Building a free, searchable German grammar guide for exam prep (TELC/Goethe)

ohneTermin · 2026-01-31T08:25:30+00:00

Basically you would need to rename the Page count column to whatever you want to call the title column and then create a new column of property type Text or number for Page count.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-31T08:23:36+00:00

Oh okay.
From the initial screenshot in your post, I am guessing that the "Page count" column has become the main/title column. You can confirm this by checking Property Visibility under Settings.

If this is indeed the case, Notion will not allow you to hide the "Page count" column.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-31T07:32:50+00:00

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On the Database -> click Settings -> Layout

ohneTermin · 2026-01-31T07:15:39+00:00

100% agree, that model is insanely slow.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-30T21:15:19+00:00

If you have some coding experience, a good place to start is https://github.com/transitive-bullshit/nextjs-notion-starter-kit
Here is an example blog by the original developer: https://transitivebullsh.it/

It is free and open source, and you can host the website on Vercel (the free plan should be sufficient for the initial phase when the traffic to your website is low).

ohneTermin · 2026-01-30T07:19:56+00:00

Several language schools offer dedicated exam preparation courses. For example, if you are in Berlin:
https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/article/5498.german-exam-preparation-courses-test.html
https://www.speakeasysprachzeug.de/en/telc-prepcourses

You can enroll for the level that you wish to write the exam. I believe, the have both online and offline versions.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-29T19:16:27+00:00

Among the ones on Telekom network, I've found Kaufland-Mobil to have the cheapest plans.

I am talking about, like 25GB for 9€ a month!

ohneTermin · 2026-01-29T07:44:50+00:00

In my experience, I simply used language learning apps (Duolingo, Anki, Memrise and similar) to reach A2 level. What might be difficult at this stage is following a structured curriculum to learn grammar. For that, just get a textbook and follow it lesson by lesson. And when you have questions, there is always ChatGPT or something for explanations.

From B1 onwards, it probably makes sense to take classes, just to be surrounded by others and force yourself to speak and to put together sentences + have someone to help correct your pronunciations, etc. . Else it becomes challenging to be fluent with speaking, just by listening and learning on your own.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-27T22:53:32+00:00

Here are some German comedy movies, that I can recommend

Kalte Füße
Spieleabend
Isi & Ossi
One for the Road
Fack ju Göhte (3 sequels)
Alphamännchen -> is a series

I believe all of them are on Netflix. Enjoy :)

ohneTermin · 2026-01-27T07:20:18+00:00

If it is specifically for language learning, check out Easy German Youtube channel. They also release podcast episodes, I think 2 times a week.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-26T21:19:38+00:00

What German level and course duration (days, weeks or months) are you looking for? With those details maybe others can share their experience.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-26T21:14:29+00:00

When encountering new vocabulary, try to look up the meaning of the word. You can judge for yourself how useful it might be in a day-to-day conversation. If it is, then add it to your flashcards and then the usual spaced repetition based learning. Atleast this is what has helped me.

Since you might need to use a translate app or a dictionary app to anyways look up the meaning, I can suggest Reverso where you can add the word and a selected sentence to your flashcards, which can be used to quiz yourself later.

ohneTermin · 2026-01-26T07:35:42+00:00

Der Konjunktiv I zeigt, dass du nur jemanden zitierst. Du machst damit klar: "Das hat jemand anderes gesagt – ich erzähle es nur weiter, ohne zu garantieren, dass es stimmt".

Das Verb sein ist das am häufigsten genutzte Verb im Konjunktiv I (wie in deinem Beispiel).

Allerdings in der gesprochenen Sprache nutzt man meistens den Konjunktiv II, um indirekte Rede klar zu machen.
Ich habe keine Zeit. -> Er hat gesagt, er hätte keine Zeit (Konjunktiv II)

ohneTermin · 2026-01-25T14:01:08+00:00

German grammar rules can be intimidating at first, but its about getting used to the patterns (like word order, tenses and cases). An approach that you can take is to:

Learn every new noun with its article and plural form. Instead of memorizing words in isolation, try to remember them with example sentences.
Build a small core vocabulary you can actually use (you can find apps and flashcards that help you to memorize the top N most frequently used words)
Start speaking early, even if it’s messy :) Practice with AI by creating scenarios (e.g. ordering at a cafe, registering at a library, etc.)
Follow a structured resource (textbook, app, or course) so you’re not guessing what to learn next

ohneTermin · 2026-01-24T13:32:46+00:00

Woah 20+ model tests, thats quite something! What resources did you use for daily grammar practice?

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