10 INCREDIBLY EASY WAYS TO LEARN GERMAN FAST (REALLY FAST)

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  • I don’t speak German perfectly, but I did manage to learn the “casual” lingo of the language quite quickly! In this video, I’ll share with you all the tips and tricks to learning the German language as fast as you possibly can.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 948

  • @fobbitguy
    @fobbitguy 3 роки тому +2244

    I've been in Germany for a while now. You are so right, in order to learn German you need to insist on speaking German. Many Germans speak flawless English and will want to speak to you in English. I learned that if you continue to answer in german they will get the hint and then speak to you in German. You need to have the courage to sound like a fool in order to learn German. Like you, I have discovered that Germans are very nice in helping you along as you struggle through German as they are the first to admit that German is "Deutsche Sprache, Schwere Sprache."

    • @Naturlichdeutsch
      @Naturlichdeutsch 3 роки тому +115

      You are so right. I'm German and I like to use any chance I have to speak English. (But I've learned to stay in German if the other side wants to practice). And yeah, we all know German is difficult.

    • @billyadams2651
      @billyadams2651 3 роки тому +12

      @@Naturlichdeutsch your language is german but what dialect of german is your language

    • @Naturlichdeutsch
      @Naturlichdeutsch 3 роки тому +20

      @@billyadams2651 actually I would consider myself as speaking standard german. I have lost most of my dialect since childhood and as I know how swabian really sounds I sadly have to say that I don't speak it (anymore). But people still think I speak swabian. So a guess there will always be a slight dialect, and I'm glad for that.

    • @billyadams2651
      @billyadams2651 3 роки тому +2

      @@Naturlichdeutsch I get what you mean now your language is mostly standard german and a bit of dialect

    • @billyadams2651
      @billyadams2651 3 роки тому

      @@Naturlichdeutsch so your language is mostly standard german and a bit of dialect

  • @lexyolaguador5293
    @lexyolaguador5293 3 роки тому +760

    2:16 if you want to jump straight to the real content.

  • @thepurplesmurf
    @thepurplesmurf 3 роки тому +555

    The last point can't be stressed enough.
    Always remember that everyone of us has learned a language before, our native language. We don't remember this, but watching and listening to little kids can teach you how to learn a language the fastest way. Little kids learn to speak a language by listening, imitating and repeating. When they learn for the first time about grammar, or properly reading/writing for that matter, in school, how old are kids? 6 years? 7 years? At this point children can already speak conversational fluent and never learned about grammar or sentence structures in their lives. Until this point, kids never think about making mistakes, pronouncing words wrong, worry about a wrong sentence structure or using the wrong tense.
    As adults we lose this ability of innocence. We worry so much about embarrassing ourselves and think more about the mistakes we could make, instead to focus on just using the language and be happy that we can communicate and by doing so constantly improving our language skills. Other people don't look at others and make fun of them if they mispronounce words or using wrong grammar, usually they are impressed that this person has the courage to learn a different language.
    Also never forget, especially if you are an American or from any other English speaking country learning German, that Germans learn another language, usually English, in school mandatorily, so the vast majority of Germans (with an age of ~50yrs and below) know exactly how hard it is to learn a new language and this is why they are so supportive.
    /end wall of text

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  3 роки тому +28

      Couldn’t have said it better myself 🥰👍

    • @Naturlichdeutsch
      @Naturlichdeutsch 3 роки тому +16

      You are so absolutely right. Listening to comprehensible (aka easy) input is the best way. Sometimes we just have to imagine us a little babys. That's why I love TPRS and comprehensible input so much.

    • @allergictohumansnotanimals5671
      @allergictohumansnotanimals5671 2 роки тому +1

      Loved this! Thanks 💜

    • @allergictohumansnotanimals5671
      @allergictohumansnotanimals5671 2 роки тому +1

      @@Naturlichdeutsch what's tprs if you don't mind me asking?

    • @Naturlichdeutsch
      @Naturlichdeutsch 2 роки тому +3

      @@allergictohumansnotanimals5671 TPRS stand for teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling. There is a Video somewhere on my channel where I explain in more Detail. But it's basically creating a simple Story, sentence by sentence while questioning all info there is and therefore creating lots of repetition and comprehensible input.

  • @nightmarebefore7986
    @nightmarebefore7986 2 роки тому +237

    I'm a german man. I was born here and live here. And i have great respect, when other peope learn our language. I know its sometimes a hard way and we have many words with tricky rules. 😄😊

    • @zeenatkhatun3616
      @zeenatkhatun3616 2 роки тому +9

      true, I really enjoying learning languages. now I am learning German. Ich lerne Deutsch.

    • @thisnerdycorner4982
      @thisnerdycorner4982 2 роки тому +5

      Your language is definitely challenging but also very rewarding!

