Afleveringen
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【Word of the Day】
die Fernbeziehung
(long-distance relationship)
example:
Wir waren in einer Fernbeziehung.
(We were in the long-distance relationship.)
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・Our Story
-Brief summary of us
・Good Things About an International Couple
-From Patrick’s perspective & Yukari’s perspective
・Challenges of an International Couple
-Differences in language, expression, and so on
-Misunderstandings
-Cost a lot
・Long Distance
-The hardest thing about long distance
-Patrick’s regret
-F*ck romance!?
・Tips for Other Couples
-PLAN EVERYTHING
-TELL YOUR WISH
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Our Personal Fashion Journey in Japan and Germany
-What does Patrick think about Japanese fashion
-What does Yukari think about German fashion
-Initial style challenges & changes after moving to Germany
German Fashion Trends
-How climate and lifestyle influence fashion choices
Japanese Fashion Trends
・Popular trends (Y2K)
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Episode Outline (Talking Points):
Family Relationshop
・Old and modern typical German vs. Japanese families dynamics
Family Gatherings & Traditions
・German Christmas vs. Japanese New Year
Communication Styles
・Japanese families don't communicate?!
・Do overly strong family relationships hinder children's development?
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First Visit in Japan
・How and why Patrick first came to Japan
・Cultural shocks and first impressions
Meeting Yukari in Japan
・How we met
・"I love you" on the first date
・Dating culture in Japan vs. Germany
Later Visits to Japan
・ Where we went and what we did during those visits
・Favorite city
・Japan is colder than in Germany?
Word of the Day
”Papierkram”
It is typically used without an article in German, as it refers to the cumbersome and tedious paperwork or administrative tasks, often associated with bureaucracy.
Ich habe den ganzen Tag mit Papierkram verbracht.
(I spent the whole day doing paperwork.)
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1 Differences from pre-German expectations
Initial image
Reality
2 Culture shock
Weather
Unfriendliness
3 Similarities between Germany and Japan
・Are we both a bit shy?
・Following rules
4 Germany vs. Japan: Pros & Cons
・Better work-life balance in 🇩🇪
・Good food and great customer service in 🇯🇵
5 Our plans for the future
・Where to settle?
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1. Self-Introductions & German Learning Background
・When I started learning German.
・Why I study German.
・How Patrick supports my learning.
2. Typical & Funny Mistakes
・My biggest mistake.
・Funny mistakes Patrick found in my German.
3. My Learning Goals and Learning Tips
・My goals for learning German in 2025.
・Tips for learning
