There are many native English speakers in Germany who find the liberal use of English swear words by Germans both surprising and disturbing. Why might Germans find English swear words so appealing?
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Vanguard of the Culture-War
Germany is no stranger to English loan words, they’re everywhere. However, the recent surge in the use of the term ‘Culture-War’ suggests that not all borrowed language is as benign as ‘Beamer’ or ‘Handy’. What has sparked the increase in use of the term and why might it be so damaging in a German election year?
The German Newspaper: Death Proof?
The German print market is the largest in Europe, but does that make the average German better informed? What’s prevented German newspapers from failing as in other countries, and how long can it last?
German Angst & The Charge of the Brexit Brigade
German angst is a common complaint, with Germans worrying about what the future holds. The UK is pessimistic too, but in comparison are the British too optimistic and how will that impact the beginning of Brexit?