Times of the Hamsterkauf
March 24, 2020
Panic buying? Questioning why? Love German words? It’s Hamsterkauf time! … More Times of the Hamsterkauf
Tag: language
Colloquial Mishaps in German
November 28, 2019
Learning a language has ups-and-downs, including humorous experiences with colloquialisms. … More Colloquial Mishaps in German
The Five Senses: Reflections
May 4, 2019
The buds have been blossoming, the trees, becoming vibrant and vividly green, once again. The birds sing louder than what could be heard during the grey months of Winter in Germany. It’s been one year since moving to Germany from Canada. This is the second semester I have had the opportunity to teach at two … More The Five Senses: Reflections
Learning the Language
May 1, 2018
First steps towards integration into a new culture? Learn the language (or work on it)… Before taking the plunge into the delightful swimming water, I first came to Germany for 2 months to take intensive German classes on weekday mornings. It was a lot of work, and it forced me to practice and use German … More Learning the Language
Pre-departure Struggles
April 30, 2018
Before embarking on a new adventure, try to organize a few things from you current location – because no matter how much you prepare, there will ALWAYS be something new or different once you arrive … More Pre-departure Struggles
