Ten Pop Songs that Will Help You Learn German
Research has shown that listening to music can help you improve your language skills. These ten pop songs will help you master the German language.
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You've no doubt heard this song before, but did you know that it is about a nuclear apocalypse brought about by accident? Use this catchy pop tune to practice your listening comprehension skills and learn vocab that will help you discuss the pros and cons of war.
"Geil" ist a German slang word for cool (though the original meaning is "horny"). This humorous song will hammer both "leider" (unfortunately) and "geil" (cool/awesome) into your active vocabulary while explaining which of the negative/stupid/bad things in the world that are actually kind of, well "leider geil."
Elke by Die Ärzte
This song by Berlin band Die Ärzte tells the story of a couple who start as pen pals and then "12 seconds later" end up together. Those whose musical taste has punk leanings will enjoy this humorous and energetic love song.
Wir trafen uns im Garten by 2RAUMWOHNUNG
This twee but upbeat pop song is about a couple who meet in a garden. When after the break up thoughts about her ex-partner leave her feeling tired and sad, the singer tries to distract herself with other things. It is one of the many songs that will help you learn the vocab you will need to talk about a break-up, but unlike many of its thematic relations, it has an upbeat and positive sound and attitude.
Halt Dich an mir fest by Revolverheld
This emotional ballad from Hamburg band Revolverheld will provide you with vocabulary to talk about a failing relationship.
Wo willst du hin? by Xavier Naidoo
Mannheimer singer Xavier Naidoo is generally a good starting point for German learners who enjoy soul and R&B. This song is about a failed relationship and forgiveness.
Silbermond hail from Bautzen, Saxony, and they have been playing quiet, emotional pop music since forming in 1998. Ja will help provide you with vocabulary for talking about feeling down, but strengthened by a relationship.
Mia (not to be confused with Sri Lanken/British performer M.I.A.) writes upbeat, dancey pop music. The group are from Berlin and having been making music since 1997.
Tage wie diese by Die Toten Hosen
The list ends with an upbeat rock-pop anthem written to get stadium crowds holding their lighters in the air and signing along. Days like these (as the title would be in English) is about those perfect days when you feel like you can do and be anything.
Songs by Uwe Kind:
Uwe teaches German phrases with familiar tunes.
Heidi Einstein (Alphabet)
More German Music by level:
10 kleine Ottifanten - Otto Waalkes A1
Zahlen, Strofe und Bild, Wortschatzpuzzle
Das rote Pferd ab A1
Nichtsnutz - Judith Holofernes A1
Lieder mit einem didaktischen Element (bis 30 Minuten)
grün grün grün sind alle meine Kleider A1
Kleidung und Farben, Spiel 'Schiffe versenken'
Das Model - Kraftwerk . A1/A2
Lückentext: Verbformen ausfüllen
Es ist wieder Frühling - Anajo A1/A2
Ganz kurze Unterrichtseinheit: Jahreszeiten; Blumen, Bäume, Bienen usw.
Zehn kleine Jägermeister - die toten Hosen
A1 und A2
Reihenfolge, Zahlen, Verben im Präteritum
Weck mich nicht auf - Kayef A2
Frische Luft - Wincent Weiss B1
Projektmäßig - mehr als 30 Minuten
Zusammen - Die fantastischen Vier feat. Clueso
A2/B1
Didaktisierung auf zwei Niveaus
Die da - Die fantastischen Vier B1/B2
Spaß mit Musik, ziemlich schnell gesungen und auf Niveau
Chöre - Mark Forster B1
Mit kurzer Didaktisierung zum Film Willkommen bei den Hartmanns
Rammstein - Deutschland B1
Zweiteilige Unterrichtseinheit zum Song Deutschland
Rammstein Deutschland Teil 1 Text und Musik - SM
Rammstein Deutschland Teil 1 Text und Musik - SM pdf
Rammstein Teil 2 VIDEO Historische Motive und Rezeption - SM
Rammstein Teil 2 VIDEO Historische Motive und Rezeption - SM pdf
Zieh die Schuhe aus - Roger Cicero B1
Missverständnisse zwischen Männern und Frauen