    • @tabithathewholistic
      @tabithathewholistic 2 роки тому +8

      And also words that are LITERALLY 15 miles long😆

    • @gavinp5940
      @gavinp5940 2 роки тому +3

      I gotta say y’all’s language sounds so aggressive no matter which word it is. Even jokes sound so serious. Kind of badass actually.

    • @a6m361
      @a6m361 2 роки тому

      Hi bro can you taught me German ?

  • @thinginabox
    @thinginabox 2 місяці тому +25

    Bingeing a bunch of “learn German fast” videos the night before a german exam just hits different

  • @f_iwilleatchickenonriversi9253
    @f_iwilleatchickenonriversi9253 3 роки тому +1057

    2:16 TIP#1
    2:56 TIP#2
    5:00 TIP#3
    6:19 TIP#4
    7:11 TIP#5
    8:57 TIP#6
    9:39 TIP#7
    10:58 TIP#8
    11:33 TIP#9
    12:26 TIP#10

  • @abhaypillai970
    @abhaypillai970 2 роки тому +97

    German music, the best you can listen is Ludvig van Beethoven Ninth symphony "Ode To Joy"

    • @Mathe_Baendiger
      @Mathe_Baendiger 2 роки тому +5

      Böhse Onkelz ist besser

    • @nurikkulanbaev3628
      @nurikkulanbaev3628 2 роки тому +4

      This and Rammstein lmao.

    • @IgNaceus
      @IgNaceus Місяць тому +1

      Wagner, Weber, Bach, Brahms... What is German music?

    • @nicholasdoyle7342
      @nicholasdoyle7342 7 днів тому

      If you’ve ever experienced your American Airforce grandfather singing “Du Hast” at the age of 60 . . . 😮😄🤘

  • @cloudysxd9887
    @cloudysxd9887 2 роки тому +365

    To anyone who wants to listen to German music but can’t find a singer I definitely recommend “mark Forster”

    • @smamoden1523
      @smamoden1523 2 роки тому +5

      vielen dank

    • @spritekist
      @spritekist 2 роки тому

      damn he’s not bad he’s pretty good lol

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 2 роки тому +22

      Gonna sound weird, but the best way for singing is to listen to Past German military songs. They pronounced words so clearly. Try “We are lost” a WWI German song and you’ll see what I mean

    • @NaveenKumar-ee3kf
      @NaveenKumar-ee3kf 2 роки тому +18

      Heard of Rammstein?

    • @Em-ei6vd
      @Em-ei6vd 2 роки тому +1

      Esther Graf is pretty good too

  • @decluesviews2740
    @decluesviews2740 Рік тому +94

    I know it isn’t popular, but I agree with you about the intensive course. I learned Spanish from 0 to B1 in 8 weeks by doing an intensive course in Madrid. I came back having conversations and even giving off the cuff presentations in Spanish; not perfectly, of course, but fairly comfortably. If you have the time and means, it’s well worth it.

    • @elenaaddams
      @elenaaddams Рік тому

      Hey! Cool story which intensive course did you take at which institute? Thx

    • @decluesviews2740
      @decluesviews2740 Рік тому +3

      @@elenaaddams Hi there! I took a program labeled “superintensivo” at the Don Quijote school for foreigners (extranjeros) in Madrid.

  • @schwarz-rot-gold6693
    @schwarz-rot-gold6693 3 роки тому +35

    Du sprichst so ein schönes und klares Deutsch, das ist bestimmt ermutigend für andere, die denken, das schafft man nie.

  • @silmuffin86
    @silmuffin86 3 роки тому +129

    You mentioned music: kinder music is the best to learn LOL There's a UA-cam channel that also has subtitles (Kinderlieder). My kids enjoy them (they are in a German kita and they understand everything), and because they are simple and repetitive songs they help me a lot

  • @djohnson-ku4cl
    @djohnson-ku4cl 2 роки тому +96

    Great video! Can I add a tip? One of the things that helped me get started was to learn German in Switzerland from a Swiss person. The Swiss don't take German so seriously and so they'll just get you speaking rather than worrying about the complexities that the German language has. To quote my teacher, the "Germans will hate it, but they will understand you, and you'll be able to have a conversation."

    • @djohnson-ku4cl
      @djohnson-ku4cl 2 роки тому +5

      BTW: Your energy is great!

    • @derrix9865
      @derrix9865 2 роки тому +8

      Puh, if you get a proper Swiss dialect... U will get trouble in Germany to talk with us. Hard to understand for us and also some different words.

    • @ronlugbill1400
      @ronlugbill1400 2 роки тому +5

      Agreed. The Swiss all learn High German in school and they will often be happy to speak to you in High German, rather than switching to English in a condescending way, like many Germans do. I learned German in school then had Swiss friends I could speak German with. They will all switch to High German when they know you are a foreigner, although they use some Swiss German expressions.

