In this video, Eylin and Alex present several sample sentences that will help you learn how German personal pronouns are used. Enjoy!

It's not always easy to say “no,” is it? In this video, Eylin shows us how negation works in German – with plenty of illustrative examples.

In this video, Eylin explains how Yabla makes it easier to learn languages naturally. She also gives us some tips that can help everyone learn a foreign language.

Imagine you've met someone cool and exchanged numbers – and now you want to find a time to hang out. Eylin and Sabine will show you what to say when you call them.

Eylin lists some German adjectives and their opposites, such as "dark and light," "correct and incorrect," and "wet and dry." She provides sample sentences that will help you learn these common adjectives, which done most easily in pairs!

In Part II of this series, Eylin gives us more examples of basic, everyday adjectives and their opposites.

Stefan gets rather fresh on the phone with his mother, claiming that she’s meddling too much in his personal life. But on a phone call with his girlfriend, Alina, Stefan behaves exactly like his mother does. And how does Alina react?

In this video, Eylin explains the basics of definite and indefinite articles in German, and gives several helpful examples. Enjoy!

Here, Eylin teaches us how to count from one to one thousand in German. She also explains the four basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Don't let yourself get confused by German’s special letters: ä, ö, ü, and ß! Here, Eylin breaks down the pronunciation of the entire German alphabet, plus double consonants, with examples. Enjoy!

In this video, Eylin introduces us to the words for the days of the week, the months of the year, and the four seasons. Enjoy!

What's your favorite piece of clothing? And what's your favorite color? In this video, Eylin teaches us the German words for colors and clothing. Enjoy!

If you ask questions, you'll get answers — and you'll be conversing in German in no time! In this video, you'll get to know the German question words, which Eylin will also introduce with sample sentences.

In Germany, the weather is an easy topic of conversation because the weather is variable—and impacts everyone. Here, Eylin teaches us how to talk about the weather in simple terms.

In this video, Eylin tells us all about her family: her siblings, cousins, brother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and more. Build your vocabulary around this topic so you can talk about your own family and ask other people about theirs.

The German language contains two allophones known as the “ich” sound and the “ach” sound. Pronouncing them correctly is sometimes difficult, but with a little practice and a couple of tricks, you’ll be able to get it right. Eylin shows you how.

In Part II of this video, Eylin gives some tips for practicing the German "ach" sound. Have fun watching and listening!

The little dots atop some German vowels are not just embellishments! In fact, they change the sounds of the letters and the meaning of the words. How are they pronounced, and what kinds of patterns can you find in German grammar involving umlauts? In this video, Eylin gives a simple overview.

The little dots atop some German vowels are not just embellishments! In fact, they change the sounds of the letters and the meaning of the words. In Part II of this video, Eylin demonstrates how to pronounce them.

When two consecutive vowels result in one vowel sound, it’s called a “diphthong.” Learn how to pronounce German’s most common diphthongs in this video.

In German, “S” can sometimes be pronounced as a buzzing sound, and then other times as a hissing sound. With Eylin’s help, you’ll develop an intuitive sense for when to use which sound.

Playing sports improves your mood and has numerous other benefits! In this video, Eylin reviews the German names for many different types of sports, covering a variety of ways to have fun and keep fit.

There are many words in German in which "S" is followed by a consonant. They are sometimes pronounced differently than you’d expect. Eylin will show you how it works!

At the weekly market in Germany, many fruit farmers sell their harvest: apples, pears, strawberries and more. In this video, Eylin tells you about her favorite local fruits.

German has many prefixes, both separable and inseparable. If you learn the meanings of the prefixes, you can often anticipate the meaning of an unfamiliar word that uses one. Eylin gives some great tips in this video, along with examples.

In the summertime, German weekly markets overflow with delicious local vegetables. Which vegetables are in season, and what can we make with them?

Learning how to pronounce "S" and "Z" in German can be tricky! Here in Part I, Eylin shows you a shortcut for pronouncing the German "Z."

Don't know how to pronounce "S" and "Z" in German? In the second part of the video, Eylin explains the pronunciation of the German “S” – when to pronounce it as a hissing sound, and when to pronounce it as a buzzing sound – with plenty of examples.

Test your basic vocabulary – and add new words – with the "Denk schnell!" (Think Fast!) quiz.

