Cultural competence in the context of language learning - how important is it? - English text below Kulturelle Kompetenz ist ein...

Learn German with music and films - English translation below Ab A2 lohnt es sich das Erlernen der deutschen Sprache auf Musik, Filme und...

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day in Germany - English text below Vorab: warum heißt der letzte Tag des Jahres in Deutschland "Silvester"?...

Christmas in Germany - English text below Die Bräuche an Weihnachten (Heiligabend und den Weihnachtsfeiertage) in Deutschland sind...

6th December - St. Nikolas Day in Germany - English text below Was den Heiligen Nikolaus angelangt, so ist Deutschland kulturell...

Advent in Germany - English text below Advent ist die Vorweihnachtszeit in Deutschland und beginnt am vierten Sonntag vor Weihnachten....

Vocabulary learning is a crucial aspect of language acquisition. Here are some effective techniques I recommend: Flashcards: Create...

What's typically German? Part 2 - see English text below Autobahn Viele Ausländer – offenbar vor allem Amerikaner – kommen nach...

Die deutsche Tradition von Allerheiligen The German tradition of "All Saints Day" - English text below. Seit etwa 15 Jahren gehen am 31....

What's typically German? Part I - English translation below Es gibt so etwas wie Nation-Branding. Wie bei jeder Marke ist das Wesentliche...

history and some interesting facts A (very) short history of the German language The German language's history is long and complex and...

German language, sure, but German writing - what is it? - English text below Der deutschsprachige Raum hatte jahrhundertelang seine...

Some language issues are actually historic ones. This also applies to the "Arabic numbers". Why are they called that? What is being...

Once you have identified the objects (all nouns and pronouns NOT controlling the verb) follow these steps: A) is there a preposition (on,...

It has been my experience in all my years as a German teacher, that most students who have not trained with me from the beginning are...

According to an article in "Die Welt" gender-neutral language endangers the coherance of society. Demands "no ideology-driven language"....