Posts by date: 2024 / 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=2024&type=230&cHash=8ab5904d87b9c160a78e3c935e4d59e2 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0200 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/new-years-eve-in-germany-traditions-customs-and-the-meaning-of-the-new-yearFri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/new-years-eve-in-germany-traditions-customs-and-the-meaning-of-the-new-yearNew Year's Eve is an important celebration in Germany that is associated with a variety of traditions and customs. These not only mark the turn of the year, but are also deeply rooted in German culture. In this article, you will immerse yourself in the world of German New Year's Eve traditions. Some of them can be found in one form or another in other countries and cultures. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/eating-out-in-germany-menu-selection-tipping-and-unwritten-rulesWed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0100Julia Braitmaierhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/eating-out-in-germany-menu-selection-tipping-and-unwritten-rulesGerman food culture is characterized by a very diverse cuisine and has more to offer than just bratwurst and sauerkraut. Eating out in Germany is a social event that is associated with certain customs and traditions. We take a look at the most important aspects you should bear in mind when eating out in Germany – from menu selection and tipping to the unwritten rules. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/studying-in-germany-the-terms-you-need-to-know-part-2Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/studying-in-germany-the-terms-you-need-to-know-part-2The winter semester started at many German universities on the first of October. If you are interested in studying in Germany or are already a student, you have probably already noticed that universities have their very own vocabulary. In this second part, we have put together five more basics for everyday university life. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/summer-in-germany-part-4-munichThu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/summer-in-germany-part-4-munichWith around 1.5 million inhabitants, Munich is the third largest city in Germany, an important economic metropolis and a university city with a high recreational value. The capital of the federal state of Bavaria is not only home to the world-famous Oktoberfest, but also offers many cultural highlights. We give you 10 tips on how to make your late summer in Munich unforgettable. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/the-political-electoral-system-in-germany-easily-explainedThu, 08 Aug 2024 09:30:00 +0200Julia Braitmaierhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/the-political-electoral-system-in-germany-easily-explainedHow does the political system in Germany work? How do federal and state elections differ? And what are the five electoral principles? We answer these and other questions about the German electoral system in this article. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/summer-in-germany-part-3-radolfzell-at-lake-constanceThu, 25 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0200Julia Braitmaierhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/summer-in-germany-part-3-radolfzell-at-lake-constanceRadolfzell at Lake Constance is a picturesque small town in the south of Germany, in the middle of the border triangle between Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The town is known for its historic old town, the beautiful lakeside area and the surrounding nature. The Carl Duisberg Training Center Radolfzell is located right next to the famous Stadtgarten, just a five-minute walk from Lake Constance. With its beautiful natural surroundings, Radolfzell offers a wealth of leisure activities for the summer. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/the-most-important-soccer-termsThu, 27 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog TeamCarl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/the-most-important-soccer-termsThe European Football Championship (Euro 2024) is in full swing. Germany is hosting this year. The group matches have already been completed and the round of 16 matches are just around the corner. You want to be fully prepared and brush up on your soccer vocabulary? No problem, here you will find the most important soccer terms explained from A to Z. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/baden-dialect-for-beginnersThu, 16 May 2024 15:30:00 +0200Julia Braitmaierhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/baden-dialect-for-beginnersWhen attending a German course in Radolfzell on Lake Constance, most language students stumble across the local dialect: “A Weggle oder a Bretzele?” (A bread roll or a pretzel?), the baker wants to know. “Don't you understand?” – “Awa, mach koi Ferz!“ (Really?). Baden dialect is not easy to understand for “Neigschmeckde” (new residents). But since 9.7% of Germans speak “Badisch”, we want to give you a brief overview in this article. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/traffic-in-germany-navigating-safely-through-the-german-traffic-jungleWed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200Julia BraitmaierJulia Braitmaierhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/traffic-in-germany-navigating-safely-through-the-german-traffic-jungleDuring my previous stays abroad, I have had a wide variety of experiences with traffic rules and have often missed the German traffic regulations - be it in the rice terraces of Yuanyang in China, where there were fewer paved roads than free-roaming pigs, in the outback of Australia, where four-wheel drive suddenly became a vital companion, or on the congested streets of Genoa, where I feared for more than just the life of my car. This made me think about what I would have liked to know about traffic rules before coming to Germany. In this blog post, I will therefore give you a brief overview of road traffic in Germany. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/tips-for-learning-german-listening-to-and-understanding-germanThu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog TeamCarl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/tips-for-learning-german-listening-to-and-understanding-germanWould you like to improve your German? Books are an important tool for learning a language. However, they are no substitute for experiencing a spoken language. You will also learn which idioms are common in certain situations or how German terms are used. In this blog post, we will give you an overview of how you can integrate learning and especially listening to German into your everyday life.