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Telling the Time in German Posted by Larissa on Jul 27, 2015
If is often said that German people are very pünktlich (on time), I’ve written a list of basic vocabulary to help you tell the time, and to ask what the time is in German so that you’ll never be spät (late)! First of all here are a few numbers in German: Eins One Zwei Two…
5 Reasons to visit Munich Posted by Larissa on Mar 18, 2015
Let me share with you my love for Munich and why I live here. I always think that Munich is a bit like London… but cleaner, more organised, and with a lot more trees! Here are my top 5 reasons why you should visit: →There is always a quiet spot in Munich Even if you…
That’s typically German: Line-jumping and bottle deposit Posted by Sandra Rösner on Feb 19, 2015
During my holidays in England it was easy for me to recognize typical German peculiarities: Waiting in line is not among them. But when it comes to bottle deposit Germany is way out in front of it. I’m German, to wait in line is torture to me! I’m envious of the British about their patience…
That’s typically German: Debit cards and bedding Posted by Sandra Rösner on Feb 10, 2015
When you visit Germany you will discover that a number of accustomed conditions might differ from your homeland. The first week of February, I spent my holidays in England and there it was easy for me to realize a few standards that are typically German. Payments by debit card and characteristic bedding are just two…
5 Inventions to Thank Germany For Posted by Larissa on Jan 28, 2015
Many of the useful and practical Gegenstände (objects) that you use today were invented by Germans. As Germans are known for being very efficient when it comes to working, it’s no wonder that so many inventors are Deutsch! Here’s a list of some of them: Die erste Glühbirne: The First Ever Lightbulb: Although it is…
4 differences between Germany and Denmark Posted by Sandra Rösner on Jan 23, 2015
I often go to Denmark to visits some of my relatives. And every time I was there last year, I realized that Danish everyday occurrences differ from the German way of life. A comparison of both countries likewise reveals their peculiarities. 1. Germans turn on the headlights only in the dark The Scheinwerfer (headlights)…
Useful Vocabulary for Everyday Life in Germany Posted by Larissa on Jan 19, 2015
Ein gutes neues Jahr! This post is for the German students of Lindin High School from the USA and their teacher Herr Pac. When I was learning German at school we learnt a lot about German Politik (politics), Geschichte (history) and the Umwelt (environment). Although we could speak a lot about those particular subjects they…