Posts by tag: Language en https://www.learngerman.blog/en/tag?tx_blog_tag%5Baction%5D=listPostsByTag&tx_blog_tag%5Bcontroller%5D=Post&tx_blog_tag%5Btag%5D=35&type=220&cHash=e4e8d01435ce9b41f98fb8bff78deb44 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:22:58 +0100 https://www.learngerman.blog/en/emotions-in-german-grammar-the-subjunctive-in-everyday-lifeWed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0100Markus Schollhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/emotions-in-german-grammar-the-subjunctive-in-everyday-lifeMany German learners are afraid of grammar, especially the subjunctive. It sounds complicated and knowing when to use Subjunctive I or Subjunctive II can be challenging for non-native speakers. However, the subjunctive allows us to express wishes, politeness, and doubts. It not only shows what someone is thinking but also how they are feeling. In a sense, the subjunctive is the ‘Grammar of Emotions’. Our blog gives a brief overview of the feeling behind each subjunctive. https://www.learngerman.blog/en/practice-your-german-with-tongue-twistersThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0100Carl Duisberg Blog Teamhttps://www.learngerman.blog/en/practice-your-german-with-tongue-twistersDo you know the German tongue twister, "Fischers Fritze fischt frische Fische"? Sentences like this one can really trip you up. That's why they're called "tongue twisters." However, tongue twisters have their advantages, and they are fun to practice. We will show you how they can help you improve your German skills. 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/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/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/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-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/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.