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Traffic in Germany: navigating safely through the German traffic jungle

Traffic in Germany: navigating safely through the German traffic jungle

04/03/2024

During my previous stays abroad, I have had a wide variety of experiences with traffic rules and have often missed the German traffic regulations - be it in the rice terraces of Yuanyang in China, where there were fewer…
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Tips for learning German: Listening to and understanding German

Tips for learning German: Listening to and understanding German

02/29/2024

Would you like to improve your German? Books are an important tool for learning a language. However, they are no substitute for experiencing a spoken language. You will also learn which idioms are common in certain…
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The basics of Cologne Carnival

The basics of Cologne Carnival

02/07/2024

Carnival or Fasching is celebrated in one way or another throughout Germany. Each region has its own customs and traditions. The city of Cologne, which is also home of our headquarter, is particularly well known for its…
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German Christmas traditions – popular all over the world

German Christmas traditions – popular all over the world

12/12/2023

Many Christmas traditions come from Germany that are known around the world. These include Christmas carols and Advent rituals. In this article we will introduce you to the most important traditions.
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