Author: Michael Schmitz

Drinking Beer in Germany: Drinking Age and Cultural Norms

Germany is well known for its favorite beverage: beer. Drinking beer in Germany is common and important,...

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How to Conjugate German Verbs

Aside from orangutans, humans are the only creatures able to differentiate between the past, present and future...

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How to Test Your German Skills Online and Track Your Progress

Did you know that it is not only possible to learn German online, but it is also...

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How to Prepare for the German Oral Exam B1

Preparing for the German oral exam B1 TELC, Goethe, ÖSD (AU) or Fide (CH) is very doable...

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What makes a good German Course?

Teaching is an art, a science, and a journey. It’s a complex and multifaceted task that requires...

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My Worst Language Learning Mistakes

As I shared with you in my last blog post I sat in over 20 language courses...

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The Origins of SmarterGerman – Part 02

Let me continue with my background story which started in 1999 in Warsaw, Poland. Part 02 –...

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The Origins of SmarterGerman – Part 01

Part 01 – Love Was in the Air In 2023 SmarterGerman celebrates it’s 10th anniversary. This is...

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What Is the Main Religion in Germany?

Since the early medieval period and the formation of what became the Holy Roman Empire, Christianity has...

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