German with Cara

Do you ever feel like you know the vocabulary and grammar, but freeze every time you try to speak? You're not alone.

Practicing real conversations without the pressure is the #1 way to get confident.

And I know that speaking is oftentimes the scariest part, but it'll pay off to take that step outside of your comfort zone and your future self will thank you.

What if there was a class that focused only on speaking? Chill conversations, supportive classmates, a teacher to help when you need it, and low pressure.

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Learning German doesn't have to be lonely. What if you could practice speaking in a small, supportive group? With topics already prepared, support from your classmates and your teacher, and lots of laughs.

I've got something exciting coming soon! Stay tuned 👀

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Zeit: something it seems we never have enough of.

Sometimes practicing German can feel like a chore. I get it.

But you don't need a full, uninterrupted hour to practice German.

If you manage to fit in little bursts of learning during your days, it makes the whole process a lot easier.

Here are some ideas on how to sneak German learning into your busy day!

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Correct pronunciation can save you from a lot of embarrassing moments when learning German. (z.B n***t vs Nacht).

But it can be hard to pronounce things correctly when making sounds that we are not used to.

(I still have a ton of trouble rolling my "r"s in Spanish 😅)

Have a word that you just CANNOT pronounce correctly, no matter how hard you try? Comment it below 👇

Want to sound like a "native German" ? This might be harder than you think.

Not only can German pronunciation be super tricky, there are so many different dialects of German. Each one is unique in its own way.

And while there is definitely some overlap between larger dialect groups, different dialects can have a hard time understanding each other - even as native German speakers!

Choose what's best for you based on where you are living or what your goals are!

Listening is such an important skill when learning a language. Not only does it let you understand what's going on around you in your new home, but it can help you improve your pronunciation if done correctly.

This means:
-listening actively
-repeating what you hear
-doing small sections at a time
-lots of review

How are your listening skills?

Share below your favourite listening resources.

Listening is an important skill when learning German.

It helps us hear pronunciation, language quirks, the cadence and melody of a language - and it's vital to understanding what's going on around you.

So, take some extra time this week to listen carefully!

Listening to some good German content? Drop a comment and let me know!

Want to finally be able to say more than "Sprechen Sie Englisch?"

Set some goals that motivate you to keep moving forward.

Think about why you really need to learn German : to go to the supermarket, to take your kids to doctor's appointments, to join a running club? Center your goals around your reasons.

Then keep them specific and measurable. Saying "I want to improve my German" is great, but isn't giving you a way to measure. It can be words, minutes per day, times per week....whatever works for you!

Need some help setting some good goals! Comment GOALS and I'll send you the link to book a free goal-setting goal with me. We'll help get your thoughts organized and write some goals that work for you and your lifestyle.

It's so important to have a plan when thinking about the goals you want to accomplish.

Without one, you aren't giving yourself any direction to move in.

If you really want to learn German this year, if you really want to make progress, you have to make a plan. It doesn't have to be overcomplicated.

Just something to keep you motivated, to keep your progressing.

You don't want to be stuck not knowing how to use the past tense forever.

I know it can seem overwhelming, that's why I'm here to help. Comment GOAL and I'll send you the details to book a free goal-setting meeting with me.

Let's kick-ass this 2025!

Happy Monday!

The new year means a fresh start for a lot of people. New goals we want to achieve, a chance to reflect on what we accomplished the past year, maybe we have a better idea of what works and what doesn't work for us.

Because of this, our word of the week is Vorsatz (resolution).

And maybe you don't set new year's resolutions, but I'm sure you still have goals - and that's what matters.

Try writing your own sentence using the word of the week and comment it below 👇

The hardest part is getting started.