LEARN GERMAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

[Pages:50]Make sure you get my best language tips free by email...

Please go and click the activation link in the email I sent you!!

LEARN GERMAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

Starting out learning German can seem frightening at first. Words can fill the entire length of a piece of paper, and pronouncing letters you've never even heard of can feel like an impossible task. Can anybody say words like Freundschaftsbeweis or Lebensabschnittsgef?hrte? And why would you want to? Grasping new concepts like word genders, learning new word order, and the invasion of inflected speech can leave you questioning your desire to learn to speak German. In this article, I'm going to tell you why German is a language that opens up a world of possibilities.

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

You'll learn how this Indo-European language is going to make a difference in your life and why it's actually not as hard to learn as you might think. I'm going to reveal everything I've discovered about how to learn German as a beginner, so you can benefit from my experience and start your journey to speak German off on the right path. German was my 8th foreign language, so I think you'll see I've learned a few things along the way about what it takes to learn a new language successfully. This article will give you all the information you need to know about this rich and beautiful language as well as how to start learning it. Here's what we'll cover. If you've ever asked yourself any of the following questions, then this article is what you're looking for. Why Should I Learn German? What Are The Key Features of the German Language? What Do I Need to Know About German Culture? Is German Hard to Learn? How Can I Get to Grips With German Grammar? What Pitfalls Should I Watch Out For as a Beginner Learning German? How to Learn to Speak German as a Beginner What Are the Best Resources for Learning German?

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

WHY SHOULD I LEARN GERMAN?

There are lots of different reasons you might be motivated to learn German. You live in Germany or hope to move there You have family or friends who speak German You're planning to visit Germany or another German-speaking country Your significant other is a German-speaker You're intrigued by German Culture or History

Whatever your reason, you should be excited! German is a fascinating and rewarding language to learn. By learning even basic German, you'll open a world of opportunities for yourself. Perhaps you're already motivated to learn German, but here are a few more reasons learning this beautiful language could be a life changing experience for you:

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

1. German Is A Popular Language

When you think of learning German, you might think you're learning a language only 81 million people speak in some small country in Europe.

Well, you'd be wrong, because it's spoken all over the world, often in the most unusual places.

Including foreign speakers, German has up to 220 million speakers worldwide. Opening up your networking possibilities to such a large group of people can mean new opportunities for jobs, travel, friends, personal growth, love, and much more. Aside from Germany, German is also the main language in:

Austria Switzerland South Tyrol Parts of Belgium

And it's also recognised as a minority language in:

Czech Republic Brazil Italy Poland Denmark Hungary Russia Namibia And many others countries ...

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

On the map below, the countries shown in bright red represent countries where German is the official primary or co-primary language. However, German is also recognised as a minority language in all of the regions marked in pink because of the large German-speaking communities who live there.

Estimates tell us that German is the native language of about 95 million people, up to 25 million speak it as their second language, and there could be as many as 100 million foreign speakers. German is not only the most widely spoken language in the European Union, it's also one of the most widely taught in Europe and the USA. This means it's a great language to learn because you'll find opportunities to use it all over the world!

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

2. Learning German Can Change Your Life In Many Ways

If you love to travel, German will help you get by all across the globe. The ability to speak German while travelling opens up new experiences in all of the countries highlighted on the map above. In German-speaking countries, natives can often steer you towards insider tips and top suggestions for things to do that wouldn't be possible if you didn't speak the language.

Learning German can do wonders for your career. With one of the strongest economies in the world, Germans are all about efficiency, working hard, and saving money. They love to plan and organise their lives to be comfortable, sustainable, and cost-effective. Their workplace is similarly structured, with health insurance, pension plans, and long paid vacation periods being standard. Countries like Germany and Switzerland have some of the highest standards of living in the world, which makes German speaking countries attractive places to live. If you're a professional working in an on-demand field, some German language skills might just open up new career opportunities for you.

Learning German makes it much easier to learn additional languages. Having a knowledge of one foreign language makes it much easier to grasp the concepts of others. Once you start learning about new grammatical structures, their differences, and similarities, you will have an easier time adapting and applying your learning methods to other languages. Even if you don't continue to learn other languages after German, you'll find that German still helps you understand some basic vocabulary in a lot of other foreign languages. Many Indo-European languages have words that are spelt similarly, or share the same roots so you'll be able to decode simple words in related languages like Dutch or Danish.

Enjoy Authentic German Culture. Germany has a rich cultural history, and learning the language will allow you to appreciate some of its finest masterpieces in their original state. Some of the greatest philosophical and literary works in the world were written in German and some of the most famous classical music composers come from Germany. German culture has had a tremendous impact on the rest of the world.

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

WHAT ARE THE KEY FEATURES OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE?

In this section, you're going to learn about the key linguistic features of German and what they mean for you as a beginner learner: 1. What is German? A Linguistic Background 2. The German Cases 3. German Verbs 4. German Prefixes and Suffixes 5. The Sounds of German

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

1. What Is German? A Linguistic Background

German belongs to the West Germanic group of Indo-European languages, alongside English and Dutch. That means we have some similarities to get started and form a basic understanding. The first recordings of the German language start with the Romans in the first century BC. From this time until the 6th century AD, there was a single Germanic language with almost no dialects. Different dialects and forms of German first appeared later on. Nowadays, like English, German has many different dialects in different regions. Most of these dialects belong to either High German or Low German, differing by their pronunciation.

Copyrights ? 2018 Olly Richards Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download