Print this page German Proverbs and Sayings: Language, Origins, and Cultural Meaning

Proverbs offer a window into everyday language and cultural values. This course explores German sayings through discussion and practical use, examining their meanings, historical roots and social contexts. Participants are encouraged to actively use expressions while reflecting on what they reveal about German culture and communication. Suitable for language learners and anyone curious about how culture lives in everyday speech.

This course will be conducted in English but is suitable for learners with at least A2-level German or above who enjoy discussion-based learning and want to deepen their cultural understanding through language. Please bring a notebook and pen (a German-English Dictionary is optional but can be helpful).

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to German proverbs and their cultural significance
• Origins of German proverbs and sayings
• How proverbs are used in modern conversation

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Practise and apply common German proverbs and sayings in guided conversation
2. Interpret both literal and figurative meanings through discussion, translation, and analysis
3. Explore the historical and cultural origins of selected expressions
4. Strengthen cultural fluency and confidence when engaging with German language and society
5. Reflect on how language shapes understanding of German culture, values, and daily life