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Step back in time and discover the extraordinary life of Hildegard von Bingen: a medieval visionary, polymath and saint.
Read about the infamous Berghain: a Berlin nightclub, with one of the hardest door policies in the world.
In this article, we’ll take a look at six books from one of the most successful and beloved genres in the German-language literary world: crime fiction.
Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl, who hid from the Nazis in the Netherlands. This text, written in simple German, recounts her tragic story.
Join Hänsel and Gretel on their adventure through the dark forest, where they meet a wicked witch and must use their wits to escape her trap.
Light and uplifting German Romantic Comedies are a great way to improve your language skills - not just on Valentines day. Here are our top 5 German romcoms for intermediate learners.
We’re Nikki and Dominik - the two people behind Sloeful. It’s just us here: we create everything you see on this site ourselves - from the code and design, to the illustrations and German learning materials. We’re both passionate about the world of language learning, and built Sloeful to make learning German feel more immersive, personal, and curiosity-driven. If you have any questions for us, we’d love to hear from you.
Our method is based on Stephen Krashen's theory of language acquisition through comprehensible input. We combine curated content with interactive elements, to create both an immersive & engaging learning experience.
Learners absorb language best when exposed to material that's slightly above their current level but still understandable.
Research shows students improve vocabulary, grammar, and fluency by engaging with interesting yet comprehensible material.
Reviewing material over time boosts retention, reinforcing comprehension with structured, repeated exposure.
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