Verstehen Sie Sprach?

Known for his funny and educational videos on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook, Raphael Breuer is now bringing his unique show “Verstehen Sie Sprach?” to the stage. In his first full-length program, he takes the audience on a humorous journey through the pitfalls and wonders of the German language. With plenty of wit and charm, he tackles questions like: Why is a forklift called a “Gabelstapler” when it doesn’t actually stack forks? How do you actually pronounce “China” and “Chemie” correctly? And is it “gewinkt” or “gewunken”? “Gewinkt” is the originally correct form. You wouldn’t have thought so, would you? “Gewunken” is only correct because we said it wrong for so long that this form eventually became accepted. That’s enough to drive a dog crazy, isn’t it? But why a dog, of all things? You’d have to look that up. But why “look it up”—you don’t use your fist, do you? Although: With some language questions, you’d love to beat up the dictionary. It’s a good thing Raphael has the answers. He’s been on stage for quite some time now: time and again, he ventures into spoken word, sketch comedy, or poetry slam, proving
just how diverse the German language can be—from Goethe to Sido, it’s all there. Raphael shows how we use language to build bridges, avoid misunderstandings, and communicate sensibly—not only with others but also with ourselves. “Verstehen Sie Sprach?” is: funny, but without being shallow. Informative, but without being preachy. And unique. Because it has a style all its own. Raphael Breuer’s stage show is a must-see for all language lovers—and those who want to become one!