7 reasons to learn German in Freiburg

When people think about learning German in Germany they often tend to consider the big cities first. There is no doubt that cities like Berlin and Hamburg are remarkable places and definitely worth a visit. But why not try something new and exchange a big cosmopolitan city for wonderful and unhurried Freiburg im Breisgau!

In this blog post we would like to give you an insight into this charming town on the edge of the beautiful Black Forest.  We also want to give you 7 reasons why Freiburg is an ideal place for your next German language course.

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Immerse yourself in beautiful Warsaw!

Would you like to learn Polish in an authentic environment and discover incredible Polish culture and history at the same time? Make it so by taking a language course with us in Poland’s wonderful capital city, Warsaw!

On a Polish course in Warsaw you will have the chance to experience the Polish way of life first hand. Admire the city’s impressive sights whilst improving your language skills with Polish native speakers.

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Christmas around the world

Christmas is just around the corner and people from all over the world have been impatiently waiting for this special time of year. This includes ourselves here at Apple Language Courses!

However, when thinking about Christmas, people in different countries have different things on their minds. Although celebrating the same event, Christmas traditions around the world can vary quite a lot. What they do have in common is how enjoyable and special this time of year can be.

This article will provide you with fascinating facts about Christmas traditions around the world, including festive food and decorations.

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Traditional German Weihnachtsstollen

Weihnachtsstollen is a German type of fruit cake which is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.

Everyone in my family looks look forward to this delicious treat each year. Without Weihnachtsstollen we would definitely miss out on something at Christmas.

I would like to share our old family recipe with you. Make sure that you treat yourself with this absolute delight!

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Typical German Christmas biscuits recipe!

UPDATED – December 2017

Christmas time is baking time! This is probably more true in Germany than any other country! Read on for some great recipes and hopefully inspiration for you to make your own German Christmas biscuits.

When the first door of the advent calendar is opened children around the country start asking when the first ‘Plätzchen’ will be baked. But it’s not only the little ones – year by year people of all ages are looking forward to this wonderful tradition with an excitement that no supermarket biscuit could ever cause.

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French Christmas traditions

Have you ever wondered how French people celebrate Christmas? This is how!

The 24th December is a normal workday in France. It is only by the evening that the festivities begin.

It all starts with the traditional Christmas Midnight Mass (Messe de Minuit), where the entire family goes to church to celebrate the birth of Christ. After that, families go back home or to a restaurant to celebrate the Réveillon (Christmas dinner).

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Amazing Montevideo – what to see and do!

Uruguay is an enchanting country on the Atlantic coast, located between Brazil and Argentina. Visitors often overlook Uruguay as it is also the second smallest country in South America. This is a real shame! We would therefore like to show you what to expect whilst visiting Uruguay and studying Spanish in the stunning capital city, Montevideo.

If you don’t know what much about this small Latin American country then this blog post will hopefully help! Make sure you prepare yourself for amazing Montevideo. Find out what to see and do when attending an incredible Spanish language course in the most important city in Uruguay.

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Discover Latvia’s beautiful capital, Riga!

What makes Riga the best place for your next Russian language course? Read on to find out!

Often overlooked as a study destination, Riga, the capital of Latvia is actually an ideal place to learn Russian. Immerse yourself in Latvia’s natural beauty whilst discovering the impressive cultural heritage of its capital. Delicious food and drink also awaits your visit!

What can you expect on a trip to Riga? What are the best parts of this city and why do we like it so much?

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7 reasons to learn English in Malta

When people consider learning English they often forget that they can do so on the beautiful island of Malta! Aside from Maltese, English is one of the two official languages of Malta. Giving you the perfect opportunity to improve your language skills whilst visiting this incredible island.

When it comes to learning English abroad, Malta is sometimes overlooked. In this post we would like to present seven reasons why it is absolutely worth taking a language course in Malta.

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Strolling around Genoa’s medieval alleys!

Hi everyone! Daniela here, ready to share some tips about my hometown, Genoa!

Maybe you’ve heard that Genoa was the birthplace of the Italian navigator and colonizer of the New World, Christopher Columbus.

Or maybe about its Aquarium, the largest in Italy and amongst the largest in Europe.

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