German youth word 2023
People of all ages learn German, many of them through private German lessons in London. Because Germany is only an hour’s flight…
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The uniqueness of Swiss German
Communicating in Switzerland presents unique challenges. Among other things, Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The largest language…
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Opera singers, AGMs and the Bundestag: my working week
Preparation on both sides is critical in making or breaking a successful German lesson. My lesson planning may involve following the syllabus…
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The new Duden has been published
The Duden is the authoritative source for correct spelling, grammar and pronunciation in German. It is what the Oxford English Dictionary is…
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German business etiquette
When doing business in Germany, you will probably, at some point, need to attend meetings and spend time in the offices of…
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The Muhlenberg legend
It is a great idea to learn German if you intend to spend time in Germany, and we offer German courses in the comfort…
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Famous Germans: Bruce Willis
It is a little-known fact that actor Bruce Willis is German. He was born Walter Bruce Willis in 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, West…
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Famous Germans: Henry Kissinger
Unbeknown to many, a German served as the 56th Secretary of State from 1973 to 1977 – Henry Kissinger. Although he became…
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German expatriates in London
More than 50,000 people born in Germany live in London, according to the 2021 Census. More than Winston Churchill would ever have…
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What is a Russia-German?
Russia-German is a term describing Germans who migrated to Russia from the start of the 13th century to the end of the…
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German Christmas traditions
Although in some regions of Germany, the start of the Christmas season is heralded as early as 11 November on St Martin’s…
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Saint Nicholas Day
Saint Nicholas Day, Nikolaustag, celebrated just three weeks before Christmas, has to be one of the most joyful events in the German calendar….
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Friedrich Schiller
Continuing our series of blogs on influential Germans this week, we look at the life and work of the poet, historian, philosopher…
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In our last blog, we looked at the work of the Goethe Institute in promoting the study of German worldwide. This week,…
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Addressing German business associates
How should you address business associates in Germany? As a newcomer to German, one of the first topics you’re likely to cover…
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German sausage feasts in London
So you have been taking German lessons for a while? Or even an intensive German course? And now you would like to go further and…