    • @marcmonnerat4850
      @marcmonnerat4850 Рік тому +2

      Yes, but nobody really like to talk Standard German and even master it. In the end, your German sounds strange in southern Germany and very "wrong" in the north. Trust me, I always struggling not to say Trottoir, einschaufen or anläuten 😅

    • @zawadikenya92
      @zawadikenya92 Рік тому

      Wooow! Wonderful

  • @josiahlee9294
    @josiahlee9294 3 роки тому +14

    You are so much fun to listen to, I can easily see you growing in popularity keep making videos!

  • @TheGreatNew
    @TheGreatNew 3 роки тому +79

    I also took an intensive course without prior knowledge and it was a drag. Im now in A2 after repeating A1 three times. I'm going to keep going to see how far I can go!

  • @matildawolfram4687
    @matildawolfram4687 2 роки тому +72

    My brother studied languages at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in California. The pace of study was intense. Students had to master the language course in 36-64 weeks. Psychologically it was very difficult, but fortunately he was helped by Yuriy Ivantsiv's book "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages”. The book " Polyglot Notes" became a desk book for my brother, because it has answers to all the problems that any student of a foreign language has to face. Thanks to the author of the channel for this interesting video! Good luck to everyone who studies a foreign language and wants to realize their full potential

    • @julias0102
      @julias0102 Рік тому +1

      what a major that your brother took btw? is it specific major language or not?

    • @razamajaz9478
      @razamajaz9478 Рік тому

      @@julias0102 it's in the army

    • @julias0102
      @julias0102 Рік тому

      @@razamajaz9478 oh thx

    • @jamisteven1
      @jamisteven1 Рік тому

      Zero reviews on Amazon

  • @deepakbeshra1143
    @deepakbeshra1143 2 роки тому +12

    I came across this video to know quick way to learn German but you drew my attention to your English. It is so good. Ich bin am lerne Deutsch.

  • @danielgrosvenor9948
    @danielgrosvenor9948 Рік тому +8

    I’m in Switzerland and how I’m doing it and I’m going pretty fast as I’ve been here this Wednesday is my fourth week, tell ur friends to just speak German around you after you learn some and you will pick up on what they are talking about and will learn it, the German music thing too is great, it helps a lot

  • @Case5961
    @Case5961 Рік тому +7

    I’ve been learning German on and off for a couple months and this helped a lot

  • @SamarthSarvade
    @SamarthSarvade 3 роки тому +8

    You have explained so beautifully..!!
    I will be suerly learn German due to your tips..
    Ty🙏🏻😉

  • @jesslockett6184
    @jesslockett6184 2 роки тому +20

    You are absolutely right on all the points 👏 I am a beginner and doing exactly all your tips, bis auf the intensive course which I aim to do hopefully soon

    • @deutschmitpurple2918
      @deutschmitpurple2918 Рік тому +1

      I hope you can learn it easily, my friend. I believe in you. You can do it

  • @Mrcharles123451
    @Mrcharles123451 2 роки тому +62

    I'm only 12 days in and I have started on Duolingo and write words and phrases down in german and their meaning and rules next to them. I'd say the hardest part is how fast words are said together sometimes that you almost don't catch it in German until it is spoken slower. I'm sure us native English speakers do this to others as well. And I'd say wanting to know so much and only being able to learn so quickly and retain it makes it a bit challenging.

    • @jillianturman7853
      @jillianturman7853 Рік тому +10

      Tiny tip for you: when learning nouns starting out, go ahead and memorize the article that goes with each noun. Like Das Auto rather than just Auto = car. It gets really hard once you learn a lot of nouns and have to try to go back through and piece together which article goes with what 🤠

    • @MattHope13
      @MattHope13 Рік тому +1

      @@jillianturman7853 einhundert Prozent. Das ist mich im moment

    • @deutschmitpurple2918
      @deutschmitpurple2918 Рік тому

      I am proud of you, my friend ❤❤🥰🥰

    • @deutschmitpurple2918
      @deutschmitpurple2918 Рік тому +1

      @@jillianturman7853 Thank you so much for this valuable advice, my friend. I am so happy to read that 👍👍

    • @adeltoral
      @adeltoral Рік тому +4

      As somebody who speaks several languages, let me tell you - the French are the masters of speaking fast and throwing you off by dropping letters left and right at the ends of words. LOL!

  • @lifeingermany_
    @lifeingermany_  3 роки тому +90

    Programs and tips I mention - links can be found here:
    - Babbel: bit.ly/2GTv1oW
    - Duolingo: bit.ly/39hQXG0
    - smarterGerman: bit.ly/smartergerman-classes (use code: LEARNEVENSMARTER for 10% off)
    - Udemy: bit.ly/udemy-de
    - Lingoda: bit.ly/3n5FYUa

    • @agn855
      @agn855 2 роки тому

      A professional point of view, well, kinda mandatory video to watch about your topic:
      ua-cam.com/video/illApgaLgGA/v-deo.html

    • @tonk8408
      @tonk8408 2 роки тому +1

      I use babbel

    • @tvmaine
      @tvmaine 2 роки тому +1

      Where can I watch German films with subtitles if I don’t live in Germany ?

