What can you expect in this e-book?
CHAPTER 1
YOUR PAIN
In Chapter 1, I’ll help you find solutions for the following struggles (and many more):
- “My grammar is not good.”
- “My vocabulary is not good enough to express myself properly. I speak like a child.”
- “I understand much more than I can speak.”
- “I don’t have a great talent for languages like other people do.”
Much more in chapter 1!
CHAPTER 2
WHAT IS FLUENCY?
Chapter 2 explores the concept of language fluency, defining it as the ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language with appropriate grammar and vocabulary within cultural contexts.
I have tried to emphasise that fluency isn’t about perfection but rather reaching a certain level of proficiency, typically around B2. Fluency develops gradually across beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, focusing on meaningful communication rather than extensive vocabulary.
More in the chapter.
CHAPTER 3
12 ELEMENTS OF THE RIGHT MINDSET
In Chapter 3 I’ll talk about the mindset, the right attitude towards language learning.
You need not only time, tools, and a goal if you want to become a fluent speaking person in a certain language. Your mindset also plays a very important role in your language learning process and development.
Without this, there is no technique, tool or teacher that will be able to help you. Some examples: “Read, listen, and watch you are interested in”, “You don’t need to understand everything” or “Dare to make mistakes”. More in the chapter.
CHAPTER 4
WHICH 4 SKILLS SCHOULD I IMPROVE?
When you use a language, regardless of whether it is your mother tongue or a foreign language, you constantly switch among four registers, you use four different skills.
But what are these skills and what are some of the contexts in which we might use them?
I’ll tell you: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing. How to improve all those skills? I’ll tell you in the e-book!
CHAPTER 5
WHY LEARN GERMAN? 15 GOOD REASONS
Apart from the general benefits of learning languages, I’ll show you in this chapter 15 good reasons why you should learn or improve your existing German skills, such as:
- German is a great source of online knowledge.
- Studying in Germany is free, and there are many excellent universities.
- Germany offers numerous job opportunities.
More in Chapter 5!”
CHAPTER 6
BOOKS AND DICTIONARIES
In Chapter 3 I’ll give you recommendations to course books, grammar books and online dictionaries.
Each one has been tested by myself or my students and found to be very useful.
CHAPTER 7
YOUTUBE CHANNELS
In this chapter, you will learn, how to use YouTube for language learning purposes (not only for German!). I’ll show you two YouTube tricks you probably don’t know, and you’ll get plenty of YouTube channel recommendations from me, divided into two sections: channels for B1-B2 learners and channels for B2-C1 learners.
Just as with all of my recommendations, these YouTube sources have been checked by myself and found to be very good.
Enjoy and check the e-book for the details!
CHAPTER 8
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Similar to the previous chapter, you will learn, how to use social media for language learning purposes (not only for German). Moreover, you’ll get plenty of social media channel recommendations from me such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp. I’ll also show you a few useful blogs.
As with all of my recommendations, these social media sources have been checked by me and found to be very good.
More in the e-book!
CHAPTER 9
APPS AND WEBSITES
In Chapter 3
CHAPTER 10
MUSIC AND PODCASTS
When you use a language, regardless of whether it is your mother tongue or a foreign language, you constantly switch among four registers, you use four different skills. What are these skills and what are some of the contexts in which we might use them?
I tell you: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing. How to improve all those skills? I’ll tell you in the e-book!
CHAPTER 11
MOVIES AND TV SERIES
Chapter 2 explores the concept of language fluency, defining it as the ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language with appropriate grammar and vocabulary within cultural contexts.
I have tried to emphasise that fluency isn’t about perfection but rather reaching a certain level of proficiency, typically around B2. Fluency develops gradually across beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, focusing on meaningful communication rather than extensive vocabulary.
It emphasizes the importance of fluid speech without constant pauses for grammar or word retrieval and advises against unrealistic expectations. Ultimately, the text encourages personalized and enjoyable language learning methods, highlighting the value of perseverance and finding joy in the process rather than relying on quick fixes.
CHAPTER 12
PRIVATE LESSONS, GROUP CLASSES, LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
In Chapter 3
CHAPTER 13
OFFLINE SOURCES AND METHODS
When you use a language, regardless of whether it is your mother tongue or a foreign language, you constantly switch among four registers, you use four different skills. What are these skills and what are some of the contexts in which we might use them?
I tell you: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing. How to improve all those skills? I’ll tell you in the e-book!
CHAPTER 14
5 MORE TIPS FOR BOOSTING YOUR SKILLS
Chapter 2 explores the concept of language fluency, defining it as the ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language with appropriate grammar and vocabulary within cultural contexts.
I have tried to emphasise that fluency isn’t about perfection but rather reaching a certain level of proficiency, typically around B2. Fluency develops gradually across beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, focusing on meaningful communication rather than extensive vocabulary.
It emphasizes the importance of fluid speech without constant pauses for grammar or word retrieval and advises against unrealistic expectations. Ultimately, the text encourages personalized and enjoyable language learning methods, highlighting the value of perseverance and finding joy in the process rather than relying on quick fixes.
CHAPTER 15
HOW TO SOUND LIKE A NATIVE
In Chapter 3
CHAPTER 16
THE 25 COMMON MISTAKES
When you use a language, regardless of whether it is your mother tongue or a foreign language, you constantly switch among four registers, you use four different skills. What are these skills and what are some of the contexts in which we might use them?
I tell you: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing. How to improve all those skills? I’ll tell you in the e-book!
CHAPTER 17
BONUS – 15 FREE PDF DOWNLOADS
Chapter 2 explores the concept of language fluency, defining it as the ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language with appropriate grammar and vocabulary within cultural contexts.
I have tried to emphasise that fluency isn’t about perfection but rather reaching a certain level of proficiency, typically around B2. Fluency develops gradually across beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, focusing on meaningful communication rather than extensive vocabulary.
It emphasizes the importance of fluid speech without constant pauses for grammar or word retrieval and advises against unrealistic expectations. Ultimately, the text encourages personalized and enjoyable language learning methods, highlighting the value of perseverance and finding joy in the process rather than relying on quick fixes.
CHAPTER 18
LEARNING PLAN
In Chapter 3
CHAPTER 19
CONCLUSION
Chapter 2 explores the concept of language fluency, defining it as the ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language with appropriate grammar and vocabulary within cultural contexts.
I have tried to emphasise that fluency isn’t about perfection but rather reaching a certain level of proficiency, typically around B2. Fluency develops gradually across beginner, intermediate, and advanced stages, focusing on meaningful communication rather than extensive vocabulary.
It emphasizes the importance of fluid speech without constant pauses for grammar or word retrieval and advises against unrealistic expectations. Ultimately, the text encourages personalized and enjoyable language learning methods, highlighting the value of perseverance and finding joy in the process rather than relying on quick fixes.