ways to say "the"
Lesson 5: German greetings and essentials
Greetings, yes and no, please and thank you: The bare minimum you need to survive!
Lesson 6: Introduction to German verbs
The structure of regular verbs, and the important verb "to have"
How to give polite and informal commands
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? How much? How many? How to form basic questions in German
Lesson 9: Smalltalk! Talking about yourself in German
How to say "my name is…", where you come from, and talk about things you like
How to compare things in German (i.e., better, best) using comparatives and superlatives
Lesson 11: Ordering in a restaurant
How to order food in a restaurant by saying "I would like..."
Lesson 12: Introduction to German cases
What "cases" are, why you need them, and how to use the nominative and accusative cases
How to count from zero to one billion in German
What the "dative" is, when to use it, and why it's the laziest of all the cases
Some common slang and expressions to make your German sound more natural
Es waren einmal vor langer Zeit ein Vogel und ein Wal. Herr Vogel liebte Frau Wal. Und Frau Wal liebte Herrn Vogel.
Once upon a time there was a bird and a whale. Mr Bird loved Ms Whale. And Ms Whale loved Mr Bird.
Herr Vogel liebte Frau Wals hübsches Lächeln. Er liebte es, wie sie so elegant durchs Wasser schwamm.
Mr Bird loved Ms Whale's pretty smile. He loved the way she swam so elegantly through the water.
Frau Wal liebte Herrn Vogels prächtige weiße Federn. Sie liebte es, ihm zuzuschauen, wie er durch den Himmel flog.
Ms Whale loved Mr Bird's magnificent white feathers. She loved watching him fly through the sky.
Sie beide liebten es, viele winzige Fische zu fressen.
They both loved to eat lots of tiny fish.
Im Sommer trafen sich Herr Vogel und Frau Wal immer in der Bucht. Sie redeten und redeten. Sie redeten über den Mond und die Gezeiten und die Schiffe auf dem Ozean.
In the summer Mr Bird and Ms Whale would meet in the bay. They talked and talked. They talked about the moon and the tides and the ships on the ocean.
Herr Vogel erzählte Witze und brachte Frau Wal zum Lachen. Frau Wal sang wunderschöne Lieder, die Herrn Vogel zum Weinen brachten.
Mr Bird told jokes and made Ms Whale laugh. Ms Whale sang beautiful songs that made Mr Bird cry.
„Eines Tages kannst du meine Familie im Ozean kennenlernen.” , sagte Frau Wal. “Und du kannst meine Freunde auf den Klippen kennenlernen.” , sagte Herr Vogel. Alles war perfekt.
"One day you can meet my family in the ocean," said Ms Whale. "And you can meet my friends on the cliffs," said Mr Bird. Everything was perfect.
Aber die Welt steht nicht still, nur weil ein Vogel und ein Wal sich ineinander verliebt haben. Der Sommer wurde zum Herbst und aus dem Herbst wurde Winter. Der Ozean wurde kalt, und die Wale zogen in wärmere Gewässer.
But the world does not stand still just because a bird and a whale have fallen in love. The summer became autumn, and autumn became winter. The ocean became cold and the whales left for warmer waters.
„Komm mit mir in wärmere Gewässer!”, sagte Frau Wal. „Es ist ein wunderbarer Ort. Es ist immer warm und es gibt so viele Fische zu essen.”
"Come with me to warmer waters!" said Ms Whale. "It's a wonderful place. It is always warm and there are so many fish to eat. "
„Fisch esse ich am liebsten!”, rief Herr Vogel. „Und mit dir bin ich am liebsten. Ich werde dir überallhin folgen. Aber zuerst bring mir bei, ein Wal zu sein!”
"I love to eat fish!" said Mr. Bird. "And I love to be with you. I will follow you anywhere. But first, teach me to be a whale!"
„Einfach so!”, sagte Frau Wal, „Folge mir!” Und sie tauchte tief ins Wasser hinab. „Okay!”, rief Herr Vogel und tauchte ebenfalls tief ins Wasser hinab.
