How to quickly learn German. German from scratch on your own

At the initial stage, it is necessary to devote as much time as possible to learning new words in German. Start with simple words and gradually move on to memorizing more complex words, as well as special terms. Get yourself a dictionary where you will write down words you do not know. After writing out the word, immediately make a sentence or a short expression with it, so you will quickly memorize new words. You can prepare special cards, where on the one hand it is necessary in German, and on the other hand - its translation into Russian. Carry these cards with you so you can keep practicing. Download special applications that will turn learning new words into a fun game.

Learn German grammar

Without knowledge of grammar, one cannot advance far in learning a language. It is difficult to memorize all the rules at once. Pay attention to topics such as sentence order, the different tenses and , and rules for using adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions. Use the tutorial, which has exercises on various grammar topics, so you can consolidate and put into practice the grammar you have learned.

Develop all skills at the same time

Try to develop all language skills. Spoken German can be practiced with native speakers while traveling in Germany, Switzerland or Austria. If it is not possible to go abroad, then you can study via Skype. Find a language club in your city and practice speaking in an informal setting. The best way to improve your listening comprehension is to listen to German radio and watch movies. To train written speech, it would be best to use a self-instruction manual, where you can find questions to the material covered and try to answer them in writing. Perhaps at this stage you will need the help of a teacher or friends who know the language better than you and can correct mistakes.

The key is daily practice.

To quickly learn a language, you should study every day. Spend an hour or two a day learning German. Schedule your lessons so you can be sure that enough time is spent developing each language skill. Alternate the practice of speaking and writing with watching films and reading books, magazines and newspapers in German.

Danny McAteer talks about how he learned German.

Five months ago I came to southern Germany to start my master's program. Although the program was taught in English, I intended to learn German. It seemed to be the best chance to learn a second foreign language.

I note that the Americans have developed an opinion as a people who speak only their native language. According to The Atlantic (article “America’s Lacking Language Skills”), only 1 percent of Americans speaks one or more foreign languages.

1. Duolingo - how to learn German the right way from scratch

This little app has become my main source of vocabulary, grammar and phrases. (and many others) is served in a fun, playful manner. Duolingo makes it easy to track your language progress. Memorization in this app is based oninterval method.The Dualingo app or website keeps track of when you've learned a word and repeats it after a certain amount of time, sometimes in a different context.

A common feature in people who are easily given foreign languages is that they are not afraid to make mistakes and say something stupid.

(Louis von Ahn, scientist and entrepreneur)

2. Easy German - YouTube channel for learning German online

Easy Languages is a YouTube channel that hosts video with questions about everyday life in foreign languages. People are being asked questions in dozens of cities and countries around the world. Easy Languages has sections with episodes in many languages, but I've only watched the German ones. The format is this: they invite a channel viewer who asks passers-by questions on various topics - from the usual “How are you?” to political questions like “How do you feel about foreigners in Germany?”. Videos are really useful, as words used in everyday life are remembered from them. There are subtitles in German and English.

3. Chat with a native speaker

The first two months in Germany I lived in a hostel. I still do not have a permanent place of residence. It so happened that we became good friends with the owner of the hostel, Anya, an incredibly good-natured and sweet German woman. Somewhere after 3 weeks of living, she offered to do a “language tandem”. This is when two people teach each other's native language. Fortunately for me, in this way she tried to help me learn German, since she knew English almost perfectly herself. I can't express how it is important to have a person with whom you can practice a foreign language and who will always help, correct mistakes. This method of teaching was the most effective. I must say that the very attempts to say something in German have already moved me forward. All other learning methods were a preparation for communication itself. If you make friends with a native speaker, everything will be super.

Practice the language every day. Optional or German for 5 hours a day. 15-30 minutes will be enough to keep you motivated.
Don't be afraid of mistakes. Don't be afraid to say the wrong thing.
Don't think you'll get started quickly

For those who start learning German after English, it seems that this language is a torment. Incorrect word order, articles, separable prefixes and cases on which endings depend. In the end, the word "girl" turns out to be neuter. Journalist Olga Kuzmenkova on her Facebook page suggested 20 simple tips that will help you overcome all the difficulties in learning not only German, but also other languages.

