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10 German Words and Phrases You Should Learn Before Going to Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest has long become an international tourist destination. And while most of the Munich natives certainly speak some English, the festival still retains its traditional Bavarian origins. (To read more about that, check out my article on the history of the Oktoberfest. Also, see our Best Places to Stay in Munich for Oktoberfest) When celebrating […]

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Why Korean is the World's Most Interesting Language

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By Stephen Bugno So it’s 1440 and you are King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty. You are a well-respected ruler and a champion for the common person. But you have a little problem. Your population is undereducated and you want to communicate with them.   “My people cannot write characters even though they have hands,

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