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Why do Germans only speak English with me?
After countless hours learning German, you finally get to Germany – but then everyone speaks English to you. Time for a strategy change! | By Jim Peterson | Before I first came to Germany, I spent…
How I used my hobbies to meet Germans
It can be hard to get to know Germans on a social basis, but hobbies, sports and music-making can be a great way to make friends. | By Jim Peterson | Whether or not it’s true,…
How can I learn vocabulary more effectively?
Stuck for words again? Find out how learning foreign words works in the brain and how to spice up your vocabulary learning strategy. By Vanessa Appoh Every language learner knows the situation: that one word, sometimes…