Hi,
my name is Emanuel. I am 35 years old and I teach German on the web. And I work in a bar. I’ve also studied something, but I don’t care about it.
I’m not a polyglot or a linguist but I do love languages, German and explaining things.
This passion developed when I was in Finland and I was confronted with foreign languages every day. Before that, I actually thought I sucked at languages. My grades weren’t great, I was glad when I could opt out French and I couldn’t even describe the way to Berlin Brandenburger Gate in English properly without breaking my tongue and using my hands like a mime.
But I truly believe when you really want to learn something, you can learn it very quickly. And it is never too late… I mean, I was already 54 when I was in Finland.
Anyway… I have been teaching German for 72 years now and I really like explaining things, I like German and I like English too … and I really honestly believe that German is easy.. at least easier than people think.
I’ll do my best to convince you…
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dear immanuel
in your statement
ich stelle mich dir vor meaning i am introducing myself to you [ i am ok with this sentence]
the next sentence
ich stelle mir dich vor which means i am imagining you
my doubt is i have learnt that when two pronouns come together akkusativ comes before dativ
ich stelle dich mir vor am i correct ?
Hi, could you ask that in the post vor “vorstellen” or in the dictionary entry about it? Or in the post about word order?
That way, more people who have the same question will see it :). Thank you!
Hello, I would like to say that I appreciate your articles so much. I wanted to subscribe for 1 year Membership but the last step in the process shows an error. Also, I can’t log in into my account. Is this a known problem? Tried Safari and Chrome. Thanks.
Could you send me an email, please… info@German-is-easy.com
Hello, I would like to ask something. Have you ever written an article on how to make the use of your articles more efficiently? Just like an instruction?
Good question and no, I haven’t.
I’m also not sure what to say because every one is different and has a different learning style and I’m trying to give people options, rather than prescriptions.
It also depends on the level of the reader and what their goal is.
if you tell me a bit what you’re looking for I’ll try to give you some suggestions here :)
you still have a google plus link on this page lmao
Hallo! I’m brand new to German (and Germany!). I really appreciate this site. I have a tutor to supplement the information, but even with dozens of apps I still have trouble. I was beginning to feel hopeless, but perhaps now I have a chance!
I’ve reviewed some of your lessons but I would love an article about prepositions. I still get confused when to use auf, bei, mit, etc.
Thank you for having this site!
It’s impossible to put that into one article, because there are various aspects to it.
You can find some information in my article on “von”.
https://yourdailygerman.com/von-verbs-locations-german/
And you might also like this chart:
https://yourdailygerman.com/german-location-cheat-sheet/
But generally, learning when to use which preposition will NEVER end. I still sometimes am not sure which one to use in a given context in English.
here is one little typo :P –> rndaom facts about me
Thank you very much for this blog, I am a beginner in German and I like the way you explain it. I would like to subscribe soon
Hi. I’m trying to subscribe but am not receiving the confirmation email.
Did you check in Spam? Could you send me an email to info@German-is-easy.com? THen I can put you on the list manually.
Nothing in spam – I’ll email you now. Thanks!
Tried logging in – failed; ‚lost password‘ – no reset email received. Please advised
Are you a member? Because I can’t find anything for this name. It’s probably better if you send me an email, so if I reset your password (should you have an account) I can actually send it to you.
Just want to say thank you for this resource. Also – i’m not sure if you have seen the Bob Ross painting shows. I just read through your mini series on German word order. It reminded me of his painting techniques. He always starts in the background, setting the stage and the world first, with the important stuff at the end of the process. It seems German word order is very similar to the way he paints :-)
Haha, yeah I know him and I really like him, It’s funny how you really don’t know what he’s going to do with a certain element and then it falls into place after a while like “oh it’s a tree!!” and it’s always super obvious once it has clicked :)
Hallo, ich liebe dein site.
Wo is die Artikel von “Essen”? I suche mit Suchbox, aber nur eine weniger Worten. Das link is krank. (I’m trying man…)
Es gibt keinen Artikel über “essen”. Das Wort ist nicht wirklich interessant genug für einen Artikel. Oder meinst du den Wörterbucheintrag?
Nicht sehr interessant – viellicht… aber du machst langweilig dinge interessant. Jedoch, es gibt ein(er) button das sagt “Vocab: Open Article”. Ich drücke…ich fahre nach ein page sagt “Apologies, but the page you requested could not be found”. I thought there was something at the end of the clicking :) All good. Danke.
