To German Learners Who Want To Learn Authentic Colloquial German The Fast And Fun Way
Pukka German Core Beliefs :-
FIRST - we believe that the
primary purpose of learning German is to
communicate. It's not just about conjugating
verbs and declining adjectives. For this reason
our lessons emphasize living spoken language
above repetitive grammar.
SECOND - we believe that the
power of language is in its ability to build
relationships, so our yardstick for measuring
your progress in German is calibrated in
successful human interactions and not red ticks
and crosses.
THIRD - we believe that too much
traditional German language tuition has its head
in the clouds and is out of touch with
contemporary German culture. Our role models are
not "Goethes" of the past, but German speakers of
today.
FORTH - we believe that your
popularity with the Germans has
much to do with
your willingness to let your hair down and live a
little. That's why we love teaching common
colloquial expressions, fun sayings and popular
slang.
FIFTH - we believe in YOU and
your tremendous potential to learn to speak
REAL German in double time to develop
friendships, integrate, present a cooler self
image and be more successful in Germany.
If you've got 40 minutes a week, we guarantee to work miracles in improving your German
Have
you been studying German for a while but
still find yourself struggling to
understand and speak everyday colloquial
language? Lisa and my commitment to you is
to make excellent use of your time and
make perfecting your German lingo as
simple and entertaining as we possibly
can.
I am passionate about Pukka German because I am determined to create the resource that I wish had been available to me a few years ago when I was struggling to understand and speak authentic conversational German. Like you I was disappointed to discover that despite hours of private study, I was ill equipped to understand - let alone hold my own - in everyday informal conversations. The fact is that very few German learning resources place sufficient emphasis on teaching authentic informal German language and this really makes no sense at all.
Of course there will always be a time and place for formal conversation but the fact remains that most conversations, and certainly the most enjoyable and meaningful conversations, will be informal. Believe it or not I still occasionally come across German text books that hardly even teach the "du" form let alone the common colloquial expressions and popular slang as used everyday all over Germany. If you've been struggling to express yourself in your informal German conversations chances are you're not the one to blame. Most likely nobody has ever gone to the trouble to teach you how the majority of Germans really speak with each other.
Just why colloquial German is so neglected in most German courses is beyond me. What I do know however is that if you struggle with common German sayings, funny expressions and popular slang then our Pukka Pro Membership will be of tremendous benefit to you. There are people who have improved their conversational German simply by listening to our podcasts and following along with our free online transcript and vocabulary list. We guarantee however that If you spend 40 minutes a week working through our Pukka Pro quizzes you will enjoy huge additional benefits and get much faster and more reliable and lasting results:
...Because
you will save time and learn
faster. With unlimited access to
our online quizzes and downloadable PDF
transcript, not only will you perfect the
lesson vocabulary but you will learn
synonyms as well as practice and improve
your German word order, spelling and
grammar.
...Because
you will remember what you learn.
What good is it to learn cool new
expressions only to forget them a week
later? As a Pukka Pro member you will have
plenty of opportunity to practice using
the new vocabulary in context. This will
not only help you to remember it, but will
save you from embarrassing yourself by
using expressions in the wrong
situation.
...Because
you will have more fun learning.
Having fun is central to the Pukka German
philosophy. That's why we teach more
amusing colloquial expressions than other
German courses. It's also the reason why
our quizzes include a wide variety of
interactive exercises:
- scrambled phrases
- multiple choice questions
- crossword puzzles
- gap fill sentences
- drag and drop translations
- jumbled paragraphs
- vocabulary flash cards
- and more...
...Because
you will get jiggy with your
German. Our Pukka Pro quizzes
will help you become more "Schlagfertig"
(quick-witted) and avoid getting tongue
twisted and lost for words. We'll have you
feeling like an insider, understanding and
speaking real German lingo and not dull
language from dated text books.
...Because
you will deserve it. We are not
advocates of hyped promises of "painless
fluency in X weeks". An unavoidable truth
is that a certain amount of work is
involved in learning any worthwhile skill
and some time must be invested in order to
practice and perfect it. You will be proud
of your achievements because you would
have earned them.
...Because
you'll be V.I.P. All of our
listeners are special to us but without
paying Pro members, Pukka German would not
exist. Your small membership fee is a
valuable contribution that helps us keep
Pukka German fresh and innovative. Not
only does it help pay for lesson artwork,
hosting and running costs, but it also
enables me to devote time and energy
developing and expanding Pukka German so
that we can help you more. Pukka Pro
members are the real Pukka German heroes
and will always be treated that way.
