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A three-hour series about how to read old documents can be found [https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 here]. A ten-part online [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction '''German Paleography Seminar'''] is available that focuses on how to decipher simple German-language records by recognizing and writing letters in Kurrent, recognizing key genealogical terms, and recognizing common German names. | A three-hour series about how to '''read old documents''' can be found [https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 here]. A ten-part online [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction '''German Paleography Seminar'''] is available that focuses on how to decipher simple German-language records by recognizing and writing letters in Kurrent, recognizing key genealogical terms, and recognizing common German names. | ||
Another helpful learning tool is the [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) '''German Script Tutorial''']. This tutorial shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | Another helpful learning tool is the [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/the-german-documents-pages/the-german-documents(english) '''German Script Tutorial''']. This tutorial shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | ||