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Best Movies and TV Shows to Help You Learn German

Jan 22, 2023

Movies are a great source of entertainment, but did you know that they can also be a great tool for learning a new language? In this blog post, we're going to take some of the most famous movie phrases and translate them into German, making it a fun and educational experience for German learners.

  1. "I'll be back" from the Terminator franchise - "Ich komme wieder"
  2. "Here's looking at you, kid" from Casablanca - "Prost, Kleines"
  3. "You can't handle the truth!" from A Few Good Men - "Ihr könnt die Wahrheit nicht ertragen!"
  4. "I'm king of the world!" from Titanic - "Ich bin der König der Welt!"
  5. "I feel the need...the need for speed" from Top Gun - "Ich spüre das Bedürfnis...das Bedürfnis nach Geschwindigkeit"
  6. "Run, Forrest, Run!" from Forrest Gump - "Lauf Forrest, lauf!"

Watching movies in German with English or German subtitles can really help improve your listening and comprehension skills. It's a great way to immerse yourself in the language and pick up new vocabulary and expressions.

And if you're already in the TV watching mood, here are 5 movies or TV shows in German that can help you learn not only German, but about the German culture and history:

  1. "Das Boot" - This classic German war film is set during World War II and follows the crew of a German submarine. It's a great way to learn about German history and culture while also picking up new vocabulary and expressions.

  2. "Tatort" - This long-running German crime series is a great way to improve listening and comprehension skills. Each episode is self-contained, making it easy to pick up where you left off.

  3. "Das Leben der Anderen" - This German film is set in East Germany in 1984 and follows the story of a Stasi agent who is tasked with spying on a playwright. It's a great way to learn about German history and culture while also picking up new vocabulary and expressions.

  4. "Dark" - This German science fiction series has become increasingly popular with English-speaking audiences. It's a great way to improve listening and comprehension skills while also learning about German culture and contemporary society.

  5. "Goodbye Lenin" - This German film is set in East Germany in the early 1990s and follows the story of a young man who must keep his mother from learning the truth about the fall of the Berlin Wall. It's a great way to learn about German history and culture while also picking up new vocabulary and expressions.

These are just a few examples of movies or TV shows in German that can help you learn the language. The key is to find content that you enjoy and that can keep you motivated to continue learning.

Enjoy watching! :)

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