Test your basic vocabulary – and add even more new words – with Part 2 of the "Denk schnell!" (Think Fast!) quiz.

This episode of “Think Fast" is about animals, a famous painting, and a country in the Southern Hemisphere, among others!

This guessing game will test your German as well as your reasoning and problem-solving abilities! Enjoy!

A new episode of "Think fast!" Learn names for practical household items, and get better at describing objects, too.

Eylin is passionate about studying languages! Here, she shares her experience and some of her favorite tips for making language learning fun.

The letter "R" is pronounced differently in German than it is in English and other languages, and also depending on where it appears in a German word. In the first part of the series, Eylin shows us how this works and gives plenty of examples.

And now Eylin introduces the other German "R": namely, the one produced in the throat. Here, she presents some tips for mastering this tricky sound. Enjoy!

Need to give a presentation soon, and aren't really know how to do it? In this video, Eylin provides a few useful tips for successfully presenting a topic.

In the second part of Eylin's lesson on giving a presentation, she focuses on something even more than the topic, which is you yourself!

Eylin tells us all about German’s modal verbs — and highlights exceptions to the rules.

Eylin introduces us to two common and important verbs in the German language: "haben" (to have) and "sein" (to be). Part 1 is dedicated to their function as "full verbs."

And here comes the preterite, or simple past tense, of "haben" ("to have") and "sein" ("to be")! Eylin introduces us to the conjugations and shows how to use them, with plenty of examples.

Talking on the phone in a foreign language is often much more challenging than speaking with someone in person. In this video, Eylin provides lots of useful phrases, as well as encouragement!

Talking on the phone in a foreign language is always particularly intimidating. Luckily, Eylin is here to guide you through it with some helpful phrases.

Are you interested in astrology? In these three videos, Eylin explains a few basic concepts. This first part deals with the significance of the different planets.

The second part of this series addresses the meanings of each of the signs of the zodiac. Eylin explains which principles they embody with a few key expressions.

In this third part on the basics of astrology, Eylin tells us more about the houses and their significance.

Let’s talk about love. How do you express your affection for someone in German? There are many ways! Here, Eylin tells us which expression is right for which situation.

It can be hard to express your emotions in a foreign language. Start here by learning some key vocabulary with Eylin!

Serenity, gratitude, and jealousy? In Part II, Eylin introduces even more complex emotions.

The future tense may actually be one of the easiest tenses to build in German. In this video, Eylin explains how it works.

Eylin gives a summary of the planets in our solar system, and how the Earth's movement creates what we perceive as days and years.

Do you love gemstones and minerals? Then check out this video, where Eylin gives you fascinating info about all kinds of semi-precious stones.

In Part 2, you'll get to know more gemstones and learn about their origin and uses, as well as the properties that are attributed to some of them.

Do you like to write, but aren't always sure what you should write about? If so, creative writing may very well be the thing for you!

Eylin compares writing to exercising a muscle — it gets easier the more you do it. See what other tips she has for developing a productive writing habit.

Eylin shows us some important everyday objects from her kitchen. In this video, you will also learn the definite and indefinite articles that accompany the nouns.

In part two, Eylin teaches us some more kitchen vocabulary and explains a little grammar along the way.

Eylin explains the advantages of writing by hand and why it is still worth doing even in the age of computer keyboards and smartphones.

What is everything around us actually made of? This is a question which has preoccupied mankind for centuries. In this video, Eylin tells us a little about the teachings of Empedocles and also what the Buddhists and ancient Chinese wisdom have to say on the matter.

Eylin tells us how much she likes having a clean home and a little about how her family manages the household chores. Along the way, we learn some key vocabulary.

Housework can also be fun, and Eylin tells us what she does to make this the case. Even though there are a few things she doesn't like doing, she still prefers cleaning her house herself.

In this video, you'll learn important phrases and words to describe people. Eylin also tells you what kinds of guys she was attracted to in her early 20s!

What do hands tell us about a person? And are left-handed people more creative than right-handed people? What makes our hands so unique?

Eylin’s desk is covered in various objects related to her work. Learn the words for common office items, and for some art supplies, too!

What else does Eylin have on her desk? Learn more German words for common office supplies, including hole punchers, envelopes and stamps, rulers, glue, and highlighters.

