If you’re working in Germany or dealing with German-speaking clients, mastering Business German (Wirtschaftsdeutsch) is essential. While general German courses teach you everyday phrases, the business world has its own language—full of professional terminology, formalities, and unwritten rules. This post will give you 100+ key words and phrases to sound professional in German emails, meetings, … Read more
If you’re a doctor, nurse, or medical professional working in Germany (or planning to), learning medical German is non-negotiable. Unlike standard German, hospital German is full of technical terms, patient-friendly explanations, and fast-paced communication. In this post, we’ve compiled 100+ essential medical words to help you speak confidently with patients and colleagues in any healthcare … Read more
If you’re a doctor or nurse planning to work in Germany—or you already do—you probably know this: medical German is a different language. You could pass a B2 or C1 exam and still freeze when a patient says, “Mir ist schwindlig und ich habe seit drei Tagen Durchfall.” Why? Because textbook German isn’t hospital German. … Read more
Germany is known for its efficiency, beer, and castles—but if you want to truly understand the culture, you need to know about German traditions. Some of them are fun, some are strict, and some might surprise you! Here are 10 uniquely German traditions that will help you blend in, avoid awkward moments, and impress native … Read more
Learning German is tough. But understanding German humor? That’s the real test of fluency. You might know your der, die, das and successfully order a Brötchen without embarrassing yourself—but can you laugh at a German joke? If yes, congratulations! You’re officially leveling up. Here are 10 signs you’re starting to “get” German humor—and why that’s … Read more
“Do Germans even have a sense of humor?” If you’ve ever wondered this, you’re not alone. There’s a stereotype that Germans are serious, efficient, and humorless. But that’s completely wrong. The truth is—German humor exists, but it’s different. You might not laugh at a German joke right away. Not because it’s not funny, but because … Read more
Thinking of moving to Germany, visiting, or just trying to understand the culture better? Germany is known for its efficiency, beer, and stunning landscapes, but it also has some unspoken rules. Breaking them won’t get you arrested—but it will make you stand out as a foreigner. Here are 10 things you should absolutely avoid if … Read more
Learning German is tough. But sounding fluent? That’s a whole other game. Even if you know the grammar, certain small mistakes can immediately give away that you’re not a native speaker. The good news? Once you fix these, your German will sound much more natural—fast. Let’s dive in. 🚨 1. Using “Ich bin heiß” Instead … Read more
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably tried to learn German—and maybe failed once or twice. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I went from painfully shy A2-level conversations to confidently holding meetings in German, writing emails without Google Translate, and joking around with native speakers. But it didn’t happen the way most people online suggest. Let … Read more