Recommended reading
Der great Gatsby (Translated): A Progressive Translation
This is the book that motivated me to start this website. It allows you to read in German intuitively, by gradually increasing…
Fairy tales in German
Where you can gradually read in German, among other things.
Stories
Learn to read in German instinctively with Grimm tales and other stories gradually translated.
Stories
Die Geschichte vom bösen Friederich (The Story of Cruel Frederick) – Heinrich Hoffmann
Der Friederich, der Friederich, Das war ein arger Wüterich! Er fing die Fliegen in dem Haus Und riß ihnen die Flügel aus.…
Stories
der Struwwelpeter (Slovenly Peter) – Heinrich Hoffmann 1845
You’ve probably seen this picture somewhere before… Here is the Struwwelpeter, the first (and shortest) rhyming story of the book, with the…
Stories
Grimm: Cinderella – Aschenputtel
A rich man’s Frau fell krank, und when she felt that ihr Ende was near, she called her only Tochter to her…
DAF — Learn German
German grammar explained in English, conversational phrases or vocabulary.
Conversation
Greetings and basic German expressions
Learning a new language can be challenging, in particular when that language is German… Learning a few common sentences will help you…
DAF - Learn German
The German cases – what’s Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ and Genitiv? (A1)
First of all, why?! I know it sounds like German grammar is needlessly hard, and the German cases seem absurd when you…
DAF - Learn German
Personal pronouns in nominative (A1)
One of the first things you need to learn in German will be the personal pronouns (in nominative). You will need them…
Living in Switzerland
Infos and tips about life, work and laws in Switzerland.
Living
Where is my salary going? Swiss pay slip 101
Decoding Your Lohnabrechnung: What Those Swiss Pay Slip Deductions Actually Mean There is nothing quite like the excitement of receiving your first…
Living
Advent and Christmas Traditions in Switzerland
Advent and Christmas Traditions in Switzerland Switzerland’s Advent and Christmas season is one of the most magical times of the year. For…
Living
Having a Baby in Switzerland: A Practical Guide for Expats
Having a Baby in Switzerland: A Practical Guide for Expats Switzerland offers an excellent quality of life for families, but if you’re…
Living
How can you bring your family to Switzerland? (family reunification)
Bringing Your Family to Switzerland: An Insight into Family Reunification If you’re already living in Switzerland and are eager to bring your…
Living
What kind of permit do I need to live and/or work in Switzerland?
Like I mentioned on my previous post, getting a residence permit in Switzerland has different rules, depending on factors such as your…
Living
You’re moving to Switzerland – now what?
Switzerland, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and high-quality lifestyle, is an attractive destination for many looking to start a new chapter. This…
Bookshelf
Books to learn German, selected for you.
Short Stories in German for Beginners
I found this book collection by chance and really liked the format. For beginners, I'd recommend…
Studio d - Deutsch als Fremdsprache - Schweiz - A1
As a German teacher, I have used different textbooks in different schools... I must admit this…
Der Struwwelpeter (a classic from 1845)
I've already made a few posts with the stories from this book. It's THE childhood classic,…
Mit Erfolg zu telc Deutsch B2
If you're considering taking the TELC exam (level B2), I recommend this practice book. It's the…
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