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New Year's Resolutions - Gute Vorsaetze from 2022-02-22T00:51:43.473349
Plans for the New Year and a look back at price rises in 2007.
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Ice skating in Frankfurt from 2022-02-22T00:51:43.471908
A day out at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt
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Truly German - Sweet catchers from 2010-02-19T23:55
How German adults behave at the carnival processions
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The Salt Lounge in Oberursel from 2010-01-25T23:55
A place people go to in Oberursel to relax.
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Truly German - ELENA from 2010-01-22T23:55
The new system for employers to report data about their employees.
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Winter in Germany from 2010-01-18T23:55
Sledging in Camp King, Winter tyres, Snow-clearing duty, Lack of salt
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Silvester and Wunderkerzen from 2009-12-31T13:50
We finish the series by talking about sparklers
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Finanzkrise und notleidende Banken from 2009-11-25T23:55
A word used to describe the economic climate, with an ironic twist
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Herdpraemie from 2009-11-18T23:55
A incentive for parents of pre-school children to stay at home and look after them
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Freiwillige Ausreise from 2009-11-11T23:55
A term used to describe one of the choices facing asylum seekers in Germany
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Andrea Hitchcock ? Outdoor Lanzarote from 2009-11-09T10:00
An interview with a British ex-pat who blogs about life outdoors on Lanzarote
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Entlassungsproduktivitaet from 2009-11-04T23:55
A way of describing an increase in productivity by workforce reduction
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Nick Ball on Lanzarote from 2009-11-02T09:00
An interview with the British ex-pat guidebook author
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Mike Cliffe-Jones on Lanzarote from 2009-10-26T09:00
An interview with the British ex-pat businessmann, author and blogger
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Taetervolk from 2009-10-21T23:55
A way of describing the collective guilt of a nation's people
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Truly German - Episode 05 - 2nd October 2009 from 2009-10-02T23:55
A podcast that discusses news from Germany with a quiz element.
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Truly German - Episode 04 - 18th September 2009 from 2009-09-18T23:55
A podcast that discusses news from Germany with a quiz element - this week with guest Cathy Dobson.
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Truly German - Episode 03 - 4th September 2009 from 2009-09-04T23:55
A new podcast which discusses news from Germany and also includes our new quiz.
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Truly German - Episode 02 - 14th August 2009 from 2009-08-14T23:55
A new podcast which discusses news from Germany and also includes our new quiz.
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Truly German - Episode 01 - 31st July 2009 from 2009-07-31T23:55
A new podcast which discusses news from Germany and also includes our new quiz.
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Zuendwarensteuer from 2009-07-29T23:55
A tax on matches and lighters in Germany - now discontinued.
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The Hexenturm in Idstein from 2009-07-13T23:00
A visit to a medieval tower in the Taunus area
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A weekend in Sonsbeck from 2009-06-29T23:00
A visit to the Niederrhein area of Germany for a special Scout camp
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Reviewing the Madrid Confessions from 2009-05-25T23:00
A review of an audio book by Ben Curtis
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Aussichtsturm Ellerhoehe from 2009-05-11T23:00
A viewing platform on the northern side of Bad Homburg
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Frankfurt-Eschborn Cityloop from 2009-05-04T17:00
We wait for a cycle race that passes - and blocks - our road each year on 1st May.
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Hausnotruf from 2009-04-29T23:55
A system for people living at home on their own to call for help in an emergency
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Osterfeuer from 2009-03-18T23:55
A bonfire that is it for a Church service on Easter Saturday
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Aschermittwoch from 2009-02-25T23:55
The start of Lent. A day to go to church, and a day of political meetings.
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Karnevalsumzug from 2009-02-11T23:55
An procession that takes place during the Karneval season
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Karnevalssitzung from 2009-02-04T23:55
An event that takes place in a large hall during the Karneval season
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Raclette, Fondue und Bleigiessen from 2008-12-31T23:55
Three traditions in Germany for New Years Eve
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Christkind from 2008-12-24T23:55
A figure that brings presents to children in Germany on Christmas Eve.
