Foundations

English and German grew up in the same family. Here you’ll see exactly how close they still are, and pick up hundreds of German words you already know without realizing it.

Lessons in this module:

1. Why German? Your Secret Advantage — English and German are siblings. You already know more than you think.
2. The Alphabet & Pronunciation — German spelling is phonetic. Learn the sounds and you can read anything.
3. Cognates: Your Free Vocabulary — Hundreds of German words you already know, organized by pattern.