Uplevel Your German

Send us a Text Message. Learn some German today: In this German grammar lesson, we're talking about present actions: How to describe things that are happening or that you're doing Right Now. >>> GET YOUR FREE PDF CHEAT SHEET >>> You might also like: Episode #030: zu Hause vs. nach Hause Episode #004: Telling the Time Part 1 Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Let's got shopping - wir gehen einkaufen! Download your FREE PDF Cheat Sheet >>> Get to know essential phrases that will make your time in Germany so much easier. Find out how to pronounce them, and how locals might pronounce them if they speak quickly. Do you want to learn more about German Grammar and life in Germany? Then don't forget to check out my blog: Blog | CharLingua Deutsch Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Ever stumbled upon words in German that look like their English counterparts, only to find they sound completely different? Welcome to the world of false friends in pronunciation! In this episode, we take a closer look at these linguistic doppelgangers. While they may share the same spelling and meaning, mastering their pronunciation is the key to sounding like a native speaker. The good news is: that slight tweaks can make a world of difference here. From beginners to advanced learners, perfecting these subtle shifts will instantly elevate your confidence and fluency. >>> Click here to get your FREE PDF Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. >>> Get your free PDF cheat sheet for this episode Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. If you know that German "zu" translates to English "to" then it seems quite obvious that "zu Hause" should mean about the same as "to your home" ... or not? In this episode, you'll learn - when to use "zu Hause" and when to use "nach Hause - the meaning of the noun "das Zuhause" - how to write these terms correctly - how to say that you're going to or at someone else's home and you will practice these forms, so that you will never get mixed up again. Print out your FREE PDF >>> Read more about zu Hause vs. nach Hause in German >>> in English >>> Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Mastering German Spelling: Learning When to Use Capital Letters In this podcast episode, we're talking all about capital letters in German writing. You’ll understand when to use them and when not to, so you’ll feel confident in writing texts or even letters in German. No matter if you're just starting or you've been learning for a while, this episode will give you easy tips to make your German spelling spot on. Download this episode's FREE CHEAT SHEET here >>> You might also enjoy these episodes: # 015 How to use "Sie" or "du" - Formal and Informal German #016 The four German Cases - Die Fälle Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we learn very useful phrases you need in a restaurant in Germany. Download this episode's free guide: https://charlingua.com/028 Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. When you come to Germany, you will hear everyday words you won't find in any dictionary. The reason might be: this word was originally just a brand name that has become generic - just like "Aspirin" has become the common term for "acetylsalicylic acid" - or even any pain relief medication. Find out about words Germans use daily in the office, in the kitchen, or for other items ... often without even realizing that there has ever been a brand behind it. >>> Download your free PDF with all brand names <<< Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. How do German families celebrate Easter? Let me tell you about my family's favorite traditions around the Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs, Easter Bread, and many more. Read the blog post mentioned in this podcast: >>> in German >>> in English Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. If you have been learning German for a while, you probably know the names of the months. After all, they are very similar to the English ones! BUT: Do you also know how to pronounce them correctly? die Monate sind: Click here to download your guide (PDF + Audio) for this lesson. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Let's take a closer look at a topic that affects us all at some point: feeling unwell or even being ill. Whether it's a common cold, a nasty flu, or a tummy bug, knowing how to express your symptoms and seek assistance in German can be incredibly useful. We'll explore a variety of phrases and expressions commonly used in German when discussing illness, from describing symptoms to asking for medication in a pharmacy. By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident navigating health-related conversations in German and be better equipped to communicate your needs effectively. >>> Click here to get all the words and phrases mentioned in this episode at one glance. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Today, we're delving into a crucial aspect of German grammar: Verbs with Accusative. But don't worry, I've broken it down into simple, digestible chunks so you can master this concept with ease. By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid grasp of 10 essential verbs that always require the accusative case. Plus, you will also know some useful tips for mastering these grammar structures effortlessly. >>> CLICK HERE to download your free guide, summarizing this podcast episode. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. If you talk to any language learner, they will have stories about misunderstandings to share. In most cases, these stories are funny and you can laugh about them - at least when you look back. But these misunderstandings can also be annoying: you feel embarrassed or simply can't make sense of what someone else is saying. Why should a picture be curious? Or ... why is a do brave, if he just sits down? Find out about these and more false friends in this episode. CLICK HERE to download your free guide, summarizing this podcast episode. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Just like in English, some German nouns don't have a plural form - even if they're the name for a whole group of items or people. Unfortunately, these nouns are not always the same in both languages. You will learn: Click here to get your free guide >>> Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Choosing the seemingly easy path and progressing as quickly as possible can mean that you won't build a strong foundation in German ... which again leads to frustration and more work in the long run. This episode is about some mistakes I've seen German learners make over and over again so that you can avoid them and learn German more easily. Click here to download your guide (PDF + Audio) for this lesson. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. The word "das Herz", the heart, is a very special word in German. Obviously, it gives a vital organ its name and it also represents love and friendship. So, it seems only fair that this special word should also have its own declension! Find out how to use this common word correctly in this Episode. In this episode, you'll learn: - useful everyday phrases, - about the n-declension (and why "das Herz" is so unique) and - common words and idioms with "Herz". Click here to get your free guide >>> Find out all about the n-declension >>> Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, you'll learn: - aus can be used to indicate what something is made of, where someone/ something comes from, what the reason is, or it describes a direction: the movement from inside to outside. - aus demands the dative case. - aus can be translated for example to: "out of", "from" or “made of”. Click here to get your free guide >>> Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Get to know 7 reasons, why adults can languages just as easily as kids or teenagers. If you'd like to find out more about my language courses, go to: https://www.charlingua.de/join This Episode is an update of a blog post I wrote in 2022, which you can find here: 7 reasons why adults can learn languages just as well as children or adolescents Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. Download the PDF Cases-Guide: https://charlingua.myflodesk.com/cases The German language has four cases: Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive. Each case is used to indicate the function of a noun in a sentence: Nominative caseAccusative caseDative caseGenitive caseIn this episode, you'll learn: What these cases are about and why they matterHow to identify the case of a noun or pronoun in a sentenceHow to choose the right form of the articles that accompany this noun or pronounnd you’ll get some tips on how to practice and memorize the four cases. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua

Send us a Text Message. In this lesson, we'll cover the main differences between addressing someone formally or informally. HEAD HERE for the free resources >>> Your Guide summarizing when to use Sie and when to use du in German. Take the fun quiz to test: do you know how to address people correctly in German? Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contact me via Instagram: @deutsch.charlingua For more German, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/youtube-charlingua