That’s one of my favorite things about Europe: you can be in a new country and culture in no time.
I read menus at restaurants and cafés to practice understanding German. I also read train signs and other everyday signs around the city. All of this helps me keep learning and improving my German.
I didn’t play any organized sports, but I walked a lot. Walking is very common here, and you can get almost anywhere on foot. Most days I walk around 15,000 steps, and on very active days I can walk up to 30,000 steps. I also love to play UNO with my students; playing card games is a great way to learn new vocabulary!
The German train system is known for being very good, and it is, but what people don’t always mention is how unpunctual it can be. This week, not a single train I took was on time, not even the one to school. Many teachers are understanding when students are late because delays are so common and hard to plan around.
