Cultural topics for German learners

Passenger walking from bus station to airport terminal after having deregistered in Germany

Oct 12, 2023

How to deregister in Germany: A step-by-step guide to Abmeldung

You made it through the Anmeldung (registration) in Germany, survived the foreigner’s office and maybe even filled out a German...

German and Swiss flag next to each other

Oct 06, 2023

Germany vs. Switzerland: Comparing cost of living, jobs and more

Together, Germany and Switzerland make up two-thirds of the so-called DACH countries — Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH)....

People clingin beer glasses and saying

Oct 06, 2023

4 ways to say “cheers” in German

Whether you’re meeting friends at a Biergarten or raising a glass of Riesling to celebrate a special moment, there’s always...

Smoking in Germany: Age limits, rates and rules

Sep 26, 2023

Smoking in Germany: Age limits, rates and rules

Did you know that Germany has a higher-than-average rate of smokers, relative to other European countries? In an attempt to...

A picturesque German village that reflects the German quality of life

Sep 22, 2023

Why Germany’s quality of life is so good

Germany is known and admired for many things, from its robust economy to its world-class beer. But recently, Germany has...

6 of the safest cities in Germany

Sep 18, 2023

6 of the safest cities in Germany

Taken as a whole, Germany is a very safe country with fairly strict gun laws and a relatively low homicide...

A woman using a yellow recycling bin in Germany

Sep 13, 2023

A guide to recycling in Germany

Germany is renowned for its focus on environmentalism, so it should come as no surprise that recycling is an integral...

Female German film director on set

Sep 13, 2023

The 7 most famous German film directors of all time 

German cinema has had a turbulent history. A market collapse and industry turmoil in the 1960s even led several German...

Three different German Girocards

Sep 08, 2023

A beginner’s guide to the EC card (Girocard) in Germany

The EC card was initially conceived as a “Eurocheque” card that allowed customers to withdraw cash from ATMs in Germany...

Young happy people saying hello to each other in Swiss German

Sep 08, 2023

10 ways to say hello in Swiss German

Getting ready for your next stay in Switzerland? In order to make the most of your experience, it will definitely...

Models on a catwalk wearing fashion from German designers

Sep 08, 2023

8 German fashion designers you need to know

When we think of haute couture and iconic fashion figures, German fashion designers are often overshadowed by their French counterparts....

Happy male doctor with a mother and child explaining Swiss health insurance

Sep 06, 2023

Everything you need to know about Swiss health insurance

Switzerland might be renowned for its efficient public services, but Swiss health insurance can be complex. If you’re living in...