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January 19,
How to be polite in German

My favourite bit? ‎"And you will spend the next 40 years, sharing an office with her, and still be calling her Frau Meyer." Thanks to Abraxas

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July 5,
Don't mention the war

Patrick's post in the News Headline section on the magazine reminded me of this clip from Fawlty Towers. I apologise to any Germans who might watch this, but it is an iconic moment of British humour (remember we will laugh at anything, and anyone):- Basil: Don't mention the war. I mentioned it once, but I […]

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March 21,
Ordering in a German Restaurant

Thanks to Herr Dr zu Guttenberg (in Second Life that is)

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February 28,
Fun with mirrors

The video is in German, but with English subtitles. Thanks to Elfish

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January 22,
Genglish

For some Germans people are having a bit too much fun with English, as words like Coffee Shop, update, etc. creep into their language.  Here The Wise Guys ask for their language back (only the first song).  🙂 Thanks to Becky

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