How to learn German well?

Most beginners find German difficult to learn, and think that German grammar is complicated, such as the changes of sex, number and case, the displacement of verbs, frame structure and so on. German words are difficult to remember, because many words are long and there are many compound words, which can't be found in the dictionary; It is more difficult to speak German. I don't think German is catchy. Therefore, students are often asked with curiosity how to learn German grammar well and how to better remember words. It seems that learning German means learning grammar and vocabulary. In fact, it is easy to fall into the dilemma of learning German: you know the grammar rules and remember the words, but you still can't understand, speak or make sentences when you meet German, or you make mistakes when you open your mouth. Many China students have just arrived in Germany, and they often do well in the German college entrance examination (such as DSH), but their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, especially listening and speaking skills, are very weak, which is an obvious example. So, how can we learn German well?

First of all, as long as most German learners don't specialize in German, they don't have to stick to grammar and words. Instead, we should do everything possible to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing, starting with imitation and actively listening, reading and speaking loudly. Take the lead in listening and speaking, and then improve your comprehensive language ability with a lot of reading and writing. For beginners, it is particularly important to master a certain number of daily conversation expressions. The trick is to practice with specific situations and communicative intentions. After all, there is generally no German environment for learning German in China, so I have to imagine some scenes in my mind or find a conversation partner to simulate, such as greeting, introducing myself, asking for directions, shopping and so on. Memorizing lonely grammatical phenomena and words is often monotonous, so it is more practical to remember what to say on some specific occasions. If necessary, blurt it out without searching for the right words and grammar first. For example, in the textbook New College German, many such exercises are designed in each lesson.

Secondly, don't be afraid to make mistakes. You must be brave. In fact, when Germans associate with you, the general expectation is not that you make one or two grammatical mistakes, but that you can express your thoughts. When you find that the other person understands you, you even say "Hello, I know German." Praise you and you will be confident.

Third, gradually adapt to the various styles and expression habits of German in Cao's practice. German vocabulary and grammar reflect the German way of thinking and culture, which has many characteristics and difficulties different from Chinese or English, such as the change of adjectives, the frame structure of sentences, a large number of new words produced through word formation, and unequal meanings. Consciously paying attention to and mastering these characteristics and difficulties can often achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Fourth, don't think that learning German can be easy and effortless. Everyone can have different learning methods according to their own characteristics, but perseverance is the only constant shortcut. For example, if you insist on reading for 20 minutes every morning, you will certainly benefit a lot. Only by accumulating over time, speaking and practicing diligently, persevering and striving for perfection can we gradually gain a sense of language, constantly master a higher level of language skills, and finally reach the realm of free communication and thinking in German.

In a word, I compare learning German to swimming. Grammatical vocabulary is like a swimming guide. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are like breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle. Only by constantly swimming in the water and practicing to a certain extent, you will naturally become familiar with the water and then master these swimming skills. The same is true of German learning. May all lovers and learners swim to the other side of success.