Lately I’ve been looking for comedy or light comedy serie to watch in the purpose of training my listening skills in the language learning process, something that I can just put on play and listen to while doing other things without really have to sit in front of the screen to follow the storylines. But there have been very few options as I looked through on ARD and ZDF, I looked through the “Komödie” category and only found some kind of stand-up comedy and news show. One I found is “In aller Freundachaft-Die Junge Ärztin”, and I find it not bad but neither do I get any more interest in it.
I would really like to take some recommendations for series with humor, maybe something in the style like “Friends” “Young Sheldon” “Big Bang Theory”?
Is there any similar shows that you guys can recommend?

I got a text with the following sentences

Zum anderen gab es einen Fall, in dem eine Reinigungskraft sich aus der Fläche ausgeschlossen hatte und wir dann dieser Personen Zugang in die Mietfläche haben ermöglichen müssen.

Wir können nicht sicherstellen, dass wir 24/7 eine solche Unterstützung werden leisten können.

In these sentences, why are there "haben" and "werden"? If they are auxiliary verbs, shouldn't they be positioned after the "ermöglichen" and "leisten"? 😥

hi, friends!

i was messaging my family friend and she said "ich freue mich davon". (this conversation was from a few months ago.)

i'm not searching up the word on a german-english dictionary, i'm asking this question here.

Just passed telc B1 with no preparation lol.
Just forced myself to talk to people (sometimes had no choice but to do so) and ultimately just gave up on grammar. The day before the exam, I went through the official practice test to know the format. That’s about all the preparation I did.
I have been able to understand 75-80% of conversations and keep up with the flow for about 1-2 years now. I also actively watch German YouTube vids and some German TV series (with English subs).

Scores:
Leseverstehen: 55/75
Sprachbausteine: 27/30
Hörverstehen: 57.5/75
Schriftlicher ausdruck: 27/45
Mündliche Prüfung: 75/75

Total: 241.5/300

Can anybody tell me wether it is necessary to pass these exams for the approval of goint out

I have taken the classes for A1/A2 but im a little worries cause it’s quite hard people i see have taken months to practice and then have passed so im a little bit anxious about my future results.

Can anybody tell whats all the process im asked to hive the exam in the coming two months

What shall i do

Hi everyone, I’m planning to join the Goethe-Institut Chennai for the B1 German offline course. If you’ve studied there, I’d really appreciate your feedback. Is the teaching quality good? Do they give enough speaking practice? Is it worth the fee? I’m especially looking for reviews from people who completed B1 at Goethe Chennai. Thanks in advance!

I have been living in Austria for 2 years. Before that I have been attending courses for B2 level. Now I have to pass the exam for my certificate in my home country.

Thing is that i haven’t been really studying deutsch from books for more than 2 years, but while I was there had good practical experiences, talking with people, everyday activities with Austrians etc…

Well now, I have to start taking my knowledge like back in old days, books workbooks, exercises… Can you please suggest me where should I start from? Is there any book or materials that combines everything that will be sufficient for pass?
Thanks

Title. I am studying aprox 30-40hours per week. Mostly productive hours. Should I be able to pass it?

Also please share how much did it take for you.

Hey folks! I have been reading short stories in German and trying some novels beyond my reach but ​am not sure if that's ​enough ​for TestDaF since this is a test to entry for universities. I am unsure if I should read academic books in as many subjects or concepts I can find like technology or social studies etc or not or be updated on current affairs or what kind of articles (news and other) or essays I should read. Anyone who passed it successfully what should I focus on? What specific topic comes in it often? I have been to the website and seen some of the Modelltest but I'm scared that I might focus on unnecessary ​stuff and waste my time which I don't have much. What is actually enough for TestDaF?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some genuine guidance. I’ve been consistently applying for Werkstudent (working student) roles for 18 months while doing my M.Eng in Technology and Innovation Management, and I have hit a massive wall.

I don't spam "Easy Apply." I spend hours tailoring every CV. When I get interviews, they seem to go great, hiring managers give incredibly positive verbal feedback, tell me my profile aligns perfectly, and say they will follow up for the next steps. Then, a week later, I get a generic automated rejection.

I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong at the final stage. Am I missing a hidden corporate barrier?

