German modal particles are one of the trickiest linguistic components for learners of the language to master. Learn the German of everyday speech, which most classes don't teach.
November 9th, 2020 marks the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht, an event often considered a seminal point in the persecution of the Jews under National Socialism.
In Texas, some locals are clinging on to their Germanic heritage. One explained to The Local how their dialect survives, years after other immigrant languages died out.
Many people wouldn’t expect to hear German spoken outside of central Europe. Yet today it is preserved, in its own dialect, in communities stretching from Texas to Namibia.
One of the most influential figures in European history, Martin Luther was a catalyst of the Protestant Reformation. His seminal writings helped to trigger one of the most important upheavals in European history. But his works had another, more hidden effect: the development and proliferation of a unifying German language.
Learning German is made trickier by significant regional differences. We break down the linguistic features of Deutschland's dialects and where you'll hear them.
Famed for its castle and university, Heidelberg is a culturally influential city. And it's the perfect solution for those looking for a bit of German history.
Germany is replete with historical castles, impressive cathedrals and important monuments. But can you name all of these significant works of German architecture?
From politics to religion, from wars to literature, Germany's history is rich and diverse. See how good your knowledge of German historical dates is with our quiz.
Halloween has an ever growing popularity in Germany. For a country with such a rich history, there are a plethora of spooky sites to visit this time of year.
As the home of the European Central Bank and the Deutsche Bank, Frankfurt is well-known as one of Europe's most important financial hubs. But how did the Hesse city develop into one of Europe's – and arguably the world’s – most influential cities?
When it comes to supermarkets in Germany there is loads of choice, from discount chains to organic shops. Here's our handy guide to some of them, and the kinds of products they offer.
It has been 20 years since the first Harry Potter novel, and the ensuing mania about the boy wizard. Nowadays, the Ehrlich Brothers – magician brothers Andreas and Christian - are stunning TV audiences with their stage shows. But those who want to perform magic must be able to do more than a few card tricks – and they have to work hard for it.
Kiezdeutsch is a German ethnolect spoken by young people, especially among those with immigrant backgrounds and is considered a kind of Jugendsprache, or ‘youth speak’.
