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Learning a language, a thousand small stories.

Counting in Swahili, mastering the subjunctive, surprising facts about German — we dive into everything that makes a language interesting.

Clear diagram of the German cases written in a notebook

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The 4 German cases: nominative, accusative, dative, genitive

Nominative, accusative, dative, genitive: functions, key questions, short examples, and mnemonic devices to quickly remember them. Includes a simple exercise.

May 2, 2026Read article

Gym with a volleyball court and wooden bleachers — illustration of false friends between German and French, such as 'Gymnasium'.

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German-French false friends: Gymnasium, Diele, Karton

Gymnasium is not a gym, Diele is not a slab, and the 't' in Cabriolet is pronounced in German. Here are 6 German-French false friends explained clearly, with nuances of usage and examples.

April 29, 2026Read article

View of a market in Germany with people discussing

GermanDid you know

How many people speak German worldwide?

Discover where and how many people speak German around the world, as well as the proportion of native speakers and learners.

April 27, 2026Read article