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10 pseudo-anglicisms we use in German

Did you know that German uses English words that aren’t actually English, but just masquerade as some? Or completely utilise it for a different meaning and circumstance? Continue reading 10 pseudo-anglicisms we use in German

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt20. March 20251 Comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

What does a German breakfast look like?

How does a classic, typical German breakfast look like? What do we eat in the morning and how is it different to the UK? Continue reading What does a German breakfast look like?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt13. March 202513. March 2025Leave a comment
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

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt11. March 202512. March 2025Leave a comment
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

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt8. March 202520. March 20251 Comment
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

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt7. March 20252 Comments
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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?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt4. March 20255. March 20253 Comments
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

Is having a national ID card good?

In Germany, we have national ID cards – official documents that state and proof who we are. How useful is it? Continue reading Is having a national ID card good?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt27. February 2025Leave a comment
English Language, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

Are there lots of jobs for English speakers in Germany?

Are there lots of opportunities for jobs in Germany, that require you to speak English? Continue reading Are there lots of jobs for English speakers in Germany?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt26. February 202526. February 2025Leave a comment
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Where to go in Germany as a couple?

Looking for a little romantic getaway? Why not Germany? Continue reading Where to go in Germany as a couple?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt25. February 2025Leave a comment
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How do we deal with our past in Germany?

What’s Germany’s approach to its past, how is it taught, and how do we feel about it? Continue reading How do we deal with our past in Germany?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt22. February 202522. February 2025Leave a comment

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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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