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Andrew Wenger
Jul 25, 20244 min read
A few German idioms
Peppering your speech with idiomatic phrases is "next level". Here are some quirky phrases that are good to recognise, maybe even use
Andrew Wenger
Nov 10, 20232 min read
German Modal Verbs
A solid introduction to German modal verbs
Andrew Wenger
Jun 5, 20223 min read
Comparing two aspects of German and English grammar
English is a hybrid of Germanic and Latinate languages. This applies not only to the vocab but also the grammar. 2 good examples here...
Andrew Wenger
May 31, 20223 min read
Question tags
Question tags are tricky in English, aren't they? Some great news: They are dead easy in other languages ¿no? Read on for reassurance
Andrew Wenger
Feb 24, 20224 min read
A brief introduction to linguistics
A very brief introduction to Linguistics. How to pronounce the 'ch' sound in German and other insights into back and front vowels
Andrew Wenger
Feb 21, 20223 min read
German time and times
When learning German, you quickly realise that our Teutonic cousins are kind of obsessed with time. But how do we say "time" in German?
Andrew Wenger
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Thoughts on "I love you" in other languages
Picture: Hannah Wright/Unsplash If you want to whisper a sweet nothing in the ear of your beloved in French, it’s best to go with “Je...
Andrew Wenger
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Ich bin...
There is only a limited number of ways in which you can finish a sentence that starts with “Ich bin…”
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