The best way to learn German at home: 8 top tips
Struggling to learn German at home? Learn German quickly, easily and effectively with these 8 top tips for beginners and intermediates.
29 Common German phrases you’ll need on your travels
Pack your socks and sandals, and hold on to your Bretzel. We’re going to Germany – the land of beer and sausages! Whether you’ve booked a trip to go to the Oktoberfest in Munich, the carnival in Cologne, or just a nice, relaxing hiking trip around the Black Forest, knowing how to get by in Germany […]
Survive Oktoberfest 2022 with this German phrasebook
Get your hands on the specialised German phrasebook that’ll help you survive the madness that’ll be Munich’s 2019 edition of Oktoberfest.
German pronouns: a fun beginner’s guide
Everything you need to know about German pronouns, brought to you by Busuu’s fabulous German expert.
German pronunciation: everything you need to know to nail your accent
Get the ultimate beginner’s guide to German pronunciation – complete with audios and blow-by-blow instructions – from Busuu’s German expert.
11 English words that are actually German
Schnitzel, dachshund, blitz – ever wondered what these words have in common? They’re all German words we use in English. German loanwords, to be exact – words that English speakers have ‘borrowed’, and use in more or less their original Germanic form. Think of these ‘loanwords’ as tiny pieces of German culture and language that […]
Is German hard to learn? An honest guide
While German might not make the list of the easiest languages to learn, it isn’t one of the top ten most difficult ones either. If you’re looking for a quick answer to whether learning German really is as hard as you’ve heard – the answer is yes and no. We’ve considered some of the main […]
busuu turns 10 and you’re in for a treat
Can you believe busuu is already turning 10? Over the past decade we’ve grown into the largest social network for language learning with more than 80 million users around the world. So let’s celebrate together with something special… Join in the birthday fun with the right vocab busuu wouldn’t be the same without you, so […]
What to do in Germany’s quirky capital ?
So imagine this. You’ve arrived in Berlin. You want to try and fit in as much as possible. Maybe you think of Germany and Dirndl, Lederhosen and Brezeln come to mind. Well rule number one for a weekend in Berlin: stay away from anything stereotypically German looking. These things are from the Bavaria region and have […]
German grammar: not actually the WURST thing ever
Picture this: you’ve decided to learn a new language. There you are, in the first couple of weeks, happily learning to introduce yourself and feeling super motivated because it all just seems so easy… and BAM! Then comes grammar! Grammar is a term that some people find daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. At busuu, […]