Many different herbs grow in Eylin's garden – including sage, rosemary, and lavender! Use them for cooking or aromatherapy, or make some delicious medicinal teas.

Expand your household vocabulary with this video! Here, Eylin introduces you to the various tools she keeps at home to do repairs around the house.

Back in the 1970s, vegetarianism in Germany was considered pretty radical. When Eylin’s parents became vegetarian back then – and cooked only vegetarian food for their children – it led to a lot of heated discussion among her extended family.

In Part 2, Eylin tells you about other popular eating styles she’s tried – and what she ultimately decided was healthiest for her.

How can we talk about the past in German? In this video, Eylin talks about how the perfect tense is formed. The perfect tense in German is equivalent to either the English preterite or present perfect depending on the context.

How do we know whether to use “haben” or “sein” when forming the perfect past tense? Eylin gives you some guidelines to help you start out (there are always exceptions, of course!).

In the final part of the video, Eylin gives you the chance to apply what you’ve learned – and form the perfect tense on your own! Keep in mind that the German perfect tense is also used to speak about actions that are finished, and therefore is quite often best translated with the simple past tense in English.

Eylin now explains how to form the participle 2 (the past participle) of regular and irregular verbs, and how to tell the differences between these two groups.

In this fifth part of her series on the perfect tense, Eylin talks about all of the exceptions to the rules. If you have ever wondered what a "transitive verb" is, watch this video!

In this fourth and final part on the perfect tense, you have the chance to practice and apply your new knowledge together with Eylin. Have fun!

For many new students, German's case system can be intimidating. Don’t get discouraged! In this video, Eylin helps demystify the four German cases: nominative, genitive, dative, and accusative.

In the second part of our lesson on the four grammatical cases, you will learn about their function within a sentence and you will also see what would happen if they did not exist!

In this part, Eylin clearly summarizes the declension of masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns in the singular and plural in all four cases. She explains everything step by step and gives you some practical examples.

In the fourth part of our lesson on the German cases, Eylin gives us some more examples and reassures us that we're not expected to get everything perfect right away!

Eylin introduces us to her new neighborhood: Ottensen! Located in the center of Hamburg, Ottensen has a village-like atmosphere and is popular with young families. There’s a diverse range of large and small stores, but the highlight is the outdoor market, which takes place four times a week.

“Teekesselchen” (“Little Teapot”) is a popular language game where players take turns choosing homonyms and then giving clues so that the others can guess. In this video, Eylin tells us a bit about the game, and also gives us a few examples of homonyms in German.

More homonyms from the popular German word game “Teekesselchen!” When it comes to these homonyms, sometimes it’s the article that makes all the difference, and sometimes it’s the context. Enjoy!

Germans place a lot of emphasis on being polite! Here, Eylin gives you some tips for making common questions and requests sound much softer and more pleasant for native German speakers.

In this video, Eylin presents some of the 100 most frequently used words in German, and gives sample sentences, too. Commit them to memory by writing them down and making up sentences of your own!

The verb "machen" (to make / to do) is used very often in German. In this video, Eylin introduces some frequently used phrases involving “machen,” and provides its conjugations in the perfect tense.

What's the difference between "tun" and "machen?” While they both are translated as “to do,” there are some clear distinctions. Eylin breaks it down in this video. Enjoy!

Eylin talks about the beauty of fall and the fun children can have with the leaves. The only thing she dislikes about the season is the number of leaf blowers around.

How do people in German cities get from one place to the next? Eylin looks at the possibilities in Hamburg, where she has found owning a car to be quite impractical.

Here's one for lovers of trees and forests. Eylin introduces the most common types of tree found in Germany and also tells us about the interesting history of the country's forests.

Eylin tells us more about the trees that can be found in Germany. She also gives us a few simple pointers on how to recognize them, and tells us why she thinks people like trees so much.

In this video, Eylin talks about her last hiking vacation using the German preterite (simple past), which is the tense more typically used in written German.

Eylin introduces us to some more important verbs in the preterite form as she tells us about her hiking adventure.

What do people in Germany eat and what do many now pay attention to in terms of nutrition? Eylin shares her experiences.

In this second part, you will learn important vocabulary related to cooking and also get some valuable tips and recipe ideas.

If you were invited to have dinner with a group of Germans, would you know how to behave at the table? In this video, Eylin tells us what rules she was taught as a child.

