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The Psychology of Learning German

The Psychology of Learning German

By Gerhard Ohrband

Improve your German by applying psychological research and productivity hacks.

Gerhard Ohrband is a lecturer in work and organizational psychology, German teacher and book author from Hamburg/Germany, currently located in South Eastern Europe.

Intro music: Philippe Henri Pierre Jean-Baptiste (Hendrik) Waelput (Ghent, 1845 -- 1885) Symphony No. 2 in E flat major (1875). Recording in the public domain.
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What is the difference between ”erhalten”, ”bekommen” and ”kriegen”?

The Psychology of Learning GermanMay 30, 2021

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