Mastering German Spelling: Learning When to Use Capital Letters In this podcast episode, we're talking all about capital letters in German writing.  You’ll understand when to use them and when not to, so you’ll feel confident in writing texts or even letters in German. No matter if you're just starting or you've been learning for a while, this episode will give you easy tips to make your German spelling spot on.  Download this episode's FREE CHEAT SHEET here >>> You might also enjoy these episodes:  # 015 How to use "Sie" or "du" - Formal and Informal German #016 The fo ..read more

Download the PDF Cases-Guide: https://charlingua.myflodesk.com/cases The German language has four cases:  Nominative, Accusative, Dative, and Genitive.  Each case is used to indicate the function of a noun in a sentence: Nominative case: for the subject of a sentence Accusative case: for the direct object of a sentence Dative case: for the indirect object of a sentence Genitive case: to show possession In this episode, you'll learn: What these cases are about and why they matter How to identify the case of a noun or pronoun in a sentence How to choose the right form of the articl ..read more

In this lesson, we'll cover the main differences between addressing someone formally or informally. HEAD HERE for the free resources >>> Your Guide summarizing when to use Sie and when to use du in German. Take the fun quiz to test: do you know how to address people correctly in German? Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedba ..read more

How do German families celebrate Easter? Let me tell you about my family's favorite traditions around the Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs, Easter Bread, and many more. Read the blog post mentioned in this podcast: >>> in German>>> in English Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the fluency and confidence in speaking German they desire. Do you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for upcoming episodes? Contac ..read more

If you have been learning German for a while, you probably know the names of the months. After all, they are very similar to the English ones! BUT: Do you also know how to pronounce them correctly? die Monate sind:  der Januar der Februar der März der April der Juni der Juli der August der September der Oktober der November der Dezember Click here to download your guide (PDF + Audio) for this lesson. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like ..read more

Let's take a closer look at a topic that affects us all at some point: feeling unwell or even being ill.  Whether it's a common cold, a nasty flu, or a tummy bug, knowing how to express your symptoms and seek assistance in German can be incredibly useful. We'll explore a variety of phrases and expressions commonly used in German when discussing illness, from describing symptoms to asking for medication in a pharmacy.  By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident navigating health-related conversations in German and be better equipped to communicate your needs effectively ..read more

Today, we're delving into a crucial aspect of German grammar: Verbs with Accusative. But don't worry, I've broken it down into simple, digestible chunks so you can master this concept with ease. By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid grasp of 10 essential verbs that always require the accusative case. Plus, you will also know some useful tips for mastering these grammar structures effortlessly. >>> CLICK HERE to download your free guide, summarizing this podcast episode. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please ..read more

If you talk to any language learner, they will have stories about misunderstandings to share. In most cases, these stories are funny and you can laugh about them - at least when you look back. But these misunderstandings can also be annoying: you feel embarrassed or simply can't make sense of what someone else is saying. Why should a picture be curious? Or ... why is a do brave, if he just sits down? Find out about these and more false friends in this episode. CLICK HERE to download your free guide, summarizing this podcast episode. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel ..read more

Just like in English, some German nouns don't have a plural form - even if they're the name for a whole group of items or people. Unfortunately, these nouns are not always the same in both languages. You will learn:  what kind of nouns use only the singular form some nouns have a plural in German, but not in English  how you can learn from typical mistakes that Germans make when speaking English. Click here to get your free guide >>> Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my sho ..read more

Choosing the seemingly easy path and progressing as quickly as possible can mean that you won't build a strong foundation in German ... which again leads to frustration and more work in the long run. This episode is about some mistakes I've seen German learners make over and over again so that you can avoid them and learn German more easily. Click here to download your guide (PDF + Audio) for this lesson. Rate, Review, & Follow "I love Charlotte and Uplevel Your German." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like y ..read more