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Category: German Culture

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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 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?

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
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

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
English Culture, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

British vs. German small talk

Ever wondered what the difference between our ways of chitchatting is? Continue reading British vs. German small talk

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt21. February 20251 Comment
German Culture, The German

How does the German healthcare system work?

How does the healthcare in Germany work – and is it good? What are the differences to the UK? Continue reading How does the German healthcare system work?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt12. February 20251 Comment
English Culture, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

Here’s how different it is to learn how to drive in Germany and the UK

Did you know that every country has different procedures and ways to teach learners how to drive? Continue reading Here’s how different it is to learn how to drive in Germany and the UK

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt9. February 20259. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

How is the quality of life in Germany?

How is living in Germany – what are some of the best things and how is the quality of life? Continue reading How is the quality of life in Germany?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt7. February 20251 Comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

What is Germany known for – and does it hold up?

Every country has its stereotypes. Which are the ones for Germany – and are they true? Continue reading What is Germany known for – and does it hold up?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt6. February 20255. February 20251 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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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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