by Christine Burgmer | Jan 1, 2015 | Allgemein |
A warm welcome to English365 – with a tip, trick or resource every day of the year – and happy New Year! I know we spoke about making New Year’s resolutions (Vorsätze für das neue Jahr) some days ago. Do you make them every year – and then...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 31, 2014 | Allgemein |
In German we say “Guten Rutsch” and in English we say “Happy New Year”. We don’t ‘slide’ into the New Year as the Germans do! You might like to read Deutsche Welle’s short article about this German...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 30, 2014 | Allgemein |
According to Scotland.org, no one celebrates Hogmanay – the Scots word for the last day of the year – quite like the Scots! In some places celebrations last until 2 January! Traditions vary across the country and range from fire festivals and torchlight...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 29, 2014 | Allgemein |
Who doesn’t know James (played by Freddie Frinton) and Miss Sophie (played by May Warden) in the short British cabaret sketch ‘Dinner for One’ (also know as ‘The 90th Birthday’)? It’s a tradition in Germany to watch this sketch on...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 28, 2014 | Allgemein |
Christmas celebrations are over and New Year’s Eve will soon be upon us. If you’re not busy with preparations, you might like to take some time to reflect on the past year and to prepare for the upcoming year. Are you going to make any New Year’s...
by Christine Burgmer | Dec 27, 2014 | Allgemein |
You want to send out good wishes for the new year and are lost for words? Would one of these phrases fit? Happy 2014! I wish you a new year full of joy and creativity. Happy 2014! I wish you a happy and peaceful new year. I wish you a wonderful new year filled with...
