German language

The Vienna dialect words and expressions you need to know

EXPLAINED: How do I get a language study visa or permit for Germany?

A language study visa or permit could let you study German in Germany intensively for anywhere from three months to a year. It’s relatively unbureaucratic to apply for, but expect a fair few restrictions.

GERMAN LANGUAGE

10 German words with hilarious literal translations

GERMAN LANGUAGE

The lingo you need in Switzerland to talk about long holiday weekends

READER INSIGHTS

TELL US: What are your tips for learning German?

GERMANY AND THE UK

Just how well does Britain’s King Charles III speak German?

GERMANY EXPLAINED

Frisians: Meet the minority languages and culture unique to northern Germany

SWISS GERMAN

Reader question: Is it better to learn Hochdeutsch or Swiss German?

GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY

Brückentag, Fenstertag or Zwickeltag? All the German words for getting longer holiday weekends

GERMAN LANGUAGE

7 German words that make my blood run cold

GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

What’s the difference between B2 and C1 German for new fast-track citizenship?

GERMAN CULTURE

EXPLAINED: How to write a formal letter in Germany