The German Prefix "Ent" and Its Different Usages This prefix with three small letters "ent" can completely change the meaning of a verb. However, it has different meanings and usages. Usage to undo something You put the prefix "ent" before a verb to express that you want to bring something back to its original state. [...]
What’s the Difference Between "Lieben" and "Liebhaben"? "Lieben" and "liebhaben": What is the difference? There are two shortcuts that you certainly know from mobile phone messages and emails with your German friends: HDL and ILD. HDL stands for "Hab dich lieb" and ILD stands for "Ich liebe dich". But what is the difference? When do [...]
“Als” or “Wie”? In Which Situations Is Each Comparison Used? If you want to express a comparison, you use either of two words in German: “als” or “wie”. The two terms cannot be understood as synonyms and they are used in different contexts. Als Usage when comparing two things/events that happened in different times: “Als […]
“In Keiner Weise” Is Actually Not “Keinster Weise”- Why? “In keiner Weise” is actually not “keinster Weise”. Why some words in German are used incorrectly even by native speakers? Do not imitate! While you are learning the German language, be careful; some native speakers are not even aware of their mistakes. If someone tells you, […]
“Das Gleiche” Is Not Always “Dasselbe” – What Do the Germans Mean by That? There is such a nice saying in German: “Wenn zwei das Gleiche tun, ist es noch lange nicht dasselbe.” Find out what it’s all about and how you can handle it with a very simple “Eselsbrücke “. What does “gleich” mean? You […]
Why It Is Worth Learning German – Advantages of a German Course Learning German in the heart of Vienna – an attractive idea that is both useful and fun! But why should it be the German language? The language school Aktiv Vienna gives you the most important advantages of being fluent in German. 1. German […]
Tips for Learning a Foreign Language Learning a new language can be a challenge, but all the rewards and benefits you get will make it worthwhile. Learning a new language is not as difficult as some people might think. There are many ways to make your learning faster, easier and more efficient. Find some tips […]
Top 3 Reasons for Learning German At some point in your learning journey, you have definitely asked yourself this question: ‘Why am I learning German?’ Although this question has probably come up to your mind many times, you might have never looked for the answer before. At Sprachschule Aktiv Vienna you will find the answer […]
The Perks of Being Multilingual Have you ever wondered what the benefit of being able to speak many different languages is? All the effort you have to put into learning a new language comes with a reward – of course. Never think that any language you speak is a waste; it absolutely has various advantages. […]
Studying in Austria. Universities in Vienna In Vienna you can’t only find the Prater and the St. Stephen’s Cathedral but a large number of universities as well. The wide array of studies you can inscribe for there range from natural sciences to philosophy, from pedagogy to music. The following universities are located in Vienna In […]
