Cultural topics for German learners

Multiethnic group in Switzerland discusses work culture

The ultimate guide to work culture in Switzerland

Young woman wondering what languages are spoken in Luxembourg

What languages are spoken in Luxembourg?

Andreas, People Engagement Specialist at Lingoda and his career story

Lingoda’s career stories: Meet Andreas, our People Engagement Specialist

How to make friends in Germany: Barbecue between friends

Crack the German code: Your guide to making friends in Germany

A swiss pocket knife- one of the most typical Swiss things

8 typical Swiss things, from Swiss knives to fondue

two young women unpacking plates after renting an apartment in Germany

How to rent an apartment in Germany

Happy,Man,Bringing,Roast,Turkey,At,The,Table,During,Thanksgiving

Erntedank: Everything you need to know about German Thanksgiving

Ready,To,Connect.,Plugging,Electrical,,Black,Plug,In,Electric,Socket

Plug sockets in Germany: What travel adapters do you need?

Couple singing German love songs in the car

5 German love songs that will make your heart melt

Two chatting with a coffee while on a date in Switzerland

A guide to dating in Switzerland

A couple saying goodbye in Swiss German at a train station

7 ways to say goodbye in Swiss German

Friends playing German board games

The 6 best German board games

Foreigners getting divorce in Germany

Divorce in Germany: A guide for foreigners

People doing the TÜV certification for their vehicle - what is TÜV

What is TÜV certification in Germany?

Woman in a bathing suit sitting in a whirlpool in a German spa town

The 6 best German spa towns

Red house in Sweden with a Swedish flag as a presentation of Swedish vs. German language

German vs. Swedish: How close are they

Couple with baby enjoying parental leave in Germany

Parental leave in Germany: Your questions answered

People celebrating Witches' night in Germany

Witches’ Night in Germany: An enchanting experience

Sorbian men on the easter ride speaking the sorbian language

The Sorbian language: Where is it spoken?

A couple cutting the wedding cake together- a German wedding tradition

9 German wedding traditions that may surprise you

Frisian houses in Schleswig representing the Frisian language

An introduction to the Frisian language

Colorful houses in Copenhagen symbolizing the similarities between Danish and German

How similar are Danish and German?

A German American father and his daughter are hanging up an American flag at their house

German Americans: Their history, culture and traditions in the US

How does dog adoption work in Germany?

How does dog adoption work in Germany?

Amish people on a horse carriage speaking Amish German

Do the Amish speak German? A guide to Pennsylvania Dutch

Two smiling people in a job interview discussing if they want to go with

‘Du’ or ‘Sie’? A guide to formal vs. informal ‘you’ in German

5 villages in Germany you absolutely need to visit

5 villages in Germany you absolutely need to visit

Three young women playing football - one of Germany's most popular sports

The 9 most popular German sports

Autumn view of Eupen - part of the German-speaking Belgium

Do they speak German in Belgium?

young woman sitting on a couch reading funny German last names on her phone

A guide to the funniest and most common German surnames

Passenger walking from bus station to airport terminal after having deregistered in Germany

How to deregister in Germany: A step-by-step guide to Abmeldung

German and Swiss flag next to each other

Germany vs. Switzerland: Comparing cost of living, jobs and more

People clingin beer glasses and saying

4 ways to say “cheers” in German

Smoking in Germany: Age limits, rates and rules

Smoking in Germany: Age limits, rates and rules

A picturesque German village that reflects the German quality of life

Why Germany’s quality of life is so good

6 of the safest cities in Germany

6 of the safest cities in Germany

A woman using a yellow recycling bin in Germany

A guide to recycling in Germany

Female German film director on set

The 7 most famous German film directors of all time

Three different German Girocards

A beginner’s guide to the EC card (Girocard) in Germany

Young happy people saying hello to each other in Swiss German

10 ways to say hello in Swiss German

Models on a catwalk wearing fashion from German designers

8 German fashion designers you need to know

Happy male doctor with a mother and child explaining Swiss health insurance

Everything you need to know about Swiss health insurance

Swiss flag waving in front of a mountain range as a symbol of the most famous Swiss people

9 famous Swiss people you need to know

A guide to living in France vs. Germany

A guide to living in France vs. Germany

5 must-see German rivers

5 must-see German rivers

2 cheerful women in traditional Swiss clothing

6 facts about traditional Swiss clothing

Pregnant woman holding an ultrasoun picture and planning her maternity leave in Switzerland

How to plan your maternity leave in Switzerland

A Swiss residence permit in a passport

Swiss residence permits: A guide