CEFR level
Complex texts on current and abstract topics. You can understand the main ideas in technical and nuanced writing.
Travel and Mass Tourism: Can You Still Holiday Abroad with a Clear Conscience?
Cheap flights and the internet have made travel easier than ever — but at what cost to the planet and local communities?
The Future of Reading: Are Printed Books Being Killed Off by E-Books and Audiobooks?
Thousands of books on a single device, stories in your ears while you cook — but will the printed book survive?
Working from Home vs. Office Attendance: The Pros and Cons of Flexible Work
Since the pandemic reshaped the office, employers and employees have been fighting over where work should actually happen.
Cashless and Happy? Why Germans Are Attached to Notes and Coins
A commentary on Germany's enduring love of cash — exploring the historical, cultural, and privacy-driven reasons why banknotes still reign supreme in one of Europe's most modern economies.
Du or Sie? A Country Grapples with How to Address Each Other
A commentary on Germany's ongoing struggle between du and Sie — and why switching between the two might be the real skill.
The Concert of the Bins: A Small Philosophy of German Waste Separation
A satirical column on Germany's most serious hobby: sorting the trash into exactly the right bin — and what it reveals about the national character.
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