What Foreigners in Germany Miss Most About Their Home | Easy German 546

Summary

In this video transcript, a group of international individuals discuss what they miss about their home countries while living in Germany. They share their longing for elements such as the sun from Italy, the colorful lifestyle and authentic food from India, the convenience stores from Japan, and the unique flavors from Poland. Each person highlights the cultural differences they experience and the aspects of their home they would like to bring to Germany, from humor and pastries to biodiversity and warmth. The conversation also touches on the Easy German community and its offerings for language learners.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The participants of the Easy German Meetup come from various countries, sharing their experiences of living in Germany and what they miss about their home countries.
• 🍜 Food is a common theme of nostalgia, with participants missing specific dishes and the flavors of their home cuisines, such as Indian and Polish specialties.
• 🏠 The comfort of home is missed by many, such as Janusch who misses the sunny weather and colorful environment of Italy, and others who miss their families and pets.
• 🛒 Convenience is highlighted as a missed aspect, with mentions of Japan's 24-hour convenience stores and the ease of finding certain items in one's home countries.
• 🎶 Cultural differences are noted, with a participant from Poland missing the unique humor and language nuances of their country.
• 🌞 Weather is a significant factor, with participants from Brazil and England missing their home climates, especially during the winter months.
• 🚗 Practical matters such as transportation and personal belongings, like a participant from Michigan missing their car, are also discussed.
• 🎉 Social aspects are important, with one participant missing the ability to make noise and the liveliness of their home country, contrasting with the quietness in Germany.
• 🏞️ Natural beauty and landscapes are missed, particularly by those from countries with diverse geography, such as the participant from Kurdistan who misses the mountains.
• 📈 The desire for improvement and adaptation is evident, with participants looking for ways to integrate the best aspects of their home countries into their lives in Germany.
• 🤝 The Easy German community is promoted as a valuable resource for language learners, offering various membership levels and opportunities for practice and interaction.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the Easy German Meetup?

The main purpose of the Easy German Meetup is to provide a platform for people learning German to exchange experiences, get help with their language learning, and possibly meet Janusch and other members of the Easy German community.

What does Janusch miss the most from his hometown in Italy?

Janusch misses the sun from his hometown in Italy, as he finds it to be really gray and depressing in Germany sometimes. He also misses his mother's cooking.

What convenience does the interviewee from Japan miss in Germany?

The interviewee from Japan misses the convenience stores, known as 'conv', which are ubiquitous and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Japan.

What kind of freedom does the interviewee from India miss in Germany?

The interviewee from India misses the freedom to make a lot of noise in his shared flat (WG) as a student, which he had in India where he could sing loudly without restrictions.

What traditional Polish dish does the interviewee from Poland miss in Germany?

The interviewee from Poland misses 'galletka,' a traditional Polish dish that is not readily available in Germany.

What aspect of the weather does the person from Brazil miss about their home country?

The person from Brazil misses the winter weather in their home country, as they find the German summer to be quite pleasant but challenging during the winter.

What does the interviewee from England miss about their home country?

The interviewee from England misses tea, fish and chips, and the variety of fruits and vegetables available in England, as well as the cheerful people and good mood of the English.

What does the person from Michigan miss about their home state?

The person from Michigan misses their car, a white Mercedes, which they had to sell before moving to Germany.

What does the person from Kurdistan miss about their homeland?

The person from Kurdistan misses the landscape and the mountains of their homeland, although they are happy to find similar alpine scenery in Germany.

What does the person from Iran miss about their home country when living in Germany?

The person from Iran misses the warmth and friendliness of the Iranian people, which they sometimes find lacking in Germany.

What would the person from Mumbai bring to Germany if they could?

The person from Mumbai would bring 'Medik,' which refers to easily accessible medications in the USA, to Germany to make healthcare more convenient.

What does the person from Colombia want to bring to Germany?

The person from Colombia would like to bring the Christmas traditions, including the festive celebrations that last for at least five days, to Germany.