Advertisement

german

The one German word you’ll need in Austria this winter
Language and culture

The one German word you’ll need in Austria this winter

Gemütlichkeit is one of the defining characteristics of Austrian culture - and it really comes into its own in the colder months. Like many useful German words, it has no real equivalent in English. It refers to a lifestyle or attitude that combines comfort and cosiness with a sense of belonging, community and contentment.
School 'enforces' German on its grounds
Education

School 'enforces' German on its grounds

The headmistress of the Vienna Business School in Mödling, Lower Austria, has ruled that only German may be spoken on her school's premises, citing “cultural conflict with cleaning staff” as the reason behind her decision.