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• Präteritum (Simple Past Tense)

  Präteritum or Imperfekt is used in German primarily in written texts, novels, stories, and fairy tales. Weak verbs form the Präteritum by adding the ending –te to the verb stem (kaufte, machte, suchte

• Changes to the German Language Course Program

  Starting Monday (31.08), the following changes are being introduced to the German language course program: additional beginner (A1) classes every Friday from 19:00 to 20:30, evening classes at A2 and

• Changes in Fast Start Levels

  Starting Monday (31.08.2009), conversational English classes for beginners — Speaking English Elementary — are being introduced every Friday from 19:00 to 20:30. The grammar portion of the Fast Start

• Maturities – Light at the End of the Tunnel

  The question of maturities is no longer viewed through a Shakespearean lens. Yet tomorrow's graduates still ask themselves 'to be or not to be'. Not about taking the exams – there's no question there

• The Passive Voice: A Simple Guide for English Learners

  Struggling with the passive voice? This simple guide breaks it down for intermediate English learners. Learn the form, usage, and see clear examples.

• Teaching Quotes and Sayings

  Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition. – Jacques Martin Barzun Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils. – Louis Hector Berlioz Some people ta

• lassen – ließ – gelassen (to leave, allow, permit)

  The verb lassen is used independently with the meaning to leave, allow, permit. However, in some cases it functions similarly to a modal verb, with the infinitive of a second verb. Examples: 'Er läßt

• Prepositions with Genitive: Usage and Examples in German

  Learn when and how to use prepositions with Genitive in German. This article explains the preposition 'wegen' and the adverbs 'deswegen' and 'deshalb'.

• The Slang

  You can't spend a day in America without hearing at least half of these expressions. But perhaps you already know them? The following test will help you assess your knowledge.

• Motivational Quotes…

  In one class this week we looked at motivation in the workplace and at home with friends and family. We discussed some of these quotes which are indeed really relevant to us all!

• Noun Gender in Spanish: Rules and Exceptions

  Learn how to determine the gender of nouns in Spanish. Part two of a series dedicated to unmotivated gender and exceptions.

• Time for fun

  ? + 1 = x Add one or more letters before the word ONE to get the word defined. A little time for entertainment. Try to guess the described word by adding 1 or more letters before the word 'one'

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