Name: Negation in German - Nicht vs Kein
Uploaded: 2024-05-07T15:01:42.939Z
Duration: 2 min 29 s
Description: A quick video to help you decide when to use "nicht" and when to use "kein" to negate your sentences.

A quick video to help you decide when to use "nicht" and when to use "kein" to negate your sentences. 

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I'm Sam and use the pronouns she/her. I was born in England but have been living and teaching in the USA since 2014 where I studied for my MA in German Studies at the University of Florida. I began teaching with Takelessons in 2016 and never looked back! Last year I became a USA permanent resident and am working my way to becoming a citizen. 

I started learning German in school at 11 so, as well as teaching German I also know what it is like to learn it. I firmly believe this background aids my teaching. 

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German can be a tough language to learn but that is what makes it extra rewarding. I consider myself to be an approachable teacher who will always strive to make you feel comfortable in our lessons steer them to cover things that interest you personally.

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Negation in German - Nicht vs Kein 

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