Stefan IsraelJan 10, 20203 min readGerman Dialects, Names & MoreGerman has developed a lot of dialects. How different are they? Platt and Schwyzerdütsch differ from the standard High German the most.
Stefan IsraelSep 21, 20184 min readTranslation and LanguageClues Hidden in "von" and "van"?People's surnames often provide clues into their way back family history. Learn what Von and Van mean for the Dutch and Germans.
Stefan IsraelSep 26, 20172 min readHandwriting & LanguagesWhy'd Germans have a different alphabet way back when?Explanation on why old German writing was different than today's writing.