Next week, I’m presenting Sprachspiel, a project I’ve been chipping away at for the past three years. It’s all about German idioms and expressions, and I’ve hunted for their closest English equivalents by springing them onto friends and in real-life conversations. Some attempts landed; others earned confused looks (fair). That trial-and-error helped me figure out which sayings people actually use and which should probably stay on the internet.
I’ve been collecting and playing with these phrases to explore language, meaning, and the ways we express ourselves. If that sounds like your thing, swing by! I’ll have a bunch of interactive activities, and—fingers crossed—you’ll head home with a few new German idioms up your sleeve.
Sprachspiel has been a big part of my journey living in Germany, and I’m excited to finally share it.
More info: www.nadiacheung.com/sprachspiel
Nadia Cheung 