For those who are preparing for the main school exam

0. First, about the dictionary. A dictionary is always needed, but the requirements for it are highly dependent on the language

For German, you need one that indicates the gender of the noun, the plural form and the compatibility of verbs with prepositions. Google translate doesn't work. Suitable, for example, "Multitran". And, of course, duden.de. Although the latter is so slow that it terribly infuriates.

Dictionary DUDEN

1. At the initial stage, it is very important to learn the correct articles

In the future, words from level A1 will often come across in new forms at the next levels, and then in the magazine Der Spiegel (der Zug - der Bezug - der Verzug; der Satz - der Ansatz - der Beisatz).

2. The easiest way to learn articles is by using visual memory.

I wrote feminine words in red, masculine words in blue, and neuter words in green. At the initial levels, when it was necessary to remember what kind of word, I simply remembered its color. This is a very efficient method. Seven years have passed, and I still remember, for example, that the spoon is blue (der Löffel), the fork is red (die Gabel), and the knife is green (das Messer).

3. All new words must be grouped by gender

That is, write in a separate color on a separate sheet of paper (or write in one column). So you start to notice patterns faster: it turns out that “red” words often end in -ung or -heit / -keit; "green" matches the infinitive form of the verb (das Essen), begins with Ge- (Gespräch, Gesetz), and in the plural they have -s or change endings a lot (Kaktus-Kakteen).

4. If you spend a lot of time at home, hang lists of new words there (sorted by color, of course)

Lists should be at eye level in the rooms where you spend the most time. The fastest words to learn are those that land on the refrigerator door, on the cupboard door, or on the wall opposite the workplace. There must be a lot of papers.

Hang lists of new words at home

5. The plural form must be written immediately next to the new words.

Use conventions: -e (das Teil-die Teile), -s (das Messer-die Messers), -n (die Gabel-die Gabeln), -e (der Satz-die Sätze). Writing a word in the plural as a whole is completely meaningless: it is perceived as something separate, not in relation to the word in the singular.

6. The German language is similar to the Russian word formation, and this should be used

If there are several translation options in the dictionary, choose the one that is closer in word formation to the German word (for example, for the word grundlegend, you should learn the option “fundamental” and not “decisive”; for the word überschütten - “shower”).

7. Train yourself to pay attention to the translation / meaning of prefixes, suffixes and memorize them

Ab- = from-, bei- = at-, zer- = times- and so on. Look for a translation of the word that takes into account the translation of the prefix (ver-hindern - to prevent; ver-muten - to presume; ver-treten - to represent interests, not "protect" them).

8. Try to understand and remember the non-obvious meaning of prepositions

Perhaps they will even coincide with the meanings of prefixes. There are good memos on this topic in Russian-language grammar books. In one of these books, I read that the preposition -an has the meaning of direct contact with the object. I remembered for the rest of my life that the picture hangs an der Wand - that is, as if “touching the wall”. And if it were auf, it would float in the air.

9. Cases. Don't try to learn all the cases at once and run away from the teacher if he tries to explain all the cases to you at once

First - accusative, it is often needed and the least problems arise with it. In a month and a half, take up the dative. When you feel that both have understood, you can take on the genitive (although by this point you will already understand everything about it).

10. If the question "where" is accusative. If the question "where" is a dative

Fortunately, this is explained to everyone. But not everyone is explained that this rule also works for verbs. Maybe because abstract thinking is required to understand this pattern. If the verb has a clear or hidden meaning of movement, most likely it requires the accusative case after itself. It’s like the same question “where to” (denk an mich - think about me (= come to me in your thoughts). If the final point of movement is more important than the process of movement, a dative is needed - it’s like the same question “ where". Sag mir - tell me (= "me" is more important here than everything else).

In the first couple of months, read books on the method of Ilya Frank: one sentence in German, one in Russian. Then the whole paragraph. Starting from level A2 (after 3-5 months of learning the language from scratch), move on to mass (not elite) newspapers. Read columns about life: columns with advice about relationships, recipes, sports, lifestyle. Gradually complicate, switch to longreads. Find publications with easy and understandable language. For example, the Swiss Das Magazin is suitable. Don't even think about taking on Der Spiegel, it's too difficult.

