With her warm and winning manner, Eylin – a Yabla student herself – teaches the basics of German grammar and vocabulary using plenty of examples.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
In Part II of this video, Eylin gives some tips for practicing the German "ach" sound. Have fun watching and listening!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
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!
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany High German
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.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany High German
In the summertime, German weekly markets overflow with delicious local vegetables. Which vegetables are in season, and what can we make with them?
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
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."
Difficulty: Beginner
Germany
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.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany High German
Test your basic vocabulary – and add new words – with the "Denk schnell!" (Think Fast!) quiz.
Difficulty: Newbie
Germany High German
Test your basic vocabulary – and add even more new words – with Part 2 of the "Denk schnell!" (Think Fast!) quiz.
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