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

The regular verb “arbeiten” (“to work”) is one of the most commonly used verbs in German. Here, Jan and Sabine give us several sample sentences that use different tenses.

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.

Currywurst is one of the most popular snacks in Berlin! But what’s the original recipe — and who invented here? Here, our charming cooking team shows you how to make authentic currywurst, and tells you a bit about its history.

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

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.

Nico loved acting his bit part in the TV series! He’s actually considering going to acting school. But Yara isn’t so sure this is the best idea…

The series has finished shooting! Nico tells Max and Tarek about his work on the film set. He even got to play a small role in the series! His friends can't help but notice that Nico has let it all go to his head...

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!

Thanks to Pepe’s connections, Nico got the job! He’ll soon be working as an assistant on a crime comedy series. Is he ready for this new challenge?

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.

Nico’s changed his mind: He visits Pepe and asks about the job his brother had offered him. Pepe tells him that it is an internship with a film crew. Will Nico accept the job?

Inge has invited Jacques to her house for dinner, but she's a terrible cook! Fortunately, Max and Tarek have a solution to her problem.

Jacques is delighted with the meal, and Inge is relieved. They discuss holidays, with both recalling warm memories from their childhoods. When Inge sadly admits that Christmas isn’t so nice when you’re alone, Jacques makes an unexpected offer…

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.