German

The Academic Passive (Gelehrtenstil / Scientific Passive) “In academic writing, it matters less who does the work — what matters is that it is shown, proven, or discovered.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language The paradox before we start: formality vs. readability In German academic writing, passive is the default: But: 👉 Paradox: In university […]

🌍 Choose your language Introduction German exams such as Goethe-Zertifikat, TestDaF, and TELC open doors to universities, professional careers, and residency opportunities in German-speaking countries. But they are also challenging — requiring not only strong grammar and vocabulary, but also confidence in writing, listening, and speaking. At Levitin Language School | Start Language School by […]

🔗 Choose your language Learning German can feel tricky at first, especially when you meet relative clauses. But don’t worry — once you understand the basic rules, relative clauses become a simple and powerful tool to make your sentences richer. What Is a Relative Clause? A relative clause is a part of a sentence that […]

Passive in Konjunktiv (Reported Speech & Hypotheticals) “The passive is hard enough. Add the subjunctive, and you face the real exam monsters.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language The paradox before we start: two subjunctives, two logics German has two Konjunktiv systems: 👉 The paradox: in passive, the forms often look identical to indicative, so […]

The Impersonal Passive (Agentless Style) “Sometimes it doesn’t matter who does it. What matters is that it is done.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language The paradox before we start: “But where is the subject?” German requires every finite verb to have a subject. So how can passive exist without one? 👉 This paradox explains […]

🌍 Choose your language Introduction Germany, Austria, and Switzerland face a growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals. But to work in these countries, knowing German at a professional level is essential. Medical staff need to communicate with patients, understand instructions, and interact with colleagues confidently. At Levitin Language School | Start Language School by Tymur […]

The Recipient Passive (bekommen-Passive) “Not all passives are about the action. Sometimes they’re about who ends up with the result.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language The paradox before we start: is this even a passive? Linguists still argue whether the bekommen-Passive is “true” passive or a separate construction. 👉 For exam practice, it is […]

All Tenses in Full (with Modals), plus every trap and edge case “Know the norm. Understand the logic. Use both wisely.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language Before we start: the paradox nobody explains Two ways to describe the same idea (“the car could be repaired”): Why “worden können” is rejected:❌ Das Auto ist repariert worden können.worden is […]

Passive with Modal Verbs: The Infinitive Monster & the Norm vs Logic Paradox “Know the norm. Understand the logic. Use both wisely.” — Tymur Levitin Choose your language Quick Overview Paradigm at a Glance Tense German Form English Translation Präsens Das Auto kann repariert werden. The car can be repaired. Präteritum Das Auto konnte repariert werden. […]

Vorgangspassiv vs Zustandspassiv: Process or State? “Grammar doesn’t only tell us what happens — it tells us what remains.”— Tymur Levitin Choose your language Most learners of German are told that “Passive Voice = werden + Participle II.” That is only half the truth. German actually distinguishes two different passives: Understanding this difference is essential not […]