Read texts that are not adapted to your level. For example, Das Magazin magazine is suitable.

12. Some advise at first to read to yourself, so as not to memorize the wrong pronunciation

I think it's bullshit! Better just to read aloud, and out loud. This way you will get used to your voice when you speak a foreign language. And this way you can train the muscles of the lips-tongue-larynx, with the help of which you need to learn how to pronounce new sounds.

13. Reading, writing, speaking and listening are different skills and are trained in different ways.

The only exception is, perhaps, the letter. Writing is great for speaking. In the initial stages, even better than speaking itself. So write more essays. It doesn't matter that you don't "usually" get written homework assignments. Ask for an extra, written homework assignment. Write not very much, but often.

14. Write by hand everything you want to understand and remember.

The article, the plural form, the combination "verb with a preposition" - all this must be written.

15. Try once a month (or a week, if you have enough discipline) to arrange an audit and write out in a notebook all the new words that were found in the printouts and the textbook

You don't need to teach them. You need to read it once and highlight with a marker those words that may come in handy more than once (in short, we are looking for basic vocabulary). From time to time, you just need to flip through the notebook imposingly and repeat the words highlighted with a marker. When the notebook is finished, most likely you will find that you know 90% of those words that you never highlighted with a marker.

16. At the initial stage, try to learn more microwords that add meaning and connections to the sentence.

These are prepositions, particles, and so on (es, auch, noch, schon, mit, denn, überall, zu). They will help you manage with your small but proud vocabulary.

17. At the next levels, write out and learn more set expressions

First, it's beautiful. Secondly, with their help it turns out to speak faster and more confidently.

Write out and learn more set expressions

18. Use your tongue every day

You can only ten minutes, but every day. It doesn't matter how: at least write, at least read, at least listen to terrible German hip-hop (I learned all the swear words from it).

19. To keep a language alive, be sure to keep reading it.

If you have enough willpower to systematically write out new words from what you read, it will be absolutely super. In general, accustom yourself to look in the dictionary always. Even if it seems to you that you understood the word from the context and saw it 150 times before. It's always best to check in the dictionary again.

20. If you don't want to learn German, don't.

Don't force anything at all. Wait until the mood appears.

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Instruction

In order to learn how to speak fluently, it is not enough to learn 2-3 thousand words. A good knowledge of grammar is required. German tenses and forms are usually of particular difficulty for Russian-speaking students. Incorrect use of temporary forms leads to insurmountable obstacles. In other words, the interlocutors simply will not understand you. Therefore, it is necessary to study the grammatical material especially carefully until complete understanding and automaticity in use.

German verbs must be memorized in three forms at once: the present tense (Präsens), the past tense (Imperfekt) and II (Partizip II), which is used to form complex tense forms. This approach is necessary because of the large number of irregular verbs that do not change according to established rules, but in the form of exceptions. You must memorize nouns along with the article, so as not to get confused in generic endings later.

Of great importance in learning German is the recognition by ear of the original German speech. It must be borne in mind that, in their mass, the Germans speak faster than, so it is not so easy for a person to learn to freely understand them. To learn to understand German speech, you can listen to audio recordings. Moreover, at the beginning of training, it is better to use special audio lessons recorded by native speakers. The pace of educational texts in audio courses is usually slower than natural speech, so it will be easier for beginners to understand them. When you are comfortable enough with educational audio recordings, you can move on to original sources: television, radio, audio books in German.

Often people studying foreign languages are faced with the problem of the impossibility of communication due to knowledge being in a passive state. Despite a long study and a large lexical baggage, they cannot begin to speak a foreign language. In this case, immersion in the language environment helps a lot. A tourist or intensive language course will involuntarily force you not only to learn to recognize German speech, but also to apply your knowledge yourself, that is, to speak.

