How a German Master Chef Conquers LA Farmers Markets

If you’re a regular on Los Angeles Farmers’ Markets, you might have noticed a produce stand that stands out (yes, pun intended!). Instead of the general variety of local California veggies and fruits, this stand presents an outstanding variety of freshly harvested mushrooms. Did I say mushrooms? Yes! Name anything from Chanterelle to Morels to [...]

The Bilingual Brain

The Bilingual Brain – Latest Findings about Cerebral Processes when Learning Languages
By Mike L. Weiss
One of the first events of the newly created German Center for Research & Innovation (GCRI, Deutsches Wissenschafts- und Innovationshaus) took place on June 3 with a dinner-lecture on the topic of the Bilingual Brain. On the 23rd floor of the [...]

Opera: The German Language is one of Beauty and Inspiration

Music Student James Kryshak Holds German Accountable for his Success in the World of Opera
James Kryshak started learning German at Elmhurst College (outside of Chicago) with Professors Lester Caltvedt and Wallace Lagerwey, eventually graduating with two majors, Voice Performance and German in 2006.
German professor and Director of International Education and Programs Abroad, Wallace Lagerwey, describes [...]

Goethe Institute – Against the current

The Goethe Institute wants to counter the trend of elitism among learners of German with its new projects.

By Julia Kersebaum / English version by Nancy Joyce
Latin – ancient Greek – German?! The past few years has seen the emergence of a trend toward elitism among learners of German. The Goethe Institute wants to counter [...]

Goethe Institut – Gegen den Strom

Das Goethe-Institut will Trend zum Elitismus mit seinen neuen Projekten entgegenwirken.
Von Julia Kersebaum
Latein – Alt-Griechisch – Deutsch?! In den letzten Jahren zeichnet sich unter den Deutschlernern deutlich ein Trend zum Elitismus ab. Dieser Entwicklung will das Goethe-Institut mit seinen neuen Projekten entgegenwirken.
Ein breites Publikum soll angesprochen werden: High School-Schüler sollen motiviert werden sich der Herausforderung [...]

Stand up for learning German

U.S. German classes are threatened with possible elimination all over the U.S. in these days of financial crisis.
By Dr. Cecilia Cloughly
Over 50,000,000 Americans are of German, Austrian, or Swiss descent. Will their children and grandchildren have the possibility of learning German at American schools and universities? In order to support teachers of German and [...]

Two German Filmmakers at Los Angeles Villa Aurora

Not only for businesses, but also for filmmakers the cultural differences between the USA and Germany can stand for opportunities. Whether you’re an American doing business in Germany, or a German artist creating your work in the US – the other culture might inspire you to see beyond what you know.
Open Doors to New Creativity
by [...]

German Center for Research and Innovation – DWIH opens in New York

by Michael Weiss
On February 19 a new home for both German and American students, scientists, and industry professionals was created in New York. The German Center for Research & Innovation (DWIH Deutsches Wissensafts- und Innovationshaus), a new organization designed to strengthen ties between German researchers and their American counterparts, was officially opened by visiting dignitaries [...]

How to Communicate Better by Following American Virtues and Values

by Nina Grenningloh
In the first part of my Communications Series I looked at how we can communicate better by following German virtues and values. This time I want to take a closer look at the values Americans live by and see how those can possibly help improve our communication skills. I take L. Robert Kohls‘ monograph “The Values [...]

Winter, Waltz, Berger, Band, Basterds and Rabbit à la Berlin

James Cameron and his ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow are at the top of the Oscar world with nine nominations apiece for “Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker.” “Inglorious Basterds” (with Weinstein Company/Universal Pictures/A Band Apart) Zehnte Studio Babelsberg Produktion also shines with eight nominations.
by Andreas Fuchs
Quentin Tarantino was nominated twice for directing and screenplay while several German [...]

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