Now I'm Learning German

Hi! I'm Anna, a Canadian children's book author and aspiring polyglot. I run the blogs learningrussianwithanna.tumblr.com and imalsolearningitalian.tumblr.com. I'm starting this Tumblr in the fall of 2019 to track my German studies and to share my inspirations. This page is mostly SFW but I sometimes share art and images with ~mature themes~. I am an absolute beginner and welcome feedback/tips/corrections.

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Jeanne Mammen :: Langweilige Puppen | Boring Dolls, 1929. Watercolour and pencil on slightly nacreous wove paper, mounted on cardboard by the artist. | src Die George Economou Kollektion

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Jeanne Mammen :: Kabarett-Mädchen | Chorus girls - Revuegirls, 1928-29. Oil on cardboard. | src Berlinische Galerie

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In the pleasure-hungry Berlin of the 1920s, theatres vied for attention with spectacular variety shows. Chorus girls in scanty costumes provided an erotic touch. As links in the chain of swinging legs, they were usually depicted as a type, not as individuals. But the two women in “Chorus Girls” by Jeanne Mammen (1890–1976) could hardly be more different. The artist centres on their weary faces, sallow skin and garish lipstick. The real attraction – the dancers’ long-limbed bodies – are only visible down to the breast. They pause for breath, no trace of glamour here. Mammen, a free-lance artist and a prototype of the emancipated “New Woman”, often highlighted female clichés of the day. The chorus girl in front has the facial features of the artist. The figure behind resembles her sister Mimi. [quoted from Berlinische Galerie]

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[learningrussianwithanna]

Hello! This is relevant to langblr because it’s in THREE languages ~*~*~*~*~*~

Random Simpsons gif to get your attention:

No, but real talk: my German Skype partner is currently fundraising for her friend, a single mother and healthcare worker who needs a stem cell transplant. If you’re able to share or donate, it will be incredibly appreciated. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/222074676443393/5663845030353885/ 

[annalearnsgerman]

Duolingo progress May 21, 2021. 

I have been very quiet on this blog because I started a new job a couple months ago and have had less time to study. But: I got all my skills in the German Duo course to level 5. This is the first time I’ve done this for any Duo tree. I was feeling out of sync with my language learning lately, but this has motivated me to get back in there. 

[annalearnsgerman]

“Some German Words and How I Learned Them” via The Believer

[adayinthelesbianlife-deactivate]

Pia Klemp, the German ship captain who rescued migrants in the Mediterranean, as she refuses a medal from the mayor of Paris.

"I'm not a humanitarian. I am not there to 'aid'. I stand in solidarity. We do not need medals. We do not need authorities deciding about who is a 'hero' and who is 'illegal'. In fact they are in no position to make this call, because we are all equal.

"What we need are freedom and rights. It is time we call out hypocrite honoring and fill the void with social justice. It is time we cast all medals into spearheads of revolution!

"Documents and housing for all!

"Freedom of movement and residence!"'

- Pia Klemp, 20 August 2019

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Sigmar Polke and Gerhard Richter in the bathtub, 1966

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Sigmar Polke (German, 1941–2010), Streifenbild IV, 1968

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Watching German language videos of people trying to learn other foreign languages is some good two-tier inspiration. 

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A list of new German words developed in response to the pandemic, including Coronamüde (the feeling of being exhausted by the pandemic) and Geisterrestaurant (restaurants that are only open for pickup and takeout, lit. Ghost Restaurant). 

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Duolingo progress, Feb. 22, 2021.

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Vocab picked up from reading Franz Kafka’s “Die Verwandlung” in German, Part 4

As mentioned before, I am working my way through the book very slowly, and making vocab flashcards as I do. 

Ausdruck — Expression

Heidengeld — Large sum of money

Ungunsten — Unfavorable

Endgültige — Final

Aufmunterung — Encouragement

Verfolgung — Persecution

Gasse — Alley

Zugluft — Draft

Blätter — Leaves

Ferne — Distance

Störung — Disorder

Heiklen — Delicate

Leintuch — Sheet

Widerwillen — Reluctance

Wohlstand — Prosperity

Neugierig — Curious

Rosinen — Raisins

Mandel — Almond

Behinderung — Disability

Besen — Broom 

Bargeld — Cash

[annalearnsgerman]

Ich habe mein zweiten Pullover gestrickt! Es ist sehr Spaß!

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Dies frühzeitige Aufstehen macht einen ganz blödsinnig. Der Mensch muß seinen Schlaf haben.

Franz Kafka (Die Verwandlung)

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Guten Tag from the Frau that runs this page.