Have you ever heard George Clooney, Brad Pitt or Julia Roberts speaking German? Many American TV shows and movies are aired on German TV stations and in movie theaters, the content, of course dubbed in German. Here is a peek at the Ocean’s Twelve German trailer: … Continue reading
Author Archives: Seval
Telling Jokes in German
Learning a new language is always a challenge. Do you know what’s even more challenging? Learning the humor for that language! It’s still sometimes tough for me to understand a joke. The reason is not necessary grammar or vocabulary but … Continue reading
Ice cream month in Germany
Yes, it’s that time of the year: it’s national ice cream month! Thanks to Ronald Reagan, who designated the entire month of July to ice cream in 1984. Even though Germany does not have a month dedicated to this … Continue reading
German Karaoke: Sing “99 Luftballons”
Do you like karaoke? If yes, have you tried karaoke in German? If not, then I have the song that may make you start singing in German! My favorite karaoke song in German is “99 Luftballons” by Nena in 1983, … Continue reading
Wissen vs. Kennen… To Know in German
The difference between Wissen (to know) and Kennen (to know) is one chapter in German grammar where a lot of students have a hard time grasping the use. Both of the verbs mean “to know” but when do you use “wissen” and … Continue reading
EURO 12: Provide Sports Commentary in German - Ten Phrases
Soccer is the big thing in Germany, especially right now with the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship (or what’s commonly referred to as Euro 2012). Euro 2012 started on June 8th and goes to July 1st, you can try catching games stateside at local … Continue reading
Alles Gute zum Vatertag! Happy Father’s Day in Germany
Although Father’s Day is this weekend in the U.S., it falls on a different day in different regions of the world. Father’s day in Germany is always on “Christi Himmelfahrt” (Acension Day) which is always 40 days after Easter. This year … Continue reading
Elevator Small Talk…. In German
Ever feel awkward in elevators? Do you feel pressured to say something, anything? You’re not alone. Especially at the office, people feel compelled to speak in elevators for fear of coming off as rude. You also don’t want to walk in … Continue reading
Enjoying German: The Difference Between “gern” and “mag”
A question that I receive from my students is the different between “gern” and “mag“. In my last e-tutoring session I could not further go into details explaining the differences, so here is my attempt to do so in my blog. Both … Continue reading
Yoga in Deutsch
What better way to wind down the week and kick off a relaxing holiday weekend than with yoga? And why not try a yoga class in German? Here is a sample on how a yoga class could look like in Germany: … Continue reading
