Podcast: 2013 Summer: German Culture II

We proudly present the “OralPod Summer Edition 2013″! Developed, recorded and edited by two classes of English majors at HHU, each 5-minute podcast introduces North American listeners to a little-known aspect of German language or culture. Get the inside scoop: from the low-down on cult TV, to invaluable explanations of German idioms – “spider thinking” ?! – to nouns you just can’t find in English!

  • Oktoberfest in Germany and around the World

    The Oktoberfest is probably one of the wildest folk festivals in Germany. But can you imagine this traditional Bavarian party being celebrated in a country as far away as China? […]

  • Southern Hospitality

    Ever wondered what it would be like to visit Germany? Have you ever experienced the Southern lifestyle in the US? In this conversation four discuss the things they enjoyed, disliked […]

  • Neanderthal?

    Have you ever wondered who the Neanderthals weree and where they came from? Here you will find out more about our famous ancestors, their way of living, what they looked […]

  • Music Festivals in Germany

    Do you want to combine your summer holidays with music and entertainment? Meet new people, camp, dance and see your favorite music acts live? Then make sure to come to […]

  • 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 […]

  • “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!