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Old German gothic handwriting and print are very different from the Roman script most English-speaking genealogists use. For examples of old German Gothic handwriting see [{{fullurl:Image:Old_German_Handwriting.jpg}} Old German Handwriting (Gothic)] and the [{{fullurl:Image:German_Gothic_Handwriting_Guide.pdf}} Handwriting Guide: German Gothic]. | Old German gothic handwriting and print are very different from the Roman script most English-speaking genealogists use. For examples of old German Gothic handwriting see [{{fullurl:Image:Old_German_Handwriting.jpg}} Old German Handwriting (Gothic)] and the [{{fullurl:Image:German_Gothic_Handwriting_Guide.pdf}} Handwriting Guide: German Gothic]. | ||
A three-part online class called[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Germany%22 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | A three-part online class called [https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Germany%22 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | ||
Another helpful learning tool is the [http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx German Script Tutorial]. This section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | Another helpful learning tool is the [http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx German Script Tutorial]. This section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | ||