To help remember the dative prepositions, sing them to the first two lines of the Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas. Remember that King Wenceslas first set out on the ‘date’ (= dative) of the feast ...

“From”, “at”, “since” or “around” – prepositions like these help us to locate things. They point us in the right direction – in time or place, for example. But it is not always as simple as it seems.

German grammar tips (Image made with Canva). The four ‘cases’ in German can feel intimidating, especially if your native language doesn’t have a similar system. But mastering them is key to speaking ...