Cheat Sheets
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Saying hello and introducing yourself – Grammar: Present tense, personal pronouns
My First Steps with Hallo: Getting Started with German Greetings Okay, so here I am, a few months into living in Berlin, and let’s be honest, the initial shock of moving is starting to wear off, but the language… the language is still a mountain. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, of course, but I…
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Talking about countries and languages – Grammar: Prepositions with aus and in
My German Journey: Getting My Head Around Countries and Languages (and ‘Aus’ vs. ‘In’) Okay, deep breath. It’s been six months since I moved to Berlin, and let’s be honest, some days I feel like I’m wading through a sea of “Entschuldigung?” and confusing conversations. I’m a graphic designer, and I landed a freelance job,…
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Spelling names and giving personal information – Grammar: Alphabet, W-questions
My First Month in Berlin: A Spelling Struggle and “Wie” Questions Okay, deep breath. I’ve been in Berlin for a month now, and honestly, it’s been… intense. The culture shock is real, the coffee is amazing, and I’m slowly, slowly starting to feel like I’m actually figuring things out. But one thing that’s been a…
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Numbers, phone numbers, and addresses – Grammar: Numbers and question forms
My First Foray into German: Numbers, Phones, and Where I Live Okay, deep breaths. Moving to Berlin was… intense. Everything is louder, faster, and honestly, a little intimidating. I’m starting to feel like I’m constantly playing catch-up with the language, and it’s terrifying and exhilarating all at the same time. Right now, I’m focusing on…
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Talking about family members – Grammar: Possessive articles
My First Family Chat: Mastering Possessive Articles in German Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin, and things are…well, they’re definitely challenging. I’m working as a translator, which is brilliant for my German, but trying to actually talk to people feels like wading through treacle sometimes. I’ve made so many mistakes, and honestly,…
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Talking about professions and jobs – Grammar: Profession vocabulary
My First Few Months: Talking About Jobs in Germany Okay, so here I am, six months into living in Berlin, and honestly, the biggest hurdle hasn’t been the language itself (though gott sei dank, I’m getting there!). It’s been actually talking about what I do. It feels so much more complicated than just saying “I’m…
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Describing people simply – Grammar: sein and adjective basics
My First Steps with Describing People in Germany – It’s Harder Than It Looks! Okay, so here I am, three months in Berlin, and I’m officially trying to sound like a local. It’s going… okay. Some days I’m almost fluent in ordering coffee, and other days I’m just staring blankly at the barista, desperately trying…
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Talking about free-time activities – Grammar: Separable verbs
My First Month in Berlin: Talking About My Free Time (and Separable Verbs!) Okay, so let me start by saying: Berlin is… a lot. Seriously. It’s amazing, the people are generally friendly, and the coffee is incredible. But I’m a complete newbie here, trying to build a life, and honestly, I’m struggling with the everyday…
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Making simple appointments – Grammar: Time expressions
My First Steps with German Appointments – And My Big Mistake! Okay, so here I am, six months in Berlin, and I’m finally starting to feel… comfortable. Not ‘comfortable’ like I own the place, obviously, but comfortable enough to actually want to do things. And a lot of that wanting involves, you know, actually making…
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