Posts by date: 2021 / 11 en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/archive?tx_blog_archive%5Baction%5D=listPostsByDate&tx_blog_archive%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_archive%5Bmonth%5D=11&tx_blog_archive%5Byear%5D=2021&type=230&cHash=189e3093365b462feda14db39a001c15 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:07:18 +0100 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/university-of-applied-sciences-or-university-what-suits-you-betterThu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0100Anne Pajarinenhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/university-of-applied-sciences-or-university-what-suits-you-betterIf you want to study in Germany, you can choose between different types of universities. State universities are considered THE top address for prospective students. However, universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen (FH), also known as Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften (HAW) or even Technische Hochschulen (TH) enjoy an excellent reputation in Germany. What is the difference and which type of university suits you best? https://www.learngerman.blog/en/series-german-idioms-no-1-ich-verstehe-nur-bahnhofThu, 04 Nov 2021 08:10:00 +0100https://www.learngerman.blog/en/series-german-idioms-no-1-ich-verstehe-nur-bahnhofGermans, just like every other nation, also like to use idioms to describe certain situations. For learners of the German language who don't have much experience with idioms, this figurative language can sometimes be difficult. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/pfandsystem-the-german-deposit-refund-systemThu, 04 Nov 2021 08:05:00 +0100https://www.learngerman.blog/en/pfandsystem-the-german-deposit-refund-systemGet to know the German deposit system! For certain types of packaging (e.g. glass & plastic bottles and aluminum cans), you are charged a few cents more at the cash register, which you get back when returning them. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/welcome-to-our-learngerman-blogThu, 04 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0100https://www.learngerman.blog/en/welcome-to-our-learngerman-blogOn our LearnGerman Blog we regularly provide you with tips and tricks for learning German and exciting topics about Germany.