Ahead of the third and final season of Netflix's German-language biopic on Empress Elizabeth of Austria in November, we've rounded up some other very watchable Austrian TV series that showcase Austrian dialects.
Let's face it here are certain German words you'll hear in Austria that bring out the 5-year-old in all of us. Share your favourite or tell us which ones we've missed.
Applying for citizenship in Austria can be a lengthy and daunting process - and understanding the lingo is like learning a new language in itself. These are the top words and phrases you're likely to hear along the way.
With Austria competing in the World Cup, it's a great opportunity to broaden your German football vocabulary. Here is a collection of words and phrases to know to get into the games.
Summer in Austria is when people go outdoors to enjoy public pools, swim in rivers and lakes and complain about the weather. Here are a key few words and expressions to have at hand.
As Austria moves from grey winter days into brighter spring and early summer weather, there are a few German words and expressions that start to feel especially useful.
German has more than one special word for the practice of taking a day off to make the most out of public holidays that fall close to a weekend. But which word should you use? That depends a bit on where you are.
The lack of German language skills and cultural differences in Austrian classrooms are hot topics among the far right and in some local media. But figures show a nuanced picture, with many foreign children integrating successfully.
Austria's government is tightening rules around mandatory German language courses for refugees and asylum seekers in a bid to boost integration. Here's what you need to know and how all foreign residents could be impacted.
Every year, children in Austria, including foreign born infants, must take the MIKA-D test to assess their German skills. But why is this test facing such heavy criticism, and could it soon be reformed?
How long does it take to get B1 level German? What happens if Austrians keep speaking English to you? Do you even need German in Austria? We asked a language expert to answer these questions and share tips on how to improve your language skills.
Perhaps you know a sportsperson at the top of their game, or you have a friend who's just really, really good at something. Here's the German word to describe them.
It’s that time of year again when many of us will be coughing and blowing our noses. If you're feeling a bit under the weather, here are the German words you'll need and some tips on what to do.
When foreign parents settle in Austria, language is often one of their main concerns. How can children be raised to grow up speaking multiple languages? Here’s what The Local’s readers had to say.
Want to feel more festive while also improving your German? Writer Sarah Magill digs out some of the most beautiful (and fun) German-language Christmas carols.
Whether you're cursing your rotten luck or expressing your surprise, knowing these German interjections is a sure-fire way to showcase your personality while speaking a foreign language.
These three tiny words can change the meaning of a sentence completely. The trick is to think of a timeline and an expectation: are we before the expected point, at/after it, or not yet there?
Sleep is a hugely important part of our daily lives, so if you struggle to sort your 'ausschlafen' from your 'einschlafen', this guide to German sleep vocabulary could come in handy.
If you’ve ever tried to make plans with a German speaker and ended up confused about the time, you’re not alone. Telling time in German can feel straightforward - until you hit the phrase “halb neun.”
