Use the Correct German Comparison: 'als' vs 'so ... wie' - Complete Starting Guide

🇩🇪 Get my free German grammar course: https://free.germanwithlaura.com/als 👩‍🏫 Inside we focus on 'als' and 'so ... wie' for making comparisons. 🔍 What You'll Learn: 1. Understanding Comparisons: Delve into the nuances of equal and unequal comparisons in English and German. 2. Key Formulas Revealed: Get hands-on with specific formulas for constructing equal and unequal comparisons. 3. Navigating German Cases: A closer look at the nominative case in German and its crucial role in comparisons. 4. Adjective Mastery: Learn about base adjectives, their comparative forms, and critical declensions in German grammar. 5. Common Pitfalls: Identify and avoid common mistakes English speakers make when learning German comparisons. 🎓 Looking to Dive Deeper? Check out my flagship paid course 'German Foundations' for an in-depth understanding of the German case system and much more! germanwithlaura.com/german-foundations/ 00:45 How it works in English 01:17 How it works in German 01:51 Examples of 'so .. wie' vs 'als' 03:21 Formula #1 04:52 Formula #2 07:00 What you need to know 07:32 Nominative Options 08:28 Nominative Pronouns 12:43 Base & Root Adjectives 14:46 Comparative Adjectives 18:48 Outliers: no umlaut 19:25 Outliers: dropped 'e' 20:02 Outliers: spelling