All posts by Adventures of Steffi about language learning – German, English and general!
I’ve been using Duolingo for over four years now, and I’ve had my fair share of, um…well, memorable experiences while learning German through this app. Duo was my first language-learning buddy and has always been my go-to companion for quick lessons throughout my language journey. However, I think we can all agree that Duo the […]
10 Funny and Weird German Sentences on Duolingo Read More »
Hello, sweet blog readers! I have returned once more to bring you a delightful slice of language-themed cake. Why? Because I recently completed a four-week semi-intensive German course and I want to let you know how it went. My language journey was, well, um..non-existent in 2022. There was a lot of life, a lot of
LALIA BERLIN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – IS IT WORTH IT? COMPLETE REVIEW! Read More »
Translation is having a bit of a moment, isn’t it? Three of Netflix’s most-watched shows in 2021 were non-English originals – the French ‘Lupin’ (bringing in over 70 million views for its first season), Spanish ‘Money Heist’ (S5 brought in 69 million viewers) and the South Korean series ‘Squid Game’ (with the biggest audience at
Why should I bother learning another language? I’ve written before about why you should learn the language of the country you live in. But I’ve never written about why you should bother to learn another language even if you don’t live in that country. Learning a language is useful, it helps your personal wellbeing and
8 great reasons you need to learn another language. Read More »
During the lockdown(s), you got bored. You downloaded Duolingo, Memrise or Babbel. And you started the basics of learning another language. But now, the novelty has faded away. Life is somewhat back to normal. Maybe you were already starting to struggle with the language you were trying to learn. You start to wonder: why bother
What language should I learn? How to find the best language for you. Read More »
I’m baaaaaack! Taking a break, even from something you love, is so important. I feel refreshed, recharged and full of creative ideas for the rest of the year. Earlier this year, I connected with International Lifeytle and Business Coach, Mundey Young. We tried to record a podcast back in June, but sadly the quality wasn’t
3 top tips on learning your first foreign language as an adult with Mundey Young Read More »
I’ve just returned to learning German after a language learning break. To my surprise, my brain hadn’t rejected all the German I had previously learned. In fact, I felt like I was somehow more fluent than before. Keep reading for this week’s post on why, sometimes, taking a language learning break is exactly what you
Why a language learning break can help you get better Read More »
Back by popular demand (not really, I just love doing these!) – the next edition of Hilarious Duolingo Phrases! This week, we’re diving into the world of different languages. I’m a Duolingo addict. I’m currently ‘learning’ 6 different languages, 3 of them on a regular basis. So I thought it would be fun to ask
Hilarious Duolingo phrases: multilingual edition Read More »
Wanna know a secret? If you’re a native English speaker, then you can already speak some German! There are actually lots of German words used in English. Let’s take a look. We are family. Buckle up kids, time for a history lesson. German and English both come from the same family – the Germanic language
10 German words you already know in English Read More »
This week, I’m taking a look at some German film title translations that, when translating back into English, provide some giggles. Why do film titles get translated? Simply put, money and marketing. While there are linguistic and cultural elements linked to the translation of many film titles, commercial marketing and money-making are naturally the driving
Language: Hilarious Film Title Translations Read More »