Italians have an expression that says that something sounds German if they don't understand it at all. Yet several German words actually have their roots in the southern European romance language.
No, it's not just Arnold Schwarzenegger. There are some pretty surprising German-speaking celebrities. Here are six of the most fluent with video evidence.
The German language has a rich (and often creative) vernacular. We're asking The Local's readers to pick their favourite word â and the winner will be revealed in a future article.
Four German citizens have been expelled from northern Norway after they entered the country in a camper van, after suspicious locals tipped off the police.
Danes who want to study the language of neighbouring Germany will have to look to other universities in the country, after Aalborg announced the closure of its German courses.
Americans are known worldwide for loving the right to free expression and freedom of speech that are protected by the US Constitution. Meinungsfreiheit, or MeinungsäuĂerungsfreiheit, refers to the concept of freedom of speech, or freedom of expression in Germany.
A nationwide debate was triggered after a conservative politician suggested children who donât speak German well enough shouldnât be allowed to start school. Hereâs what you had to say.
A high profile politician with Angela Merkelâs CDU party says children with insufficient German language skills should be held back from starting school.
Many of our readers will be only too familiar with the struggles of learning German. A new study has shown that these difficulties are by no means limited to tourists and expats.
There was a time when bilingualism was regarded suspiciously. But experts point out far more benefits than disadvantages for children raised with more than one language.
When you go back the homeland for your Christmas hols don't be surprised if people look at you a bit funny - you've probably picked up one of these peculiarly German habits.
Learning a language wouldnât be complete without inadvertently making hilarious blunders and accidentally saying something completely different to what you actually meant. Don't worry - you're not alone.
