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Allcertified German translations are performed 100% by professional human translators who are native German speakers also fluent in English. We have a strict vetting and quality control process to ensure our high standards are met by all of our German translators allowing us to consistently deliver quality work to our clients.

Certified translations are for official uses where your receiver requires certification to verify that the translation is complete and accurate. This type of translation is commonly required for submission to U.S. Immigration (USCIS), universities, courts and many local, state, and federal governments.

The translation must be a literal (word-for-word) translation of all visible text and the certification certification must attest to the fact that the translation was performed by a qualified translator fluent in the language pair. We only use professional human translators and 100% of our certified translations meet these requirements.

We take additional steps when preparing your translation packet to ensure acceptance by the widest range of receivers. We provide all certified translations on company letterhead with order and page numbers across all pages along with our contact info and ATA corporate member number. Our certification also specifies that the translator has no relation, personal or otherwise, to the owner of the document and when needed we can have the certification notarized to authenticate the identity of the authorized signer and provide you with the original copies including wet ink signatures.

RushTranslate is among the largest providers of certified translations in the United States. Our services are utilized by tens of thousands businesses and individuals every year because we consistently deliver high quality translations quickly and affordably.

Notarization authenticates the identity of the signer of the certification. This adds an additional layer of validation to the translation and the receiver can be confident that the certification is authentic.

If you order a physical copy we will ship you an unfolded copy of the translation with wet ink signatures in a cardboard envelope printed on 24 lb. paper via a color laser printer. We do not print and ship a copy of your source documents as you will pair our translation with the originals already in your possession.

If you're new to this website, Hi, I'm Ollie. I'm a teacher, podcaster, and Amazon bestselling author who is obsessed with, and loves all things learning. This is the intro article to what I hope will become a series of blog posts tracking my progression from beginner to fluent German.

Secondly, language learning opens up opportunities for interacting and connecting with thousands, millions, or almost a billion (if you learn Mandarin Chinese) people in a way that would not be possible otherwise. As an example, in January of 2014 I set a goal to learn Mandarin Chinese in a year, and booked a flight to China for that December. After that year of learning, my travels in China were far more rewarding than I could have ever hoped. In the past, I'd only ever been able to connect with the locals by smiling, nodding, and usually buying something off of them. Now I was striking up conversations with street vendors, talking to construction workers in train stations as they were heading home to see their families, and even getting spontaneously invited back to people's houses to share a meal with their family and friends. The effort I'd put in to be able to communicate with these Chinese people in their own language was far exceeded by the welcome that they extended to me in response.

Some time in July 2020 I began learning German. I did this as another learning challenge, but also to be able to better communicate with family I now have in Germany, my new German PhD supervisor, and because I find the country, history and culture super interesting (and the beer too, especially this one).

I had made progress. I could carry out a basic conversation in German, so long as my conversation partner was very patient, but I would be embarrassed to try to write something, because I know it would be absolutely full of both spelling and grammatical errors. Further, my level of German left me totally lost when listening to German radio, watching a German TV show, or reading a German newspaper.

I knew that if I wanted to get to a point where I feel comfortable watching TV, reading articles online, and writing emails in German without taking five to ten years at my current rate of progress, I needed to find a better way.

The goal is to reach a level of German that allows me to email and speak to friends and family in German, engage in German media and books without subtitles or translations, and also speak with German educators on education topics. Looking at the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, this suggests B2 level, which is described as:

The required vocabulary for this is about 4000-5000 words. This means that, to reach this goal within a year from my current vocab of 1000, I need to learn around 10 new words per day (plus make some serious progress on my grammar).

I'm going to start by following Bartosz's advice on setting up and reviewing flashcards for rapid learning as set out in his online course and see how I go, I'll try to blog monthly to report on my progress and my learnings. It's going to be a long road, but I'm sure the year will pass by super quick. I'm aiming to blog monthly to share my progress and learnings.

Achieving a decent level of German may not be easy but it is definitely possible for anyone willing to dedicate the time and effort needed. There are myriads of ways to learn the language: online or offline, for free or paying, using real-life lessons or an app, participating in a course or having a tandem partner. No matter whether you have an advanced level of German or you are a beginner you can use any of those options or even several at the same time to accelerate the process. Ensuring you have the ability to say the basics would be considered polite, and learning how to order a meal, or buy a bus ticket in German will be highly useful from day one.

Of course, German is the official language of Germany. It is also spoken, in varying national and regional dialects, by citizens in neighboring central European countries like Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, South Tyrol and Liechtenstein.

High German, or Hochdeutsch is the standardized version of the German language: the official literary and spoken form. This is what students of German will learn, and it is still the official form of the language taught in schools of countries which adhere to different dialects of the language, such as Switzerland; people here speak Swiss German (Schweizerdeutsch) but read and study in Hochdeutsch. The biblical translations of Martin Luther in the 16th century led to the development of High German as the region's primary language.

The US Foreign Service Institute estimate for basic German speech is about 36 weeks or 750 classroom hours. Mastering the language will likely take a couple of years with consistent practice.

Achieving a good level of German may not be easy but it is definitely possible! In our video we answer all your learning German questions, such as: "How long does it take to learn German?", "How many words do you need to be fluent in German?" and even "What is the best way to learn German?".

German language books, audio-visual materials, or a study group, presented by a tutor are a few possibilities. Online study is a more contemporary way in which a study of the German language may begin. More about that later on.

Try not to be put off by how difficult people say learning German can be. Some learners may feel daunted because the language includes male and female forms of words as well as compound words and linguistic cases they are not used to, but this is similar to many other (European) languages, and, ultimately, it is just a case of learning rules and vocabulary by rote.

Arguably one of the best ways to learn the German language is to engage a 1:1 tutor or to learn in a small group or as part of an intensive course. In general, a mix of tuition and practice in real-life situations is the best way to learn.

Enrolling with a language school is a great way to learn if you wish to dedicate the time to a committed course program. See our page on The Recommended Language Schools in Germany for more information.

Expanding your vocabulary (Wortschatz) is important for both comprehension and speaking. You can actually start to learn new words even before you know exactly how or why the phrases are formed how they are, just to get familiar with them. Here is the list of 100 core German words and phrases to learn first.

Once you have the basics, challenge yourself by engaging with authentic German-language texts and audio. Watch the news and weather to stay up to date with German current affairs while improving your skills.

There are several online German tutoring websites and premium app services which help beginners learn German online. Some claim to give you the basics in just 30 days. Rosetta Stone offers a popular, tried-and-tested method of language learning which can be accessed online and using an app.

Non-German natives living in Germany (even for a short while) will need the language skills to do basic tasks, like talking to a bank teller, taxi driver, doctor, or receptionist. Being able to speak German makes daily life much easier in the country, despite the high level of English most people have in the cities.

Being able to speak the language of the country you live and work in creates a sense of belonging. It's important to feel integrated into your new home, however long you wish to stay there.

German is the most frequently spoken language in Central Europe and the EU countries alongside English. This means you can converse with people of many different nationalities and in several different countries in Europe.

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