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Why a language learning break can help you get better
I’ve just returned to learning German after a language learning break. To my surprise, my brain hadn’t rejected all the German I had previously learned. In fact, I felt like I was somehow more fluent than before. Keep reading for this week’s post on why, sometimes, taking a language learning…
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The truth about Comedy in Germany
“A German joke is no laughing matter” wrote Mark Twain in his famous dual-language essay, ‘The Awful German Language / die schreckliche deutsche Sprache’. Native English speakers have this long-standing belief that Germans have no sense of humour. Of all the stereotypes we have of the Germans, I think this…
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5 valuable things I learnt during 100 days of yoga.
On Saturday 10th April 2021, I treated myself to a minimal cue, intermediate/advanced yoga flow. The reason? To celebrate 100 consecutive days of yoga. I wasn’t intending to commit to anything past 30 days. However, with a seemingly never-ending lockdown and a drive to do SOMETHING, I decided to see…
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Midweek Mini-Post: you HAVE to check out this AMAZING artist!!
Hi friends. I hope you’re all having a great week so far. I normally upload my blog posts once a week, but I was desperate to share this with you! Meet Natascha Götz: She’s studying Art Education at university and she’s a freelance artist and graphic designer. At 19 years…
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How to be Vegetarian in Germany
“How do you find living in Germany as a vegetarian?” is one of the most common questions I get asked by friends and family back home. Little do they know that since moving to Germany, my vegetarian diet has become a liiiiitle more flexible. Okay look, schnitzel and sausage are…
