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Published: 21 Aug, 2023 CET.
Updated: Mon 21 Aug 2023 12:07 CET
A recent article in the Berliner Zeitung railed against foreigners who live in Germany but don't speak any German, slamming the English-speaking expat community as 'arrogant'. What do you think? We'd love to hear your views.
On Thursday, an op-ed published in the regional Berliner Zeitung infuriated foreigners online.
In it, the author claimed that far too few foreigners in Berlin choose to learn German - even after living in the country for years.
This is a form of 'arrogance' and 'colonialism', he said.
But social media users pointed out that the attitude of Germans can often make it a struggle to learn German, adding that Germans are often guilty of not integrating when they go abroad themselves.
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Which side of the debate are you on? Let us know your thoughts for a future article.
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On Thursday, an op-ed published in the regional Berliner Zeitung infuriated foreigners online.
In it, the author claimed that far too few foreigners in Berlin choose to learn German - even after living in the country for years.
This is a form of 'arrogance' and 'colonialism', he said.
But social media users pointed out that the attitude of Germans can often make it a struggle to learn German, adding that Germans are often guilty of not integrating when they go abroad themselves.
READ ALSO: Is it 'arrogant' to live in Germany and not speak German?
Which side of the debate are you on? Let us know your thoughts for a future article.
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