Podcasts for students by students
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 we will take a look at those actors who have achieved varying rates of success in Hollywood and discuss the factors which decide whether an actor is successful there or not. Tune in to this week’s episode of OralPod – the Student’s Podcast.
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 eyes and ears to the confusing world of German and clear up some misunderstandings.
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 after attending classes at our friendly campus. The city of Düsseldorf is located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, in the center of Europe. From here you can travel all around Europe. So why not visit Paris, London, Brussels or Amsterdam for a weekend? This podcast will give you more than one reason why you should come and study here in Düsseldorf.
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 is the case with lead singer Allie of the punk rock band Generation I. Do you want to know what your favorite star from Britain thinks about Germany? Then tune in to our podcast and find out!
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 of prejudices that are stuck on your mind as well, you simply cannot get out of listening to this podcast! Just take some time, lay back and give us a chance to change your mind!
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 inner German clichés and the “grim beer drinker” is only one of many different images that exist. What clichés are there? Where do they come from? Find out in this Podcast!
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, before you go fox devils wild…
Why is Düsseldorf Germany’s best-kept secret among foreign exchange students? Find out here, directly from two HHU students!
Has anyone ever died from culture shock? Four students discuss their experiences of global exchanges.
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.