Also try to use every opportunity to communicate in German with people who speak it well. You don't even need to travel to another country to do this. You can enroll in language courses in your city or in a German language and culture club. In addition, you can make acquaintances with German-speaking people on the Internet. The best way to make new friends is to find forums or communities of interest. There are quite a lot of sites on the Internet where people from all over the world who study foreign languages exchange knowledge and help each other. In such communication, your German skills will very quickly become active and begin to develop.

The question of how to learn English is of interest not only to schoolchildren and students who are concerned about the upcoming exams. Lovers of travel and foreign trips, connoisseurs of literary masterpieces in the "original" and technical specialists who master foreign innovations in technology and electronics strive to learn English. In order to learn English easily and without stress, you need to follow a number of simple rules.

You will need

- Russian-English and English-Russian dictionary
- Skype software
- audiobooks in English
- adapted books in English

Instruction

A dictionary will become an indispensable assistant in the study. At first, a small pocket dictionary is enough, but over time, a more detailed dictionary of foreign words, synonyms and metaphors may be needed.

First of all, it is necessary to regularly read and translate at least one page of text with a dictionary. In order for the learning process to be as interesting as possible, it is worth choosing literature to your liking: a fantasy novel, a children's fairy tale, short humorous stories. However, to begin with, it is better to choose an adapted version, otherwise phraseological units and idioms can be tormented for more than one day.

Develop auditory perception of foreign. For this purpose, it is necessary to take as a rule every day audio books, fairy tales or audio stories on. You can listen to them almost everywhere: on the way to work, in the kitchen, while walking or cleaning in the garage. A very good effect is given by listening to audio files already familiar from read books on.

Speaking practice is equally important. Even if you are fluent in translation techniques, read professional literature without a dictionary, spoken language requires constant practice. Of course, talking to yourself is not at all interesting, so for speech practice, you can use any opportunity to talk in the language. If you have a computer and the Internet, Skype can help you out. With Skype, you can meet a native English speaker in America, the UK, Australia or Canada. You can chat with anyone who shares your interests in marketing, knitting, gardening, dog breeding, etc. This will be not only useful for learning English, but also interesting. At the same time, such speech practice is absolutely free and, in addition to mutual pleasure from communication and benefits for learning English, it will not cost you or your interlocutor anything.

An excellent result is given by the practice of self-compilation of texts or in English. At first, your “opuses” may be ridiculously clumsy and meaningless, but with each passing day, stories, notes, or just records of current events will become more and more meaningful, clear, and even elegant. It is better to write notes in English using a dictionary, memorizing and using synonyms and metaphors in subsequent texts. Trying to express your thoughts in English will gradually accustom you to think in a foreign language. And when you catch yourself mentally uttering a phrase in English, you can triumph: English has been successfully mastered!

The principle of learning any foreign language

The process of learning a language, like the language itself, consists of several sections: punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, style, morphology. In the case of English (and indeed of any foreign language), the punctuation section loses any meaning, but another section appears - auditory perception. A native speaker of Russian hardly needs to learn to perceive Russian by ear, right?

The first and most important stage in learning a language will be the study of grammar and syntax - the structure and method of constructing sentences in a particular language. This section, as a rule, is given only the first one or two years of study at language universities, then the emphasis shifts towards vocabulary and style.

The study of grammar and syntax gives the student the opportunity to acquire the basic concepts of the language and its structure, which later helps to "feel" the language, to understand its finest stylistic and grammatical details, which sometimes even native speakers cannot understand.

Learning the vocabulary of a foreign language literally takes a lifetime, because even in a person’s native language there are many words that are unfamiliar to him. The emphasis on vocabulary is done only after several years of study.

The development of educational methods, Internet resources for learning foreign languages, as well as the growth in the amount of educational literature and the availability of courses for learning English make it one of the easiest languages to learn.

Nevertheless, it is at the initial stage that many people encounter certain difficulties, which are most often due to the wrong approach to the very process of independent language learning. So, to avoid these difficulties, some tips will help.

Cramming textbooks and doing many different grammar tests is important, but not as important as immersion in the realm of a foreign language.

So, scientists have long proven that it is communication with foreigners, watching films in a foreign language and constantly listening to foreign speech that allow you to achieve your goals in learning a language much faster than with one-sided cramming of textbooks and didactic materials.

