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Pension Sprachschule - Language Resources

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Episodes

Karneval - Fasching - Fastnacht

The week before lent, when Germany goes mad and people parade through the streets.

Feb 13, 2008

Rosenmontag

The Monday before Lent, celebrated in Germany with parades and by eating Berliners.

Feb 06, 2008

Der Gemeindeschluessel

A number that you need when you register in Germany, but you don't really need to know it.

Jan 30, 2008

Die Kirchensteuer

A form of tax in Germany that benefits the churches

Jan 23, 2008

Die Einkommensteuer

A form of tax in Germany on income from sources such as employment, interest, dividends, rent etc.

Jan 16, 2008

Die Lohnsteuerkarte

The card that you receive in Germany to give to your employer so that tax can be deducted from your wages correctly.

Jan 09, 2008

Heilige Drei Koenige

Celebrated on January 6th, also known as Epiphany, groups of children sing songs for charity

Jan 02, 2008

Silvester

New Year's Eve - a night of fireworks

Dec 31, 2007

Weihnachten

Christmas Day and Boxing Day - bank holidays in Germany that people spend with their families

Dec 26, 2007

Heiligabend

Christmas Eve - the day in Germany on which children receive their presents

Dec 24, 2007

Christstollen

A traditional cake eaten at Christmas

Dec 21, 2007

Nussknacker

A decorative form of nut cracker

Dec 19, 2007

Christmas in Germany

Graham and Maria discuss how they celebrate Christmas with a mixture of cultural elements.

Dec 17, 2007

Gluehwein

Spiced wine dring in advent (mulled wine)

Dec 14, 2007

Raeuchermaennchen

A wooded figure used for burning scented candles

Dec 12, 2007

Frankfurt Christmas Market

A visit to the Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt

Dec 10, 2007

Lebkuchen

A type of spiced cake eaten at Christmas

Dec 07, 2007

Der Nikolaustag

Celebtrated each year on 6th December

Dec 05, 2007

Making changes

... to the podcast and some thoughts about the future

Dec 03, 2007

Der Weihnachtsmarkt

The Christmas Markets of Germany

Nov 28, 2007

Buss- und Bettag

A special day in the middle of November, previously a public holiday

Nov 21, 2007

Martinstag

A day of traditions on 11th November

Nov 14, 2007

Allerheiligen

A public holiday in some areas of Germany on 1st November.

Nov 07, 2007

Der Reformationstag

A public holiday in some areas of Germany on 31st October.

Oct 31, 2007

When translations go wrong

...and why the menus on Lanzarote make us laugh

Oct 29, 2007

Stern, Spiegel and Focus

Three weekly German news magazines.

Oct 24, 2007

Driving a bio-ethanol car

First experiences with a flexifuel Ford Focus

Oct 22, 2007

Bildzeitung

The newspaper in Germany with the largest circulation.

Oct 17, 2007

Booking holidays online

Good and not so good experiences

Oct 15, 2007

FAZ und SZ

Two main national newspapers in Germany.

Oct 10, 2007

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