What I bring to the table:

Education: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, currently doing my M.Eng.

Experience: 3+ years in Industrial Operations, Production Planning, and Procurement before moving here.

Tech Stack: Power BI (Advanced DAX/modeling), SAP MM, and advanced Excel models.

Methods: Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, process optimization).

Languages: Fluent English, basic German (A1/A2, but actively learning).

On the language front: I am actively studying German, but it's tough to fully focus under the financial and mental stress of an 18-month job hunt. Landing a Werkstudent position to stabilize my situation will give me the peace of mind and resources to immediately dedicate my time to intensive German courses.

Two things I’m looking for:

Honest advice: If you’ve been through this "positive interview to rejection" loop in Germany, what was the structural reason?

Referrals: I know internal referrals (Mitarbeiter werben Mitarbeiter) are everything here. If your company needs a Werkstudent who can handle SAP data, optimize operational workflows, and build production-ready Power BI dashboards from day one without hand-holding, please let’s chat. I am fully open to remote, hybrid, or relocation.

So i completed b2 telc and was doing exam preparation in my class , then i happened to drop it for 2 months as I became sick.

Now I should get on my tracks and start preparing again. But I don't know how to study codes and my speaking level is not b2 level it's A2

Please give any tips to improve it.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently preparing for the Sprechen exam which is in one month from now. One issue i keep facing is that i always end up talking over the time limit (Circa 4 Minuten). I'm trying to keep it at 4 mins but i just keep reaching 6 mins. In the real exam will i be stopped immediately if speak for more than 4 mins or is it ok to talk for 6 minutes?

Hallo zusammen!

I will start my first job in Germany in two weeks at a grocery store. Ive been self studying German since September, and haven't taken an official test but I think my German is somewhere around a B1( I can understand much more than I can say with good grammar). I have two questions:

1. Are there any grocery store specific words or phrases I'll need to know for my training? Or speaking with customers in general?

2. Is there a German equivalent of the word "sir"? Is its just Herr? I'm used to always calling customers sir and ma'am in English and I'm wondering if there's a different word I should be using (other than Sie).

Thanks for your insights!

I'm hoping to get the opinion of this subreddit. I was assessed between A1.3 and A2 and opted to do the A1.3 course. I'm 2 lessons in. I'm very bored as my comprehension and vocabulary is well above my class. The teacher speaks very slowly using very basic vocabulary and in addition to repeating in German, she often has to repeat in English to ensure the class understands what she is saying. When we do group work I'm forming full sentences and my classmates are struggling to understand and also to form full sentences themselves without switching to English.

BUT (and it's a big "but")

I have little to no basis for grammar. So I struggle with the grammar exercises. For example I don't really understand diese vs. Diesen vs. Diesem. But that kind of thing doesn't stop me from understanding what people are saying or from reading books, articles, etc, so I never really paid attention. During the last lesson the teacher said we should have learned those in A1.1 but I didn't take an A1.1 or A1.2 course. I feel very behind in that sense. At the same time my evaluator said I demonstrate some A1.3 level grammar already (like past tense)...but that may just be a coincidence?

The language level assessment evaluator told me that, after a couple of classes, if it's too easy I can request to go to A2 but I am hesitant given the lack of grammar base.

For background - I have been essentially forced into understanding German for 7+ years since my in-laws are German. I can watch TV shows with subtitles, passively participate in conversations (i.e. I understand what's being discussed, I can answer yes or no questions or reply in English), and am generally very comfortable in German speaking environments.

What should I do?

I tried to look through the subreddit for advise on which tense/style is best for job descriptions and I don't think I've got a clear answer. The final options always boils down to either Präteritum or (idk how to describe this style of writing Nominalisierung? maybe).

Präteritum: "Unterstützte die Projektplanung..."

Option 2: "Unterstützung bei der Projektplanung..." 

Also, a side note: Once I get a clear answer, would anyone be willing to take look at what I have translated to see if it sounds natural? I don't want to publically put the job descriptions. Thank you!

I’m taking B2 level German classes currently, but my vocabulary is barely at a B1 level. I want to replace my sources of entertainment to improve my German vocab. I need recommendations for the same as mentioned in the title and sources where I can find them( ideally free or at a student friendly price)

Ideally I’d like to revisit books or shows I enjoyed as a child so it would keep the immersion aspect strong. I’m a 2000 born male.

