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.

German verbs can be divided into different categories depending on which cases they can take. In this German class in Tübingen, the students are asked to form sentences based on the verbs from these categories.

Having trouble telling the time in German? Fine will help you out — it’s really easy and fun!

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.

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.

Jan gives a class presentation on the federal state of Berlin, which is of course also Germany's capital city, telling us a bit about its geographical qualities, history, and attractions. Will he be able to improve his grade this time?

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.

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

Want to know more about medicinal herbs? Here, Eylin introduces us to ten popular domestic plants that can be used to soothe, heal, and calm.

“Lernen” is a tricky verb for English speakers, since it can be translated as either “to study” or “to learn.” Here, Sabine and Jan present all the conjugations of the verb, and show the various contexts in which it can appear.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!