Weekend Break: German
Whether you're off for a weekend in the Alps, or a slightly racier time in Berlin, our Weekend Break guide will give you the essential basics of German Dr Ursula Lanvers.First published on Tue, 19 Jun...
View ArticleBerlin map: Arts
Alongside its importance as a political and economical centre, Berlin has become one of the most vibrant and influential cultural hubs in the world. The Berlin web team.First published on Mon, 19 Oct...
View ArticleBerlin map: Cultures
Some areas of Berlin, such as Turkish Kreuzberg and the well-known Prenzlauer Berg epitomize the traditional Kiez – neighbourhood, or 'Szene' – culture, of the city. What the Berliner will identify...
View ArticleBerlin map: Spaces
Explore where political division has left barren lands as a reminder of separation, and where rivers run through and form natural openings. The Berlin web team.First published on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 as...
View ArticleBerlin map: Borders
This theme highlights how historical events shaped the outline and living conditions within Berlin and left visible marks of political separation as well as unification. The Berlin web team.First...
View ArticleBerlin map: Architecture
Berlin is a city of social as well as architectural experimentation. Find out how architects creatively make use of the buildings and spaces in Germany's capital. The Berlin web team.First published on...
View ArticleVisiting Berlin
This section introduces you to websites where you can plan and timetable your exploration of the German capital and where you can find out what’s on where. The Berlin web team.First published on Wed,...
View ArticleExplore Berlin
Matt Frei takes us on an extraordinary journey around Berlin in a new series from the BBC and The Open University. He reveals the city's unique culture, extraordinary past and electrifying present. The...
View ArticleThe German language zone
If you enjoyed exploring Berlin, why not try getting to know the city in the local language? The Berlin web team.First published on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 as The German language zone. To find out more visit...
View ArticleGerman in the LearningSpace
Intrigued by Germany and the German language but don't know where to start? Try some free course extracts from the LearningSpace The OpenLearn team.First published on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 as German in the...
View ArticleExplore the baking and culture of Europe: Austria
Austrian baking shows the influence of many other cultures Hairy Bikers Bakeation web team.First published on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 as Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Austria. To find out more...
View ArticleExplore the baking and culture of Europe: Germany
A nation famed for its love of food reveals some of its baking secrets Hairy Bikers Bakeation web team.First published on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 as Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Germany. To find...
View ArticleEuropean Day of Languages Quiz
Learn your 'ti' from your 'cha' with this quiz on different languages to celebrate the European Day of Languages (26 September) First published on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 as European Day of Languages Quiz. To...
View ArticleEuropean Day of Languages Quiz
Are there more sheep in Wales than humans? Test your language and culture knowledge to celebrate the European Day of Languages (26 September). First published on Tue, 20 Aug 2013 as European Day of...
View ArticleRundblick: beginners' German second edition
How do you discuss the weather or make a hotel reservation in German? This second edition of Rundblick: beginners' German contains a variety of short conversations covering topics as varied as healthy...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: Business impact
What was the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall on business in Europe? Stefan Lachmann.First published on Mon, 03 Nov 2014 as The Great Fall: Business impact . To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: Teacher experience
The Open University's Associate Dean in the Faculty of Education and Language Studies shares his experiences as a teacher during the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Uwe Baumann.First published on Mon, 03 Nov...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: A personal timeline
Read a timeline of an Open University lecturer's experiences of the fall of the Berlin wall. Dr Ursula Lanvers.First published on Mon, 03 Nov 2014 as The Great Fall: A personal timeline . To find out...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: A personal perspective, before and after
A personal take on experiences before and after the Berlin Wall fell from an Open University lecturer in Classical Studies. Dr Paula James.First published on Mon, 03 Nov 2014 as The Great Fall: A...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: How it happened
How did the fall of the Berlin Wall come about? Christine Pleines.First published on Mon, 03 Nov 2014 as The Great Fall: How it happened . To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleThe Great Fall: The effect on the arts
The fall of the Berlin Wall had a great impact, especially in the world of the arts. Sylvia Warnecke.First published on Mon, 03 Nov 2014 as The Great Fall: The effect on the arts . To find out more...
