Tag Archives: German Language

How to Get a Residency Permit and Citizenship in Germany as an American

German citizenship can only be applied for once you have been granted a residence permit and have been a full-time German resident for 8 consecutive years. You must also meet these qualities to obtain German citizenship: a valid residence permit Aufenthaltserlaubnis or Aufenthaltsberechtigung, support of your customers and clients without recourse to social welfare or […]

50 German Language Meltdowns

Have you ever ordered cream cheese? Have you ever been a drunk driver because your hotel is located on One-Way Street? Of course you don’t have to. Not unless you have a foreigner in Germany, that is. Mark Twain can be rightly said when he said “I don’t believe there is anything in the whole […]

The Pennsylvania Dutch Dialect

The Pennsylvania Dutch dialect is an unprecedented dialect, remaining preserved and true to its original form throughout its evolution from the time of the original thirteen colonies until the present. While some minor adjustments have been made to improve the overall ability to comprehend the language, grammar and sentence structure have been carried over from […]

Top Ten Africa-based Movies

With Africa being so rich in cultural diversity and so scenic, it’s no wonder why so many movies are filmed there or are about Africa. You can find movies that deal with cultural issues, movies that deal with wartime and movies that just happen in Africa and show you how beautiful the scenery can be. […]