Germany
How The Grimm Brothers Changed German Linguistics (And Fairy Tales)
You probably associate the Brothers Grimm with Grimm’s Fairy Tales and nothing else, but their contributions to language are just as important.
12 German Words That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do
German and English share common roots, but there are tons of false cognates you’ll need to sidestep if you want to avoid embarrassment. Here are 12 of the most amusing (and kinda NSFW) German false friends.
Vacation Cheat Sheet: 20 German Phrases You Need To Know
Make the most of your upcoming trip to Germany by focusing on these German phrases ahead of your flight abroad.
5 Very Good, Very Specific Tips To Learn German
Are you ready for some serious tips for learning German? We’ll guide you through some very specific areas of German to help you get your head around this complicated but majestic language.
What’s Disney Channel Like Around The World?
Here’s what everyone’s favorite mouse looks like on televisions across the globe.
How To Flirt With A German
Good luck.
A Cultural History Of The Potato In 5 Recipes
You say potato, I say potato. I guess that doesn’t work when you write it down.
Berlin To Venice By Bike: Learning A New Language On The Road
When my girlfriend and I set out to ride our bikes from Berlin to Venice, the biggest challenge wasn’t cycling for weeks or crossing the Alps, it was attempting to speak the local languages along the way.
Quiz: Tell Us What You Like To Eat, We’ll Tell You Which Country To Visit
You’re hungry, and the whole world is your oyster (or a different food if you don’t like oysters).
22 Things You’ll Never Hear A Berliner Say
Did you recently move to Berlin and want to learn some relevant sentences to use in everyday life? Well then, this is NOT your article.
9 German Expressions That Will Make You Sound Like A Native
These popular expressions about (new) beginnings, endings and sausages are an unbeatable way to understand the German mindset.
7 German Words You Need To Know (That Don’t Exist)
What’s the deal with all these new words, where do they come from, and who’s the Italian upstart who’s taken to inventing new German words?
O’zapft Is! Everything You Need To Know About Oktoberfest
Essential tips, fun facts and helpful vocab for this legendary celebration of all things beer
