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German Quiz in Countries, the School System and Goodbyes Posted by Larissa on Oct 18, 2016
Welcome to another quiz! This time it will be about countries, the school system and how to say goodbye in German, if you want to read the topics one more time before you take the quiz, you can find them here, here and here. Click on “answer” to open the answer to each question. I’d…
How to say goodbye in German Posted by Larissa on Oct 4, 2016
Last week I finished my Ausbildung (education) to become a fitness instructor and had to say goodbye to my classmates that I’ve spent almost every day with for the past three years! We had an Abschiedsfeier (leaving party) and after having to say goodbye to everyone it inspired me to write a post about the…
Changes to Oktoberfest 2016 Posted by Larissa on Sep 20, 2016
It’s that time of year again! Oktoberfest started last Saturday and will run till the third of October. Following this year’s events around the world, Oktoberfest has enhanced its safety procedures to make sure that all visitors are in a safe environment. I’ve listed the changes below (don’t worry, there aren’t that many!) and if…
The school system in Germany (Bavaria) Posted by Larissa on Jul 25, 2016
The school system differs region to region; I always found it very confusing as there are so many different types of schools to choose from. I’ll be using the Bavarian school system as an example in this post to give you an insight on the topic. It all starts with die Grundschule: die Grundschule is…
Going to the Hairdressers in German Posted by Larissa on Jun 17, 2016
Hello! This is a vocabulary post about what to say at the Hairdresser. I’ll be writing key words and sentences for when you go to the Hairdresser in order to explain exactly how you want your hair. Basic words: die Haare …
Renting an Apartment in Germany Part 2 Posted by Larissa on May 19, 2016
Hello! After having a great response from my last post (which you can find here), I’ve decided to write another one on this topic. In this post I’ll go more into detail what happens when you find a flat, and what you can expect in the contract. My own experience finding an apartment in Munich…
Things to know when renting an apartment in Germany Posted by Larissa on May 2, 2016
Hello, Here are a few tips and key words to know if you are looking for a flat in Germany! Some apartments do not come with kitchen appliances This is pretty normal in Germany. Your apartment will either not have kitchen appliances in it (stove, sink, fridge…), or if it does you have to buy…