The secret of the immersion method is that a person is free to choose the scope of this immersion: be it communication, music or films. You can, for example, combine study and pleasure by simply watching your favorite TV shows with English subtitles.

In addition to real communication with English-speaking people, reading literature in the language is of particular importance, which will bring special pleasure after the first one or two years of study - just when the main course of grammar and morphology has been completed.

Why is vocabulary and style important? Many people forget about the importance of these two sections of the language, but it is they who make speech sonorous to a foreign ear, it is an extensive vocabulary and knowledge of stylistic features that will allow you not to lose face when talking with an English-speaking person.

The study of vocabulary at an advanced level includes the study of idioms, slang expressions, proverbs and sayings, as well as expanding the vocabulary on the basis of the dialect difference of the language.

Have you decided to start studying German, but at the same time, for some reason, do not want to visit a tutor? It's not a problem at all! You can easily take it on yourself, and achieve really high results.

How to start learning German

Mastering any business begins with interest in it. It doesn't matter what underlies your interest in the German language. Perhaps you want to improve your professional skills, dream of going on a trip to Germany, or just found yourself a new hobby - these are all good reasons to start studying. If you have a real desire to study German, learn new things, comprehend a different level, then you will succeed! Of course, there are some conditions, and one of them is the regularity of classes. Try to set aside at least an hour every day to master the material. In order for new learned words to gradually move from a passive to an active stock, the language must be practiced regularly.

How difficult is it to learn German?

This language belongs to the Germanic group of Indo-European languages. Note that in the same group there are Swedish, English and others. In general, in the world, more than 170 million people speak German. Approximately 95 million people speak this language as their mother tongue. There is an assumption that German is difficult to learn, however, in fact, this is just a myth. Only grammar is difficult in this matter: tenses, regular and irregular verbs that conjugate differently, definite and indefinite articles, etc. And yet, in order to communicate with a German, you do not need to know all the nuances of grammar. Surely, not all native speakers of the Russian language know every rule of its spelling and grammar. As a rule, those who want to learn German are faced with the notorious frame construction, in which the negation, the verb, or the second part of the compound predicate is at the end of the sentence, and can change the whole the meaning of the phrase. In fact, such a construction is often used in Russian, but we do not always realize it. In general, German and Russian have a lot of similarities - both in the logic of constructing phrases and in vocabulary. There are many phraseological expressions that exist in almost identical form in both of these languages. That is why many phrases can be translated almost literally, and not be afraid that you will remain misunderstood. By the way, the same English is much more difficult to learn! Often, translation from it turns into serious torments of creativity, because the syntactic construction of phrases in English and Russian does not coincide at all. Meanwhile, you can trace the sentence structure quite clearly, because German words, unlike, for example, English, are less polysemic. You can also say that German is studied much easier than Spanish or Chinese - it's not only about pronunciation, but also about the rules of reading.

Learn German from scratch on your own

Master the alphabet and the basics of clockwork Before you take up the study of the German language, you should familiarize yourself with its alphabet - it included 26 letters and is based on the Greco-Roman alphabet. Also, do not forget that there is an umlaut - specific German letters that are absent in the standard Latin alphabet: ä, ö, ü, ß. It is also important to note that tense forms in German make it possible to determine at what time any of the mentioned actions occurs . There are six tense forms of the verb: Präteritum, Pefekt, Plusquamperfekt, Präsens, Futurum I, Futurum II. Special training courses If you are not sure that you will master a foreign language on your own, then, of course, you should sign up for special courses. If you work during the day or are busy with some other business, then it is quite possible to find groups in which classes are held in the evenings. It is also possible individual training with a tutor, which will take place at a convenient time for you.

