How useful is the German language?

While the schooling system in Germany is set up in a way that every German citizen knows at least some English, communicating with someone in their native tongue is a sign of good faith that is appreciated everywhere. read more

If you would like to read classics from Goethe, Schiller, Kafka & Co. in the original language or like to listen to German music and want to understand it without looking for a translation or like German movies it might be useful to you. read more

Useful German phrases. A collection of useful phrases in German with recordings for most of them. Jump to phrases. Click on any of the (non-English) phrases that are links (blue) to hear them spoken. If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me. read more