Apostrophes aren’t used to show possession in German in most cases, but the highest authority on the language is changing that. Here’s the scoop on the English ‘idiot’s apostrophe’ - and why critics ...

German grammar tips (Image made with Canva). The four ‘cases’ in German can feel intimidating, especially if your native language doesn’t have a similar system. But mastering them is key to speaking ...

At some point, every German learner runs into a sentence where no one seems to be doing anything. You read it, understand all the words, and still wonder who exactly is responsible. Very often, the ...

My philological studies have satisfied me that a gifted person ought to learn English (barring spelling and pronouncing), in 30 hours, French in 30 ...

Our new columnist Sharon Dodua Otoo will devote her contributions to grammar – as an ode to language. In her first contribution, she looks at verbs and their emancipatory effect. I typically don't ...

The victory of Kim de l’Horizon, a nonbinary writer, in a top literary prize stirred a debate about how the German language can accommodate people who don’t identify as male or female. By Thomas ...

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German and to the culture of German-speaking regions. This course meets three (3) hours per week in the classroom and requires at least one ...

Vloggers Tina and Malik are off to Frankfurt, Germany to visit their friend Heidi. It’s their first time in the country, so they’re eager to document their journey and showcase it to their many ...

students enrolled in CU German language classes can register for ALTEC tutoring through their website. Kandace Einbeck kandace.einbeck@gmail.com (303) 682-3088 German, French and ESL PhD in German.