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How to Speak Up Clearly in German Workplaces Without Feeling Uncomfortable
If you value politeness, nuance and consideration in how you communicate, speaking up in German-speaking work environments can feel uncomfortable.
I am sure you have plenty to contribute - but you need some time to think about how to say it.
You listen carefully and wait for a good moment to contribute something.
You prepare a sentence in English and then translate it in your head.
And by the time you are ready, the moment has passed.

Birte Harring
Apr 233 min read


How to Keep Learning German When You Are Mentally Done With the Year
November always arrives with a noticeable shift. I hear it in many of my learners' voices in our lessons. The daylight fades earlier, the days are getting darker, the air cools.
Our bodies and minds are looking to slow down, but to make things tougher, I notice each year that in many learners' jobs things are getting particularly busy in the last weeks of the year.
And your German learning is stuck somewhere in between those two opposites.
What should you do?

Birte Harring
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Improve your German at Home: Your Guide to Seamless Learning
The key to success is to make these little habits part of your routine, and you’ll never look back!

Birte Harring
Jan 23, 20243 min read


The Multilingual Advantage: Why Learning German Opens Doors in the Business World
In this blog, we will explore the many advantages of adding German to your language repertoire and how it can benefit your career and busine

Birte Harring
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Unlocking Opportunities: Why Should You Learn German?
So, why should you learn German? Buckle up, as we explore the compelling reasons to add "Deutsch" to your skillset, with a sprinkle of humou

Birte Harring
Aug 5, 20233 min read
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