Languages
Every entry of my blog would always reiterate this fact: “Language cuts down all the barriers of communication.” The only reason I believe in it is because it is true! It not only shovels down communication hurdles, but also any mental blocks we carry within us regarding communication with the unknown, or any inhibitions if […]
„Wer fremde Sprachen nicht kennt, weiß nichts von seiner eigenen.“ (“He who knows no foreign languages knows nothing of his own.”) – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Language and expression are the keys to our world – this is a point I stand by. For as long as I can remember, I have been on a […]
And we are merely the players. True that, we thought of creating the same stage, with a modification and present the it in different languages. It was indeed a milestone moment when few of our students put up an incredible stage performance in the form of skits, poems, songs, speeches and dance in not one, […]
At first, this may seem as if there is no connection! But I promise that after you read today’s blog, you will start thinking differently. We know that people all over the world often meet up over coffee, tea, drinks, lunch, dinner, tapas (Spanish snack outing) for casual occasions, as well as official meetings. As […]
For this time my blog is going to deviate from its ‘language’ or rather ‘German language’ theme. On suggestion of one of my students, I am inspired to write a small piece of my learning on my spiritual journey. Certainly I am neither a professional, nor a preacher. I simply believe in assimilating my experiences […]
In many of my previous blogs, I have already mentioned distinct features of German culture. Today however I want to talk about a couple of them, which though distinct, yet seem to be so much known to us. This has been particularly evident to me during this time of year – May – when in […]
It feels good to bounce back after a break, with new ideas and renewed energy. German has always been like a song, which I keep humming in my mind and heart. I have never ceased the learning process. This doesn’t mean I sit with books, which honestly speaking, I would like to revisit, but in […]
How does it feel when you receive your Bachelor’s Degree and you land up getting a seat for Masters’s in a technical university in Germany, which would have the potential to change your career for the best? I guess you are feeling short of words to express your joy. Then why is this joy short-lived […]
Who wouldn’t want to be a nice & friendly host and who wouldn’t love to host lavish dinners with exotic spread of appetisers, starters, main course, dessert, coffee, mocktails to cocktails and allure warmth to the ambience. However, with every culture there are etiquettes which can be contrasting. I guess few of them really stand […]
German Punctuality The definition of punctuality is defined in the true sense by Germans. We in India may believe that we know what punctuality is. I’m not being sarcastic, I swear. There is a reason why I say that. The entire learning about German punctuality was an overwhelming experience. But I am glad I understood […]