Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to EuropeReflection on “From Empire to Europe”The first thing to catch my eye when reading the course outline was that we would have to write a blog. Writing a blog was never something…Jul 10, 2016Jul 10, 2016
Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to Europe13 things you didn’t know about English.The Brexit is on everyone’s lips. Newspapers, Facebook, Twitter, News on TV…. That is why I decided not to write about the Brexit this…Jun 30, 20161Jun 30, 20161
Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to Europe“You cannot unscramble the egg”- still applicable?The Referendum is THE TOPIC this week in Europe. And the public opinion of whether to stay or to leave the EU changes almost every day.Jun 21, 20162Jun 21, 20162
Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to EuropeNamlish — Can you guess what these expressions mean?Namlish is a portmanteau word from the English words Namibian and English. It’s a hybrid language which is spoken in Namibia mainly from…Jun 4, 20162Jun 4, 20162
Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to EuropeThe possible fall of Cecil RhodesEver since there have been recordings about human history, important people, whether in politics, economy or elsewhere, existed who…May 21, 20161May 21, 20161
Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to Europe“We shall overcome” — Thoughts about decision-making regarding the ReferendumThis goes out to those who haven’t made up their mind yet. I gotta admit I have never been a geek when it comes to politics. But I have…May 10, 20165May 10, 20165
Maike HörstmanninFrom Empire to EuropeEver wondered why you can get such good curry in London?So I have heard a lot about how British culture and style hast left its marks on the Indian culture and style but I was wondering if it is…Apr 23, 20162Apr 23, 20162