German is the standard language that is used above all in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland. But how did German come to be the standard language? And how has the perception of standard German ...

Butchered words and incorrect grammar on WhatsApp and Twitter, and Anglicisms everywhere: For years, critics have been complaining that the German language is deteriorating. But are they right?

A German passport on a desk in the home. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Matthias Balk Applying for citizenship in Germany can be a lengthy and daunting process - and understanding the lingo is like ...

Language learning necessarily involves using nouns that refer to people. The German language traditionally adheres to a binary male/female gender construct. Lately, however, German has introduced a ...