EDUCATION

This is how the German school system works

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

 Do schools charge fees? Why is school compulsory? Here is an explanation for the peculiarities of the German school system. Unlike in other countries with compulsory education, parents in Germany are not allowed to teach […]

NEWS

Berlin plans crisis prevention site

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

 Foreign Minister Heiko Maas reports about plans for a “European crisis prevention centre” in Berlin. Brussels (dpa) – Germany has plans to build a centre to train civilian experts for crisis missions for the European […]

FILM/TV

Film Retrospective: Mapping Gray Zones on Dec. 7

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

 The Harvard Film Archive’s series of films under the heading “Mapping Gray Zones: The Inexact Beauty of Early West German Cinema, 1949 – 1963” continues through December 7th, culminating with Franz Schömbs’ “The Birth of […]

CULTURE

Film Festival “…And the Winners Are…”

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

 If you missed the Goethe-Institut’s film festival in Boston, there’s still a chance to see most of the films at the Portland Museum of Art. Films screen every other Thursday night, Dec. 6th – Feb. 28th. […]

EDUCATION

German on your Mind – Start the Journey

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR NEW GERMAN LANGUAGE CLASSES STARTING JANUARY 14TH, 2019! Don’t miss your chance to save 10% and sign up before December 7th! All enrollments with payments received by/on December 7th, 2018 (postmarked) […]

EVENTS

IL: Ninth Annual Kristkindlmarkt in Peoria on Dec. 8th and 9th

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

  Join and celebrate your holiday season at Harmonie’s 9th Annual Kristkindlmarkt. Live entertainment daily.  Food and beverages, typical of the Kristkindlmarkts will also be available for purchase:  bratwurst, weinerschnitzel, homemade strudel, glühwein, hot chocolate, hot cider, Bavarian […]

CULTURE

SoCal: RE:HOME in San Francisco until Dec. 29

December 4, 2018 Lucy 0

 Re:home is a continuation of the conversation sparked by the Venice Biennale 2016 German Pavilion and exhibition “Making Heimat. Germany, Arrival Country”, developed by the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM). The exhibition will explore how the concept of “Heimat” (Homeland) […]