Posts by date: 2021 / 0 en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/archive?tx_blog_archive%5Baction%5D=listPostsByDate&tx_blog_archive%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_archive%5Byear%5D=2021&type=230&cHash=1187afa2a701d82abd9492b6da58a473 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:09:25 +0100 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/german-christmas-customsThu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0100https://www.learngerman.blog/en/german-christmas-customsChristmas is the most important holiday of the year in Germany. There are many customs associated with this special time that create a very special atmosphere. Today, we present you the most important ones. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/difficult-words-word-monsters-in-the-german-languageThu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0100https://www.learngerman.blog/en/difficult-words-word-monsters-in-the-german-languageNow, what is the German language known for? Certainly, for its unpronounceable words, most of which are also incredibly long. 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.