Blog — German
Interesting Facts About The German Language
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Learning a second language can be an exciting and fun challenge for you and your child. Not sure which language suits your fancy? Here are three fun facts about the German language! When It Comes To Gender, Germany Has Three! Languages such as Spanish traditionally have two genders, male and female, But German adds an additional challenge of having a third, neutral gender as well. Interestingly, the genders don’t always agree with the word they are describing. As Mark Twain once said, “In German, a young lady has no sex, while a turnip has.” Telling Time Can Be… Tricky Germans...
German in History — The Growth of a New Language
The history of German can tell us how the language became what it is today. It is an interesting language to look at, filled with dialects and regional differences. Historians have found that the language went through several stages, spanning different countries. It is said to have changed the consonants for German dialects like Standard German, Yiddish, and Luxembourgish. If you’ve ever wondered why so many English words sound related to German, it’s because of this shift of consonants. This is a great language to learn. So now, let’s look into more of its history. Development of German as a...