Learning German seems exciting when you first begin, but then comes the hurdle: you have to learn all these complicated grammar rules, sentences look like a puzzle to you, and some of the words sound ridiculously complicated. A lot of people give up on learning German too quickly because they’ve started it in the wrong way.
The key is: don’t do it all at once!
Most learners begin with learning German grammar right off the bat. It’s true that German grammar is important, but learning that right away may seem overwhelming and uninteresting. Instead, start learning the practical side of the language, which is simpler and more interesting. Start with simple words, sentences and expressions, which you can use immediately. Then you’ll see good results right away and it will help your motivation!
Another step, which beginners may neglect, is listening to the language. They say: Why start with listening, I don’t understand anything anyway! Exactly! That’s why you should start listening to German right from the beginning! Your ears and brain need time to get used to the way it sounds in German, even if you don’t get it. Passive listening is good too. It’s about learning the rhythm, getting to know the pronunciation and the typical German words!
Vocabulary is another area where you can run into problems. Learning German vocabulary usually doesn’t work if you memorize long wordlists. The easier way to remember words is to learn them in sentences or real examples. For example: It’s more useful to memorize the phrase Ich habe Hunger instead of just the word hunger!
Speaking is the most important of all, but also the part that a lot of people avoid or neglect. It’s true: speaking is difficult. But it’s also the best way of learning to speak! Don’t worry, it takes time! Even without knowing the grammar rules, you can still speak German and make mistakes! Make a lot of them if it takes longer. The more you practice, the more confident and fluent you will get. Just don’t forget to start with small sentences!
The time when you learn German doesn’t matter as much as the frequency of the sessions. Learning for 20-30 minutes every day is much more effective than spending hours here and there every now and then. Learning a language like German works best by repeating it and constantly being in touch with the new language!
Structure also helps! If there’s a structure to the learning process then it’s easier to follow it. And in this way you can stay motivated throughout the learning process. It’s always clear what to learn next and how you have to continue. There’s nothing left to the guessing.
It’s exactly this, the structure, which we have with GermanLangCore, as it helps you to learn German! Simple structure, exercises in the practical use of language, exercises with listening and speaking, step by step, so that you learn everything you need for fluent and confident German communication!
Learning German is not about being perfect!
It’s about doing it, step by step, small step by small step!