Definitely German

Definitely German is an educational channel by native speaker Dave Durden, helping intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C2) master authentic spoken German through grammar lessons, pop culture, and media.

🎯 Learn real German in real context!

✅ Grammar in context (cases, tricky words, B1–C2 hacks)
✅ Real spoken German (idioms, slang, pronunciation)
✅ Culture & society (history, traditions, landmarks)
✅ Music, film & gaming (Rammstein, Dark, Skyrim)
✅ Collabs with Get Germanized & Sunny

💡 FAQ:
Q: How do Germans really speak?
A: We teach the natural speech, slang, and cultural nuances missing from standard textbooks.

Q: What do "doch" or "mal" mean?
A: We decode these tricky filler words so you sound natural and fluent in conversation.

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Patreon supporters and channel members at levels 2+ now have early access to: How Germans REALLY say "Once in a blue moon"

Hallo zusammen! Have you ever wondered why we even say that something only happens in a blue moon? I certainly got curious about it when I heard the phrase in a Joni Mitchell song years ago. In today's video, we explore not just the proper German vocabulary to express extreme rarity, but also the wild and fascinating origin story behind the English phrase itself.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

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Patreon supporters and channel members at levels 2+ now have early access to: Hans Zimmer: The German Genius Behind Hollywood’s Biggest Scores

I’ve been a huge fan since 2008, and after seeing him live in Dortmund, I had to dive into his journey. It’s a story of tech-obsession and a drive to reinvent sound. We’ll look at his early days on MTV with "Video Killed the Radio Star," his partnership with Christopher Nolan, and how his Santa Monica "compound" changed the industry.

Thumbnail background: The Hans Zimmer Interview by YouTuber Rick Beato

1 month ago | [YT] | 11

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Hallo zusammen! :)

I'm gonna be live for the first time in 2026 this Friday, April 3 at 10 PM CEST.

Why April 3? It's my 11th channel anniversary, and I'm looking forward to chatting with you guys. :)

Hope to see you in the chat! 💪🔴😊

youtube.com/live/5et207MUx8c?feature=share 🤘

1 month ago | [YT] | 10

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Patreon supporters and channel members at levels 2+ now have early access to: Don’t Beat Around the Bush in German: “Nicht um den heißen Brei herumreden”

In this video, I break down the most natural German equivalent and what it really means in everyday conversations. :)

2 months ago | [YT] | 11

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NEW GERMAN PODCAST EPISODE: Resident Evil Requiem: Mein Review zum 9. Teil der Survival-Horror-Reihe


▶️▶️▶️ ‪‪@definitelygermanpodcast‬


In dieser Podcast-Episode spreche ich über Resident Evil Requiem (Resident Evil 9) und meine Gedanken zum Videospiel, die Rückkehr nach Raccoon City und das Dual-Protagonisten-Konzept mit Grace Ashcroft und Leon S. Kennedy.


Ich gehe auf Story-Verbindungen zu früheren Teilen ein, bespreche Gameplay-Entscheidungen von Capcom und werfe einen Blick auf neue Figuren wie Dr. Viktor Gideon und Zeno sowie das geheimnisvolle ELPIS-Projekt.


🎙️ Willkommen beim "Definitely German Podcast" – spannende #GesprächeaufDeutsch!


Hier erwarten dich interessante Diskussionen über Kultur, Gesellschaft, Medien, Kunst, Philosophie und mehr. Ob du #Deutsch lernst oder einfach inspirierende Gespräche #aufDeutsch genießen möchtest – dieser #Podcast bietet dir tiefgehende Einblicke und neue Perspektiven.


Enjoy listening! :)

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

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Patreon supporters and channel members at levels 2+ now have early access to: Better Safe Than Sorry in German: Vorsicht ist besser als Nachsicht Explained (A2–B1)

If you’re learning German, expressions like this are incredibly useful. They appear all the time in everyday conversations, yet many courses barely teach them.

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 11