by HF | Mar 13, 2013
The Umlaut and the ß – German Idiomatic Expressions The German Umlaut (“diaeresis” in English) The two dots sometimes placed over the German vowels a, o, and u are known as an Umlaut. The umlauted vowels ä, ö and ü (and their capitalized equivalents...
by HF | Mar 1, 2013
Deutschland Welcome to our introductory page on German culture and life in Germany! On this page you’ll find links to our articles related to Germany – with information, photos, and resources to help you learn more about the sights to see, plus customs and daily...
by HF | Mar 1, 2013
Österreich Welcome to our introductory page on Austrian culture and life in Austria! On this page you’ll find links to our articles related to Austria – with information, photos, and resources to help you learn more about the sights to see, plus customs and...
by HF | Feb 22, 2013
German Table Manners – Tischmanieren Good dining etiquette in Germany and Europe is not very different from that in the USA, but there are a few variations that you should know about. First of all, relax! If you know your North American table manners, you’ll do...
by HF | Feb 15, 2013
When it’s time to leave Germany, Austria or Switzerland Expat Checklist 1 > Expat Checklist 2 > Expat Checklist 3 (Repatriation) RE-ENTRY: When Expats Become Repats “Most people find coming home to be a more difficult transition than going abroad.” – Craig...
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