About Now in German | Your journey to real life conversations
Follow, react, and say what you mean in German conversations so you’re seen as the sharp, social, and confident person you already are. Now inGerman!
Traditional methods leave too many people stuck memorizing vocabulary, drilling random grammar, and still pausing mid-conversation.
inGerman is here to change that.
I’m Jennifer, your German teacher and fluency coach.
Together, we’ll uncover why usual learning methods fail and how to train your brain to think, react, and speak naturally without mentally translating or zoning out.
Each episode dives into brain-friendly techniques, common learner pitfalls, and practical steps to move from studying German to owning real conversations.
Without Oktoberfest trivia or bratwurst clichés.
Ready to stop playing small and start talking big?
Tune in and let’s make your German-speaking freedom happen. Questions, episode ideas, or coaching info?
Reach me at info@in-german.com or visit www.in-german.com
The ONE thing you need for fast and flowy conversations in German
Hey there! In this episode of the 'In German' podcast,
I dive into how you can break free from boring small talk
and really own your German conversations.
Forget the random grammar drills and vocab lists.
It's all about training the narrative part of your brain.
I share how storytelling can supercharge your fluency
and even spill some tea on my own journey with learning Spanish.
Plus, I’ve got a cool video guide that lays out my secret sauce for getting you to speak German naturally and confidently.
Grab the free video guide here to get access to my complete approach for your German-speaking freedom!
(https://www.in-german.com/f/say-it-in-german)
Ready to chat big? Let's get started!
00:00 Introduction to the In German Podcast
00:57 The Key to Flowy German Conversations
04:07 Common Mistakes in Learning German
06:11 The Importance of Storytelling
08:16 Jennifer's Personal Language Learning Journey
10:37 The Story-Based Learning Strategy
12:31 Video Guide for Fluent German
14:47 Conclusion and Next Steps
And if you are ready for your transformation to German-speaking freedom and don't want to do that on your own
you can sign up here for my 10-week program inGerman Decoded. (https://www.in-german.com/f/decoded-waitlinglist)
20 Sept 2024
What to do if you feel like you'll never be able to speak German properly?
In this episode, I make one thing clear: your mindset and confidence are everything when it comes to learning German. You’ve got to accept where you are right now, be patient with yourself, and focus on actually speaking—especially in real-world situations. The goal is simple: get talking to improve your skills.
I break it down into a four-step game plan: understand, activate, decode, and apply. Here’s the bottom line: fluency is more important than perfection. Perfection comes after you’re already speaking confidently. And mistakes? They're non-negotiable. You need them to get fluent.
I suggest you learn like a kid—but with the added power of your adult brain. And if you want a serious boost, I’ve created a 10-week program called "inGerman Decoded" to help you start expressing yourself fluently in German. (https://www.in-german.com/f/decoded-waitlist)
11 Apr 2024
Lies that delay your progress to chatting in German
Sometimes it is not your best strategy to have your partner as your German teacher. In this episode, I talk about how a German partner can be the reason you learn German, but also why it can be tricky to have your partner as an actual teacher.
Get your video tutorials for 21 conversation starters in German to prepare for your next conversations in German: https://www.in-german.com/f/conversat... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUx6eUJsWjZUa1J2NkREY0VKSGhkV0VtQzltQXxBQ3Jtc0ttV1I2QmpUTmFwVEFfTWgzVVZTS01ZYVBlSlQ0Vm9CTmUtTzBwOVVLNDlvWU9oMUFPY053b0VxVG90TnZ1SzREdWVYV3VLbXdyMXNFRU4teU13Y2lRZDlLY1JtWkpIVmtKMnhzU1pTREsyTUNXeERiRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.in-german.com%2Ff%2Fconversation-starters&v=F-BidPwvcao)
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About me: Hey I am Jennifer. I make videos/podcasts about the breakthrough to using German for conversations with your people for real. I also run an online program to get you to this breakthrough together. If you want to learn more, check this out. (https://www.in-german.com/f/decoded-waitlist)
27 Mar 2024
How to feel more comfortable speaking German
In this episode I am sharing some tips on how to get more comfortable in your conversations in German.
These tips are so obvious but often overlooked.
Speaking from my own experience with learning foreign languages.
Here is some inspiration for your next conversation in German. Surprise your people by getting yourself prepared to start a conversation with them in German. 21 Conversation Starters inGerman here (https://www.in-german.com/f/conversation-starters)
And for some game-changing ways to truly breakthrough to conversational German check episode 1. (https://now-in-german.letscast.fm/episode/game-changer-alert-how-can-this-be-so-good-for-your-breakthrough-to-conversational-german)
Oh, and if you want to connect, follow me on Instagram or ask your questions to the episode directly here on the Podcast Website (https://now-in-german.letscast.fm/)
19 Mar 2024
Game changer alert! How can this be so good for your breakthrough to conversational German?
In this episode I am discussing the struggles of reaching a conversational level in German.
Do you also find textbooks boring and traditional learning methods not effective? I totally get you!
I share some tips on using stories to learn at your own pace, based on your level.
Plus, I introduce this '4-Step-Loop-System' that mimics natural learning and emphasizes structured and goal-oriented learning. How cool is that?
I am launching a 10-week group program soon, with some exciting bonuses for those on the list of interested.
If you're keen to break through to conversational German, you should totally check it out!
Join the waitlist for inGerman Decoded here! (https://www.in-german.com/f/decoded-waitlist)
Grab your free guide with 21 Conversation Starters inGerman here.
(https://www.in-german.com/f/conversation-starters)Oh, and if you want to connect, follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ingrmanlg/) or ask your questions to the episode directly here on the Podcast Website (https://now-in-german.letscast.fm/).
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