Episode 11 - My 7 Favourite Tips to Learn German

Better German Podcast

Summary
In this episode, Susi Blumel shares her 7 favourite tips for learning German. Whether you're following a German course or learning German through her podcast, these tips will enhance your learning experience and help you improve your German language skills. From finding a language partner to focusing on learning new words and practising them, to watching German movies with subtitles, Susi provides practical advice to make your language learning journey more effective and enjoyable.

Sequence of topics covered in the text:

1. Finding a language partner

- Importance of having a language partner

- Accountability and discipline in learning with a partner

- Benefits of learning with a partner

2. Focusing on learning new words

- Emphasizing nouns for beginners

- Importance of focusing on vocabulary over grammar initially

- Organizing new words in a notebook or binder for easy reference

3. Practicing new words

- Techniques for practising vocabulary, such as pointing and touching objects

- Creating sentences with new words to reinforce learning

4. Watching movies or TV shows with subtitles

- Accessing German movies and TV shows with subtitles on streaming platforms

- Benefits of watching with subtitles for language learning

5. Following the Better German podcast

- Using the podcast as a structured course for learning German

- Upcoming topics and episodes mentioned in the podcast

6. Not overemphasizing grammar initially

- Balancing focus on communication and grammar in the early stages of learning

These topics cover a range of practical and effective tips for learning German, creating a comprehensive guide for language learners to follow.

Next Episode: Episode 12 https://podcast.bettergerman.info/episode/episode-12-learn-german-words-about-an-office-or-classroom Let’s improve our vocabulary in the classroom or office!

Links

· Additional Materials https://bettergerman.info/freebies/

· More on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Better-German/videos

· Interactive German Movie Guide https://bettergerman.info/movies/

· Learn German Words about an Office or Classroom https://podcast.bettergerman.info/episode/episode-12-learn-german-words-about-an-office-or-classroom

· Intro To Watching Movies To Learn German https://podcast.bettergerman.info/episode/episode-14-introduction-to-watching-movies-to-learn-german

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