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A German talking about her life in England

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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 Culture, Frontpage, The English

The British love for biscuits

Ever wondered why there are so many biscuits available in a British supermarket – and wondering which to choose? Continue reading The British love for biscuits

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt23. February 20252 Comments
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
English Culture, Frontpage, The English

5 Things about the UK that I love

Here is a collection of some of my favourite things in the UK. Lots of things are better, lots of things are worse – but these I definitely adore. Continue reading 5 Things about the UK that I love

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt2. February 20252. February 20251 Comment

Zimtstaub


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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