With Austria competing in the World Cup, it's a great opportunity to broaden your German football vocabulary. Here is a ...

In an essay describing the loathing that Ted Cruz’s face seems to inspire, the neurologist Richard Cytowic resorts to the German colloquial expression Backpfeifengesicht. It’s a combination of two ...

This bizarre-sounding expression is the go-to phrase for Germans faced with the impossible. Master it, and you’ll have the perfect phrase for mocking the unrealistic expectations that plague us all.

What language has been the easiest/hardest for you to learn? What phrases sound romantic/funny to you? Also, I recently watched the movie "Sliding Doors" - exactly what does "bullocks" mean? I have a ...

Whether you’re asked to portray an artistic German Expressionist, an inebriated Oktoberfest attendee, or a nefarious James Bond villain, the ability to do a German accent can help you land roles. From ...