Month: November 2024

Thanksgiving in German: Learn important vocabulary with self-correcting exercises

Frau Hanley
Thanksgiving in German interactive exercises

Thanksgiving is a very American holiday, so why are we discussing it here at Learn Deutsch with Me? Because it is kind of a big Feiertag in the United States and you just might want to talk about Thanksgiving in German! When I lived in Germany, I was asked a lot of questions. (For the record, yes, we do have… Read moreThanksgiving in German: Learn important vocabulary with self-correcting exercises

Celebrate Advent with this free virtual Advent Calendar

Frau Hanley
free virtual advent calendar

Jump to the Advent Calendar. First advent is almost upon us and what better way to celebrate than a virtual Advent Calendar? Ok, so a real one with Schokolade behind each little Türchen would be better. A lot better. In fact, teeny tiny pieces of Schokolade may have inspired the first commercial Adventskalender. Read on for a bit of history… Read moreCelebrate Advent with this free virtual Advent Calendar

Celebrate Martinstag with these exercises to master new vocabulary.

Frau Hanley
Martinstag interactive exercises in German

Now that Germany is steadily adopting Halloween–complete with Süßes oder Saures (trick or treat)–I propose we borrow one of theirs: Martinstag. It’s like a trade, except no one has to give up anything and we all get twice as many Süßigkeiten (candy)! Das Fest: How is Martinstag celebrated? In the days leading up to the Fest, children make Laternen in… Read moreCelebrate Martinstag with these exercises to master new vocabulary.