Post-Exam Relax Just enjoying a cheesecake and a cup of tea at the end of the day. This tea was a Christmas present from a friend: it has attached a short story that you read while it brews and then you know the tea is ready 😊
They say that an apple a day takes the doctor away, so why not doing it also with words for a language you want to learn?
I have found a frequency list of the most common words in the German language, and according to this article (http://www.universeofmemory.com/how-many-words-you-should-know/) if you know 4400 you have a B2 level.
So I’ll start with learning/posting 5 words per day, because the first of the list are really basic and I already know them from previous studies, but review is never useless!
Der, Die, Das: the. Der Mann heißt Thomas
und: and: Erwin und Brigitte gehen heute Abend ins (in das) Restaurant essen -->Erwin and Brigitte go eat in the restaurant tonight
sein: to be: Ich bin ein Student --> I am a student
In: in: Im Kino ist es dunkel --> In the movie theatre it’s dark
Ein: a: In dem Auto sitzen eine Frau, ein Mann und ein Kind -->in the car a woman, a man and a child are sitting
14.01.17 Making flashcards and mind maps based on my notes. I used to make mind maps by hand, but as the amount material increased I noticed that I needed a really small handwriting. So I tried some softwares, and in the end I found the perfect: Power Point 😅😂 I can make all my circles and rectangles and arrows, and I need to rearrange everything because I need more space I can simply move everything. And it's fast because I have been using it all my life
5.01.17 I have been enjoying vacation for real, ignoring and postponing everything studying-related. It feels a bit overwhelming when you get back to it, exiting your little bubble but boy do you truly enjoy time! And I also feel energetic and ready to tackle all of the issues. First on the to-do list: create the habit tracker spread on my bullet journal so I can get back to my routine as quick as possible 💪🏼
Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up
Are you hydrated? If not, have a glass of water.
Have you eaten in the past three hours? If not, get some food — something with protein, not just simple carbs. Perhaps some nuts or hummus?
Have you showered in the past day? If not, take a shower right now.
If daytime: are you dressed? If not, put on clean clothes that aren’t pajamas. Give yourself permission to wear something special, whether it’s a funny t-shirt or a pretty dress.
If nighttime: are you sleepy and fatigued but resisting going to sleep? Put on pajamas, make yourself cozy in bed with a teddy bear and the sound of falling rain, and close your eyes for fifteen minutes — no electronic screens allowed. If you’re still awake after that, you can get up again; no pressure.
Have you stretched your legs in the past day? If not, do so right now. If you don’t have the spoons for a run or trip to the gym, just walk around the block, then keep walking as long as you please. If the weather’s crap, drive to a big box store (e.g. Target) and go on a brisk walk through the aisles you normally skip.
Have you said something nice to someone in the past day? Do so, whether online or in person. Make it genuine; wait until you see something really wonderful about someone, and tell them about it.
Have you moved your body to music in the past day? If not, do so — jog for the length of an EDM song at your favorite BPM, or just dance around the room for the length of an upbeat song.
Have you cuddled a living being in the past two days? If not, do so. Don’t be afraid to ask for hugs from friends or friends’ pets. Most of them will enjoy the cuddles too; you’re not imposing on them.
Do you feel ineffective? Pause right now and get something small completed, whether it’s responding to an e-mail, loading up the dishwasher, or packing your gym bag for your next trip. Good job!
Do you feel unattractive? Take a goddamn selfie. Your friends will remind you how great you look, and you’ll fight society’s restrictions on what beauty can look like.
Do you feel paralyzed by indecision? Give yourself ten minutes to sit back and figure out a game plan for the day. If a particular decision or problem is still being a roadblock, simply set it aside for now, and pick something else that seems doable. Right now, the important part is to break through that stasis, even if it means doing something trivial.
Have you seen a therapist in the past few days? If not, hang on until your next therapy visit and talk through things then.
Have you been over-exerting yourself lately — physically, emotionally, socially, or intellectually? That can take a toll that lingers for days. Give yourself a break in that area, whether it’s physical rest, taking time alone, or relaxing with some silly entertainment.
