#31 Travelogue Germany: Berlin
Berlin has changed a lot over the years as it became the capital of reunified Germany. It’s a very creative city (see the pictures).
1990-2000: The wild years
The economy of ex-communist East Germany collapsed and many Easterners went to the West for work. East Berlin was full of abandoned houses and life was cheap. Subcultures thrived in squatted houses and hidden, illegal bars.
2000-2010: “Poor but sexy”…
… is how the mayor famously described Berlin. The city’s easygoing atmosphere had become very popular. It was the “party capital” and Berlin set new trends in art, music and film.
2010-2020: Gentrification
One district after the other became more expensive and less exciting. Investors bought up lots of houses and ordinary people could no longer pay the high rents.
---Vocab---
📍reunified = together again 📍subculture = culture of one group in society 📍thrive = be strong and healthy 📍squat = illegally occupy a house
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Berlin has changed a lot over the years as it became the capital of reunified Germany. It’s a very creative city (see the pictures).
1990-2000: The wild years
The economy of ex-communist East Germany collapsed and many Easterners went to the West for work. East Berlin was full of abandoned houses and life was cheap. Subcultures thrived in squatted houses and hidden, illegal bars.
2000-2010: “Poor but sexy”…
… is how the mayor famously described Berlin. The city’s easygoing atmosphere had become very popular. It was the “party capital” and Berlin set new trends in art, music and film.
2010-2020: Gentrification
One district after the other became more expensive and less exciting. Investors bought up lots of houses and ordinary people could no longer pay the high rents.
---Vocab---
📍reunified = together again 📍subculture = culture of one group in society 📍thrive = be strong and healthy 📍squat = illegally occupy a house
👉@afandi_english👈 #travel #germany
A good city ...
Anonymous Poll
22%
is clean and beautiful
63%
is comfortable and easy to live in
15%
has many interesting places and events
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🔤 Subtitles: Available
💬 Topics: Science, school subjects
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⛓ Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy
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📊 English Level: Advanced
🔤 Subtitles: Available
💬 Topics: Science, school subjects
💡 Content: Khan Academy is an immensely useful resource for anyone with a professional background and/or interest in a particular subject. If all you need is general English, then Khan Academy is probably not for you. But if you know your subject and want to transfer and develop that knowledge in English then this channel is a great way to combine language and subject knowledge. Also, if you happen to prepare for SAT there are a lot of videos to help you with that.
⛓ Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy
👉@afandi_english👈 #youtube
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24%
#2 Temurbek's potato
39%
#3 Muhammadali's magic cube
#46 Spot Something: Muhammadali’s Magic Cube
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❓ Can you spot Muhammadali’s magic cube in this picture?
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#5 Documentary: Virtual pop stars
▶️ Have you heard of virtual pop stars yet? They can even give concerts. Watch this video to find out more!
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▶️ Have you heard of virtual pop stars yet? They can even give concerts. Watch this video to find out more!
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