I. Lëtzebuergesch [If this site is down or slow, try clicking here, or here for some basic instructional videos.]
If you'd like to hear what the official language of Luxemburg sounds like, go to this site and click on "Radio." As you listen to a station, write down five words you can understand because they are close to Deutsch.
1.__________________________________________ auf Deutsch _____________________________________
2.__________________________________________ auf Deutsch _____________________________________
3.__________________________________________ auf Deutsch _____________________________________
4.__________________________________________ auf Deutsch _____________________________________
5.__________________________________________ auf Deutsch _____________________________________
A. At this site for food lovers, you can search for a Rezept by ingredients, look up terms in a Koch-Lexikon (to get to the Koch-Lexikon, click on "Kochen und Backen"), and get tips on using Gewürze (spices).
What is the Tagesrezept? _____________________________ Sieht es lecker aus? ______________________
Was sind einige Obst der Saison und Gemüse der Saison? (Scroll down and look in the right column)
1. ______________ 2. _______________ 3. ________________ 4. ______________
Links von “Obst der Saison” finden Sie “Beliebte Rezepte und Suchwörter“. Wählen Sie eins und klicken Sie darauf.
==> Worauf haben Sie geklickt (schreiben Sie den Namen des Links, nicht die URL): ________________________________
B. Click on "Magazin" and then "Spiele." (http://www.lecker.de/magazin/spiele/rubrik-spiele/)
Try one of the games. Did you beat the computer? What was your best score? Spieler: _____ Computer: _____
Freundin on line is a German health and beauty magazine for women. You'll find tips on the latest fitness craze, Kosmetik, recipes, decorating advice, etc.
A. Look at the drop-down menus under “Beauty” Look at a few of the articles…any useful advice?
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B. Look at the drop-down menu under the tab “Kultur” and click on “Musik, Kino, oder Bücher”. What was familiar to you? What was new?
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IV. ABC der Europäischen Union
This page contains everything you wanted to know about the Europäische Union but were afraid to ask. Find out the following: [Klicken Sie auf “Die Symbole der EU”]:
When is Europatag? ______________________________ How many stars are on the Flagge of the EU? _________
What is the Hymne (anthem) of the EU? _____________________________________________
What if you had a hankering for a Big Mäc in Germany? Click on "McFinder" at the top. How many outlets are there in Germany? ______
Find the “McMenü” under the tab “Produkte” Which Produkte are listed that are not available in North America? _______________________________________
What do they call the fish sandwich?________________________
VI. Wienerwald: schnell und preiswert Essen
Wienerwald is a popular and inexpensive restaurant chain where you can also grab food to go. Judging from the picture and their emblem, what is this place's specialty? _________________________
VII. Grimms Märchen online lesen!
This page has nearly all of Grimms Märchen online. In the list of Märchen, find two titles with animals in them, two titles with family members (e.g., Vater, Bruder), and one title with royalty (e.g., Königin).
Animals: 1._____________________________________ 2._________________________________________
Family members: 1.___________________________________ 2.________________________________________
Royalty: ______________________________________________________________________________________
This site is the German version of the Amazon online book ordering service. Interested in buying some Grimm fairytales in German? Perform a search (Suche): type in Grimm or Märchen. Look through the list of editions you could purchase and find a recent edition for under 20 Euros.
IX. Zitty: eine illustrierte Stadtzeitung
Zitty is an illustrierte Stadtzeitung. How do you pronounce this word in German?
___________Why is the paper called this? Go to this page to find out.
X. Der Spiegel
Der Spiegel is an internationally known German weekly news magazine. Go to this webpage
and browse today’s headlines. What are some top news stories?
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XI. Die Welt
Die Welt is a national daily newspaper in Germany. Visit this page and find out what
the top news story of today is.
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What news is reported about your country in today's issue?
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How do the headlines differ from “Der Spiegel”?
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XII. Bertelsmann. Media worldwide.
Visit this homepage to get to know Bertelsmann - one of Germany's largest companies.
Under Bertelsmann AG, find Zahlen & Fakten and click on this link. Write
down three of this company's Geschäftsfelder (business areas).
1.____________________________ 2.___________________________ 3._______________________________
Scroll down to find what non-German companies they own either outright or partially, and write down one company that you recognize.
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