If you want to explain why you’re doing something in German, you’ll often need a phrase that means “in order to”. German has ...

If you want to talk about how you feel in German, translating directly from English can get you into trouble. A classic ...

1 comment German grammar tips The four ‘cases’ can be terrifying for people struggling with German, and particularly for learners who don’t have to worry about anything similar in their own languages.

Apostrophes aren’t used to show possession in German in most cases, but the highest authority on the language is changing that. Here’s the scoop on the English ‘idiot’s apostrophe’ - and why critics ...

Use the present tense to describe what is happening right now, what you do regularly or what you do in an ongoing situation. Future tense Conveying the future in German can be done in several ways - ...

These interactive tips are integrated into German Steps and explain the basic workings of the language. They are not a complete guide to German grammar, but provide a grounding in most of the main ...

Butchered words and incorrect grammar on WhatsApp and Twitter, and Anglicisms everywhere: For years, critics have been complaining that the German language is deteriorating. But are they right?