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The terms “Umgangssprache” and “slang” are often used interchangeably. Read on to explore the main differences between colloquial German and German slang!

Lingvist uses special technology to assess your vocabulary. Find out the best German books that you can read based on your Lingvist vocabulary estimate!

The next time you are struggling to express yourself in English and can’t find the right word, think in German for a change. In this article, you will find some perfectly beautiful, untranslatable German words.

Whether you are going to Switzerland for work or leisure, you absolutely need to know these unique Swiss German phrases and slang expressions that are largely different from Standard German.

When you study German in an academic setting, you typically study Standard German. But just like any other language, German has many dialects. This article will explore the diverse German language and how to navigate its different dialects.

If you work for or plan to work for a German-speaking company, you can’t do without business vocabulary. Already taking a relevant language course? Great, but Germany is blessed with top-quality business magazines and newspapers!

It may not appear obvious that watching or playing sports can help you learn a language, but if you look a little closer, you will discover similarities that can be used to the advantage of both. Let’s explore learning German through sports!

A lot happened before German took its modern shape, still continuing to evolve today. This article offers a look at where modern German came from and how it has changed over time.

Music makes people come together, and it can help you learn a language. Take a look at these German songs and artists to improve your language skills.

German can be a difficult language to learn. Here we will look at mistakes that English speakers often make when learning and speaking German.

German is not only spoken in Germany, but all around the world. We give you an overview of German-speaking countries and how they came to be.

Films and TV shows are a fantastic way to pick up new words and phrases. Watch these great movies to improve your German listening comprehension.

This is the story of Ryan, a Lingvist user who was able to learn and master the German language in order to study abroad.

Find out how many words are estimated to exist in the German language and how many you need to learn to become fluent.

Listening to German is a powerful way to supplement learning German with Lingvist. Here is a list of videos, podcasts and more, in German, that you can use to advance your listening comprehension skills.