NEWS
2 for 1 Christmas Special
Happy Holidays! Don’t miss German World’s “2 for 1 Christmas Subscription Special” German World Magazine makes a great stocking stuffer or a nice gift for anybody who learns German or wants to stay in touch […]
Month: December 2010
EDUCATION
People Who Inspire
Elke Miller-Schweigert, California How a happily married businesswoman and mother of two still found time to initiate the first full-time German-English immersion school and the first German kindergarten in Los Angeles. Whenever I see Elke […]
EDUCATION
Teachers Who Inspire
Blake Peters, Oregon Can four weeks at a German immersion summer camp influence the rest of a student’s life? For Blake Peters, it certainly did! Coming from a family with no second language experience, Blake […]
FEATURED
Deep Snow Fun in Switzerland
Find out where insiders go for best skiing in Switzerland Switzerland’s idyllic location in the heart of the Alps makes it a mecca for winter sports. Nowhere else in Europe are the winter sport resorts […]
CULINARY
Weihnachtsstollen and Lebkuchen
Where to get the best German-style “Weihnachtsstollen” and Lebkuchen? Depending on where you live, there are various places where to get authentic German-style “Holiday Stollen”. In West Virginia, the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery which is […]
NEWS
First German Day in Miami
DEUTSCH TAG First German Day in Miami Very Successful A chorus of thirty-five kids are enthusiastically singing on stage “Wunderbar, wunderbar. Alles klar, alles klar!” In another corner of the hall, a 17-year old is […]
EDUCATION
Lost German Matrix Translation
This legendary Matrix synchronization was lost for years and recently surfaced. Finally we get to enjoy Heinz Rühmann voicing Keanu Reeves’ Neo. Enjoy:
NEWS
Transatlantic Climate Bridge Addresses Common Challenge
For decades, Americans and Europeans have joined forces successfully to address the key challenges facing us. Today, an opportunity exists to tackle the common challenge of climate change and energy security – together. A stable […]
Uncategorized
Political Voice for German-American Community
Finally! First Initiatives To Give Political Voice to German-American Community Have you noticed, dear reader, how many German surnames appear in American politics? I am thinking of US Secretary of Treasurer Timothy F. Geithner and […]
CULTURE
Marking the Advent Season in Germany
Celebrating Advent is an important part of Christmas in Germany. For Christians of both Protestant and Roman Catholic, it is a time of quiet contemplation that begins four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent calendars This […]