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The German Vibe on Instagram: "Here are the real reasons most people fail German interviews — and nobody tells you this 👇 1️⃣ They prepare German grammar, not interview language Interviews need phrases, structure, confidence, not perfekt/Präteritum. 2️⃣ They don’t know how to answer: “Erzählen Sie über sich.” This ONE question sets the tone. Most students speak random lines → instant red flag. 3️⃣ They don’t understand ‘German communication culture’ Germans want: ✔ clarity ✔ logic ✔ structure ❌