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  2 роки тому

      @@tvmaine my tip is to get a VPN and set it to Germany and watch German films on Netflix 🤫😊

  • @crazy_blonde_dog_lady
    @crazy_blonde_dog_lady 3 роки тому +24

    This is so funny. I stumbled upon your videos because youtube suggested them to me. I am actually German but fluent in English and whenever someone asks me how I got so good at it I usually suggest the exact same things you did but just the other way round. Especially the movie and TV show watching. I always tell them to watch movies or shows they already know and watch them in English with English subtitles so they can hear the sound of the words they read and hear them in a context they are normally used in . It's pretty awesome to know that it works the other way round as well.
    I am currently watching all your videos because even being German there's one or two things even I can learn ;) Plus I think it's important to be open and know what expats or people from other countries in general are struggling with so it's easier to help.
    Keep doing what you're doing! It's pretty awesome!

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much for your awesome comment 🥰 and wonderful motivation! I hope you like all my other vids too 🤗🤗🤗

  • @KMMOS1
    @KMMOS1 3 роки тому +51

    Two more traditional and substantial German language learning systems come from the companies Pimsleur (American) and Assimil (French). Pimsleur is preferable before Assimil because it concentrates on practical pronunciation and speaking throughout the course. Assimil does pronunciation, too, but goes into more depth about the grammar and the contexts of the language in various situations. Both systems are portable, and have many dozens of lessons that can provide months, even years, of continuing instruction. Both are recommended.

    • @noetakeuchi8284
      @noetakeuchi8284 2 роки тому +5

      Okay but what is it exactly ? Websites ?

    • @manoahdeba1141
      @manoahdeba1141 2 роки тому

      @@noetakeuchi8284 Usually a book and audio materials with it (CD, USB, an app...)

  • @kamcasedlakova804
    @kamcasedlakova804 2 роки тому +11

    I have it the same with speaking. I am super shy, too in my head and worried to make a mistake. A bit of a sip of wine really helps to me too :D I am happy I am not alone

  • @haraldwiegartner5540
    @haraldwiegartner5540 3 роки тому +32

    #7. Is the most important in my opinion..
    Finding friends in Germany and learn German with them...
    That's by the way the most funny way to learn, and so it will be the easiest...

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  3 роки тому +1

      Couldn’t agree more 🥰

    • @fobbitguy
      @fobbitguy 3 роки тому +1

      sounds sort of shallow, but I started to attend a liberal church close by my house even though I don't believe in God so I could meet and talk to Germans. Super helpful, nice Volk.

    • @pankinyek
      @pankinyek 2 роки тому

      I think to make friends in Germany is more difficult than to learn German language 😂 and most Germans that I talked to agreed with me on that, one couple even saying to me that if not for their kids (being 'friends' with the parents) that they probably wouldn't have many friends, even though they are Germans themselves.

  • @themasterapproachtolanguag6678
    @themasterapproachtolanguag6678 3 роки тому +1

    Super gemacht! Thanks for sharing helpful tips from your own experiences. Die Kneipen sind ideal zum Sprachenlernen!!

  • @CaptainMark100
    @CaptainMark100 Рік тому +2

    Love the energy... and the banter.
    I am just learning German as I work for a German company. I will take away many of your advice points. Mainly the "Do not back out of conversation too quick"
    PS Ich liebe Düsseldorf

  • @margaretrutherford7834
    @margaretrutherford7834 2 роки тому +4

    Though I‘m Austrian, I LOVE your channel !!!!❣️

  • @helios244
    @helios244 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your tips!

  • @DiggerWhoops
    @DiggerWhoops 2 роки тому +1

    This video is almost two years old. Wish I had stumbled upon you sooner, and hope you're still doing videos. Really enjoyed this one, and I look forward to more.

  • @kalaivanimanibarathi5945
    @kalaivanimanibarathi5945 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video and thanks for the artist update!!

  • @skinnydipper
    @skinnydipper Рік тому +20

    I am learning German because rammstein is one of my favorite bands and I love the way the language sounds.
    I've sampled swahili, Finnish, studied French for 2 years, Japanese for 3 years and Spanish for a year+. I love languages!!!

    • @japhethachimba174
      @japhethachimba174 Рік тому +2

      Wow this awesome am learning German but am a swahili typical speaker and English glad to know you wanna learn Swahili

    • @japhethachimba174
      @japhethachimba174 Рік тому +1

      I love languages to Hiragana lover i see hahhaha

    • @deutschmitpurple2918
      @deutschmitpurple2918 Рік тому +1

      Very great, my friend. I am proud of you. You inspire myself ❤❤

  • @chriss2410
    @chriss2410 3 роки тому +3

    Great video, very informative.

