28-page Workbook

Einfach Gendern!

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Learning German is hard. So is unlearning the gender binary!

Pronouns? Gender? This workbook is here to help. Einfach Gendern is a playful and practical workbook for German speakers and learners who want to be respectful but don't know how to navigate around gendered language in German.

This 28-page guide to gendergerechtes Deutsch is packed with examples, reflection prompts, writing exercises, and real-world tools for unlearning the gender binary in your daily language. From email greetings to classroom worksheets, you’ll explore how to use gender-inclusive pronouns, avoid defaulting to masculine forms, and navigate the ever-evolving language of identity with care.

Whether you’re just getting started or already a pronoun pro, this workbook offers encouragement, nuance, and some cheeky illustrations to keep things human.

About the Creators

✍️ Mercedes von Kulessa (dey/sie) is a Berlin-based German as a foreign language educator. Dey also wrote Bettgeflüster, our workbook on sexy German pillow talk.

🎨 Louie Läuger (they/them) is an illustrator known for their signature style of queer joy and tenderness. Louie also wrote and illustrated How to Say No, our zine on boundaries and consent.

What’s inside this gender-inclusive German workbook?

📚 A friendly explanation of gendergerechtes Deutsch

💬 A whole chapter dedicated to pronouns (including Neo-Pronouns like dey, hen, xier)

📝 Exercises from real DaF classes for hands-on learning

🧠 Strategies to reframe language habits around gender, grammar, and power

✨ Creative vocabulary for non-binary family structures, jobs, and identities

🛠️ Tools to talk back to the "Warum muss man überhaupt gendern?" crowd

Perfect for learners, teachers, translators, HR teams, or anyone looking to communicate with more care.

📦 Product Details

Format: A5, 28 pages
Language: German
Printed in Berlin on FSC-certified recycled paper

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Cover of Einfach Gendern workbook with cute trans & non-binary flag art. Gendergerechtes Deutsch, by Mercedes & Louie.

Learning German is hard. So is unlearning the gender binary!

Page from Einfach Gendern Arbeitsbuch with inclusive job language examples like "Josh backt in seinem Beruf Kuchen."

🌱 Materials

The workbooks are printed in Berlin on 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper.

🐾 Pollution footprint

We aim for the smallest possible footprint from our products' production, transport, and consumption.

Producing each workbook emits about 0,07 kg CO2e, which our supplier offsets. We share more about this below.

📦 Shipping

Fulfilled within 1 business day.

Delivery to Germany in ~1 week, elsewhere in the EEA in ~2 weeks. Some shipments may not include individual tracking links, to reduce costs for you.

US customers: tracked and untracked options available at checkout. You are responsible for any customs duties or taxes on import.

📏 Dimensions

A5 (148 x 210mm)

📋 Good to Know

For the E-Book: one download per order. Copying, distributing, printing, or otherwise sharing the E-Book is not permitted.

Digital downloads are not available for returns of refunds. Here is our full return policy.

About the Artists

Mercedes von Kulessa

When Mercedes (dey/she) isn't writing guidebooks for sexual conversations, dey teach German as a foreign language.

As the founder of QUEER_gesprochen?!, she thinks a lot about how to formulate language in a gender-neutral and diversity-sensitive way. Dey offer individual and group courses for language learners as well as teachers, and has also developed teaching materials on the topic of gender-neutral language.

Louie Läuger

Louie (they/them) works somewhere in the intersection of illustration, education and feminism. They most enjoy drawing things that make people think, “oh wow, I finally understand that!” when they read and look at it. When Louie isn't illustrating, they're probably doing pottery. You can find them on Instagram @tenderrebellions.

Einfach Gendern! FAQs

What level of German do I need?

The workbook is written in German. Both German native speakers, and those learning German as a foreign language, can use it.

Who is this workbook for?

Teachers, students, parents, NGOs, companies, artists, activists, queer folks, and anyone curious about language and justice.

How many pages is it?

The workbook is 28 A5 pages.

What’s the environmental impact of printing this?

Each workbook emits about 0,07 kg of CO₂e, which is fully offset by our printer via certified ClimatePartner projects. We use 100% recycled paper. More about our supply chain here.

Does it explain pronouns simply?

Yes! There’s a whole section on pronouns, including nonbinary forms and how to ask or clarify respectfully.

Are there other books in this series?

Yes! Author Mercedes also wrote Bettgeflüster, our sexy German language workbook, and illustrator Louie created How to Say No, a guide to boundaries and consent.

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