In Germany, November to March is the season for colds. Eylin introduces us to all the important vocabulary related to this topic and shares some useful tips on how to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold.

Our favorite foods and drinks regularly add a lot of enjoyment to our lives! In this video, you'll learn some vocabulary for expressing what something tastes like.

How do you describe the taste of different foods? That's not so easy, as you'll learn in this video. However, using various examples, Eylin shows us how it can be done.

In this video, Eylin tells us about contractions in the German language and gives us some common examples.

Here are some more contractions that are frequently used in spoken German. In many cases, they are made up of a preposition and an article.

To be able to join in a conversation, it is important to know some typical ways to confidently begin a sentence. Because once that's taken care of, the rest will follow much more easily!

In the second part of this mini-series, Eylin introduces us to more common sentence starters and shows us how to respond appropriately. There's also a great tip for practicing and remembering sentence starters.

Cell phones can be both a blessing and a curse! Eylin has some advice on how to stop this potentially addictive means of communication from taking over your life.

What was life like back in the days when there were no cell phones? Eylin talks about the time when she used to live in a shared house and 12 people had to share a single phone.

The wealth of knowledge we have access to today has advantages and disadvantages. In this video, Eylin looks at the topic from different angles.

In the first part of this video series on German prepositions, Eylin starts by giving us an overview of these "little words" by dividing them into five groups.

This video is about a specific group of prepositions, which, depending on the situation, sometimes require the dative and sometimes the accusative. Eylin gives us several examples to help us understand the difference between the two.

The third part of this series deals with the temporal, modal, and causal prepositions, which Eylin introduces with examples to help clarify how they are used.

In the final part of this series on prepositions, Eylin introduces some other common expressions with prepositions and provides an example sentence for each one.

Intermittent fasting is very fashionable at the moment. What is it and what effects does it have or can it have? In this video, Eylin talks about her experience.

Wouldn't it be great if you only ever had to do what you felt like doing? In this video, you'll learn how to talk about what you feel like doing in German. Enjoy!

What exactly are personal details and when are you required to provide them in Germany? Eylin answers these questions in this video.

What is a "pet name," and what is a "nickname"? In this video, Eylin answers these questions and gives us some more interesting insights into this topic.

What would it be like if there were fewer things we had to do and more things we got to do instead?

In this video, Eylin tells you all about her bookshelf, and, in doing so, introduces you to some German prepositions. Along the way, you'll find out what she likes to read, too.

In the second part of this series, Eylin tells us about two books that have always meant a lot to her.

We are all very different when it comes to the way we learn. In this video, Eylin talks about various ways to study German. What is it like for you? What helps you learn effectively?

In this video, Eylin introduces verbs and nouns with the same root. What an easy way to expand your vocabulary!

Eylin tells us about some of her friends and acquaintances. In doing so, she introduces us to some really useful vocabulary for describing people's character.

The most effective way to learn new words and phrases is in context. In this video, Eylin uses many examples to show how this works.

In the first part of this series, Eylin introduces the personal pronouns in the nominative case and briefly explains what the cases are all about.

In the second part of this series, Eylins presents more examples sentences of personal pronouns in the nominative, dative, and accusative case.

In this video, Eylin talks about prejudices. What are they anyway, and how do they come about?

In this video, Eylin talks about her cats. We learn how they came to live with her and that they also have an important job to do. These pretty little creatures are not merely cuddly pets, they are also predators.

What do you say or write to someone who is mourning the loss of a loved one? In this video, you can find out what expressions of sympathy are customary.

What is it that makes cats so fascinating? Why and how do these little predators enchant us? In this video, Eylin shares some insights, and we also find out how she became a cat lover.

If you want to know how separable and inseparable verbs work in German, you've come to the right place! With Eylin's examples, you'll quickly get a grip on it.

In the second part of this series, Eylin introduces prefixes that accompany inseparable verbs and are therefore not detached when conjugated. There is also a third category of prefixes...

In the third part of this series, you will get to know the third group of verbs and learn about the importance of intonation.

In the first part of this mini-series on reflexive verbs and pronouns, Eylin introduces some important basics and gives examples.

The second part of this series focuses on the difference between true and false reflexive verbs. As always, there are plenty of examples to help you understand this phenomenon better.