"Like this!", said Ms Whale, "Follow me!" And she dived deep into the water. "Okay!", called Mr Bird and he also dived deep into the water.
Er tauchte tiefer und tiefer. „Ich schwimme!”, lachte er. „Ich bin ein Wal!”
He dived deeper and deeper. "I'm swimming!" he laughed. "I am a whale!"
Aber schon bald konnte er nicht mehr atmen. Er kehrte zur Wasseroberfläche zurück und schnappte nach Luft.
But soon he could not breathe. He returned to the water surface, gasping.
Er versuchte und versuchte immer wieder zu tauchen, aber ihm ging jedes Mal die Luft aus.
He tried and tried (to dive/swim) again and again, but he ran out of breath every time.
„Ich glaube nicht, dass ein Vogel ein Wal sein kann.”, sagte Herr Vogel. “Komm doch stattdessen mit mir. Ich lebe oben auf den Klippen. Es ist ein wunderbarer Ort. Es ist warm und gemütlich, und man kann jeden Morgen zuschauen, wie die Sonne aufgeht.”
"I don't think a bird can be a whale," said Mr Bird. "Come with me instead. I live on top of the cliffs. It is a wonderful place. It's warm and cozy, and you can watch the sun rise every morning."
„Ich liebe den Sonnenaufgang.” , sagte Frau Wal. „Und ich liebe dich. Ich werde dir überallhin folgen. Aber zuerst bring mir bei, ein Vogel zu sein!”
"I love the sunrise," said Ms Whale. "And I love you. I will follow you anywhere. But first, teach me to be a bird!"
„Einfach so!”, rief Herr Vogel. „Folge mir!” Und er schlug mit den Flügeln und stieg in den Himmel.
"Like this!" cried Mr Bird. "Follow me!" And he flapped his wings and climbed into the sky.
„Okay!”, rief Frau Wal. Sie kniff ihre Augen zu und schlug mit den Flossen, genau wie Herr Vogel. Sie schlug und schlug, hoch und runter. Das Wasser spritzte nur so. „Ich fliege!”, lachte sie. “Ich bin ein Vogel!”
"Okay!", called Ms Whale. She closed her eyes and flapped (hit) her fins, just like Mr Bird did. She flapped and flapped, up and down. The water just splashed. "I'm flying!" she laughed. "I am a bird!"
Aber als sie die Augen öffnete, flog sie nicht durch den Himmel. Sie war immer noch im Wasser.
But when she opened her eyes, was not flying through the sky. She was still in the water.
Sie versuchte und versuchte es immer wieder, aber sie konnte nicht fliegen. „Ich glaube nicht, dass ein Wal ein Vogel sein kann.” , sagte Frau Wal.
She tried and tried again and again, but she could not fly. "I don't think a whale can be a bird," said Ms Whale.
„Du kannst nicht fliegen, und ich kann nicht tauchen. Wo können wir dann zusammen leben?”, fragte Herr Vogel. „Wir bleiben hier — in den Wellen!”, sagte Frau Wal.
"You can't fly, and I can't dive. Where can we live together? " asked Mr Bird. "We'll stay here — in the waves!" said Ms Whale.
Aber Herr Vogel schüttelte traurig den Kopf. „Du liebst es, tief im Ozean zu schwimmen.”, sagte er. „Das machst du am liebsten. Du wirst hier nie glücklich sein.”
But Mr Bird shook his head sadly. "You love to swim deep in the ocean," he said. "That's your favorite thing to do. You will never be happy here."
„Und du liebst es, durch den Himmel zu fliegen.”, sagte Frau Wal. „Das machst du am liebsten. Auch du wirst hier nie glücklich sein.”
"And you love to fly through the sky," said Ms Whale. "That's your favorite thing to do. You will never be happy here either."
Und deshalb, weil Herr Vogel und Frau Wal einander so sehr liebten, sagten sie einander auf Wiedersehen.
