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4 of Germany’s Favorite Summer Drinks Posted by on Jul 27, 2021

Now I know what you’re thinking, this post is obviously all about Bier (beer), but I’ve decided to push beer to one side (it is of course still the favorite drink in Germany) and tell you about four other beverages that Germans (including myself) love to drink!   Hugo Our first drink is a Hugo…

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German Spring Quiz Posted by on May 25, 2021

It’s time for another quiz! This quiz is all about my last three Spring posts (Spring plants, herbs and flowers and one of German’s favourite activities: barbeques) which you can find here, here and here. I find quizzes are a great way to learn a new language and also to reflect on new information that…

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Online Shopping in German Posted by on Jan 26, 2021

Our lockdown in Germany has been extended until the 14th of February. All shops across the country apart from necessities are closed at the moment due to COVID-19 19, which means online shopping is more popular than ever. Here are a few keywords that you need to know if you are ever shopping on a…

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German Theater Posted by on Oct 27, 2020

I have always loved going to the theater. Due to the global pandemic the arts are currently struggling and the last time I went to the theater was last year. I have devoted this post to all of the vocabulary that you would need when going to the theater (or even being in a Theaterstück)…

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An Insight to German Sekt Posted by on Sep 29, 2020

Continuing on from my wine theme, today we are going to look at Sekt (sparkling wine). You can find my other posts about wine here and here.   Why is it called Sekt? The word Sekt comes from a Shakespearean actor Ludwig Devrient in 1825, who asked his barkeeper “Bring mir Sekt, Schurke!” translating to…

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The German Wine Quiz Posted by on Aug 25, 2020

Welcome to my German wine quiz! Now it’s time to check if you have been paying attention. If you want to brush up on your knowledge before getting started, you can find my two posts on German wine here and here. Good luck and let me know your score in the comments below. Answer these…

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3 Things to do at home while Corona Virus is happening Posted by on Mar 24, 2020

With corona virus spreading quickly worldwide, more people are having to stay at home.  Throughout Germany there are school closures, theatre closures and all exhibitions have been cancelled. Here in Munich, BMW sent over 150 employees home after one person tested positive for the virus. For further updates on the situation in Germany, click here…

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