Books have a way of shaping us — they open our minds, spark new ideas, and sometimes change how we see the world. Picking up a book in a foreign langu...
Embracing a country’s distinct culinary customs brings you closer to the people and country you’re visiting. When abroad in Germany, there’s so much m...
For many, the German language remains a mystery. It sounds harsh, seems impossible to learn and has absurdly long words (“Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesell...
Move over, fall — when it comes to choosing the best time of year, you simply can’t beat the spring season. Mornings are heavy with birdsong, daylight...
When learning a new language, it’s easy to sound a bit like you’ve eaten a foreign dictionary. But, there’s a simple solution. Using colloquialisms an...
For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...
Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new language requires effort, of course, but there’s no bet...
This time of year soaks us with new beginnings, bird songs and chocolate bunnies. The Germans have named it “Frühlingsgefühle” (Spring fever), the Ita...
Berlin is bursting with creativity, history, and edginess, making it a captivating city to discover. It’s constantly changing and evolving as waves of...
Every language around the world uses idioms – common phrases that are used to say certain things. Many of these expressions may seem perfectly normal ...
The German city of Munich may be best known for beer-tents, pretzels and traditional ‘’lederhosen,” but the city has far more to offer than just its a...
Watching movies in a foreign language often requires a little more concentration than usual, particularly if you’re new to the language. It’s worth it...
