My German Learning Blueprint: Tips, Tricks, and Tested Techniques

Embarking on the journey of learning German from scratch can seem daunting at first, but with the right approach and resources, you can achieve fluency and even prepare for the TestDaF to study at a German university. This video is a comprehensive guide filled with German learning tips to help you navigate the process effectively, whether you're starting with the basics or aiming to refine your skills for advanced levels.

You'll learn the importance of setting SMART goals for language learning, a strategy that ensures your objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This method is crucial, especially when preparing for something as significant as the TestDaF examination. You'll learn how to create a daily German learning schedule that incorporates varied practices like German listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice to build a solid foundation in the language.

For listening practice resources like the Easy German YouTube Channel is an invaluable tool for mastering German listening. Emphasize the role of platforms like the Deutschlerner Club and LingQ in providing comprehensive learning experiences that cover all aspects of language acquisition, from reading to writing.

Speaking practice is another cornerstone of language learning. Participating in a Stammtisch can dramatically improve your conversational skills. These informal gatherings, often with native speakers and fellow learners, offer a relaxed environment to practice speaking German, making it an excellent way to apply what you've learned in real-world settings.

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[MillennialHippie]

Es ist sehr Klug von dir, dieses Video im neuen Jahr zu posten. Alles gute!

[espartaco]

I don´t know your name but, thank you! Seriously, thank you. Your 3 hr video on learning German came to a man who discovered his soul is from Spain, even though genetically I´m Irish raised as a monolingual American. I quit my job after six months of beginning Spanish to master Spanish. I fell completely in love with all things Spain. So, when my Irish husband, two years into it began to offer resistence to Spanish because of German (another story), I was faced with being forced to learn German. I couldn´t! Whereas Spanish came, like a soulquest fulfilled, German was impossible. It was so because it´s TAUGHT WRONG! YOU, You Herr Antrim, kicked the door open and said, Go for it. Now I can and I humbly THANK YOU!

[AbdullahQureshi-sj]

You are so honest sir I got all my downloads I subscribed you and liked this video

[theculturedkidlanguages]

Thanks for sharing these practical tips, they'll definitely come in handy.

[rdbury]

One thing I've found helpful for moral is to give myself an attaboy whenever I successfully use my German skills unexpectedly. For example I was recently able to read and understand a paragraph long post on an internet forum without using a dictionary or machine translation. It's not really a goal you'd set yourself, but being able to do it was a nice confirmation that I'm actually making progress. For listening skills, one thing you can do is play video games in your target language. They often have spoken dialog with subtitles. Being able to record yourself playing and play back the record should help too. Recently I've been trying the ARD Reisen channel. It's more "TV announcer" type language, but it's better for learners because it's more clear than conversion you'd hear in movies etc. Also, if your goal is to go to a German university, it might be a good idea to brush up on the jargon used in the subject you're planning to study. You might be able to have a conversation in a bar, but you won't get far in chemistry class if you don't know the word for "molecule".

[akoska]

Merry christmas and happy new year Levi!😂🎄🎄🎄🎆🎆🎆

[lillysummeroriginals]

Can I give you a video idea? A lot of people are not willing to put a lot of time into learning German, but what are the consequences? Sure it will take you longer to grasp the language but what does that even mean exactly? It would be interesting if you made a timeline video, going through how much effort is required to reach a goal in a certain amount of time. If you spend an hour and a half on German every day it will take you this amount of time to reach the school, etc. This would be really useful as the new year has started and a lot of people plan to learn German, and although they may understand it is a time-consuming task they might not fully grasp how much effort is required to reach that goal. Thanks and I apologize for mistakes because I talk into my phone

[puneetprajapati]

I just watched your 8 tips to learn German on your own which was uploaded 4 years ago and now I'm watching this video and both videos starts New year

[thorable]

Ich nicht Sprache Deutsche gut und klaren. Ich brauche diesen Kurs

[elreyasad]

In my case I struggle with Hören and sprechen 😅.

[vlajster]

I've been making the same decisions for the past 5 years now 🤣🤣

[KontRiario]

Do we have a right to cancel any time for monthly Deutschlearner Club?

[Flugkaninchen]

"Which resources are the best?"
Sorry, not this channel. It's full of mistakes, awkward grammar and idioms that are not used like that in Germany.
If You really want to learn a language, always learn from a native speaker if You can.