Membership by the bakers dozen!
So here's how it works. Our podcasts are divided into seasons. Each season contains a dozen podcasts. Well as Lisa and I are nuts about giving you superb value we decided to chuck in an extra podcast for luck to make a baker's dozen. This means that each season purchased gives you access to 13 quiz bundles plus 13 PDF transcripts for only ten bucks! - well $9.99 to be exact.
Take 13 lessons for $9.99
| Membership | Lessons* | Duration | Freebie | Cost | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* 1 Lesson = 1 Podcast + 1 Quiz Bundle
+ 1 PDF Transcript
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| Season 1 | 1 - 13 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Season 2 | 14 - 26 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Season 3 | 27 - 39 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Season 4 | 40 - 52 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
Incredible >KaBOOM!< for your buck!
We've been told that we're being far too generous keeping membership fees so low. Pro members know that a single private German lesson will certainly set you back considerably more than a complete season membership with us. When you consider the diversity of our lessons and the quality of the vocabulary taught, this is really a no brainer deal for anyone serious about making real progress in their German.
Rest assured that our interactive practice material will always be lovingly prepared and you will be able to work through the exercises in your own time and revisit lessons as often as is necessary for the vocabulary to stick. This will help you tremendously in being able to handle any situation thrown at you in Germany, while keeping your cool and composure.
Of course we can't guarantee these low admission fees forever so I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this offer now. Even if you're in the situation where time is short and you're not sure that you can spare the necessary 40 minutes per week, there is nothing to stop you from taking advantage of this deal now and saving it for later. You membership access will not expire and is a one time payment so you will never be charged renewal fees.
Buy more, save more, learn more!
As a bonus for motivated learners and loyal Pukka German listeners, the more seasons you buy the more dollars you save. So for our absolute best value deals, choose one of the options below:
Take 52 lessons and save an additional 12%
| Membership | Lessons* | Duration | Freebie | Cost | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* 1 Lesson = 1 Podcast + 1 Quiz Bundle
+ 1 PDF Transcript
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| Seasons 1 & 2 | 1 - 26 | Unlimited |
2 free lessons*
+Save 4% |
$19.15 | Join now! | |
| Seasons 1,2 & 3 | 1 - 39 | Unlimited |
3 free lessons*
+Save 8% |
$27.55 | Join now! | |
| Seasons 1,2,3 & 4 | 1 - 52 | Unlimited |
4 free lessons*
+Save 12% |
$34.95 | Join now! | |
What are others saying about us?
Apart from positive feedback that we receive from our Pukka Pro members, this year Pukka German was voted second in The Top Ten Language Podcasts 2008 by Lexiophiles.com - ahead of all other German language podcasts.
It's not just English folks taking note. What better confirmation of the value of Pukka German than have a respected German newspaper approach us to write an article about us. German natives know that what we teach is the real German lingo - exactly the kind of language that traditionally gives German language learners such a hard time and results in famous idioms like: Deutsche Sprache, schwere Sprache (German is no piece of cake). Our response: Es mag schwer sein aber das läßt sich erlernen (It may be difficult but can be learned)
But there is no reason to take our word for it or anyone else's. Try out Pukka German Pro for yourself today and if you're not pleased as punch, then just let us know and we'll happily refund your money.
Introducing the "Pukka Pro Challenge"
- Sign up for a one of our season pass memberships.
- Set a convenient time aside each week to listen to a podcast and work through the quizzes.
- Practice the new vocabulary and expressions with a German colleague, teacher or friend while they are fresh in your mind.
- Revision is key. At the latest, in the first week of month two, set time aside to revise the first podcast from month one by listening to the audio file again and completing a handful of exercises.
- Three months from now do the same again. Go back and listen to the podcasts again and check any words that you may have forgotten the meaning of. I'm betting at the end of month three you will be absolutely chuffed with the progress you've made.
Pukka German Satisfaction Pledge
You
don't risk a thing by trying our
membership out. Take six months to decide
and if your experience as a Pukka German
member falls short of your expectations
just drop us a mail to let us know and
you'll receive a fast 100% refund with no
questions asked.
Why do we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee? It's because we genuinely want you to be successful in improving your German and because we're passionate about our product and confident in the value of our lesson material. You've a lot to gain and nothing to lose so click the button below and fill out the simple order form. Payment is secure and handled by PayPal.