Download free audio or video tutorials It is possible that you do not have the desire or opportunity to learn the language in special groups or personally with a teacher. In this case, you should pay attention to various video tutorials, which are easy to find in abundance on the Web. Also, do not ignore the audio lessons, which can be even more convenient, because they can be listened to through headphones, for example, on the road or doing some household chores. Communicate online on the Internet with the Germans You will begin to pay more attention to all the subtleties of the German language if you start chatting online with their native speakers. There are various forums, social networks, dating sites that will help you find many interlocutors from Germany. Watch films in a foreign language and translate words Having started learning the German language, it will be very important for you to learn how to identify foreign words by ear, translate them on the go. Various films shot in Germany can help you with this. When you hear an unfamiliar word, press pause and try to find its meaning. Over time, such words will come across less and less! Of course, the perception of phrases and their correct pronunciation are not always on the same level, but if you begin to at least fully understand the German language, then we can say that there is very little left for you to fully master.

Online learning sites

There are many websites on the web that can help you learn. Here are some examples of such resources

Deutsch info.

Study German.

Deutscher Club.

Deutsche Welt.

StartDeutsch.

Lingvister.

How much does it really take to learn a foreign language from scratch, doing an hour a day

Of course, each student has his own pace of obtaining information - for someone it is given faster, and someone can spend a little more of their time on it. In general, this can take either a few months or two years - it depends on how intensive the chosen course is and how many hours a day you are willing to spend on it. Now, in accordance with international standards, training includes six levels - A1-A2, B1-B2, C1-C2. It is believed that the assimilation of each level requires 96 academic hours. This is an average number. You can go through the levels faster, but this means adjusting the training program. The first lessons will lay the foundation for your future knowledge - the basics of grammar.

Learning the German language by reading texts and studying poetry

If you strive to learn a foreign language, then poems and texts will help you with this. Study quatrains and more complex rhyming works in German, read stories, and so on. Starting to study a foreign language, many beginners often ask themselves: “How many new words do you need to know in order to understand what a native speaker is talking about and be able to explain himself to him. It all depends on what you are guided by when taking up the German language. If you need it in order to simply explain your wishes during a tour of Germany, then 500-600 correctly chosen words will be enough for you. If your goals are more ambitious, then the work will be more painstaking. Be that as it may, you should not chase too much vocabulary for the first time - you simply will not be able to master such a layer of information. In this case, it is better to learn less, but it is better that when you hear a word, you immediately understand what it is about, and do not think about where you could hear it. The same should happen in the use of these words, their application in one's own speech. Starting to read texts in German, write out unknown words with translation. Subsequently, these words must be learned and learned to apply in sentences. Undoubtedly, this way you will significantly replenish your vocabulary. By following these elementary tips, you will achieve a significant breakthrough in the task at hand! Regularity of classes Start dedicating at least one hour a day to exercise. The importance of regular exercise cannot be underestimated. Discipline is the determining factor that is able to resist any excuses on the way to achieving the goal. Of course, you must understand that it is very difficult to achieve success by looking at the textbook only once every few days. Already after a day, the brain begins to gradually forget what and in what order was studied last time, therefore, with irregular classes, you will spend a lot of time on the usual repetition of the stage already passed. From simple to complex No need to immediately try to memorize as many words as possible, or try to thoroughly understand all the prepositions and tenses. Assimilation of the material should occur gradually, in small steps. Increase the load little by little, gradually taking on more difficult levels. Dictionary work Having started learning the German language, you will conclude for yourself that you cannot do without a dictionary in this matter. There are many services on the Web that make it possible to translate any word from one language to another for free, and this chance should not be neglected. When you are at higher stages of learning, it is advisable to use more monolingual dictionaries, and not try to translate every word into your native speech and stop there - try to explain unfamiliar words using synonyms, phrases, antonyms. Thus, the words will be better fixed in memory. Word combination Try not to memorize the words individually. Some do it in random order, others in alphabetical order, but a completely different technique is most effective. Remember words in context - the way they are used in speech. Try to apply each new word in several sentences at once - this significantly increases the likelihood that you will remember it perfectly. Don't Forget Grammar Even if it seems boring and difficult to you, you probably realize that without studying and understanding grammar, it is impossible to freely form correct sentences in any language! Of course, you can try to memorize phrases, but this does not negate the fact that grammar is necessary to understand what you plan to say. Do not be afraid of grammatical errors in the sentence, because even the indigenous people express themselves with errors. Sooner or later, there comes a stage when, without grammatical knowledge, subsequent advancement in learning will be simply impossible. Often grammatical inaccuracies interfere with understanding. If you do not have the skills to correctly use verbs and articles in the required form, this will be a serious obstacle in communication and your interlocutors will simply get tired of making assumptions about what exactly you mean. Combination of techniques Be attentive to various speech aspects: it is important not only to listen to the text, but also to remember its content, and also not only to read, but also to speak correctly. There is no single universal method that will be ideal for any student. We are talking about a very individual process - the speed of learning depends on the age of the student, communication skills in their language, diligence and other things. Having decided on your own technique, which is the most suitable for you, you will achieve success. Perhaps you would like to watch films in the original, read books in German. You can also communicate with foreigners on the Web. "Deep dive" There is a fairly effective method of "deep immersion" - surround yourself with German! How does it apply in practice? You can paste pieces of paper with the names of certain objects in the language you are learning in your apartment - you can hang a label on a drawer, bed, table, TV, lamp, and so on. It will also be useful to hang tables of irregular verbs in a conspicuous place. For example, three forms of verbs may hang by your bed, adverbs and prepositions by the dinner table, and a table of articles in the bathroom. Periodically change pieces of paper for others - otherwise, over time, you will simply stop noticing them. You can also translate your page on a social network into German, periodically turn on audio books or listen to some German radio station. Start simple - choose materials for beginners. Practice Without regular practice, words will quickly be forgotten. Write messages often, chat on the Web, browse German forums - this is a great way to learn new expressions. For example, if you plan to learn several irregular verbs in a day, try to come up with a coherent sentence story that will contain these words. Don't Lose Interest It is unlikely that you will abandon the study of the language if you maintain interest in it, get acquainted with the culture of the country, the latest news, and study the biographies of famous personalities. Plan trips to German cities, hang motivational posters in your room, and so on. Repeat the past Repetition in learning German, like any other language, is very important. Periodically return to the material covered, especially if there were pauses in the training. Try to review the already mastered rules from time to time and do exercises for them.

