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German word of the day: Bloß
This fun German word has a myriad of meanings, from describing going sock-less to making a strong statement.
German word of the day: Albern
If you're feeling playful or silly, this is the word for you. And it's also the name of a district in Vienna.
German word of the day: Strotzen
Strotzen is a powerful word, capable of emphasising a wide range of emotions and situations you might encounter or experience in Austria.
The complete A-Z guide to German prefixes and what they mean
From 'an' to 'zer', learning what those pesky prefixes mean can be a big help for German language learners in Austria.
Seven celebrities who will wow you with their German
Whether its thanks to heritage, a partner, living in a German-speaking country themselves or just having a knack for languages, here are some celebrities who can converse in German.
German phrase of the day: Etwas in Kauf nehmen
Leave it to the German language to help with any situation that involves a trade-off between two things.
German word of the day: Hüpfen
This is a great German verb for moments full of 'Freude' or just describing an especially energetic action.
German word of the day: Der Vorsatz
Vorsatz is a word you’re likely to hear used a lot at the beginning of the New Year - and maybe you'll use it yourself.
Freudenfreude: Why we should all embrace this made-up German word
The term 'Freudenfreude' was recently identified by mistake as a German word. Here's why that is not such a bad thing.
German phrase of the day: Es ist noch kein Meister vom Himmel gefallen
Anyone struggling with learning German (or any big skill) could use this popular piece of reassurance.
Why learning German at an older age isn’t as hard as you think
Scientists tell us that older language learners will struggle against younger peers. But a German language teacher shares how - and why - his older students excel, sometimes ahead of classmates half their age.