German student Annika talks about studying in England - German lesson with Language Learning Tips

This second edition of the Super German Language Learner Podcast is based around an interview I did with German native speaker Annika (not her real name) who was doing an MA in Manchester.

I originally posted it on my AOR Languages `YouTube channel.

The subject was Klinische Psychologie. She says she lives in a Doppelhausehälfte - half a double house, that's to say, a semi-detached house.

The best way to learn a language is simply to consume lots and lots of content to find out interesting information. Simply by using the language to find out and exchange information will put you on the road to learning and being able to use that language.

Trying to learn grammar tables and vocab lists as your first approach to learning a language is a waste of time. At a later stage, you can refer to grammar tables and check your vocab knowledge using lists, but most of your time should be spent consuming and using the language, either reading, listening or watching good and useful material.

It's interesting to hear what Annika thinks about the English-style house. She speaks with a very clear and crisp north German accent. I try to explain vocab and language points as simply as possible. I have used this material with students and know the points they need to focus on and keep that in mind when delivering the podcast.

Hi, I'm Aidan and this is my podcast! The Super German and English Language Learner Podcast, presented in English and focusing on German and English.

I'm a language learner and teacher with many years experience and lots of ideas. I have near-native competency in German, a good level in French and I'm familiar with many other languages at a basic level. I'm a native speaker of English.

Super German Language Learner episodes are presented in English focusing on German language and how it relates to English and other languages.

Super English Language Learner epidodes are presented in English, focusing on the English language and how it's related to German and other languages.

I will share my ideas on language learning and show you how you can be a more effective language learner by working with various types of content, because the best way to learn a language is not by trying to learn grammar or doing tests, but consuming interesting and useful content, such as short texts, social media posts, interviews, news reports, dialogues and lots more combined with lots of repetition and practice.

It's a 'how to' guide for learning all languages, with interesting and useful content in German, English and other languages for you to work with and learn from.

• No. of episodes: 9
• Latest episode: 2024-12-16
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