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Pension Sprachschule - Language Resources

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FDP

A liberal political party that is often a coalition partner in Germany.

Jun 17, 2009

SPD

A political party founded in the 19th Cenutry in Germany.

Jun 10, 2009

CDU - CSU

Two political parties founded in the 1940s in Germany.

Jun 03, 2009

Jugendamt

The office that is responsible for child welfare in Germany

May 27, 2009

Wahlamt

The office that organises elections in Germany

May 20, 2009

Jagdsteuer

A tax on hunting and fishing

May 13, 2009

Hundesteuer

A tax on dogs in private households

May 06, 2009

Hausnotruf

A system for people living at home on their own to call for help in an emergency

Apr 29, 2009

GSM

The mobile phone standard in Germany

Apr 22, 2009

Amtsleitung

The phone line from the home end to the exchange

Apr 15, 2009

Vorwahl

The German word for an STD code

Apr 08, 2009

DSL

Digital Subscriber Line - High-Speed Internet

Apr 01, 2009

Gruendonnerstag

The German name for Maundy Thursday

Mar 25, 2009

Osterfeuer

A bonfire that is it for a Church service on Easter Saturday

Mar 18, 2009

Osterhase

The German name for the Easter Bunny

Mar 11, 2009

Osterei

Easter Eggs.

Mar 04, 2009

Aschermittwoch

The start of Lent. A day to go to church, and a day of political meetings.

Feb 25, 2009

Fastenzeit

The period between Ash Wednesday and Easter

Feb 18, 2009

Karnevalsumzug

An procession that takes place during the Karneval season

Feb 11, 2009

Karnevalssitzung

An event that takes place in a large hall during the Karneval season

Feb 04, 2009

Zwischenerzeugnissteuer

A tax on certain alcoholic drinks in Germany

Jan 28, 2009

Biersteuer

A tax on beer in Germany

Jan 21, 2009

Kaffeesteuer

A tax on coffee in Germany

Jan 14, 2009

Sektsteuer

A tax on sparkling wines in Germany

Jan 07, 2009

Raclette, Fondue und Bleigiessen

Three traditions in Germany for New Years Eve

Dec 31, 2008

Christkind

A figure that brings presents to children in Germany on Christmas Eve.

Dec 24, 2008

Spekulatius

A spiced biscuit eaten at Christmas.

Dec 17, 2008

Weihnachtspyramide

A wooden Christmas decoration, which turns by candle power.

Dec 10, 2008

Dominostein

A small backed sweet eaten at Christmas in Germany.

Dec 03, 2008

Klimakatastrophe

The generic name for events associated with climate change

Nov 26, 2008

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