About the Tutor Directory
If you are looking for a tutor in German, or you are a tutor yourself, this page explains the directory and how to use it. Also leads to the directory itself.

Authors in German Literature
Our guide to German, Austrian, and Swiss authors, poets and literature.

Become an About.com Affiliate
Earn money by linking to the German Language site. Information on how to join our affiliate program.

Book and Software Reviews
A collection of helpful reviews by your Guide. An in-depth look at books, software and videos for learning German.

Countries and Languages
An annotated English-German glossary of countries, nationalities, related adjective forms and languages. Part of German for Beginners.

Deutsche Geschichte
German and history: World and German history in German and English. With timelines.

Deutsche Sommerschulen
Information and links to German summer schools all over the world.

Digital Greeting and Postcards
Send your friends a free e-card in German – or any other language you choose.

English-German Glossaries
All of our English-German glossaries on a variety of topics – from 'aerospace' to 'travel.'

Exercises, Quizzes and Tests
A guide to all the tests and exercises for German at this site – from adjective endings to telling time. Many are self-scoring for immediate feedback.

Find a Job
Our practical guide to finding a job or career related to German. With links to employment agencies and other career resources.

Forum 1 - Topics
A list of the latest discussion topics in German Forum 1. Click on a topic to read messages in German or English.

Forum 2 - Themen
Aktuelle Themen im Deutschen Forum 2, wo alles auf Deutsch ist.

German for Beginners
Our free online German course – no book required! For beginners and those who want to review.

German Genealogy: Names
German genealogical vocabulary (first and last names) from your Guide. Find your Germanic roots!

German Genealogy: More Vocabulary
German genealogical vocabulary for general research from your Guide.

German Grammar
Find German grammar help on this site. The categories range from from adjectives to verbs, from the accusative case to spelling reform.

German and History
World and German history in German and English. With timelines.

Germans in Space
Deutsche im Weltall? Ja! - Who was the first German in space? And the latest? Both the US and Russian space programs have hosted German astronauts/cosmonauts. An annotated English-German aerospace glossary.

German Quotation of the Day
A new 'Zitat' in German and English each day: Das Zitat des Tages.

German Jobs
Our practical guide to finding a job or career related to German. With links to employment agencies and other career resources.

German Language Lab - Contents
Audio for German listening practice on a variety of topics.

German Literature
Our guide to German, Austrian, and Swiss authors, poets and their works.

German Modal Verbs
The complete conjugations of the German modal verbs with examples and English meanings. Also see: Verb Review 2: Modal Verbs with self-scoring quiz.

German Numbers
A complete reference for Zahlen und zählen. How to count, tell time, etc.

German Strong Verbs
The principal parts of the strong (irregular) verbs with English meanings.

German Summer Schools
Information and links to German summer study all over the world.

German Thesaurus
Synonyms and antonyms in German. Find das treffende Wort.

German Video Highlights
Our guide to the latest films on video – in German or related to German culture. With sources.

German Video Sources
A list of many sources for NTSC or PAL videos related to German. And don't miss our Videostore for German.

German Word of the Day
A new word or expression in German and English each day: Das Wort des Tages.

Hören Sie zu! Listen!
Tips and links for listening to German on the Web.

Land und Leute
An annotated English-German glossary of countries, nationalities, related adjective forms and languages. Part of German for Beginners.

Nachrichten auf Deutsch (News)
Nachrichten auf Deutsch von verschiedenen Quellen.

News Links for German
A guide to finding the current news about Austria, Germany or Switzerland in English or German.

Photo Exercise - Beginner
A fun exercise based on photographs of everyday sights in German Europe.

Photo Exercise - Intermediate
All-German version - based on photographs of everyday sights in German Europe.

Polls
Our opinion polls related to learning German.

Previous Features
All earlier articles on learning German from your Guide.

Previous Features by Category
Previous articles by your Guide arranged by topic.

Reviews: Books, Software and Videos
A collection of helpful reviews by your Guide. An in-depth look at materials for learning German.

Sources for German Videos
A list of many sources for NTSC or PAL videos related to German. And don't miss our Videostore for German.

Spelling Reform Timeline
A history of German spelling reform - Rechtschreibreform. The new rules went into effect on August 1, 1998.

Translate Text
Use this special page to translate any text you choose... but don't expect too much. The results may need some human polishing.

Tutor Directory
Our listing of tutors for German in Germany, the UK and the US. Find a tutor for face-to-face instruction or tutoring via email, the Web, telephone, or regular mail.

Using Authentic Language Sources on the Web
Techniques and tips (some from readers). How even beginners can use "real" German on the Web to learn the language.

Verbs: Principal Parts of Strong Verbs
A reference for German strong (irregular) verbs with English meanings.

Video Highlights
Our guide to the latest films on video – in German or related to German culture. With sources.

Weltzeituhr
What time is it in Berlin? In Sydney? In Chicago? Our world time clock will tell you. Also leads to How To Tell Time in German and other number-related items.

Word of the Day Archive
A collection of the daily German vocabulary displayed on our Wort des Tages page.

Wort des Tages
A new German word or expression in German and English each day.

Zitat des Tages
A new German quotation in German and English each day.

Popular Past Features
A collection of articles by your Guide that have been among the most read.

Previous Features by Category