Welcome to our site for learning the German language and exploring the cultures of the German-speaking countries. We offer many resources and links to help you learn both the language and the culture. See more below.

DAILY DEUTSCH
• German Word of the Day for Beginners
• Wort des Tages - Advanced word of the day

NEW! Free Download
German Quotation Calendar for 2012 from AboutGerman.net in PDF format. A printable German-style calendar with a new quotation each month. More...

Fasching - Karneval
Learn how Germans celebrate Fasching (Mardi Gras) – and why Karneval is not exactly the same thing! Also see our annotated English-German Fasching Glossary.

German New Year’s Customs
Discover the mystery of Bleigießen, the strangeness of "Dinner for One" and the deliciousness of flaming fire tongs punch – among other German customs.

Conjugating German Verbs
Our verb guide shows the full conjugation of selected German verbs in German and English. Newest verbs: haben (to have), sein (to be), fangen (to catch)

Learn German Forum
We have a friendly forum for learning German! Visit our new, improved forum right here at AboutGerman.net. Ask a question about grammar or vocabulary, get a free tutor, share with other students of German!
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Heintje Songs
In the late 1960s Heintje was almost as big as the Beatles in Germany! And like the Beatles, he wasn’t born in Germany. He had many hits, including “Mama” and “Heidschi Bumbeidschi.” Part of our German Song Lyrics collection.

German Resources and Links
Categories include book links, authentic German language sites (periodicals, media sites, etc.), sites for Germanic culture, free German lessons online and more.

Quiz 3: Wort des Tages
Quiz yourself on recent advanced German words of the day - Wörter des Tages. Vocabulary from January-March 2011.

Video: German Versions of Hit Songs
Video of popular English-language songs performed in German. Now with lyrics!

Love and Romance Glossary
An annotated English-German glossary of the (German) language of love! Love, romance and terms of endearment auf Deutsch!

Annett Louisan
A collection of song lyrics in German and English by this popular German artist.

Lesson 1: German Greetings and Courtesies
A new lesson on some basic, everyday expressions in German – with audio and a quiz.

German Lessons
Free online German lessons – at this site and from About.com – for beginners. Also watch for lessons for more advanced learners. > Lessons

FORUM: Also see our Learn German Forum!

Wise Guys Song Lyrics
“Meine Deutschlehrerin,” “Schiller” (a “Thriller” spoof) and other songs from the “frei!” album.

Chefket: German Rap
The Turkish-German rapper Chefket sings "Einerseits andererseits" and you can learn the lyrics – in German and English. Plus video.

Quiz 3: Words of the Day (Beginners)
Quiz yourself on past beginners German words of the day - Words of the Day.
Also see: Quiz 1 and Quiz 2 for beginners.

Interview: Arndt Peltner & Radio Goethe
A dual-language (English/German) interview with the producer and host of the weekly Radio Goethe German-music program.

German Films on Blu-ray
More and more German films are being released in the high-definition Blu-ray format. More good news: Most of them are region-code-free! Learn more about German films on Blu-ray and DVD – and where to find them. More...

Quiz 3: Wort des Tages (Advanced)
Quiz yourself on past advanced German words of the day - Wörter des Tages.
Also see: Quiz 1 and Quiz 2

German Word of the Day for Beginners
The beginners’ German Word of the Day teaches you a new word each weekday. You can also get a daily reminder via our Twitter feed!

Wort des Tages (Advanced)
The advanced German Word of the Day has always been one of our most popular features and you can find it here every weekday - and via Twitter!

NEXTV: German TV in North America
This option for watching German-language TV in the US and Canada — without cable or satellite TV — has recently added new channels. Read my updated review of NEXTV.

Learning German: Tip 1
What is the dumbest thing you can learn to say in German? I nominate “I don’t speak German.” See if you agree.

Songs by ich+ich
A new collection of song lyrics in German and English. Also see songs by Wir sind Helden.

German DVD and Blu-ray Guide
Our new multi-page guide to German-language films on DVD or Blu-ray Disc.

German Games and Quizzes
Practice vocabulary and test yourself with our fun games and quizzes for German.

German Song Lyrics
Songs in German with an English translation of the German lyrics. Learn German vocabulary from song lyrics — an enjoyable way to improve your German!

AboutGerman.net is designed to meet the needs of travelers, business people, and students of German. Based on my two books, When in Germany, Do As the Germans and The German Way, we also offer lessons in German culture. Through our lessons, online resources, glossaries, articles, photos, and more, you can get information on the German language (grammar and vocabulary) and the culture (background info and photos) of German Europe.

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