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- Germans put the fun in fungi
My experience with mushrooms was confined to cans as a kid. In Germany, collecting them is a cherished hobby – but don’t bother asking anybody where to find them because they aren’t telling.
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Brenda Arnold9 min - 50 years later – Triumph and tragedy of the Munich Olympics Part II: Tragedy
The 1972 Munich Olympic Games brought many long-lasting improvements to the city, but they were overshadowed by a tragic terrorist attack.
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Brenda Arnold6 min - 50 years later: The triumph and tragedy of the Munich Olympics Part one: Triumph
It’s been 50 years since the Munich Olympics were held, but their impact lives on in both triumph and tragedy. Part I – Triumph.
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Brenda Arnold8 min - How chicken legs, triangles and sphincters will make you laugh
The German language is very precise and detailed, sometimes to the extent that it goes well beyond being descriptive and descends into hilarity.
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Brenda Arnold9 min - The French girl who wouldn't talk
Language class is where you learn to speak a language, but just memorizing vocabulary and practicing dictations won’t do the trick. I found a surprising way to get our exchange student to talk.
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Brenda Arnold10 min - Linguistic sleight of hand - bilingualism at any cost
Raising a family in Germany was a golden opportunity to raise my kids bilingually. I initially thought this meant just speaking to them in English, but reality proved to be a lot trickier. I discovered I had quite a few tricks up my sleeve.
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Brenda Arnold10 min - The Ukraine invasion made it dangerous to be a Russian abroad
It’s funny, but when you go abroad, you are suddenly expected to be fully informed about activities in your home country. Worse still, you are often held responsible for their shenanigans, especially abroad.
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Brenda Arnold7 min - On the train to everywhere - Germany's €9 ticket and the surprising consequences
The next best thing to free is Germany’s €9 ticket. Apart from motivating even motorheads to hop on the train, it has inspired a few surprising insights and may even have a permanent impact on Germany’s urban transport.
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Brenda Arnold8 min - Bombs away! The WWII gift that keeps on giving
The same things that make mothers worry often provide the most valuable lessons to their children. Leftover bombs from WWII provided just such a harrowing but valuable learning opportunity.
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Brenda Arnold9 min - If this is punctuality, my watch is broken
Germany has the reputation of being punctual and reliable. But recent snafus in city planning are putting a big dent into that image.
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About Expat Chatter
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It's true. Even after years of living in Munich, Germany, I find funny stuff to talk about. Language gaffes, cultural confrontations, and life abroad. It's an ongoing adventure!