Carnival is celebrated throughout the Catholic world approximately five weeks before Easter every year. It is a time of celebration.
Read more 04 Feb 2018
Cultural Corner: Carnival
24 Jul 2014
Cultural Corner: German Beer Basics
Navigating beer in Germany as a foreigner can be daunting. There are over four dozen official varieties, each stemming from the various regions of Germany and owing to specialized brewing techniques. Here we will look at the basics as well as some cultural tips surrounding pure consumption.
Read more 25 Jun 2014
Book Review: Those Crazy Germans!
I recently purchased the book, Those Crazy Germans! by Stephen Somers. I was looking for a lighthearted book about German culture to lend to my students. This book met all my needs.
Read more
German is spoken by approximately 100 million people all over the world. It is an official language in: Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland as well as provinces found in eastern France and northern Italy. German speakers have also emigrated to numerous other countries. Here are some more interesting facts about the German language:
Read more