Posts by tag: Communication en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/tag?tx_blog_tag%5Baction%5D=listPostsByTag&tx_blog_tag%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_tag%5Btag%5D=33&type=220&cHash=d3bdbd58bde44630c93d1f82859fe977 Mon, 11 May 2026 01:09:45 +0200 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/how-politicians-and-public-figures-are-shaping-the-german-languageTue, 25 Nov 2025 14:45:06 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/how-politicians-and-public-figures-are-shaping-the-german-languageTerms such as 'Zeitenwende' (turning point), 'Brandmauer' (firewall) and 'Klimakleber' (climate sticker) are shaping our language like never before, as we repeatedly encounter them in the media. Neutral terms can take on an exclusive meaning when used in an emotionally charged context. In our blog post, we examine these buzzwords in the media as well as their impact, because the battle for attention in digital media is also a so-called 'semantic battle'. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/denglish-hip-hop-phrases-and-internet-slang-the-key-features-of-german-youth-languageThu, 21 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0200Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/denglish-hip-hop-phrases-and-internet-slang-the-key-features-of-german-youth-languageWhen older people listen to a group of German teenagers today, they often only understand fragments of a sentence. A lot has changed since the 1960s, when the generation that wanted to distance itself from the ruling class used words like “cool”. In the following, we will take a look at the increasingly popular mix of English, German, Hip-Hop slang, and internet language. 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-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. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-iryna-ivanets-from-ukraine-my-experiences-in-learning-germanTue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-iryna-ivanets-from-ukraine-my-experiences-in-learning-germanIryna Ivanets has been living in Germany since three years. She successfully passed the German B2 exam and is now working on the C1 certificate. In our interview, she is talking about her experiences in learning German and is telling us her tips for learning German. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-iryna-ivanets-from-ukraine-my-life-in-germanyFri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/interview-with-iryna-ivanets-from-ukraine-my-life-in-germanyIryna Ivanets comes from Ukraine and has been living in Germany since March 2022. Since then her life has changed in many ways and she has had to find her way in a completely new environment. In this interview, she talks about her first impressions, personal insights and her current everyday life. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/du-and-sie-in-german-a-guide-for-beginnersTue, 25 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/du-and-sie-in-german-a-guide-for-beginners“Du” or “Sie”? The personal form of address poses a challenge for many learners of German. In Germany, this distinction is not only important from a grammatical point of view, but also reflects social norms and relationships. In this article, we explain when to use which form and what to bear in mind. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/koelsch-the-cologne-dialect-for-beginnersWed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/koelsch-the-cologne-dialect-for-beginnersThe Cologne dialect, also known as Kölsch, is the largest dialect in the Rhineland and even in the whole of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has its own vocabulary with its own grammar and pronunciation. Even though many Cologne residents no longer have a proper command of the Kölsch language, individual words of the dialect can be heard everywhere in Cologne. You will certainly encounter influences of the Cologne dialect during your stay in the city - especially during the carnival season. In this article, we give you a brief overview of the most important terms. 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/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.