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, […]
On learning Luxembourgish: opposing views
My expat neighbor has learned Luxembourgish There is a very persistent rumor that people who move to Luxembourg don’t make an effort to learn Luxembourgish, and that some live here for decades using only English or French. As a Luxembourger, I would like to say this is simply not true. I have known many people […]
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