Learn German: Germany tagged articles

  1. Destinations for you: Oktoberfest or “d’ Wiesn” to the locals

    To help you survive this lively festival we have come up with some useful phrases and vocabulary.

  2. Konstanz am Bodensee, Germany, is rich with culture and is known as the gateway to Switzerland

    Destinations for you: Konstanz am Bodensee, Germany, is rich with culture and is known as the gateway to Switzerland

    Rebecca Soliman is one of our excellent native German teachers here at Cactus and, as part of German language week, Rebecca has agreed to tell us about her home town Konstanz am Bodensee in Germany.

  3. Competition Time! Win a FREE 1-week German language course in Cologne, Germany.

    Competitions: Competition Time! Win a FREE 1-week German language course in Cologne, Germany.

    Win a FREE 1-week German language course with accommodation in Cologne, Germany.

  4. May Day celebrations around the world

    Experience Cultures: May Day celebrations around the world

    May 1st, often called May Day, is a national holiday in many different countries around the world. Each culture’s celebration has its own origins, whether they stem from nature, religion, or social welfare and revolution…

  5. Take a German course in Vienna this April and enjoy the Easter Markets

    Experience Cultures: Take a German course in Vienna this April and enjoy the Easter Markets

    Every Easter, Vienna hosts an array of markets selling foods and crafts for visitors to enjoy.

  6. German Courses: Hamburg - Why It’s a Great Place to Learn

    Destinations for you: German Courses: Hamburg - Why It’s a Great Place to Learn

    Ask a British person about Hamburg and they will most likely know that it is a port, it is in Germany and was temporarily home to one of our most famous exports - the Beatles. And that’s probably it.

  7. Experience Cultures: Weihnachten - Christmas in Germany

    Weihnachten (Christmas) is one of the most important holidays in Germany.

  8. 10 things you didn’t know about Berlin

    Experience Cultures: 10 things you didn’t know about Berlin

    Berlin is a city like no other in Europe. It has a fascinating and varied history, yet is also one of the most modern and forward-thinking of the contemporary world.

  9. New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.

  10. Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    Destinations for you: Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    If winter isn't really winter until you've had your dose of snow, now's the time to check out our top ski locations in Europe, Canada and South America...

  11. Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

  12. 10 foreign language films to look out for on DVD in 2012

    Movies: 10 foreign language films to look out for on DVD in 2012

    There are some great foreign language films coming out on DVD over the next few months...what better way is there to while away those cold winter nights?

  13. Best European festivals this winter

    Experience Cultures: Best European festivals this winter

    After the lively Christmas festivities, the first months of the year can sometimes feel drab in comparison. With so many festivals in January, February and March though, it's easy to escape the winter blues!

  14. Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Christmas markets in Germany and Austria

    Christmas markets have been taking place in Europe for centuries, and still attract thousands of visitors each year.

  15. Top 10 things to do in Dresden

    Destinations for you: Top 10 things to do in Dresden

    Located in the state of Sachsen, near to the Czech border, Dresden is a fascinating city that makes a great destination for a German course.

  16. Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

  17. What is Nikolaus and where is it celebrated?

    Experience Cultures: What is Nikolaus and where is it celebrated?

    In many countries across central and eastern Europe, the 5th December is a day when children prepare for a special visitor – Saint Nikolaus.

  18. Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    Passion for language: Cactus named ‘Agent of the Month’ by IALC

    The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network of independent language schools. Here at Cactus, we work with IALC schools in locations all around the world.

  19. Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Experience Cultures: Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Intern at Cactus Tobias Hoerl comments on the cultural differences between working in the UK and Germany, according to his experience.

  20. Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    Destinations for you: Test your German by reading our insider’s guide to Munich

    Cactus’ Tobias Hoerl gives us the lowdown on his home town, Munich. Read about the sights and sounds of this famous city in German and in English.

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