Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study in Germany? In Germany, children may legally stay at home with their parents instead of going to an official nursery or ‘Kita’ (kindergarten) up until they reach six years of age. Although pre-school is also optional in...
How do you tell when Autumn has kicked in? When the temperature is just about right and you see crowds heading to the nearest local wine festival, that’s when you know it’s Autumn in Germany. The locals call these last warm days “Altweibersommer” as it signifies the...
Did you know that Germany was the first country in the world to adopt Daylight Saving Time (DST) which is also known as summertime? DST is the practice of setting the clock one hour ahead of the Standard Time during summer and changing them back in the fall season....
Have you ever travelled and experienced the beautiful spring season? During this time, trees blossom and the weather turns warm after the long months of winter. Spring is often described as a time of awakening and rebirth. But it is also associated with a time of...
Did you know that the German and English languages are actually linguistic siblings? They are considered to be members of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. So, if you look at how the two languages work, you can see how similar they are—both...
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