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IPA - Zeichen (Deutsch) with English Explanation

Here are some definitions of the phrases used on this chart: CONSONANT POSITIONS Bilabial:   Made with the lips English Example:   “b” in “bed” Labiodental:   Made with the bottom lip and the top teeth English Example:   “v” in “very” Dental:   Made with the tip of the tongue and the top teeth English Example:   “th” in “thing” Alveolar:   Made with the tip of the tongue and the area just behind the top teeth English Example:   “t” in “Tom” Post-Alveolar:   Made with the tip of the tongue and the are just behind where the “alveolar” consonants are pronounced English Example:   “sh” in “short” Retroflex:   Made with the tip of the tongue curved backward behind the alveolar ridge. English Examples:   “r” in some dialects of American English Palatal:   Made with the tongue and the palate (see definition here) English Examples:   “y” in “yes” Velar:   Made wit...

Important German Language Notes (For Beginners) - Deutschland-und-Deutsch-

Hello People! Here are some of the basic notes that will be very useful for beginners of German language! Personal Pronouns Nominative Accusative Dative Genitive ich I mich me mir me mein my du you dich you dir you dein your er he ihn him ihm him sein his sie she sie her ihr her ihr her es it es it ihm it sein its wir we uns us uns us uns our ihr you euch you euch you euer your sie they sie them ihnen them ihr their Sie you (formal) Sie you Ihnen (formal) you Ihr your Definite Article Maskuline Feminine Neuter Plur...