German Resources

A host of resources to help you with your German essays and coursework.

German Vocabulary

How do I say it in German? Based in Brighton, this site provides a free service aimed at people who want to learn or are learning German and need help.

Can't remember your vocab? Check out our top 6 Vocabulary homework tricks.

Online Translation - can translate whole sections of text in one go. This is NOT an alternative to doing your homework because it sometimes gets things wrong!

German from the BBC Languages department.

Online German Dictionaries - includes modern idioms (such as common computing terms).

Vocabulary Training Exercises in German - Lots of good revision material.

TravelLang - allows you to hear the words being spoken, then you can take a test - covers basic travellers German.

German Grammar

Deutsch bei Southern Durham High School - CyberGerman Grammar!

Duden Online - The only resource required - Your German had better be good though

Internet Handbook of German grammar

The German electronic textbook - Grammar and Pronunciation.

German Culture

Mining Co. Guide to German Culture - Everything you need in one place.

How much is a German Mark worth? Check it out using the Currency Converter.

More Links

German news as it happens

From the Austrian reuters site.

The German Web

10 good reasons for learning German

How good is your German

Take this placement test and find out.

Colourful German!

Check out some colourful phrases in German and you will be an expert 'in grauer Ferne'.

Have you finished your Homework?

Online Fun!
German Radio & TV

Just how big is the Elephant ?

HomeWork Elephant is receiving over 100,000 page impressions per month (and growing).

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Buy from Amazon (click the graphic) and support HomeWork Elephant

New Sites

Check-out the latest finds.

Parents WebSite

the DFEE website for parents. Includes sections for inside and outside of school. Well worth a visit.

Ofsted's Site

Find out how your school did in the Ofsted reports (requires adobe acrobat)