Buttertongue: Speak German like a native - Step 2 (A2)

Finally beginner!

Step 2 still covers the basics. In terms of building a house, you are laying down the last bits of the foundation. You are now starting to see the true face of the language. You will at last be a strong footed beginner! If you study this part well, you will already be better than most intermediate students.

At this stage, we will learn about places and directions, about plural nouns, articles of association, infinitive, comparative and superlative, modal verbs, past tense and Pluperfect, the gender of nouns, and about conjunctions.

It will continue to be difficult to understand what the teacher is saying, but don't worry, you're almost there! The hardest path is the shortest you can take. The more difficult it is now, the easier it will be later on, when all your friends are still struggling. Good habits are important, and learning using multiple senses and inputs is all the more effective.

German is a difficult language to learn. The different genders, and the way the words change depending on the situation will be daunting for any aspiring German learner. However, it is possible to learn it successfully and we have seen many students do just that.