Ü (U Umlaut): How to Pronounce and Type the German ü
The u umlaut (ü) is a rounded “ee” sound. Learn how to pronounce it, common words with ü, and how to type ü and Ü on any keyboard.
Der, Die, Das: How to Know the Gender of German Nouns
Der, die and das all mean “the”. Learn the endings and meaning groups that predict German noun gender, plus memory tricks and a practice quiz.
Danke Schön, Dankeschön or Danke Sehr? Thank You in German
Danke schön means “thank you very much”. Learn the right spelling, how to pronounce it, when to use danke sehr or vielen Dank, and how to reply.
Guten Tag Meaning: How and When to Say Good Day in German
Guten Tag means “good day” and is the standard polite hello in German. Learn when to say it, how to pronounce it and how to reply.
The German Alphabet: Letters, Pronunciation and Umlauts
The German alphabet has 26 letters plus ä, ö, ü and ß. Learn every letter name and sound, tricky combinations and how to spell aloud in German.
Learn German PDF: Free Downloadable Lessons, Worksheets and Word Lists
Free German PDFs to download: grammar cheat sheet, A1 worksheet with answers, word and phrase lists, an alphabet keyboard sheet and a 30-day plan.