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Give every new noun a little context.
A language.
A different way into life.
German with Bohdan Shevchenko
For the first hello. The next chapter.
And all the conversations in between.
A personal approach. A practical place to begin.

Choose a familiar moment.
We’ll find a useful place to start.
Hallo. Ich heiße …
Hello. My name is …Start with a name, a greeting and a useful question.
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Cologne, Germany
A street sign. A small question. A little more of the day you understand.
Everyday German gives you something to work with beyond the exercise. Start with a situation you recognise, then find the words for it.
Entschuldigung, wo ist die Haltestelle?
Excuse me, where is the stop?
Explore everyday GermanSmall, focused resources and guided study. Start where you are.
Give every new noun a little context.
A practical kit for ordinary moments.
Bring the basics into focus.

Hallo, I’m Bohdan.
Bohdan Shevchenko is a German tutor who has lived in Germany since early childhood. German has been part of his everyday life for as long as he can remember.
This studio is built around bringing that everyday language closer: a clear explanation, a useful phrase and space to make it your own.
Meet BohdanA phrase you can use is a good place to begin.
Notice the pattern, try an answer and read the explanation. No scores to chase. Just a small piece of German to take into your day.
How the practice worksA coffee, please.
_____ Kaffee, bitte.
Choose the word that completes the sentence.
A short practice, not a language-level test.

A ten-page workbook for a first hello, a café order and the words to ask again. Short dialogues, English guidance and space for your own notes.
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See what’s insideSmall observations. Useful language. A place to keep learning.

A small change to your vocabulary notebook: save something you can actually say.
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Three useful ways to ask someone to repeat, slow down or explain a word.
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Meet the free ten-page guide: a first hello, a café order and the words to ask again.
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Based on 6 learner reviews
“The lessons are easy to follow and the examples actually feel useful for everyday situations. I would have liked a little more vocabulary practice, but overall it was a very good experience.”

“Bohdan explains German in a very natural way. I finally started understanding why certain phrases are used instead of just memorising rules. The conversation practice was especially helpful.”

“The material itself is good and clearly organised. Some sections felt a little basic for my level, but I still found several exercises that helped me speak with more confidence.”

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