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Two more Christmas markets from 2008-12-22T23:00
We finish our tour by visiting two smaller Christmas markets in Oberursel
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Bad Homburg Christmas Market from 2008-12-15T23:00
A visit to part of the Bad Homburger Weihnachtsmarkt
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Weihnachtspyramide from 2008-12-10T23:55
A wooden Christmas decoration, which turns by candle power.
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Ruedesheim Christmas Market from 2008-12-08T23:00
A visit to the Ruedesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt
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Klimakatastrophe from 2008-11-26T23:55
The generic name for events associated with climate change
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100th Episode from 2008-11-23T23:55
Highlights and outtakes of 100 German Words Explained episodes
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Solidaritaetszuschlag from 2008-10-22T23:55
An additional tax to assist fund German re-unification
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Autumn in the park from 2008-09-29T23:00
After a cold week, we take advantage of some late sunshine.
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GmbH und AG from 2008-09-19T23:55
Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung und Aktiengesellschaft
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Krankenversicherung und Pflegeversicherung from 2008-08-31T23:55
Health insurance and a special form of insurance for people who have to be cared for.
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KiKa Summer Tour in Wiesbaden from 2008-08-18T23:00
A day out in Wiesbaden to visit a German TV outdoor event.
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Hausratversicherung from 2008-08-13T23:00
Contents insurance to cover items in flats and houses against theft and damage.
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Haftpflichtversicherung from 2008-08-06T23:00
Liability insurance for individuals, cars, pet owners and specific career groups.
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Das Standesamt from 2008-07-30T23:00
The place in Germany to register births, marriages and deaths.
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Buying a flat in Germany from 2008-07-28T23:00
Buying a flat is a process that can take several months, as we have just found out.
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Das Bauamt from 2008-07-16T23:00
The offices in Germany responsible public buildings and planning permission.
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Das Fraeulein vom Amt from 2008-06-25T23:00
A job for women connecting phone calls at the start of the 20th Century.
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How to pay for things in Germany from 2008-06-23T09:00
Many businesses prefer cash when paying for goods and services.
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Fronleichnam from 2008-05-28T09:00
A public holiday celebrated in some areas of Germany 60 days after Easter
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A visit to the Koenigsteiner Burg from 2008-05-05T23:00
I take my daughter to visit the castle ruins in Koenigstein.
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Die Zuschlagmarke from 2008-04-30T09:00
A special type of stamp that includes a donation on top of the postage.
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Buechersendung from 2008-04-23T09:00
A method of sending books and other printed materials cheaply through the post.
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Einschreiben from 2008-04-02T09:00
To prove that you have sent a letter, send it per Einschreiben.
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A visit to Burg Eppstein from 2008-03-24T09:00
I take my daughter for a visit to the castle in Eppstein, where we climb up the tower and are shown around the museum.
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Schalttag - Schaltjahr - Schaltsekunde from 2008-02-29T09:00
The days and seconds added to the year to keep the calendar right
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Getting married in Germany from 2008-02-18T09:00
What do you have to go through as a foreigner in order to marry a German national?
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Karneval - Fasching - Fastnacht from 2008-02-13T09:00
The week before lent, when Germany goes mad and people parade through the streets.
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Rosenmontag from 2008-02-06T09:00
The Monday before Lent, celebrated in Germany with parades and by eating Berliners.
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Der Gemeindeschluessel from 2008-01-30T09:00
A number that you need when you register in Germany, but you don't really need to know it.
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Frankfurt by train from 2008-01-28T09:00
How much of Frankfurt can you see using public transport?
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Die Einkommensteuer from 2008-01-16T09:00
A form of tax in Germany on income from sources such as employment, interest, dividends, rent etc.
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Die Lohnsteuerkarte from 2008-01-09T09:00
The card that you receive in Germany to give to your employer so that tax can be deducted from your wages correctly.
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Heilige Drei Koenige from 2008-01-02T09:00
Celebrated on January 6th, also known as Epiphany, groups of children sing songs for charity
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Weihnachten from 2007-12-26T09:00
Christmas Day and Boxing Day - bank holidays in Germany that people spend with their families
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Heiligabend from 2007-12-24T09:00
Christmas Eve - the day in Germany on which children receive their presents
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Christmas in Germany from 2007-12-17T09:00
Graham and Maria discuss how they celebrate Christmas with a mixture of cultural elements.
