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WanderingWords book highlights

the journey of German words

hat do a Handy, Gift, and tables, in magazines, and even at
WBlitz all have in common? football games.
They’re German words that slipped The book makes language learn-
across the ocean and found a sec- ing fun and relatable, bridges Ger-
ond life in American English – man heritage with American
sometimes keeping their meaning, culture, reveals lesser known word
sometimes transforming into some- and WNY secrets, offers ready-to-
thing completely different. use games and activities for teachers
In this playful and insightful and families.
book, WanderingWords™ Vol. 1:
From Handy to Blitz – A German-
American Word Journey, Ulrike
Laubner-Kelleher, a German native
now living in Western New York,
takes readers on a journey through
35 everyday words that migrated
from German into American life.
Each chapter blends:
• German with their U.S.-Eng- perfect for classrooms, families, or
lish meanings and usage with ex-
German-American clubs.
ample sentences in both languages Volume 1 covers words you
• Cultural anecdotes that con-
thought you knew – like Kindergar-
nect German heritage with Ameri- ten, Nickel, or Spiel – and reveals
can traditions
their hidden German roots. It is
• Quirky fun facts and unex- available on Amazon.com in Kindle
pected word twists
or paperback versions.
• Illustrations, stories, and Along the way, you’ll explore
games that make learning light-
Buffalo’s cultural gems, enjoy word
hearted games, and uncover the stories be-
• Group activities & puzzles
hind expressions used around dinner

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