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Author: Ellie Zimt

Frontpage, German Oddities, The German

How to tell the time in Germany

In Germany, you read the clock a bit differently than you do in the UK. I recommend either making sure you’ve got a watch on you when visiting – or having a look at this system (and still bringing a watch)! Continue reading How to tell the time in Germany

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Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

Can long-distance relationships lead to marriage?

Can LDR lead to marriage? As I am looking at the ring around my finger, here is your short answer: yes. Continue reading Can long-distance relationships lead to marriage?

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Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

How do you learn to make your own choices?

Making decisions and choices isn’t an easy feat – and it takes some time to feel confident about it. Continue reading How do you learn to make your own choices?

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English Language, Frontpage, German Language, The English, The German

10 English words that are used in everyday German life

There are quite a few German words you use in English – but did you know that there are also quite a lot of anglicisms that we use in Germany? Continue reading 10 English words that are used in everyday German life

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English Language, Frontpage, German Language, The English, The German

10 German words that are used in everyday English life

It’s incredibly interesting how different languages bleed into each other – we do use a lot of anglicisms in Germany, but there are also a lot of German words in English! Continue reading 10 German words that are used in everyday English life

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Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

Are long-distance relationships worth it?

Long-distance relationships are scary – and if you’ve never been in one, you might doubt if it’ll be worth it. But it is. Continue reading Are long-distance relationships worth it?

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English Culture, English Oddities, Frontpage, The English

How true are English stereotypes?

What are the English all about? What’s typical – and is it really? Let’s take a look at the most common stereotypes. Continue reading How true are English stereotypes?

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Frontpage, German Culture, German Oddities, The German

How true are German stereotypes?

Every folk out there has their cliches. But how true are they, which ones are utter nonsense and which are actually kind of accurate? Continue reading How true are German stereotypes?

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Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

How to keep a habit going

Habits are difficult. Or are they? Studies show exactly how to set them up, but why is isn’t it as easy as it looks like on paper? Continue reading How to keep a habit going

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Actually Useful, Gaming

D&D: Campaign-Birthday Dragons

Looking for something silly and fun to celebrate your D&D campaign’s birthday? Well, why not slay a confetti-breathing dragon and its crew? Continue reading D&D: Campaign-Birthday Dragons

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Hallihallo and guten Tag here at Zimtstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), where you can find a collection of things I find highly irritating about the UK, absolutely wonderful, or weird.

My name's Ellie and I'll be the one making you read dad jokes when you least expect it.

What do you call a magician's dog? That's right. A labracadabrador.

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"Why are chicken the funniest animals?"

"beCAUSE!"

Welcome to Zimstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), German for "cinnamon dust"; my little canvas for things that my brain comes up with or that I experience living in England.
I'm always happy to answer questions about migration, cultural differences, and why British bread sucks!

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