by Herr Knaffge | Sep 7, 2022 | culture, Language
The following old German poem is about three boys who make fun of the skin colour of a black boy. This original poem by Heinrich Hoffmann from 1845 shows that at that time, 177 years ago, it was socially not at all okay to make fun of other skin colours. This poem was...
by Herr Knaffge | Sep 7, 2022 | Idioms
Improve your German to the level of a native speaker with my series “useful German IDIOMS”. I have provided the correct pronunciation for you to practise in this video. To advertise a product ein Produkt bewerben / fĂĽr ein Produkt werben To advertise on a...
by Herr Knaffge | Sep 5, 2022 | culture
The book “Der Struwelpeter” was published in 1845 and has been a bestseller by author Dr Heinrich Hoffmann ever since. The author lived from 1809 – 1894, was a doctor and director of an insane asylum. His other works include “King...
by Herr Knaffge | Aug 31, 2022 | Idioms
Improve your German to the level of a native speaker with my series “useful German IDIOMS”. I have provided the correct pronunciation for you to practise in this video. To adress the Ball(golf) Zielen / Sich ausrichten They adress each other as...
by Herr Knaffge | Aug 28, 2022 | Idioms
Improve your German to the level of a native speaker with my series “10 useful German IDIOMS”. I have provided the correct pronunciation for you to practise in this video. To act a part. Eine Rolle spielen. Acts of god expected. Höhere Gewalt ist...
