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Tag: Germany

Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Texas!
31Aug By David Ratón GonzalesNo Comments
Learning Languages

Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Texas!

Texas is known for many things. Among those things is how multicultural the state is, even if many in the state don't necessarily know it. Though most famous for speaking both English and Spanish, the languages of Texas are far more diverse than that. Indeed, Texas is home to speakers of some of the most spoken languages on the planet. But it's also home to endangered languages that only have a few thousand speakers at best and may not survive to the end of our lifetimes... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Official Languages of Texas Much like the US itself, the Constitution of Texas doesn't any official language(s) of the state. However, in reality, the state has three official languages thanks to subsequent legislation: English Spanish ...
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Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Germany!
16Mar By George SanghviNo Comments
Culture

Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Germany!

To many, the only language spoken in Germany is German. However, what if I told you that the languages of Germany were some of the most diverse, not only in Europe, but also in the world?! In total, Germany has a population of about 83 million people (as of the time of writing). These 83 million people speak hundreds of different languages, some which are widely spoken, and some that are native to only a small village... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Language According to the German Constitution, whilst there are a number of regional languages spoken throughout the country, the only official language spoken throughout the country, is German... Throughout the country, there are a number of different German dialects, most of which c...
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15 German Slang Words Your German Teacher Isn’t Teaching You!
6Oct By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
Culture

15 German Slang Words Your German Teacher Isn’t Teaching You!

Chances are that when you were taught German, you were only taught "Standard German". That's all well and good, however, to sound like a native, you'll certainly need to know German slang words too! German is one of the most spoken languages, with it being spoken in seven countries, mostly in Europe, but also Africa as well. As such, by learning a few German slang words, you'll definitely get your use out of them! For the most part, these are slang terms are used almost solely in Germany. However, depending on where in Germany it is used, people in Austria, Belgium, Switzerland or other German-speaking countries may understand them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Irre! - Crazy! Sometimes, a situation requires a term that is extremely fle...
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17 Romantic German Phrases to Impress That Special Someone!
23Jun By Gareth SeagullNo Comments
Life

17 Romantic German Phrases to Impress That Special Someone!

German isn't known for being a language of love, at least not in the sense that French is. However, there are several romantic German phrases. But what are the best German love words? Even if you aren't dating a German (or an Austrian or a Swiss) right now, knowing a few German love words will certainly come in handy! After all, German may be one of the hardest languages, but it is very common in Europe! The ability to use romantic German phrases is perhaps one of the most sophisticated things you can do. German is a quite sophisticated language even if it isn't as sophisticated as French or Spanish is. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 17. Schatz Schatz is something that is both quite common and not very common. In some circles, Schatz is ver...
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10 weird and wonderful facts about German culture
28Jan By Henry AusbergerNo Comments
Culture

10 weird and wonderful facts about German culture

Germany. The land of sausages, great cars and lederhosen. These are just a few of the things that come into your head when I say 'Germany' to you. But these are not the only amazing facts about German culture. Germany, just like Spain, is not as old as you may have thought. Yes, there was the Holy Roman Empire before that and the German Confederation, but no 'Germany' per se. Germany was only founded in 1871, fast forward 120 years, two world wars, the Berlin wall, everything. Some even argue that Germany itself was only truly founded in 1990, when the reunification between east and west happened, but I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. Thanks to Germany's presence abroad in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, German culture is quite prevalent, especially in ...
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