And so, because Mr Bird and Ms Whale loved each other so much, they said goodbye to each other.
Aber sie vergaßen einander nie. Jedes Mal, wenn Frau Wal einen Vogel am Himmel sah, dachte sie an ihren Herrn Vogel. Sie hoffte, dass er sich am Himmel wohl fühlte. Einfach so.
But they never forgot each other. Every time Ms Whale saw a bird in the sky, she thought of her Mr Bird. She hoped he was happy in the sky. Just like that.
Und jedes Mal wenn Herr Vogel einen Wal im Ozean tauchen sah, dachte er an seine Frau Wal. Er hoffte, dass sie sich im Ozean wohl fühlte. Einfach so.
And every time Mr Bird saw a whale diving in the ocean, he thought of his Ms Whale. He hoped she was happy in the ocean. Just like that.

If you've enjoyed this story, there are more over at my other project, TheFableCottage.com . Go there for more cute German stories with audio (and usually video versions too!)
Lesson 1: Meet Jens — Your German language tour guide
Introductions, personal pronouns, formal vs informal address, and the important verb "to be"
Lesson 2: You already speak German! (Kind of...)
English/German similarities, cognates, false friends, and the rise of “Denglisch"
Lesson 3: Attack of the German sounds and symbols!
How to pronounce German words: How to say those Ä, Ö, Ü symbols and that weird ß thing
Lesson 4: Introduction to German nouns (and nieces)
German nouns, noun genders, plural nouns, and all the different ways to say "the"
Lesson 5: German greetings and essentials
Greetings, yes and no, please and thank you: The bare minimum you need to survive!
Lesson 6: Introduction to German verbs
The structure of regular verbs, and the important verb "to have"
How to give polite and informal commands
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? How much? How many? How to form basic questions in German
Lesson 9: Smalltalk! Talking about yourself in German
How to say "my name is…", where you come from, and talk about things you like
How to compare things in German (i.e., better, best) using comparatives and superlatives
Lesson 11: Ordering in a restaurant
How to order food in a restaurant by saying "I would like..."
Lesson 12: Introduction to German cases
What "cases" are, why you need them, and how to use the nominative and accusative cases
How to count from zero to one billion in German
What the "dative" is, when to use it, and why it's the laziest of all the cases
Some common slang and expressions to make your German sound more natural
Es war einmal eine Schweinemutter, die hatte drei kleine Schweinchen. Sie hat sie sehr geliebt, aber es war nicht genug Essen für alle da, also hat sie sie in die Welt geschickt, um ihr eigenes Glück zu suchen.
Once upon a time there was a mama pig who had three little pigs. She loved them very much, but there was not enough food for all of them, so she sent them out into the world to seek their own fortunes.
Das erste kleine Schweinchen beschloss in den Süden zu gehen. Als er die Straße entlang lief, traf er einen Bauern, der ein Bündel Stroh trug, also fragte er den Mann freundlich: “Können Sie mir bitte das Stroh geben, damit ich mir ein Haus bauen kann?”
The first little pig decided to go to the South. He met a farmer on the road who was carrying a bundle of straw. The little pig asked politely: "Can you please give me that straw, so that I can build a house?"
Weil das kleine Schweinchen “bitte” sagte, gab der Bauer ihm das Stroh und das kleine Schweinchen baute daraus ein schönes Haus. Das Haus hatte Strohwände, einen Strohboden und innen... ein bequemes Strohbett.
Because the little pig said “please” , the farmer gave him the straw, and the little pig built a beautiful house out of it. The house had straw walls, a straw floor, and inside... a comfortable straw bed.
Gerade als das kleine Schweinchen mit dem Hausbau fertig war und sich für ein Nickerchen in sein Strohbett legte, kam der große böse Wolf zu dem Haus. Er roch das Schweinchen in dem Haus und ihm lief das Wasser im Mund zusammen. "Mmmmm... Brot mit Speck!"
Just as the little pig finished his house building and was laying down for a nap in his straw b
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