Here's the deal with learning a language: you can take numerous language classes, study up on all the grammar, and learn new vocabulary everyday and still have a hard time holding a conversation in german. The key in learning a language, which I finally learned after studying german for three years, is to immerse yourself in the language--total immersion! While packing up and moving to Germany for an extended period of time may not be in the cards for you, you can still immerse yourself in the language right here in the US. Whether its participating in German events that take place in your city and meeting other German-speakers or choosing to read your summer reads in German rather than English, there are many opportunities to practice your language skills. One of my favorites, however, is watching videos. As you have probably heard of the Goethe Institut, I want to share a section of their website that has hundreds of interesting videos on all aspects of German culture and on life in general. Most of the videos are spoken in German, so it's a great way to learn and practice your listening skills at the same time! I hope you find this website helpful!
http://www.goethe.de/lrn/duw/sul/enindex.htm
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