  • @hudsonriverlee
    @hudsonriverlee 2 роки тому

    Your smile , wow. I enjoy the energy.. very upbeat . Lived in Germany during the mid 70’s.

  • @sess5206
    @sess5206 9 місяців тому +1

    Great comments! They apply to learning any language actually. I moved to Sweden from Chicago in 1992. I had the good fortune to take a beginner level Swedish class at a local university before I left for one term. It was enough to learn basic survival skills when I got here.
    I would add one more tip.
    I'm certain the same thing exists in most countries. In the book stores here, one can purchase storybooks for young children that are just learning to read. They come in all levels from beginner and onward.
    They are well illustrated to go along with the texts, and it's a great way to learn basic vocabulary as well as to learn sentence structure.

  • @kariezaana
    @kariezaana 3 роки тому +2

    Hi thanks for this info. New subscriber here😊 I'm currently learning deutsch and would love to try how you easily learned the language. Tschüs!

  • @tariklowe1725
    @tariklowe1725 2 роки тому +20

    Great tips! I moved to Germany recently and I’m in a race to learn the language ASAP. You are great!

  • @aprilp7744
    @aprilp7744 Рік тому +10

    I started learning German in 2008 because of Tokio Hotel 😅. I was obsessed with them and learned a lot from their German albums. Also Die Toten Hosen, Rammstein, Oomph! and other bands helped a lot! I recommend Labyrinth by Oomph! It's an Alice in Wonderland themed video.

    • @lykibo8197
      @lykibo8197 9 місяців тому

      wow than you so much, Labyrinth by Oomph becomes my favorite song, actually i dont really like rock music but this one is amazing, i love it

  • @sophiarevel6952
    @sophiarevel6952 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this advice.

  • @m.d.e8458
    @m.d.e8458 2 роки тому +6

    Being fully exposed to the language works amazingly. When I first started learning English, I didn't know a word but I was in an English speaking school. I learned fluent English WITH an American accent 6 months later.

    • @sacredwarrior2681
      @sacredwarrior2681 2 роки тому

      Where are you from I could assume Japan because of the writing but I’ll ask anyway 😂

    • @m.d.e8458
      @m.d.e8458 2 роки тому +2

      @@sacredwarrior2681 I'm actually turkish and I also speak fluent turkish 🤣good guess but I'm not related to japan in any way lol

    • @xeraphyx7903
      @xeraphyx7903 2 роки тому +2

      Shame you didn't get a british accent, I regret learning English with Americans because the British accent sound so much cooler in my opinion.

  • @elzavso1856
    @elzavso1856 2 роки тому +7

    Finally trying to put a little more effort on learning German after getting a 5/20 in this class.. Hope it'll work haha

  • @arrowsparrow2673
    @arrowsparrow2673 2 роки тому +2

    I’m hoping to foreign exchange over to Germany for a semester and I’d love to be prepared before I get there - this helped a lot thanks

  • @phalgunanpillai
    @phalgunanpillai Рік тому +5

    I am learning German in Duolingo. It is helpful.

  • @harlekin76ragnarok31
    @harlekin76ragnarok31 3 роки тому +37

    This is really very funny because I watch your channel to improve my english. You speak such a good, clean english and it's so nice listen to it. I can take all of your tips for me to speak a better english. And it's really interesting to hear about german culture from a international angle because me as a German can take a quite different view on ourselfs as german inhabitants

  • @caitlincorbett6193
    @caitlincorbett6193 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the music recommendation 😄 I don't care how mainstream an artist is. If they appeal to my ear and they have plenty of content I'm happy. I've been looking for German music to start listening to and Helene Fischer sounds wonderful so far 😊

  • @jaafarboussetta7291
    @jaafarboussetta7291 Рік тому +1

    thanks for this informations it's really usefull

  • @deutschmitpurple2918
    @deutschmitpurple2918 Рік тому +1

    This is an incredible video. Thank you so much for that ❤❤❤❤

  • @deannaknudsen5462
    @deannaknudsen5462 3 роки тому +6

    My fiance turned me onto several German artists, but Alligatoah is my favorite and enjoying learning the lyrics!

  • @bipolarproductions1138
    @bipolarproductions1138 2 роки тому +5

    You know what would make this video better and I would subscribe is if you actually put pictures oof samples of the The nags you are mentioning. I have to pause your video to look up the pop reference you are mentioning. Makes it more engaging. Love listening to your descriptions, but give me some visuals!

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much for the tip 🥰 I’ve been doing that a lot more in my recent videos - I agree it’s MUCH better! In this video, I was hesitant as I’m not sure if including video/song/logos is entirely legal? Do you happen to know anything about this topic? 🙊

  • @numbpill3545
    @numbpill3545 3 роки тому +1

    Great content.... keep it up..

