German in Southampton
German Studies Southampton has been in the top 5 UK universities for Modern Languages for the last 8 years in The Guardian’s University …
10 reasons to study German
Have you ever wondered why you should study German? Or thought about how to convince your family that German is the right …
How To Use This Site
Welcome to SoGerman! Our blog is a project designed and managed by staff and students in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of …
”Der Alpdruck” (”Nightmare in Berlin”)
“Der Alpdruck’ by Hans Fallada √ Title: ”Der Alpdruck” (”Nightmare in Berlin”) √ Author: Rudolf Ditzen known as Hans Fallada (1893 – 1947), Translated …
Greek Food
Greek Food in Germany Moussaka. Variations on moussaka are found throughout the Mediterranean and Balkans, but the iconic Greek baked dish is based …
Spanish Food
Spanish Food Croquettes. You can find Spanish a plate of croquetas in almost any restaurant or bar, each made to the establishment’s own – sometimes …
Italian Food
Italian Food in Germany Caprese Salad with Pesto Sauce. A great antipasto bite to start your meal with. Juicy tomatoes …
Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland
Selected Credits Director: Yasemin Samdereli Writers: Yasemin Samdereli, Nesrin Samdereli Filming locations: Turkey, Munich; Augsburg; Oberschleißheim (Germany) Cast Aylin Tezel as Canan Vedat …
Chinese Food
Chinese Food in Germany Chow mein is a Chinese-style dish of steamed or stir-fried vegetables, topped with shredded chicken, shrimp, etc., and served with fried noodles. There is a difference between lo mein and Chow mein. The main …
Turkish Food
Turkish Food in Germany Döner is a Turkish dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, normally lamb but also …
10 German Stereotypes
Although stereotypes are generalisations and often very simplified, they can form expectations about people and situations making life more predictable and easier to …
Funny Language
You know you’re German when… … You say “beforeyesterday” (vorgestern) and “overtomorrow” (übermorgen) instead of “the day before yesterday” and “the day …
About German
What do you call a pissed off German? – Sauerkraut. What do you call a Blind German? -A Not see “Two …
Politics
General The photograph was originally part of a “silent interview” for the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, in which people are asked to respond …
Winchester Poetry Festival
“This is not just a good festival, it’s a great festival and this city should be very proud to have it.” Michael …