Free German Resources
Free guides for German learners, from grammar to exam prep. I made them for my own students, and they’re here for you too.
Exam
Exam preparation
German B for IB Diploma students · HSC GermanHow to pass the German B SL oral examFormat, timing, what examiners look for, and how to prepare.
› German written exam expressionsOpeners, arguments and conclusions for every writing task.
› German B explained for parentsSL vs HL, the four exam parts, and how to support your teen.
› Studying German in NSW when your school doesn’t offer itYour options for German up to the HSC.
›Gr
Grammar
Clear explanations, examples and a quick quizKonnektoren: connecting wordsWhich connectors move the verb, and which don’t. Quick reference.
› Doppelkonnektoren: double connectorsentweder … oder, weder … noch, sowohl … als auch, and more.
› Das Verb „werden”: three functions explainedFuture, passive and “to become”, with a conjugation table and quiz.
›Tips
Study tips
Learn smarter, not longerReading out loud: the best tool to get better at GermanWhy it works, and how to do it at any level.
› The smart study tool every German student should know aboutA study tool that makes revision easier, and how to use it well.
› The expert in anything was once a beginnerEncouragement for anyone who feels stuck or behind.
›Kultur
German culture
Traditions, everyday life and fun facts, great for oral topics tooBeyond BMW: famous brands you didn’t know were GermanAdidas, Puma and other brands with surprising German roots.
› Sankt Martin: lanterns, light and sharingA much-loved German tradition in November.
› Weihnachten in DeutschlandAdvent, Christmas markets and family traditions.
› Kaffee und KuchenGermany’s cosy coffee-and-cake culture.
›German B Oral Exam Masterclass
A self-paced video course for the Individual Oral, for IB Diploma students taking German B SL: every part of the exam, step by step, with model answers.
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