Vor, bevor or davor? 3 German words for 'before' explained

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Nach, nachdem or danach? How to say 'after' and 'during' in German

English gets by with one little word, after, but German has three: nach, nachdem and danach. In this episode, Thomas picks up where the 'before' episode left off and shows you when to use each one, along with während, the single German word for during. He finishes with some handy ...  Show more

What to say in German when you're lost for words

We've all been there: you're mid-sentence and the word just won't come. In this episode, Thomas shares the little phrases German speakers reach for when they're lost for words or need a second to think. Learn how to buy yourself time and keep a conversation flowing naturally.➡️ C ...  Show more

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