  • @amananand8249
    @amananand8249 2 роки тому +1

    Sehr gut Jenna. Vielen dank für die Tippen. Ich will das gucken

  • @butenbremer1965
    @butenbremer1965 2 роки тому +3

    Ich kenne viele Expats, die die "Sendung mit der Maus" zum Deutschlernen schauen. Das ist zwar eine Kindersendung, aber die Sätze sind dafür einfach strukturiert und nicht so verschachtelt.

  • @harrybgoode
    @harrybgoode 2 роки тому +4

    I watched this particular video of yours, because I noticed, how well you speak German, for not grewing up here. You German is really astonishing. Also I can confirm your hint, to watch TV and movies in the language, you'd like to learn. My english has improved, since I started watching TV series in english. Funny, one of my favourite series is TBBT as well. (And to be honest, I can't stand the German synchronization of this series.)

  • @nord7556
    @nord7556 2 роки тому

    Wow, smart tips. Thank you.

  • @henrygee2664
    @henrygee2664 2 роки тому +3

    I used to watch Silas an old German Kids TV drama!! in German!
    I was pleasantly surprised how much I could understand when I revisited it years later!!
    Watching German TV is a great way to learn!!
    Viel Spaß 😉

  • @fairytale7070
    @fairytale7070 Рік тому +7

    I 've been learning German for almost a year.From the very beginning,what I found the most difficult was the awkward syntax and sentence structure related to other languages eg.English.I think that when the learner reaches to the a2 level in German (having the basic grammar and vocabulary),it's certain that simple texts' comprehension will be a piece of cake for him/her.The most difficult part is certainly speaking especially if you don't have any speaking partner to speak with.I would like to thank you for your tips! I try to do what you have recommended expecting to improve my German as fast as possible!

    • @vavmae1910
      @vavmae1910 10 місяців тому

      Please update I'm currently at this stage😅

  • @EnglishAndGermanWithLectStella
    @EnglishAndGermanWithLectStella 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing tips!

  • @levideese
    @levideese 3 роки тому +1

    So geil! Danke 👍🏻

  • @ashvina8244
    @ashvina8244 3 роки тому +3

    Respect & Love From India

  • @batmospherecreations2548
    @batmospherecreations2548 Рік тому +4

    Now i have altemlos in my head all day lol. Cro is great too but Bloodsucking Zombies from Outerspace is my favorite (from Austria) and why i started learning again. Sometimes netflix has a German dub for shows too. And Freud was amazing. 🖤 thank you!

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  Рік тому +1

      😂😂💛 Ohrworm! Sorry! 😝

    • @batmospherecreations2548
      @batmospherecreations2548 Рік тому +1

      @@lifeingermany_ haha kein Problem! I haven't heard that song in forever. Can't believe I remembered so many of the words 😃🤣

    • @jamesabramo9910
      @jamesabramo9910 Рік тому +1

      @@batmospherecreations2548 Hello 👋

  • @wonder6789
    @wonder6789 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @ibrahimmirza1961
    @ibrahimmirza1961 6 місяців тому +1

    You are such a motivation ♥

  • @deejayyy1681
    @deejayyy1681 2 роки тому +4

    You said music and I'm like I'm here because of Rammstein 😆

  • @emer67
    @emer67 2 роки тому +2

    I really like the sound of German . I want to learn as much as possible.

  • @godisgr8466
    @godisgr8466 2 роки тому +2

    Great job. A new subscriber!

  • @GKFF9872
    @GKFF9872 Місяць тому +1

    Going to be in Germany for a few months and decided to do an intensive language course while I’m there. Excited to practice with my German uncle who doesn’t speak English.

  • @temi-twistedzones
    @temi-twistedzones 2 роки тому +44

    I started learning German by singing.

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  2 роки тому +4

      LOVE THIS IDEA! 🥰🥰

    • @temi-twistedzones
      @temi-twistedzones 2 роки тому +8

      @@lifeingermany_ just so you know I sing silent night start in one language and finish in another. I'm 53 now and learned when I was 10/11

    • @acasualcactus5878
      @acasualcactus5878 2 роки тому

      I know every single word of the Queen of the Night’s aria, I know the meaning while I’m singing, but when I try to incorporate it into my lessons, Nope.

    • @Mathe_Baendiger
      @Mathe_Baendiger 2 роки тому

      Aha was haste denn jesungen?