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Buss- und Bettag from 2007-11-21T09:00
A special day in the middle of November, previously a public holiday
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Allerheiligen from 2007-11-07T09:00
A public holiday in some areas of Germany on 1st November.
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Der Reformationstag from 2007-10-31T09:00
A public holiday in some areas of Germany on 31st October.
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When translations go wrong from 2007-10-29T09:00
...and why the menus on Lanzarote make us laugh
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Driving a bio-ethanol car from 2007-10-22T09:00
First experiences with a flexifuel Ford Focus
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Tag der Deutschen Einheit from 2007-10-03T09:00
The national holiday for German reunification.
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Das Sandmaennchen from 2007-09-26T09:00
An animated figure that appears each evening on childrens' television
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What do you watch? from 2007-09-24T07:30
We talk about the programmes that we watch on German televsion
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Das Schoenes-Wochenende-Ticket from 2007-08-29T09:00
A special offer from Deutsche Bahn for travelling at the weekend.
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Travelling by train from 2007-08-27T15:30
Experiences, the BahnCard and the Schoenes-Wochenende-Tichet
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ICE: Der Intercity-Express from 2007-08-22T09:00
The fastest trains in Germany, running between the major cities.
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RMV - der Rhein-Main-Verkehrsbund from 2007-08-15T09:00
An organisation in the Frankfurt area that co-ordinates different means of public transport.
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Die Mitfahrzentrale from 2007-08-01T09:00
This is where you go to organise car-sharing, either to find someone travelling where you want to go, or to offer a space in a car that you are going to be driving.
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Die Hauptuntersuchung from 2007-07-18T09:00
This is the test of a car for roadworthyness that takes place every two years.
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The 25th Monday Podcast from 2007-07-16T09:00
We celebrate 25 weeks of joint podcasting with a look back at the highlights.
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Die Parkscheibe from 2007-07-11T09:00
This is the blue and white disc that you put in your car window at some parking spaces.
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Buying and registering a car from 2007-07-09T09:00
How to do it and which papers to take with you.
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Die Zulassungsstelle from 2007-07-04T09:00
This is the office that you go to, when you want to register your car.
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The Church Meeting Point from 2007-07-02T09:30
An interview with Cornelia Synek and Traute Grier
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Der Kaeseigel from 2007-06-27T09:00
What do you get when you put cheese, fruit and veg onto cocktail sticks, and stick them into an upturned melon? A Kaeseigel!
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A walk around the Building Sites from 2007-06-25T09:00
Visiting the building sites around the Rosengaertchen.
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Das Einwohnermeldeamt from 2007-06-20T09:00
This is the office that you have to report to when you come to Germany in order to register your address and apply for your residence permit.
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Moving to Germany from 2007-06-18T10:10
What you need to do, how to find a job and a flat, and the paperwork.
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A visit to the Oberurseler Brunnenfest from 2007-06-04T14:45
What's on at the Fountain Festival?
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Life before Google from 2007-05-21T17:40
How did you find information before you used the internet?
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The Xing meeting in Frankfurt from 2007-04-09T10:40
Visiting a regional Xing meeting in Frankfurt
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April Fools' Day from 2007-04-02T17:15
A talk about the background and traditions of April Fools' Day
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Visiting Finland from 2007-03-26T15:00
An interview with Dr. Raija Seppala, regional director of the Finnish Tourist Board
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Language teaching in Primary Schools from 2007-03-12T17:30
How important is it to start learning a foreign language at primary school?
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The U-Bahn to Oberursel-Hohemark from 2007-03-05T17:37
The end of the U3 line, and where the trams use to go...
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Book review: Ich bin dann mal weg from 2007-02-26T17:05
A review of Hape Kerkelings book on his travels along the Camino de Santiago
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Carneval in Oberursel from 2007-02-19T19:15
How carneval is celebrated in Germany, Oberursel an Camp King
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Christmas Market in Frankfurt from 2006-12-15T22:17
The market is getting bigger and the prices are going up and down
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2006-12-03 from 2006-12-03T23:46
Weekly summary: pension age, santa's bag, German Christmas cards
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2006-11-26 from 2006-11-26T23:07
News from Germany: profit sharing, opening hours, quiz shows, McDonald's
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