View ArticleAuftakt: intermediate German
Do you want to improve your German while learning about life and culture in Germany and Austria? The 20 tracks in this album are devised as a revision of some post-beginners structures and vocabulary...
View ArticleThe legend of the Pied Piper
The story of the Pied Piper dates way back into German history - way back before Robert Browning got involved... First published on Wed, 22 Jul 2015 as The legend of the Pied Piper. To find out more...
View ArticleMay the Forza be with you: Star Wars in other languages
Which language has Jabba the Hut's name literally translated to Jabba the Forester? How can you translate Yoda's syntax into other languages? Find out: Fernando Rosell-Aguilar.First published on Tue,...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 18th January 2016
Telling tales of rural Germany from the heart of Berlin. Then more free learning through the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on Mon, 18 Jan 2016 as OpenLearn Live: 18th January 2016. To find...
View ArticleOpenLearn Live: 21st January 2016
The writer who was hounded by the Nazis and the anti-Communists. Then more free learning through the day. The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 21 Jan 2016 as OpenLearn Live: 21st January 2016. To...
View ArticleLanguage variety all but disappears from the Eurovision song contest
Why has the English language dominated the Eurovision Song Contest once more? Fernando Rosell-Aguilar explores what the competition holds this year. Fernando Rosell-Aguilar.First published on Fri, 13...
View ArticleVienna: An interactive map of the city
Explore Vienna, a city with a long history and a rich variety of culture. Dr Ursula Stickler.First published on Tue, 15 Nov 2016 as Vienna: An interactive map of the city. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleStories from Vienna: 6 key figures
Read the stories of some of Vienna’s people who are commemorated in place names around the city. Dr Ursula Stickler.First published on Tue, 15 Nov 2016 as Stories from Vienna: 6 key figures. To find...
View ArticleDie Kapuzinergruft: Burial ceremonies of the Habsburgs
How the imperial Habsburgs were ceremoniously buried in the Capuchine crypt. Dr Ursula Stickler.First published on Tue, 22 Nov 2016 as Die Kapuzinergruft: Burial ceremonies of the Habsburgs. To find...
View ArticleFamily Tree of the Habsburg dynasty
A family tree showing relations of the Habsburg dynasty. Dr Ursula Stickler.First published on Tue, 22 Nov 2016 as Family Tree of the Habsburg dynasty. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleSounds of Vienna
Listen to an Austrian German speaker pronounce some Austrian terms, and find out their meaning. Dr Ursula Stickler.First published on Tue, 15 Nov 2016 as Sounds of Vienna. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleVienna: Empire, Dynasty and Dream
Simon Sebag Montefiore tells the story of how the Habsburg family transformed Vienna into the capital that it is today, during a dynasty era lasting nearly 1,000 years. First published on Tue, 15 Nov...
View ArticleMethods in Motion: Inside Outsiders and Outside Insiders
In today’s 'Methods in Motion' blog, the ordeal of conducting research interviews in imperfect German is turned to advantage by Sara de Jong in trying to understand how participants identify as...
View ArticleIm Gespräch mit Jannis Androutsopoulos
In conversation with Hamburg University's Jannis Androutsopoulos. This content is in German. Jannis Androtsopoulos.First published on Tue, 29 May 2018 as Im Gespräch mit Jannis Androutsopoulos. To find...
View ArticleBiohotel: das Landgut Stober in Brandenburg
Exploring sustainable tourism with Michael Stober. This content is in German. First published on Tue, 29 May 2018 as Biohotel: das Landgut Stober in Brandenburg. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleGerman for travel: Test your skills
Test your German language skills as you immerse yourself on an interactive journey through Germany. First published on Tue, 26 Mar 2019 as German for travel: Test your skills. To find out more visit...
View ArticleFlipping the flipped: The Flipping German project at the OU
How effective are nontraditional approaches in education, especially when it comes to languages? Dr Karina von Lindeiner-Stráský, Dr Ursula Stickler and Dr Susanne Winchester explore the 'Flipped...
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