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Paris, the City of Love! But why, exactly?

We’ve compiled 10 reasons why Paris has established itself as “la cité de l’amour”: Paris is a large city with ...

A couple in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Learn Brazilian Portuguese in Vienna

What is the best way to learn Portuguese? There are now many apps, podcasts, books and YouTube channels you can ...

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Our Top 10 Podcasts for Learning English

Why You Should Learn English with Podcasts: Whether you are lying in bed, on the train heading home, or simply ...

Guide for English Podcasts

English CV: Key differences you need to be aware of

There are differences between German and English CVs! With an English CV, it also matters whether you are applying in ...

Italian for Your Vacation: Essential Phrases & Vocabulary for Your Trip

How to Start a Conversation: Politeness is especially important when abroad; after all, you don’t want to make a negative ...

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Scandinavia – Countries & Languages

Which countries are part of Scandinavia? Scandinavia is the part of Northern Europe that includes the countries Norway, Sweden and ...

Flags from left to right: Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

The Netherlands or Holland?

What is typically Dutch? Immediately, cheese, tulips, canals, Rembrandt, clogs, dikes, and windmills come to mind. But also Amsterdam with ...

Landscape in the Netherlands

Christmas & New Year’s Eve – Traditions Around the World

“The Christ Child” “When houses are brightly lit and hearts are stirred, a magic then unites people.” When I was ...

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The Krampus

What other names is the Krampus known by? Kramperl Tuifl (from Teufel, meaning devil) Bartl (short form of Bartholomäus) However, ...

Two Krampus figures with fur and horns in the mountains

Easter Customs Involving the Egg

Easter is either a time for reflection or an excuse for many to indulge in chocolate. There are some things, ...

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Portuguese – Where Is It Spoken?

Portuguese is the official national language in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Macau, ...

Portuguese Maps Overview

Hamburg – What makes this city in northern Germany so unique?

Moin instead of Hallo Well, above all, in Hamburg, you are often greeted not with “Hallo,” “Hi,” or “Grüß Gott,” ...

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