  • @Nicwalks
    @Nicwalks 2 роки тому +20

    What confuses me a lot in learning German is the spelling at times & when to write a word in a capital letter (the 1st letter). Some of their nouns confuse me a lot as in English, those words are not supposed to be written in capital letter or ain't a noun at all. So, yea, that's the challenge to me...
    I also felt a bit frightened or shy speaking German in the grocery or bakery store when I was in Austria. The good thing was the staff won't answer you in English, so, I was kinda like forced to speak in Deutsch, & that way, my speaking skill was practiced.😁😄

    • @blythe2872
      @blythe2872 2 роки тому +6

      it ‘isn’t supposed to be written in capital letter’ because german doesnt equal english. dont compare and contrast english to german its a whole different system

    • @PoptartParasol
      @PoptartParasol 2 роки тому +3

      German nouns are capitalized. There are other ones too but this should be enough to help you with when/where to capitalize German words haha

    • @judyperri9496
      @judyperri9496 2 роки тому +3

      @@blythe2872 Gee you sound a little hostile What’s your problem Of course people are going to compare to their native language

    • @Mrcharles123451
      @Mrcharles123451 2 роки тому +5

      All nouns in German are capitalized. You just have to let go from what you know and embrace each language for its own rules. It's like having a different operating system or program you have to switch on and off from

  • @yassminboos7971
    @yassminboos7971 Рік тому +1

    thanks for this content i liked ☺️

  • @alexspata
    @alexspata 11 місяців тому

    great tips, also thank for the useful comments here

  • @petersayatshkin7454
    @petersayatshkin7454 2 роки тому +3

    Awww. Tolle Ratschläge 👍👍👍👍👍 I absolutely agree! Well, not everybody‘s path is the same and for someone it might be a good idea to come to this country without speaking even a single word, but your message is marvelous and extremely helpful, keep it up ⚡️👍✨

  • @TheoDaJunk
    @TheoDaJunk 2 роки тому +42

    How you learn german very fast answer full emersion,I learnt afrikaans in 4 months after being fully exposed to the language

    • @louischester5021
      @louischester5021 2 роки тому +3

      So jy is nie van suid afrika so in watter land bly jy in

    • @trooper_in_da_tank8826
      @trooper_in_da_tank8826 2 роки тому +2

      @@louischester5021 I don’t speak Chinese

    • @louischester5021
      @louischester5021 2 роки тому +1

      @@trooper_in_da_tank8826 not fucking Chinese it is afrikaans

    • @trooper_in_da_tank8826
      @trooper_in_da_tank8826 2 роки тому +1

      @@louischester5021 I know, I refer languages that I don’t know to Chinese

    • @EmerlooGrape
      @EmerlooGrape 2 роки тому

      @@trooper_in_da_tank8826 that's not ok

  • @Jennifer-bp3pe
    @Jennifer-bp3pe 10 місяців тому

    Yes, please, just subscribed after hearing you call yourself an expert in your opening remarks!

  • @AmitSaha-hb3qj
    @AmitSaha-hb3qj Рік тому

    I am sure your video inspiring newcomers.

  • @lastidea4925
    @lastidea4925 2 роки тому +3

    I'm a software developer who wants to move to Germany, but I got rejected many times because I don't know Deutsch. If any native speaker here wants to help me with practice, I'll be grateful! Today I'm starting to learn that language!

    • @paulinanielsen7787
      @paulinanielsen7787 2 роки тому +3

      I moved to Germany last august and I’m struggling to speak myself but I understand mostly everything. If you would like to practice with me, just hit me up!

    • @GoatedCapybara
      @GoatedCapybara 2 місяці тому

      Do what the person says in the video, and I would recommend getting Duolingo and going for a 50 day streak also if you want you can get unlimited hearts for 2 weeks free

  • @arnodobler1096
    @arnodobler1096 3 роки тому +3

    DeepL is also a good translator with KI it´s a german

  • @bythewaterwithlove
    @bythewaterwithlove 4 місяці тому +1

    Danke!

  • @logandickenson1
    @logandickenson1 10 місяців тому +1

    Dankeschön! This is going to help my Deutsch so much!

  • @painfulsoul2269
    @painfulsoul2269 Рік тому +4

    Thanks so much! I am from Mexico and have been studying German for quite a while, next year I am going to study in Germany and I am really scared that I don’t speak fluent enough to live there for a year. Anyways danke und vieles Glück!.

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  Рік тому +1

      Don’t be scared! You’ll manage just fine when you’re here! 🥰

  • @haunted_fynn1747
    @haunted_fynn1747 Рік тому +5

    As an german native, i think that your tips are really helpful.I am not a fan of helene fischer myself, but she sings all the words very clearly, so its a good opportunity to learn germany. I can also rly recommend to just set your Netflix to german. I did it myself (with english of course, to improve that) i think it helps much.Also: if your not really familiar with german, but want to go here, you dont have to be scared.A big amount of germans speak English.Also for any germany travels: inform yourself before travelling here.A lot of things are different here compared to America

    • @lifeingermany_
      @lifeingermany_  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much, Elise! 🥰 Yes - these tips all really helped me! And also helped my German family learn English too when we reversed the tips! 🤩

