Looking for tips for learning German? From recommendations for German language music or films, here are some of my best tips and tricks for learning German. From one German learner to another!
If this month’s featured German actor looks familiar, you may not be mistaken. When hipster art-house director Wes Anderson made The Grand Budapest Hotel, it made sense for him to cast European actors in a very European-flavored film. Among them was Florian Lukas, who portrayed Pinky, one of the prisoners befriended by Monsieur Gustave (played […]
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The German actor August Diehl may already be recognizable from his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds or alongside Angelina Jolie in Salt or Allied. However, this Berlin-born actor has an accomplished career German-language films. Enhance your German language skills with this month’s film recommendations featuring the versatile and talented August Diehl!
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Before the days of streaming all day every day, television offered a special connection with its audience. Whereas films are an occasional commitment of a couple of hours, television shows are a weekly part of life. The characters and settings become personal. And with TV shows set in Munich and across Bavaria, you truly get
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Despite his young age, Franz Dinda has built an impressive career in the performing arts. As a teenager, he made his television debut in advertisements and later became a regular cast member on a youth-oriented series. Since those early days, Dinda has showcased his versatility, excelling in both dramatic and comedic roles across film and
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Looking for festive music for your holiday party, to wrap gifts, or simply to embrace the Christmas spirit? Whatever the reason, there’s no better time to combine holiday cheer with your German language practice. May your days be merry and bright with these traditional German Christmas songs! Learn the carols and make new traditions and
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Learning a foreign language like German is challenging! There are no corners you can cut or shortcuts you can take—it’s all about putting in the hard work. But that doesn’t mean learning a language can’t be fun. With this German language learning gift guide, you can show your support to a special someone in your
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German actress Christiane Paul’s journey to the dramatic arts is anything but typical. The award-winning actress almost took an entirely different path as a practicing medical doctor. Ultimately, Paul’s call to the performing arts proved too strong. This month, take the opportunity to learn German with films and discover more about Christiane Paul!
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Peter Maffay is an icon of the German music scene. He has been incredibly prolific and remarkably successful over the past five decades. Maffay has created a unique sound that blends traditional Schlager with good old-fashioned rock’n’roll. And while he has announced he is stepping back from major tours, he remains a dedicated musician and
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Since 2013, Sebastian Bezzel has been the star of the Heimatkrimi film adaptations of Rita Falk’s popular book series. In those films he is known as the rock’n’roll-loving and somewhat aloof Bavarian policeman Franz Eberhofer. And while Bezzel has starred in nine Eberhofer films, he is an accomplished actor with formal training and experience as
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In less than a decade, German actress Devrim Lingnau has built her acting career on one television role after another. One of her earliest roles saw her as part of the regular cast of an adventure and mystery show for young adults. But her turn as the famous empress, Sisi of Austria, has won acclaim
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In the spring of 2024, a video of two German musicians singing a German language tongue-twister went viral — not just in Germany, but worldwide. The video gained immense popularity and crossed cultural barriers with its catchy rhythm, sing-song lyrics, and inherent silliness. Featuring Marti Fischer, the song was the creation of Bodo Wartke. Wartke
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In 2023, Philip Froissant won the Deutscher Fernsehpreis for Best Actor for his performance as Emperor Franz Joseph I in the streaming German-language Netflix drama The Empress. It was a well-deserved win made all the more remarkable when you consider the show was only his second on-screen role. And while he has experience in the
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