Where you DON'T you want to be with your German
I regularly meet expats who have been in Germany for years but gave up on learning the language a long time ago. Many of them understand more than it first appears but after becoming frustrated with their progress, they now actively avoid socialising in German and seem embarrassed to speak the language.
If you don't believe me stop in for a Guinness at one of Germany's many Irish pubs because this is a favourite safe haven for many English speakers. Many Germans that you do find in these bars will be there to practice their English on you. Now I love a good pint of Guinness as much as the next guy, but I didn't come to Germany to be nostalgic about home and I think it a shame knowing that these people miss out on so many great opportunities.
Where you DO you want to be, and CAN be
Forget the rut that you believe your German might be in. Instead, imagine yourself six months from now understanding and speaking German confidently. You are armed with the necessary vocabulary to discuss a wide range of topics. You have an insight into German culture and an exceptional understanding of German colloquial language. You're an insider!
On top of that you've mastered some of the most important German idioms and even more importantly, you know the right moment to use them. You are well on your way to German fluency and your German buddies or family members keep telling you how impressed they are with your progress. Hell you can even understand their humour now and even better, they can understand yours!
Pukka taster
If you just want a little Pukka German taster you can try the quizzes for our very first podcast PG1: Ve haff vays of making you talk! for free. You could also pick and choose by paying for individual podcasts. Think of it like buying a music single as opposed to the full album. "Pukka Singles" cost $1.19 and can be signed up for from the podcast lesson page directly.
Final combined product table...
Now I'll leave you to choose which season plan suits you best. We are excited about sending you your official welcome mail and having you actively improve you German language skills with us as a Pukka German Hero.
| Membership | Lessons* | Duration | Freebie | Cost | Link | |
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* 1 Lesson = 1 Podcast + 1 Quiz Bundle
+ 1 PDF Transcript
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| Single | Any 1 | Unlimited | - | $1.19 | ||
| Season 1 | 1 - 13 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Season 2 | 14 - 26 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Season 3 | 27 - 39 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Season 4 | 40 - 52 | Unlimited | 1 free lesson* | $9.99 | Join now! | |
| Seasons 1 & 2 | 1 - 26 | Unlimited |
2 free lessons*
+Save 4% |
$19.15 | Join now! | |
| Seasons 1,2 & 3 | 1 - 39 | Unlimited |
3 free lessons*
+Save 8% |
$27.55 | Join now! | |
| Seasons 1,2,3 & 4 | 1 - 52 | Unlimited |
4 free lessons*
+Save 12% |
$34.95 | Join now! | |
Pukka Feedback
Hallo Tyler, Lisa und alle PG-Fans! Ich begrüsse euch aus England - wo es immer regnet!
Vor ungefähr zwei Wochen habe ich Pukka German unabsichtlich durch Google gefunden- und es war die beste Entdeckung des Jahres!
Ihr bemerkt vielleicht, dass ich kein "pukka" German spreche... doch, sollte tägliche übung mit Pukka German das verbessern :-)
Ich muss sagen, ich finde das was ihr mit PG macht, wirklich toll. Ich habe fast allen podcasts schon heruntergeladen - leider noch nicht alles gelernt :-(
Keep up the good work! (Wie sagt man denn DAS auf deutsch?)
Bis bald,
Andy
More Pukka Praise
Hi Tyler! Thanks so much for creating Pukka! I've been looking for quite a while for sites that I can learn German from and just happened to stumble across Pukka last night. And now I know all about reden and can't wait to catch up with the other podcasts and exercises!
I love how you and Lisa intersperse English with German and include the complete transcripts of your casts. I was afraid it might be a bit beyond my level at first, but after listening and reading carefully, the exercises were a breeze!
I'm actually going to be moving to Munich in September so need to learn as much Deutsch as I can, as quickly as I can. I love that you guys focus on language and phrases that Germans actually use. So much of what I've found so far has the same boring, utilitarian, "Wo ist die Bahnhof?" feel.
Macht's gut,
Greg
Pukka German Pro
- Increase your German fluency - and be more successful.
- Learn the real lingo of native Germans - because nobody speaks textbook German.
- Get expressive with idioms and proverbs - because you don't have to say a lot, to say a lot!
- Integrate with German colloquialisms - by demonstrating your understanding of local German culture.
- Have a laugh with German slang - while gaining rapport and making German friends.
- Let out the German in you! - and have fun!



