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Check out the song “MfG-Mit freundlichen Grüßen“ by Die Fantastischen Vier, a German hip-hop band that was among the first rap/hip-hop bands in Germany actually singing in German! The song “MfG“ (released in 1999) almost entirely consists of abbreviations. Watch the video here. How many abbreviations do you understand? Here are the lyrics if you want to check or sing along! |
Here are some of the most common abbreviations in German. Super Easy German: 14 German Abbreviations You Should Know
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If you’d like to learn the vocabulary for more countries and languages, please check out this link.
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Here is a video if you are interested to learn more about “Begrüßungen und Verabschieden“ in German. Super Easy German: German Greetings in Different Dialects.
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Want a few more hacks to learning German? Especially tricks to learning articles and numbers? Watch this video for a few more tips!
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Do all Germans were a “Dirndl” or “Lederhosen”? Are they actually super punctual? Here are two videos that will answer those questions. Meet the Germans: German Stereotypes: The Dirndl, Humor & German Efficiency Easy German: 8 Things That Happen Only in Germany
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Here is great video showing you different gestures and expressions in German. Super Easy German: German Gestures & Expressions |
Extra Practice (optional): These activities are from the website Schubert-Verlag.
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