Monthly Archives: April 2006

more about the education system

Posted on April 19, 2006 by franzie

Thank you all for your comments on the previous post (Is it really this bad?) … lots of food for thought! I wanted to summarize what I come away with and how my understanding is shaping in reply to your … Continue reading →

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Is it really this bad?

Posted on April 10, 2006 by franzie

Reading Christina’s blog has shocked me from time to time. No, she doesn’t write anything obscene but reports about the German school system and its shortcomings and the poor ranking Germany got in the PISA study as well as Vernor … Continue reading →

Posted in education, English, expats/immigrants | 14 Comments

No time to say hello

Posted on April 3, 2006 by franzie

… goodbye! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late! My husband brought this book home from work for me and well I’ve been sitting in front of the computer ever since, having no time at all!!!! I was looking for books … Continue reading →

Posted in books, chit-chat, English | 7 Comments