Posts

Showing posts with the label Travel

Best Bites in Berlin

Image
There are a number of factors which generate a unique buzz around Berlin, attracting students from all around the world: from the documentation of Berlin‘s history in museums and monuments all around the city to being a hub for innovative tech startups to having one of the best and most eccentric nightlife scenes in Europe. We really do love discovering these places every Kulturmittwoch, but the most important thing is actually, of course, discovering the culinary experiences which Berlin offers, because a city can only start to feel like home when you know your favourite places to go out to eat after a long night, right? So, I‘ve put together a list of the best food and drink places dotted around Berlin which are slightly off the beaten track, so - although I am in no way judging if you've become overly attached to your local Späti (off-license, but I'm sure you know that word by now) and the closest Kebap place you could find - you can start to truly say 'Ich...

German Stereotypes

Image
  Before moving to Berlin or anywhere else in Germany, you're bound to have at least a couple of preconceived ideas about Germany and the Germans. We decided to write a blog post to debunk a few of these stereotypes. „The Germans are efficient „ In popular culture, we never seem to stop hearing about ‘German efficiency.’ Everything they do is efficient- from eating breakfast, to going shopping, to small talk with neighbours and work colleagues. While there is some truth in this statement and the success of the German economy is testament to the country's productivity - it is not a general golden rule that ALL Germans are efficient ALL the time. One of the most anticipated projects in Berlin's recent history is the new international airport which is currently almost 5 years late and there is no final end date as yet in sight! The airport was initially supposed to be launched in June 2012 but because of fire safety issues, it has since been postponed a total of...

5 Things you can do in Berlin during summer

Image
Berlin, what a nice place to be during summer. The weather is (usually) very nice, there's always something to do and finally your friends are not in hibernation mode anymore and want to go out of their caves. The sunlight shines over the green grass in the parks, which start to be so crowded as if they were a football stadium. But what can you do to enjoy this season even more? Here are some tips for those of you who want get the best out of the summer time!  1. Ride your bike. With the warmer temperatures and the sun shining over your head, riding a bike is very enjoyable during summer. But don't rush! Try to take some time to enjoy the landscape while riding, take different routes and, if you have the time, make short stops to relax and enjoy the glorious summer vibes. 2. Drink your coffee outside. Yes, we all know that the cafés in Berlin are pretty good looking, but why seat inside? I mean, in winter you will have to anyway, so go out and enjoy the bree...

Why Spanish is THE language to start learning

For the German version click here During high school most of us had the opportunity to learn a foreign language. Normally we could choose between Spanish and French. However, most of us chose to study French. Why? Maybe all of your friends were studying French, so you didn't want to feel left out. Or maybe French sounds better and has a „higher status“ amongst languages. And indeed, French is all of these things, but so are all the other languages, including Spanish. So here are a few reasons to give it a chance : Travelling. Having new adventures in a totally foreign country, getting to know the people and the culture... Who doesn't love to travel?! It doesn't matter which country or continent you're heading to next, knowing a few basic phrases of the language is always a good idea. And that's where Spanish comes into play! Spanish is the official language of * drum rolls* twenty one countries! Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Dominican R...

Hello! And welcome to Sprachenatelier Berlin's Blog!

Image
Let us introduce ourselves. Sprachenatelier is a language school based in the trendy Eastern district of Friedrichshain, next to central Berlin. The school is based in a listed 20 th century building which is located on Frankfurter Allee, one of Berlin's oldest roads. We founded Sprachenatelier Berlin in 2003 as both a school and a studio; an institute where language learning is enhanced by a creative and immersive atmosphere and intercultural exchange. The studio space still features the original interior design and is the setting for regular cultural events such as art exhibitions, book readings and concerts. Thirteen years later and we are still dedicated to this approach. Offering lessons for all different levels, our German courses make up the core of our language program. Depending on your knowledge of the language, there is something for everyone, from complete beginners to „German for Doctors“. As well as our wide selection of German courses, we also offer ...