Learn – Practice – Apply: The 3-Part Cycle Most Learners Don't Complete Most new learners who get in touch with me know that they are stuck - but what they don't realise is that they are stuck somewhere in this 3-part cycle. Let me introduce you to the Better German method: Learn – Practise – Apply Each stage supports the others. And if one is missing? That’s when learners hit a wall.

"I can get by using English." "I am not ready to speak German yet. I'll wait." "German grammar is hard." Sound familiar? You're not alone...

The most common complaint I hear from my German learners? “I don’t have time.” But what if the real issue isn’t that you don’t have enough..

I've got good news: starting doesn’t have to be that hard. And we’re here to make it easier for you. Yeay!

But here’s a thought: what if, instead of letting your German learning take a holiday, you made it part of your Christmas break traditions? 

Learning a language like German can seem daunting at times. There’s so much to remember, from grammar rules and vocabulary lists to...

Learning German can feel like climbing a mountain. With complex grammar, long compound words, and tricky pronunciation, it’s no wonder...

Here's why you should consider listening to German podcasts a part of your language learning journey.

The key to success is to make these little habits part of your routine, and you’ll never look back!

So, here’s my round-up of 20 lessons learnt from 20 years in the UK.

In this blog, we will explore the many advantages of adding German to your language repertoire and how it can benefit your career and busine

Better German's incorporation of the SCARF model offers a holistic german language learning approach.

So, why should you learn German? Buckle up, as we explore the compelling reasons to add "Deutsch" to your skillset, with a sprinkle of humou

Many people I speak to in English tell me that I "don't sound German", but instead sound like someone born and raised in the UK. Whilst I...

I've come across this intriguing phenomenon a few times now: some of my learners, who are native English speakers, tell me they are...

Here is the experience one of my learners shared with me this week about their recent business trip to Germany. I especially love the...

How did I only find out about this amazing Chrome extension the other day? Thank you so much to my lovely learner T. (you know who you...

Learners often inquire about good German movies to watch, either with or without subtitles, in order to combine learning with relaxation!...

I am a great believer in learning from one's own mistakes - generally in life, but also more specifically when learning a new skill like...

I had a very moving German session with one my learners this morning. She lives in Berlin, but her family lives in Malatya, one of the...