by Herr Knaffge | Jul 24, 2021 | Language
It starts immediately without any detours! 1. In der Klemme sitzen To be in a tight corner 2. Zwischen Baum und Borke Between the devil and the deep blue s 3. Ins Gras beiĂźen To kiss the dust To bite the dust 4. Abkratzen to kick the bucket 5. Um den heiĂźen Brei reden...
by Herr Knaffge | Jul 19, 2021 | Language
vor dem Fotoladenvier Jungen auf einer Fahrradtourvier Frauen bei einem Kaffeekränzchenviele Autos parken im HafenPolizist schreibt einen StrafzettelPause auf der Autobahnmusizierende MännerMann sitzt auf dem GeländerMann mit einem FotoapparatHaus – Auto –...
by Herr Knaffge | Jul 14, 2021 | Language
Although I know German grammar and spelling almost perfectly, but I can not teach it. It is very difficult and there are specialists for that.What I can teach or convey, however, are German idioms, which are not in every textbook… I’ve included an audio file for...
by Herr Knaffge | Jul 9, 2021 | Food & Drink
In every German supermarket you will find a variety of so-called private labels from the price entry. However, the low price does not mean that the quality suffers! In terms of food safety, they are in no way inferior to the significantly more expensive branded...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 16, 2021 | Nature
It is about the field wasp – Polistes dominula By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock YouTube This wasp species is protected in Germany and is rarely found in the city. It builds approx. 10-15cm...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 12, 2021 | Society
I speak here as a former passionate retailer and store manager. Without detours, we start with the imperatives of shopping in German supermarkets. After removing your items from the freezer, you will close it properly!You will not remove goods from their places to put...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 8, 2021 | Law
In the beverage department of your grocery store, you will probably be confronted with the deposit on beverage containers on the very first day of your arrival in Germany. Every purchase includes a drink or two. 40% of the beverages offered in German stores are in...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 5, 2021 | Law
Another German controversy – the Sunday rest. For some the only day of the week on which he can do certain work in the house and garden, for the other the only day of the week on which he can relax and rest all day undisturbed. By loading the video, you agree to...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 4, 2021 | Law
The hot and often discussed topic of opening hours in Germany. It is regulated in the Shop Closing Act (LadSchlG) of the individual federal states. My video on the subject: By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 2, 2021 | Law
An understandable summary of the law for the protection of minors (JuSchG) for foreign youths. The Youth Protection Act exists to protect young people from certain dangers in public. Of course, most people know that energy drinks are 14 and over, alcohol 16 and over,...
