as we've already got a French and a Spanish group, I believe it is time for a German one. I am being partially selfish, as one of my main reasons is pushing myself further and to keep myself from abandoning this langauge so often (I need to make this option so shameful that I'll just keep going despite the obstacles).But I hope more people will find value here, and we'll enjoy learning German together. Anyone learning German is welcome, any level, any method of learning. Join us whenever you want, take a break whenever you want (but I hope we'll collectively try to keep you from it
). I find it appropriate to not wait for someone else to do it this time, so I am simply starting.Rules:
1.As was said, everyone is welcome. Use your first post to tell us a bit about your German journey so far. Your choice whether briefly or in detail, please include a link to your log (if you have one). Of course, advanced learners and natives are extremely welcome too, as their advice and example is very inspirative and helpful. If you are not learning German yet, feel free to ask any questions and observe our excitement. Perhaps you'll join the dark side too.
2.The language of this thread will be unfortunately English, for the same practical reasons Iguanamnon described well in the Spanish group thread. Of course German posts are welcome, but provide a translation or overview for the beginners among us.
3.Please, tell us about resources you have personal experience with, or when you know someone with the first hand experience. Later than second hand info is of limited value. There are tons of generic lists on the internet, many of us could guess a large part of their content before the webpage loads. We can all just google "learning German". Here, we have an opportunity to trully share direct experience, both good and bad. Warnings against crappy resources are very useful too. I will update the post with resources, but cannot promise how often.
4.I hope following the forum rules is selbstverständlich. (I know, I might be breaking the rule number two right now
)5.Again something selbstverständlich: Let's read each other's logs, when the time allows it and it doesn't lead us away from actually studying German, be supportive, and criticise politely and constructively. There is no shortage of demotivation all around us, we don't need more of it here.
I will save my introduction for later this afternoon but as you know Cavesa I have a lot of resources, or at least ISBNs to share.