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FEATURED
BMW to Unveil all-new BMW Roadster Concept in Pebble Beach
August 16, 2017
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BMW will unveil two concept vehicles during the annual Press Conference on August 17, 2017, at the Lodge at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Reviewing Stand area on the 18th green. Speakers will include Bernhard Kuhnt, new […]
NEWS
Air Berlin Files for Bankruptcy Protection
August 16, 2017
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Air Berlin, Germany’s second largest but crisis-stricken airline that has not been profitable since 2008, declared insolvency on August 15, 2017. Thanks to a bridge loan of 150 million euros from the German government, the […]
NEWS
In Love with Vienna
August 8, 2017
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The Austrian capital registered more overnight stays in the first half of 2017 than in any years before This is a new all-time high for Vienna: the Austrian capital recorded almost 7 million visitors ( […]
Culture
CULTURE
MARLENE in North Hollywood: Noteworthy One-Woman Play by Willard Manus
August 16, 2017
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Cindy Marinangel amazes as legendary German-born actress Marlene Dietrich By Petra Schuermann It takes a lot of courage to take on the portrayal of German-American Hollywood diva Marlene Dietrich, the iconic actress from Berlin who […]
CULTURE
From Icke, Moin Moin, to Mutschekiebchen: Discover Fun German Dialects!
July 6, 2017
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By Julia C. Kupper The Duden, the most well-known spelling dictionary of the German language, will finally welcome the personal pronoun “Icke”, Berlin’s equivalent to “ich (I)”, into their ranks in its new addition. The […]
CULTURE
Barbecue: An American Tradition with German Roots
July 3, 2017
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Have you ever thought about the origins of the traditional “all-American” barbecue foods? You’ll probably be surprised to know that many foods Americans associate with tailgates, picnics and barbecues actually originated in Germany! Read more […]
Career & German Studies
CAREER
IN: Job Opening for a German Teacher in Indianapolis
August 17, 2017
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The Indianapolis German School is seeking a new teacher starting this Fall. We are a small community outreach program of the Department of World Languages and Cultures at IUPUI. We meet on ten Saturday mornings per semester […]
EDUCATION
Study confirms: Bilingual kids can pick up a third language more easily
August 16, 2017
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By Samantha Boh/The Straits Times Little two-year-old Summer Tan spends her afternoons watching English cartoons and reading Chinese storybooks with her mother. Exposed to both languages, the energetic toddler effortlessly switches between English and Mandarin […]
EDUCATION
Apply for Deutsch macht Spaß Grant Funds until August 15
August 10, 2017
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The AATG (American Association of Teachers of German) sent out a reminder today to apply for funds from the “Deutsch macht Spass Grant,” a program to promote German in the U.S., by August 15, 2017. Grants […]
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Visit the Open-Air Cinema by Lake Zürich
July 6, 2017
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The 29th edition of the Alliance Cinema Zürich takes place from July 20 – August 20. This year, too, this permanent fixture on Zurich’s summer agenda treats movie enthusiasts to cineastic and culinary delights, numerous […]
TRAVEL
Along the Danube River
June 17, 2017
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A cruise that starts in Germany takes you to visit castles and cafes along Europe’s second-largest river. The journey aboard the MS Vista Fidelio begins in the southern German town of Passau, where the Inn, […]
TRAVEL
Visit Germany, The Home of the Car
May 23, 2017
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German cars are renowned throughout the world. Brands such as VW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Opel, Audi and BMW are synonymous with high quality and innovation and enhance the image of Germany as a travel destination. More […]
Recipes
RECIPES
Summer Time is Plum Cake Time
August 6, 2017
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By Petra Schürmann One of my fondest memories when growing up in Germany is picking plums in my grandmother’s backyard, usually in the month of August. While I did not enjoy the picking of the […]
RECIPES
Perfect for a Casual Summer Lunch: Wurstsalat
August 6, 2017
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One of the classic dishes that Germans enjoy when having lunch or dinner at the Biergarten in summer, is “Wurstsalat” (Cold Cuts Salad). We recently discovered a video on Germandeli.com featuring German chef Uwe Rudnick […]
CULINARY
So Refreshing: Raspberry Beer Cooler!
July 3, 2017
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This refreshing cooler made with German Hefeweizen (wheat beer), sparkling wine and raspberries is perfect for your 4th of July celebration this year! INGREDIENTS 3 bottles German Hefeweizen wheat beer (for example Paulaner or Spaten) […]
