When speaking German, when do you use "du" and when should you use "Sie"? And what does punctuality have to do with politeness? Giada explains.

Giada gives great tips about nonverbal communication in Germany. This is essential to know because there are clear differences in body language compared to other countries.

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?

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.

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.

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!