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

How well do Germans speak English?

How good are we in talking and understanding English in Germany? Continue reading How well do Germans speak English?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt1. February 20253 Comments
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

What are Germany’s national symbols?

What are Germany’s national symbols, what does the flag mean, and what do we sign about in our hymn? Continue reading What are Germany’s national symbols?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt29. January 20251. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, German Travel, The German

How is the weather in Germany?

Don’t know Germany’s climate? Well, here it is! Continue reading How is the weather in Germany?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt28. January 20251. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, German Language, The German

The most important German word

If there’s ever been a German word that you need to know, it is this one. Continue reading The most important German word

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt26. January 20251. February 20251 Comment
English Culture, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

German and British Tea – how do we drink it?

Did you know that what Brits know as tea isn’t what Germans know as tea – and vice versa? Continue reading German and British Tea – how do we drink it?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt24. January 202523. February 20255 Comments
English Culture, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

Can German citizens work in the UK – and vice versa?

How easy or difficult is it for Brits and Germany to work and live in the other country? Continue reading Can German citizens work in the UK – and vice versa?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt22. January 20251. February 20251 Comment
Frontpage, German Travel, The German

Which 5 cities are a good choice when visiting Germany for the first time?

Visiting Germany for the first time and don’t know where to go? Don’t worry, I got you. Continue reading Which 5 cities are a good choice when visiting Germany for the first time?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt20. January 20251. February 20253 Comments
English Language, Frontpage, German Language, The English, The German

How is German grammar different from English grammar?

How different are English and German in the way they are structured? Continue reading How is German grammar different from English grammar?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt18. January 20251. February 20252 Comments
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

Food I miss the most from Germany

A tiny selection of food I miss the most since I left Germany; they are all dishes or ingredients that don’t exist in the UK. Continue reading Food I miss the most from Germany

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt16. January 20251. February 2025Leave a comment
English Language, Frontpage, German Language, The English, The German

If you’re bilingual, which language do you dream or think in?

What happens if you start speaking your secondary language as your primary language for a while? Continue reading If you’re bilingual, which language do you dream or think in?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt11. January 202526. 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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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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