{"id":25611922,"date":"2025-05-22T16:34:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T11:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25611922"},"modified":"2025-05-22T16:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T11:04:15","slug":"survey-challenge-german-exam-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/survey-challenge-german-exam-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey Series: Which Aspect of German Exam Preparation Do You Struggle With The Most?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d333a0224fe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d333a0224fe\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/survey-challenge-german-exam-preparation\/#Introduction_Survey_Overview\" >Introduction: Survey Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/survey-challenge-german-exam-preparation\/#Result_Analysis_and_Tips\" >Result, Analysis, and Tips!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/survey-challenge-german-exam-preparation\/#Final_Thoughts_%E2%80%93_The_Right_Strategy\" >Final Thoughts &#8211; The Right Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/survey-challenge-german-exam-preparation\/#What_Do_You_Think\" >What Do You Think?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>You know that shattering sensation when you learn some German vocab one day only to forget it the next day? Well, you are not alone, <em><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"de\">mein Freund! <\/span><\/em><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"de\">This blog discusses and explores those challenges of German exam preparation through a survey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Check out this video by Entri in Malayalam!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_45395\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PxPmmep8NJc?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=0&playsinline=1&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_Survey_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: Survey Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Learning a new language is always an exciting activity. You get to immerse yourself in the distinct culture and learn a lot about how the life goes on in that respective country. It&#8217;s all fun until you have to appear for an exam. In India, students who dream of higher education prefer Germany, mostly due to their free-of-cost education system. However, the language remains as a barrier (or an opportunity!) to fulfil their dream.<\/p>\n<p>Learning German is necessary for residing in Germany as proficiency in the language can help you get part-time and even full-time jobs. However, students struggle a lot in trying to learn the German language and then prepare for the exam, that grants them admission into prestigious universities. Recently we asked a simple yet relevant question in the Instagram and YouTube handles of our German course page:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Which aspect of German exam preparation do you struggle with the most?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speaking and pronunciation<\/li>\n<li>Grammar and sentence structure<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary retention<\/li>\n<li>Listening and comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This survey was to dig deeper into what were the challenges of German learners especially during their exam preparation. The results were insightful as it led to us creating this blog post with tips on how to overcome each challenge. Whether you are preparing for a Goethe exam, TestDaF, TELC, or another proficiency test, this blog with the help of the survey, lists out the challenges faced by the German learning community and provides tips to overcome those challenges!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Germany your dream destination? Enrol now and fulfil your dream with Entri!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Result_Analysis_and_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Result, Analysis, and Tips!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the snapshots of the results of the survey from both Instagram and YouTube:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25611957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25611957\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25611957\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-yt-300x236.webp\" alt=\"challenges of german exam preparation yt result\" width=\"467\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-yt-300x236.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-yt-150x118.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-yt.webp 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25611957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25611956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25611956\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25611956\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-insta-169x300.webp\" alt=\"challenges of german exam preparation insta result\" width=\"255\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-insta-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-insta-150x267.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/german-1-insta.webp 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25611956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The results showcase that majority of the German learners struggle with the first two options. The results were consistent across both the platforms. Now, let us dive into each challenge and analyse them on the basis of the survey. We will also be discussing the tips to overcome these challenges, as promised.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f\u00a0 Speaking and Pronunciation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>60%<\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube:\u00a0<\/strong>26%<\/p>\n<p>A major portion of the German learners voted for this option making it one of the top most voted option. This isn&#8217;t much of a surprise as speaking a foreign language can be difficult, especially German, due to its special and specific intonations, which can be intimidating. The complexity of any language can result as a challenge in any learning method.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25611967 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/young-woman-laughing-cafe-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"speaking and pronunciation\" width=\"453\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/young-woman-laughing-cafe-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/young-woman-laughing-cafe-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/young-woman-laughing-cafe-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/young-woman-laughing-cafe-1-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/young-woman-laughing-cafe-1.webp 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A large number of people do have the fear of speaking publicly in their own language. It multiplies when it&#8217;s a foreign language and that is pretty common. Another major reason is the lack of speaking practice opportunities and for that having interaction with the locals is the best. Sadly, that just remains as a theory, especially in India. The German intonations such as \u201cch\u201d or \u201c\u00fc\u201d also play a big role in making this option one of the major challenges in the German exam preparation.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tips to overcome:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Leverage tools and apps like Tandem and HelloTalk to practice real-time speaking with natives. Explore more such language exchange apps.<\/li>\n<li>Start recording yourself daily for 1-2 minutes in the German language and compare it with the native speakers&#8217; audio to identify mistakes and rectify them.