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The History of the German Language

German is one of the largest groups of Indo-Germanic languages. It is used as the official language of Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein, and is a co-official language in Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union.. The history of the language begins in the Early Middle Ages with the High German consonant shift. During the migration … [Read more...]

How to Pronounce German Consonants l and r Correctly

Most consonants in German are pronounced differently than in English. It is quite obvious with the consonants l and r. Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 20 min Here's How: Pronouncing l (like in "million"), place the tip of the tongue to the ridge behind the upper teeth. Flatten it to produce the German l sound which is much lighter … [Read more...]

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