The varieties of the German language
Language varieties are an integral part of nation’s linguistic identity. They don’t only testify to the linguistic richness of a country, but are evidence of the cultural richness of a nation. One of the languages with linguistic variants is German, which belongs to the Western group of Germanic languages. It’s one of the official languages […]
Where does German come from?
The German language is one of the integral parts of our life whether we want it or not. From the first moments each of us comes into contact with our mother tongue, we acquire the basic rules for the correct articulation of individual sounds and our vocabulary expands over the years. One of the world’s […]
Perfect organisation, difficult language and kingdom of beer… What are the stereotypes about Germany?
There are many stereotypes regarding to our western neighbours. At every turn, we can hear that Germans are well-organised, their language is demanding and hard to accomplish. But also, Germans are considered as the greatest connoisseurs of golden hop liquor, maybe it is because of their beer drinking tradition and the world-famous event that Germans […]
The German language – almost all of us studied it at school, but who speaks it fluently?
Nowadays, knowledge of foreign languages is an extremely valuable tool. It is a basic requirement, which is considered in many situations, incl. job recruitment or conferences. The command of German also is of great importance and increases your chances of getting a better job. German is widespread all over the world and is the first […]
Let’s touch on etiquette in the job of a translator
In every job there are certain rules that are imperceptible – have you ever thought about it? Maybe you have experienced some personal failures that made you wonder about proper behaviour while facing new and challenging situations? From the perspective of a newbie in the office, we are going to touch on some rules, ways […]