Achso, jetzt verstehe ich… das ist ein “dummy-artikel, den ich benutze um Wörter ins Wörterbuch einzutragen, die keinen echten Artikel haben.
Ich muss die Software ändern, so dass dieser Link nicht angezeigt wird. Sorry für die Verwirrung :)!
Hi Emanuel
Thanks for awesome content
Although, I have one question, I saw that in the payment I can get a PDF version, how can I convert your lessons into PDFs?
There should be a button for the pdf under the article, once you’re a member. Sometimes, I forget to put up the pdf for new articles. In that case, just drop me a line and I’ll do it :).
thanks alot! found it!
Hi Emanuel,
I just read your piece on the prifix ‘ver’ (very good!). I’m tempted to jump right in at the unicorn level but previous experience is making me er!
If i pay for a 1 month membership and feel the unicorn love can i sign up for the year without losing any progress ive made (or is this not recorded anyway)?
Really excited to find this as i NEED to learn Deutsch ASAP!
Many Thanks
Aaron
Hi Aaron, if by progress you mean the “complete” markings and your notes, then yes, they stay even if your membership expires. The account is still there, and you can renew any time and it’s all there.
Let me know if you have further questions :)
Hi E :)
I’m Welsh (Waleisheisheiesheish) and struggle with anxiety and some other problems that don’t really need pitching here.
I’ve been interested in German for quite some time but only now, as my life (seemingly) fell apart entirely, that I have committed to learning German With an eye on fluency. I have DUOLINGO, dictionaries, kinder bilderbuch(?) and various other free aides that are all helping and even though it’s only been a few weeks my German ist nicht schlecht (ugly self praise!!?)
I have to say though that your site, emails and entire approach is fantastic and you should know it is having a DIRECT impact on improving my mental health. I don’t know how and I’m not going to question it! Simply amazing.
Diolch yn fawr
Rob.
“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world’
Billy Shakespeare
Hi Rob,
I just wanted to thank you for this comment!!
I have recently had some sleeping issues, and a slight midlife crisis maybe, and that came with a bit of anxiety again.
And reading that my writing somehow helps someone feel better that was really fulfilling.
And I wanted to share a video with you, I have found recently.
It’s called Vagus nerv reset and it is as simple as it gets. Takes a couple of minutes really and you don’t have to “do” anything.
This work REALLY well for me actually. It makes me calm and opens my chest and “resets” my mind.
Don’t expect something big, but I find it more effective than breathing or meditating :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFV0FfMc_uo
Hi, I really love the way you explain words with their prefixes and lovely pictures. I remember aufgehen and eingehen without much difficulty, really looking forward to your book !
Awesome :)!! Thanks for the feedback and I’m working hard on the book!!
Hi Emanuel, do you have an option for lifetime membership?
Thank you,
Carmen
Not really, no. I will expand the site over time and the price will go up, so selling life time would take that option away from me :).
That sounds fair. Thanks for the swift reply
Hi, I am Javed. I am a member. I can’t seem to get a new password. Because after clicking on “forgot password”, the new screen tell me to check my email. The email gives the link to get new password. The link give me the login screen with the following message, “Your reset password key is invalid.”
Please me to login. Thanks.
So your content is the best of what I’ve found so far…thank-you! I’m using it as a base to work from to read Philosophy and listen to Philosophical lectures in the short term…any suggestions? Best – hopkins
I have been learning German for the past two months, and I just wanted to tell you that the content you have assembled on this website is by far and away the best (**subjective measurement alert**) resource I have found. I completed Rosetta Stone German in four weeks, and have been looking for a way to learn the mechanics of German at the fundamental level; and your articles are PRECISELY what I needed. Seriously, bravo, Sir!
Danke schön!
Thanks a lot for this awesome feedback!! Very encouraging :)
How about interesting You Tubes … eg (5) Der Kleine Prinz – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry [gelesen von Will Quadflieg] – YouTube
I would like a feature: an option to generate a list of random articles to choose from. There are many interesting articles here and I sometimes don’t have an idea what to read. Random articles would be a good feature… :)I would like a feature: an option to generate a list of random articles to choose from. There are many interesting articles here and I sometimes don’t have an idea what to read. Random articles would be a good feature… :)
Agreed. I’m not sure I can do a list but a random article should be possible…
Yes, at least something like Google’s “I feel lucky!”.