Have you changed any of your medications in the past couple of weeks, including skipped doses or a change in generic prescription brand? That may be screwing with your head. Give things a few days, then talk to your doctor if it doesn’t settle down.
Have you waited a week? Sometimes our perception of life is skewed, and we can’t even tell that we’re not thinking clearly, and there’s no obvious external cause. It happens. Keep yourself going for a full week, whatever it takes, and see if you still feel the same way then.
You’ve made it this far, and you will make it through. You are stronger than you think.
This post is available as a downloadable one-page PDF here.
Some people have asked about making this into a poster or redistributing it. This post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: alteration and redistribution are welcome as long as you attribute my tumblr. For some background and FAQ about the post, see my follow-up post.
This is a list of tools that are helpful for those learning German. They are supplementary materials meant to improve your knowledge of the language, and should be accompanied by a course/books. If you want resources/books to start learning German, they can be found here: [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x]
Apps
Duolingo: This is great for learning translation between German and English/other languages.
Memrise: I know most people use it for vocabulary, but I used it to learn the principal part of verbs. For example, I would put to begin on one side then anfangen - fing an on the other side.
Deutschakademie [iOS] [Android]: This app offers exercises by grammar topic and is suitable for beginners as well as advanced learners as it goes to C1.
German Class [iOS] [Android] : This app provides you with vocabulary drills, grammar explanations, and various exercises. The demo is free but the full app is $3.
German Listening [Android]: Listen to German articles read out loud.
HelloTalk: If you want to talk to native speakers, this is a great app. You can choose to text or call within the app, and have them correct your texts.
Learn German [iOS] [Android]: App designed by the Goethe Institute meant for beginners. It helps you learn vocabulary by theme in an interactive story way.
Adventure German [iOS] [Android]: An interactive game where you must find a stolen item. This is was also developed by the Goethe Institute and is meant for high beginners as well as low intermediate students. This is a fun way of improving your vocabulary and reading comprehension.
A Mysterious Adventure [iOS] [Android]: This is mystery game by the Goethe Institute meant for intermediate students as it is all in German. You play as a woman trying to solve a mystery. I enjoyed playing the game and it helped my listening/reading comprehension.
Der Die Das [Android Only]: App meant to help you learn the correct articles of German words.
Listening/Videos
Slow German: Podcast that is slowly read to improve your listening comprehension in German.
FluentU: Interactive video website where you watch videos with the subtitles in both languages and learn through immersion. This is a paid service, but you can get a free trial.
Yabla: Similar to above, but cheaper. Also has a 2-week trial period if you want to try it.
Bodowartke: Listen to songs in different German dialects.
Lyricstraining: Learn German through song lyrics. You listen to a song and fill in the blank according to your level of the language.
NatifyMe: Learn German through videos. You can choose their videos or upload your own to make video flashcards of vocabulary.
Sounds of Speech: This is a phonetics teaching tool that teaches you German pronunciation with animations
Verbs & Grammar
Verbix: Verb conjugator.
Verben: Verb conjugation practice.
Verbformen: Verb conjugator
Canoo: Dictionary of German inflection.
Cheatography: Make your own German cheat sheets about cases/vocabulary such as the one linked.
Vocabulary
Babadum: Vocabulary game
Linguee: A dictionary tool where you can see words and their definitions in different contexts.
Tatoeba: Look up a sentence/word and see how people have translated it.
Quizlet: Look up or make your own vocabulary lists in German. There are many ways provided for you to learn.
Reading/Immersion
Polyglot Project: Read literature in German and then click on words you do not know to translate them
Readlang: Read various texts and watch youtube videos with the text in sync. You translate any words you do not know.
Lingualy: Read articles in German by different topics and then translate any words you do not know. Those words are then added to your collected words and you can review them later.
Clozemaster: A sentence game where you learn language in context and choose the word that fits in the sentence.
Lang-8: Write in German and have it corrected by native speakers.
Influent: A language learning video game where you learn vocabulary by acting as a character exploring a house. It is fun and has different modes to learn the words. Cost is $10 but can be $3 during the sales in winter and summer.
German Stories: Read fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers in a dual language format
Spruecheportal: German idioms
German-glossary: A glossary of German idioms and their explanations/origins.
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