An effective method for learning German from scratch for beginners

When you start learning German, you need to ask yourself why you chose to do it. A well-formed answer will be your goal, motivation. It is important to clearly formulate this task, and determine how long you plan to achieve the goal - these terms must be realistic. Do not forget to make a training plan, and also determine how much time you have to spend on it. Do not set yourself a super-task - from time to time you should rest, gain strength so that interest in the language does not fade away, and classes are not a burden. Also, be sure to encourage yourself by going through new stages in learning - this will support your motivation. Periodically write down your accomplishments to keep track of your own progress and be inspired to try new things.

mnemonics

Some novice students ask themselves the question: “Will memorizing a large number of words help in learning a language?”. Often this information is of interest to people who hope to replenish their vocabulary in a short period of time. This can only be done using mnemonics. And yet it is worth recognizing that there is not too much benefit from this. What is mnemonics? It is a process of regular repetition of memorized phrases and words. In order for words to remain in the subcortex of consciousness for a long period, they require regular repetition. For example, if you memorize 50 new words a day, then by the end of the week you will need to repeat as many as 350. As a result, the result will most likely not be achieved. In addition, you may not need the words memorized using mnemonics in everyday life . It is advisable to stop at a different method, which will have a more significant effect. For example, as we have already mentioned, it is better to learn words using different cards.

25th frame

Some students show interest in the technique of memorizing the words "25th frame". You will be able to remember all the words learned in this way only by plunging into a trance, because the process is not carried out in active memory, and the student does not have a clear awareness of what he has memorized. Conclusion: it is better to discard such a technique.

How not to forget what you have learned

If you want the acquired knowledge to remain in your memory, you should practice regularly. The German language should, one way or another, be present in your life. There are many methods by which you can learn German on your own and improve your level. Perhaps the best way is to read newspapers and books in the original language. Naturally, at first it is worth giving preference to light literature, gradually moving on to more complex ones. Note that good results can be achieved by listening to audiobooks that have not only text appearing on the screen, but also voice accompaniment. With the help of such books, you can not only perceive the text, but also memorize the spelling and pronunciation of individual words. Also, do not forget about watching movies with Russian subtitles.