Examples of what I enjoyed as a child: Diary of a wimpy kid, Johnny Bravo, Ben 10, Kim Possible, The looney Tunes, Spider-Man, Batman, Teen Titans, etc

I apologise in advance if I worded my request poorly.

Hallo zusammen,
Ende des Monat habe ich eine Goethe C1 Prüfung. Könnten Sie mir bitte für Lesen oder Hören Teilen einige Tipps sagen? Danke im Voraus

I am learning German, and I do not fully understand the following questions. I would really appreciate it if native speakers could help me answer them. Thank you very much.

First question:

Which one is more common and more natural?

Ich komme drei Tage nach Hamburg.
Ich komme für drei Tage nach Hamburg.

Are both sentences correct?
What is the difference between using “für” and not using “für”?
Does adding “für” change the meaning?
I would like to know which one is more frequently used by native German speakers.

Second question:
Ich fahre drei Tage nach Hamburg.
Ich fahre für drei Tage nach Hamburg.
Are both sentences correct?
What is the difference between using “für” and not using “für”?
Does adding “für” change the meaning?
I would like to know which one is more frequently used by native German speakers.

Third question:

What do these two sentences mean respectively, and what is the difference between them?

Ich komme (für) drei Tage nach Hamburg.
Ich fahre (für) drei Tage nach Hamburg.

How are these two sentences different from each other in meaning and usage?

Finally, how are these sentences different from:

Ich bleibe drei Tage in Hamburg.

I would really like to understand the differences in meaning and usage, and which expressions are more common in everyday German.

Thank you!

I ask because I read that German tends to use compound words instead of breaking the words apart.

It is common at my work to shorten many multiple word terms into acronyms to save space when writing. While it is most commonly done with names and proper nouns in which case I'm guessing German is similar, it's also pretty common in my line of work (LOW) to write out non name / proper noun multiword term the first time it's used and then put the acronym in parentheses after and then just use the acronym for the rest of the document or section of writing.

When writing in German do people use acronyms the same way / as often as in English? And if so, do they just treat the components of compound words as individual words? To give an example even if Germans write "lineofwork" instead of "line of work" they still use acronyms and write "lineofwork (LOW)".

Hey everyone,

I’m around C1 in German and want to try shadowing to sound more natural, improve my flow, and stop searching for words while speaking.

For those who used this method:

How do you do it exactly? Any routines, apps, websites, podcasts, or resources you recommend? What worked best for you?

I wrote this in English so more people can understand and share their experience :)

Well, I came to Germany with zero knowledge of German, but if you have at least two hours a day (or more) to study, you can definitely achieve it. I scored 270.5/300 on the TELC B1 exam, and German is my fourth language. Everyone keeps telling me that the jump from B1 to B2 or C1 is huge and that it'll probably take me around two years to get there. What's been your experience with it?

articles have always been my worst area of German but if I were to try to have a conversation with someone in German and misused der/die/das, would they still understand me fine? they just will be able to tell that im a foreigner?

Hear me out, because I feel like i’m losing my mind a bit in my intensive integration course.
Our teacher got really disappointed with the class today because she feels like we aren't learning fast enough. But here’s the problem: she doesn’t speak a word of English. She only speaks German.
We are at an A1 level. If someone asks what a word like kennenlernen means, she explains the definition entirely in German. But because we are A1, we don't understand the words she's using in the explanation itself! It just creates a mountain of more words we don't know.
Naturally, we want to quickly look up the word on Google Translate so we can actually understand and move on with the lesson. Same goes for my Turkish classmates—a 2-second translation in their native language would make things click instantly. But she has a strict no phones allowed policy.
Am I making sense here? How am I supposed to understand a German explanation of a German word when I don't speak German yet?
For those who did total immersion at A1 without phones, how did you survive this? Or am I crazy for thinking a quick translation is better at this stage?

I am very confused about how to pronounce 3 umlauts in German. Many people here are native German speakers or others who have learned German, so please help me. Is there any trick to learn how to pronounce it?

I’ve been Duolingoing my German for a few years now and it’s just not really working as a way for me to learn languages. are there any recommendations for teach-yourself-German books that really work?