German grammar and vocabulary guides

Short guides for German learners, built on counts from the word list our players practise: which endings predict der, die or das, how plurals really split, and habits that make words stick.

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Der, Die, Das: Which Noun Endings Predict the Article (We Counted)

We counted the nouns learners meet: Noun-forming -ung is feminine, diminutive -chen is neuter, and -er is unreliable. Plus how to remember the rest.

German Plural Rules: The 5 Patterns and How Gender Predicts Them

Most feminine nouns just add -(e)n. Where masculine and neuter nouns split, and when the umlaut appears.

German A1 Vocabulary: The Words to Learn First, by Situation

An A1 list sorted by home, food, transport, forms and time, with der/die/das and plurals, plus a 15-minute routine.

How to Learn German Vocabulary Fast, According to the Research

Self-testing, spaced review and the noun bundle. A 10-minute daily loop and what to skip.

How to Type ä, ö, ü and ß on Any Keyboard

Shortcuts for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Linux, and when ae, oe, ue or ss are acceptable.

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