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What main languages are spoken here?:

In my neighborhood, you can hear German, Turkish and Arabic on any given day.

What type of money is used here?:

In Germany, the euro is used. You can use this type of money in any country that's a part of the European Union.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A big, 1.5-liter bottle of water costs about 90 cents in the supermarket.

What was the best meal this week?:

I ate waffles at one of my favorite restaurants with my friends this week. I even got ice cream on the side!

What music did I listen to this week?:

To prepare for a concert that I want to see next month, I've been listening to a lot of electronic music this week.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

This past week, we celebrated New Year's in Germany. New Year's is called Silvester in German. It was also my friend's birthday on the same day, so we had a lot to celebrate.

What did I read this week?:

I've been reading "Big Mouth and Ugly Girl" by Joyce Carol Oates this week. The students I teach in the 8th grade are reading it for their English class.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I learned a new card game this week called Wizard. It was very confusing at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was really fun!

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