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Tag: The English

Living in England, there are oh so many things that are different to living in Germany. Here, you can find my odd collection of those I find noteworthy.

English Culture, Frontpage, The English

What’s a Full English Breakfast?

What does a Full English Breakfast look like, what are the ingredients and how well-known is it? Continue reading What’s a Full English Breakfast?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt12. March 20251 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
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?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt5. March 202512. March 2025Leave a comment
English Culture, English Oddities, The English

5 Things about the UK I find really silly

I celebrate different cultures and customs – but that doesn’t mean I can’t deem some of the things absolutely silly. Continue reading 5 Things about the UK I find really silly

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt1. March 20251 Comment
English Culture, The English

The best sweets in England

Visiting England and not sure what to try? Here’s my list of some of my favourite sweets to find in the UK! Continue reading The best sweets in England

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt28. February 202528. 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
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 Travel, Frontpage, The English

How is driving in the UK?

How is it to drive on the wrong side of the road? And what are the little quirks of British streets? Continue reading How is driving in the UK?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt18. 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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