Their website:
https://germanologyunlocked.com/
Biography:
Katherine Schober is a German language expert, teacher, and the founder of the language education platform, “Germanology Unlocked”. She earned her Master’s degree in the German language through Bowling Green State University/University of Salzburg. She then spent three additional years in Austria, teaching English and translating German (with a focus on history).
Katherine Schober is best known for her approach to teaching German that emphasizes the importance of learning the language in context and understanding the culture and history of the German-speaking world. Her teaching style focuses on making the learning process fun, engaging, and interactive, and she has helped many students improve their German language skills through her courses, online resources, and one-on-one coaching.
Katherine Schober is a German-English genealogy speaker, author, and translator, specializing
in the old German handwriting. She is the author of “The Magic of German Church Records”
and “Tips and Tricks of Deciphering German Handwriting”, as well as the creator of the online
courses “Reading the Old German Handwriting” and “German for Genealogists”. Katherine lives
in Bend, Oregon with her Austrian husband and their one-year-old son, and can be reached via
e-mail at katherine_schober@germanologyunlocked.com or at her website
https://germanologyunlocked.com/.
Upcoming Webinars:
Working with German Vital Records You Find on MyHeritage
On Legacy Family Tree Webinars on April 25, 2203 at 2:00 pm
German vital records can be goldmines of information for your ancestors. Learn how to search MyHeritage to find these records and how to decipher them once you do.
Conferences Appearances:
RootsTech 2020: German Vital Records: Finding the Clues You Need
Come learn how to discover the wealth of information German vital records contain – even if you don’t speak German! In this session, we will examine three standard vital record forms (birth, marriage, death) in detail, teaching you exactly where you can find the information you so ardently seek – names, parents’ names, occupations, hometowns, witnesses, and more. We will also discuss the incredible tools and resources available to make deciphering these specific forms much easier. After attending this session, you will be more than ready to find the great clues your ancestors’ vital records have to offer!
RootsTech 2021: Seven Things You Need to Know About German Church Records, Part 1 of 2
This is part one in a two-part series. German church records are gold mines of information—but they can be overwhelming. They’re in a different language, different handwriting, and they come from a different country. How are you supposed to understand your ancestors’ records? In this session, learn the seven key facts that will make working with these treasured documents. intimidating. From date and formatting norms scribes used, to language and script-related hacks you can put to use yourself, knowledge of this essential church record information will boost your genealogy confidence. Walk away feeling ready to work with German church records and fill in your family tree.
RootsTech 2021: Seven Things You Need to Know About German Church Records, Part 2 of 2
This is part two in a two-part series. German church records are gold mines of information—but they can be overwhelming. They’re in a different language, different handwriting, and they come from a different country. How are you supposed to understand your ancestors’ records? In this session, learn the seven key facts that will make working with these treasured documents much less intimidating. From date and formatting norms scribes used, to language and script-related hacks you can put to use yourself, knowledge of this essential church record information will boost your genealogy confidence. Walk away feeling ready to work with German church records and fill in your family tree.
RootsTech 2021: A Wealth of Websites: Deciphering the German Script Made Easy
Does the old German handwriting seem overwhelming to you? Does that script seem like a terrifying obstacle in your German genealogy journey? It doesn’t have to be! In this session, learn the top online tools and resources to make deciphering the German handwriting easier – and more fun. With websites that offer fill-in-the-blank help, surname and town verification, and much more, the resources taught in this session will have you deciphering that script in no time.
RootsTech 2022: Schmidt, Schmitt, or Schmit: German Surname Variations
German surnames were often spelled a multitude of ways. Learn the top tricks for recognizing the different variations of your ancestor’s last name throughout the ages.
RootsTech 2022: I Don’t Speak the Language! Translation Tips & Tricks
Learn helpful tips & tricks—from Microsoft Word hacks to invaluable online resources—that make deciphering foreign-language records much easier when you don’t speak the language.
RootsTech 2023: Five Google Hacks to Decipher Your German Documents
Learn to make Google work for you. From “clue words” and wildcards to map resources, website translation tricks, and more, you’ll be searching successfully in no time.
To see these presentations – go to https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/ and search by Speaker for Katherine Schober.