  • @Tony-ow3if
    @Tony-ow3if 3 роки тому +2

    Great video...Great Tips....Thanks..🚀

  • @naomimetzger6910
    @naomimetzger6910 2 роки тому +2

    I think you have to say that you are actually quite lucky that so much everywhere in Germany still contains or has English words in any form, be it advertising, songs, food, signs, labels or whatever always. (I mean at least here in Stuttgart, for example, because of the occupation zones at that time)
    Das fällt mir zumindest immer mehr auf seit Wochen und Monaten, als ich mir überlegte, was genau meine amerikanischen Freunde verstehen könnten ohne deutsch zu sprechen ;)

  • @randomthings4007
    @randomthings4007 2 роки тому +4

    i’m more than half german and i have also wanted always wanted to learn how to learn german

  • @xhacknight
    @xhacknight 4 місяці тому +3

    Im learning german on duolingo and its a piece of cake its my 5th language

    • @GoatedCapybara
      @GoatedCapybara 2 місяці тому

      Germans my second language, I'm only on unit 2 so I'm not good rn but I am really excited to learn more!

    • @sohaibalam786
      @sohaibalam786 Місяць тому

      I am in section 2 unit 6 , I am aiming for atleast to finish till section 3 .

  • @lamindampha1267
    @lamindampha1267 Рік тому +1

    Vielen Dank! 🙏🏿

  • @germanlistening
    @germanlistening Рік тому

    Thanks so much, really useful tips :)

  • @damiandavies4632
    @damiandavies4632 2 роки тому +4

    Great thank you! I live in Germany and I told my wife, "We need to learn the language honey!" Plus we don't plan on leaving anytime soon.

    • @agn855
      @agn855 2 роки тому

      Let‘s start: "Liebling, wir sollten Deutsch/die Sprache lernen!" :o)
      Great to have you here, enjoy.

  • @Phoenix-nc1hy
    @Phoenix-nc1hy 2 роки тому +6

    4 words... was ist dein Lieblingsfach

  • @drigoh7880
    @drigoh7880 9 місяців тому

    I loved this video

  • @yassinasalwa6769
    @yassinasalwa6769 Рік тому

    Great channel, I wish you success

  • @kvetoslavapapayova3812
    @kvetoslavapapayova3812 2 роки тому +3

    Just started learning German, could ya'll please recommend some good music and tv shows/movies(preferable on netflix) ? I listen mostly to metal but rap is fine as well, however i'm not a big fan of pop. Thanks in advance!

    • @Senacesn
      @Senacesn 2 роки тому +1

      I'd recommend AnnenMayKantereit as a band and Dark as the Netflix show!

    • @kvetoslavapapayova3812
      @kvetoslavapapayova3812 2 роки тому +1

      @@Senacesn thanks a lot!!! I'll definitely check it out

    • @khylaarlantico6910
      @khylaarlantico6910 2 роки тому

      Listen to German female singer LEA😊

    • @mcyoutubelive9404
      @mcyoutubelive9404 2 роки тому

      I recommend my favorite song called Sommerrgen by Joris! :)

  • @andreaspantele960
    @andreaspantele960 3 роки тому +16

    Do it, make a video in German, maybe bilingual, you got this!!😃👌🏼

  • @chetanrajak865
    @chetanrajak865 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a lot for ypur videos

  • @ahmedabdallah8062
    @ahmedabdallah8062 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your useful tips, but as for me, I found it really hard to make connections in germany, and that's what kinda made me put it on the back burner

  • @rauschma
    @rauschma 3 роки тому +5

    German music I like: Peter Fox, Nena, Falco, Blumfeld

  • @heikolang335
    @heikolang335 Рік тому +4

    One reason most Germans speak a decent English is the fact that we don‘t have the easy option to switch to our native language when it gets too difficult in English…..
    Fight through it and you will be surprised how far you can get…
    As a kid we were on holiday in France. Our car broke down an my father managed to get all the tools from a French guy and none of the two spoke the language of the other one, let alone English….

  • @karmenrichardson7289
    @karmenrichardson7289 Рік тому +2

    I used to have Germane class on my Dutch school, but me and my Germane teacher didn’t get along. Therefor he always gave me low rates for my test results- Trauma😩I don’t think I suck at Germaine at all🤔 but Grammer is tough🤯 Most of the Dutch people like to talk in different languages. Me to😅 I think Germane is a very sexy language. Didn’t experienced that before, but now I some how feel that way. Maybe because of the beautiful men that live out there in Germany 😍 Thank you, although I don’t have any plans to live in Germany, but thank you anyway! You are nice to listen to.😊👍❤️

  • @piros100
    @piros100 Рік тому +2

    I live in Austria for nearly 11 months now and my main source of learning German was a band one of my crazy colleagues recommended me, EAV. I'm not well versed in the modern music styles so I have no idea what genre they are, but heck the lyrics are epic.

  • @janheinbokel3969
    @janheinbokel3969 Рік тому +3

    You're able to sing German Schlager without sounding a bit foreign = you are near to be a perfect German