Recent Posts

  • German Actors in Hollywood

    Have you ever wondered why there are so few German actors starring in the big Hollywood blockbusters? Or what makes those actors special that do succeed there? In our podcast […]

  • False Friends and Idioms

    Language.  It’s a tool for communication but sometimes things get lost in translation. So come and join us while we explore German idioms and false friends to hopefully open your […]

  • Come and Study in D’dorf!

    Have you ever considered visiting another country while studying? I think you should come to Düsseldorf! Here you can find great people and many ways to spend your free time […]

  • Stereotypes

    There are many stereotypes about Germany and how Germans live. People from Britain Spain or other countries have certain ideas and expectations about our culture and way of living. This […]

  • Clichés

    What is it about Germany that apparently scares people off?  Terrible accents, exaggerated Über -punctuality, boring sights and a sports culture that is too one-sided? If these are the kinds […]

  • Regional Differences within Germany

    Not every German is the typical grim beer drinker, as many people from other countries might think. In fact, not only foreigners hold prejudices against Germans, but there are also […]

  • “I Think I Spider…?!”

    What deadly traps can you fall into when translating from German to English? Learn about the perils of idioms, false friends and cognates from three student experts on the topic, […]

  • Destination Düsseldorf!

    Why is Düsseldorf Germany’s best-kept secret among foreign exchange students? Find out here, directly from two HHU students!

  • Culture Shock

    Has anyone ever died from culture shock? Four students discuss their experiences of global exchanges.

  • Evolution of German and English Lyrics

    How have the lyrics of German and American hip hop evolved over the past 20 years? In this podcast, we examine artists like Freundeskreis, Tupac and 50 Cent.