<\/li>\n<li>Use the &#8216;ninja&#8217; techniques of repeating an audio clip from a podcast or YouTube. Try to mimic their pronunciation and rhythm as closely as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udd24Grammar and Sentence Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>20%<\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube: <\/strong>43%<\/p>\n<p>One of the major reasons for this option to get voted high is due to the complexity of the German grammar. German grammar is notoriously famous for its rules that significant learners consider it as a blocker. The German grammar is more like a maze &#8211; each turn you might bump into case endings or verb positioning in subordinate clauses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25611988 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/set-colourful-cubes-with-letters-1-300x169.webp\" alt=\"grammar and sentence structure\" width=\"481\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/set-colourful-cubes-with-letters-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/set-colourful-cubes-with-letters-1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/set-colourful-cubes-with-letters-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/set-colourful-cubes-with-letters-1.webp 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>German grammar rules are considered as being restrictive and confusing. No wonder the German language learners voted it as the most challenging aspect in their preparations. When mastering articles and cases, it is common to find trouble, especially when you are preparing for an exam. Since we tend to form the sentences in our mother tongue and then translate it, the word order appears jumbled up, thereby losing it meaning.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tips to Master Grammar:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice developing similar sentences using different subjects, verbs, and objects. This way you get to internalise and get familiar with potential sentence structure.<\/li>\n<li>Leverage visual summaries or charts of cases, articles, and word order rules. Make it a habit to refer them every now and then.<\/li>\n<li>Write down simple paragraphs and ask a teacher or an AI to inspect them. This way you&#8217;ll get an idea on how your syntax and sentence structure are faring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germany calling! Onboard now on Entri flight to your dream destination!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\ud83e\udde0Vocabulary Retention<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> 20%<\/p>\n<p><strong>YouTube:\u00a0<\/strong>17%<\/p>\n<p>We have all had that friend who memorises all the answers without any context and its applications. Due to this they would not be able to apply the answer when the context changes. When it comes to German vocabulary, it is no different. It&#8217;s not possible to learn hundreds of German words just by memorising it (unless you are a genius!).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25612014 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/notebook-with-words-school-suplies-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"vocabulary retention\" width=\"467\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/notebook-with-words-school-suplies-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/notebook-with-words-school-suplies-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/notebook-with-words-school-suplies-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/notebook-with-words-school-suplies-1-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/notebook-with-words-school-suplies-1.webp 878w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many learners have expressed their struggle to retain words especially during speaking\u00a0and writing tasks. Without understanding the context, the vocabulary you garner are of no use. At the same time, not revisiting learned words, results in difficult retention. Due to this, even similar sounding sounds are mixed up German learners.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tips to Retain:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop fun ways for retention, such as, creating funny stories with words so that they stick around more.<\/li>\n<li>Always look for examples to understand how the words are used.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate tools like Anki or Quizlet to help review your vocabulary at optimised intervals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\ud83d\udc42Listening and Comprehension<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>YouTube:\u00a0<\/strong>14%<\/p>\n<p>Evidently it was the least selected option, but we still can&#8217;t overrule that fact that it is a source of difficulty for many aspirants. Native speakers &#8211; due to their proficiency &#8211; tend to speak faster and with an accent. This may not be easily grasped by many aspirants, due to their level of proficiency. Comprehension without any sort of subtitles or subtitles or visual context can be tough.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25612018 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"listening and comprehension\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1-1140x760.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/photo-curious-man-keeps-hand-near-ear-listens-private-information-tries-overhear-gossiping-has-intrigued-expression-wears-round-glasses-orange-t-shirt-copy-space-blue-wall-1.webp 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to fast speech and accents, not having a good amount of German language exposure could also affect comprehending. At the least, all those years of watching series and anime with subtitles paid off in understanding how native speech and dialects will be!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tips to Listen More Clearly:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Listen to a short segment and try writing it down. next, crosscheck it with the transcription to see if there&#8217;s any difference.<\/li>\n<li>Watch a German series (we recommend &#8220;Dark&#8221;!) with subtitles. Then rewatch the same clips without them and see how well you can comprehend.<\/li>\n<li>Start with slow German like those in the podcast, <em>&#8220;Langsam gesprochene<\/em> <em>Nachrichten<\/em>\u201d, which is designed for learners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinking of migrating to the Europe? Enrol with Entri to secure your future in Germany!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_%E2%80%93_The_Right_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts &#8211; The Right Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Learning the German language can be difficult and the exam preparation is challenging. The main idea is to understand that it is completely normal to be stuck sometimes. Regardless of whether you are struggling with speaking, or having trouble comprehending, the right strategy is the only solution. With the right strategy and mindset you can turn your weakness into strengths.<\/p>\n<p>If you ever felt like joining a course with dedicated mentor support, mock tests, and quality revision materials, all while you are at the comfort of your home, Entri&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German language course<\/a><\/strong> is the best one for you. Enrol now and be a part of the German language aspirant community to secure your dream future in Germany!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Think\"><\/span><strong>What Do You Think?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Which one do you find to be the most difficult aspect in your German language exam preparation? DM us on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/entri.german\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong> and we would love to get back to you!\u00a0<em>Viel Spa\u00df beim Lernen!<\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Related articles<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/greeting-in-german\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greetings in German \u2013 The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/german-prepositions-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Prepositions: A Complete Guide to Usage, Types, and Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/german-possessive-pronouns-vs-adjectives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Possessive Pronouns vs. Possessive Adjectives in German<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/exercises-german-possessive-pronouns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exercises for German Possessive Pronouns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/best-german-grammar-books-possessive-pronouns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best German Grammar Books for Learning Possessive Pronouns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/german-sentence-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">German Sentence Structure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know that shattering sensation when you learn some German vocab one day only to forget it the next day? 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