Posts by tag: Culture en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/tag?tx_blog_tag%5Baction%5D=listPostsByTag&tx_blog_tag%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_tag%5Btag%5D=32&type=220&cHash=692ee4b920857c5dfedd3a5bce68c1e7 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:02:06 +0100 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-christmas-traditions-in-germanyThu, 18 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-christmas-traditions-in-germanyChristmas in Germany is not only a festival of lights, but also a journey through many regional traditions. Those traveling through the country in December will experience a mixture of old stories and lively rituals that create a unique atmosphere in each region. In our blog post, we show you how exciting and diverse the Advent season in Germany is and how strongly culture and history are tied together. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-in-germany-part-2-saarbrueckenWed, 10 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-in-germany-part-2-saarbrueckenSaarland's regional cuisine is influenced by its proximity to the French border and its former affiliation with France. Side dishes such as sauerkraut and ingredients such as bacon and leeks come from neighboring Alsace-Lorraine. Coal mining also influenced the cuisine of this region. The physically demanding work resulted in hearty meals prepared from regional products. Even today, potato dishes are still common on regional menus. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-from-germany-part-1-cologneTue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/regional-specialties-from-germany-part-1-cologneWhen you think of Cologne, the first things that probably come to mind are the cathedral and the Cologne Carnival. But the city also has some regional delicacies to offer. Cologne cuisine is like the people themselves – honest, down-to-earth, and relaxed. In this article, we'll introduce you to a few Rhineland classics. If you want to experience Cologne's culinary scene, you should definitely try these sweet and savoury specialties. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/day-of-german-unity-in-saarbrueckenMon, 29 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/day-of-german-unity-in-saarbrueckenEvery year on October 3, Germany celebrates the reunification of 1990. This significant event still evokes emotions, reflections, and debates today. In Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland, this holiday is particularly important. Few other federal states have such an eventful history with Germany and France, which has decisively influenced today's understanding of unity, belonging, and European cooperation. In this article, we explore the history of the Saarland and take a deeper look at its perspective on October 3. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-carl-duisberg-employee-omid-quraishi-from-afghanistanTue, 02 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-carl-duisberg-employee-omid-quraishi-from-afghanistanOmid came to Germany two years ago as a refugee from Afghanistan. For about a year now, he has been working as a customer advisor for German courses at the Carl Duisberg Training Center Berlin. In this interview, he talks about his experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/increase-social-interaction-by-playing-german-board-gamesTue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/increase-social-interaction-by-playing-german-board-gamesDespite the popularity of digital games, traditional board and card games remain very popular in Germany. The selection of themes and game designs ranges from classics to modern game highlights. They all have one thing in common: they promote fun through lively communication. To win, players must either cooperate or compete against each other. Here, we present a small selection of well-known and new board games that encourage social interaction while learning about German culture and language in a playful way. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-2-living-and-studying-in-germanyFri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-2-living-and-studying-in-germanyErika was born and raised in a U.S. territory outside of America. She comes from a small, tropical island located in the Pacific Ocean, called Saipan, which is the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. As part of a cultural exchange program she lives in Germany since July 2024 and attended German courses at the Carl Duisberg Training Center in Berlin and Cologne. It is her first time in Germany and in Europe as well. In our interview, she talks about the differences to the island life, her impressions of learning German and what she likes the most about Germany. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-1-exchange-program-cbyxWed, 16 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-erika-from-the-northern-mariana-islands-part-1-exchange-program-cbyxErika Pascual has been participating in a cultural exchange program sponsored by the German Bundestag and the US Congress, also known as CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange) or in German PPP (Parlamentarisches Patenschafts-Programm). The program gives her the opportunity to immerse herself in the German culture as well as acquiring the German language while also representing the diversity of America and her hometown Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. In our interview, she tells us more about the program and her experiences. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/summer-in-germany-part-6-saarbrueckenTue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/summer-in-germany-part-6-saarbrueckenSaarbrücken, the capital of Germany's smallest state, is located in the border triangle between Germany, France and Luxembourg. This makes the city an international hub, with plenty of cross-border exchange. True to the motto "The main thing is that we have eaten well; if necessary, the work is done quickly", the Saarlanders are known for their love of good food and drink. People here enjoy sitting together, celebrating and taking advantage of the wide range of events on offer. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-oleksandra-maslova-from-ukraine-about-freedom-individuality-and-challengesTue, 17 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-oleksandra-maslova-from-ukraine-about-freedom-individuality-and-challengesOleksandra comes from Ukraine and has been living in Germany since March 2022. In our interview, she talks about her life in Germany and her experiences in learning German, but also about freedom, individuality and challenges.