In what’s being called a good deal for everyone involved, a new law states that anyone applying for citizenship may be exempted from taking the Luxembourgish language exam – known as the Sproochentest – if they can make their grumpy neighbor smile. “Everyone has at least one neighbor who walks around with a scowl on […]
Luxembourger refers to ‘the Ground’ and you think he means ‘the Grund’ but you dare not correct him, and BTW, when are you going to learn Luxembourgish?
A simple discussion about nightlife led to a cascade of emotions ranging from social discomfort to self-loathing on Wednesday when a friendly Luxembourger listed off a number of bars you should check out, including a favorite pub of his located in “the Ground.” As you have lived here for a few years, you assumed he […]
Expat teens to be taught how to swear properly in Luxembourgish
Calling it a matter of social urgency, the Agency for Linguistic Integration has announced a new plan to teach foreign-born teenagers how to swear properly in Luxembourgish. “Many of these teens don’t know how to use a single expletive or bad word in Luxembourgish, or if they do, they sound like a grandmother when they […]
Expat to learn how to say ‘I don’t speak Luxembourgish’ in Luxembourgish
After years of responding with “uhh” and biting her lip when anyone speaks to her in Luxembourgish, an expat has made a promise that in the upcoming year she will learn how to say “I don’t speak Luxembourgish” in Luxembourgish. Frederique Bellec says the task will be difficult, not least of all because it means […]
Expats confused by mysterious letters on commune door
In what appears to be an attempt to confuse innocent people, three mysterious and seemingly random letters have been posted on the door of a Luxembourg commune. The letters, along with a bizarre image of a person raising a finger, baffled four expats who had planned on taking care of some routine administrative matters. “Sorry, […]
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