German Facts
An extremely popular worldwide language, German has many ties with both English and Dutch
Out of the EU-15 nations, 32% of people claim to be able to talk in German, either as their first or second language
German nouns change form depending on how they are used - there are three genders, four cases and both singular and plural, making a maximum of 24 different forms per noun
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UNICEF ist das Kinderhilfswerk der Vereinten Nationen. Die Organisation setzt sich für das Überleben, die Entwicklung und die Rechte von Kindern auf der ganzen Welt ein. In ca. 160 Ländern der Erde führt UNICEF Programme für Kinder und Frauen durch. Dabei geht es zum Beispiel um die Verbesserung der Ernährung, die Versorgung mit sauberem Trinkwasser, Impfungen und Bildungsprogramme. Die Projekte werden zum größten Teil durch Spenden finanziert. Durch Aktionen und Projekte wie „Kinder laufen für Kinder“ versucht UNICEF, die Bereitschaft zum Spenden zu erhöhen.
In Deutschland wurde UNICEF am 30. Juni 1953 in Köln gegründet. Heute unterstützen etwa 8.000 ehrenamtliche Helfer und 120 Arbeitsgruppen in ganz Deutschland die Arbeit von UNICEF. Die Aufgaben des deutschen Komitees bestehen darin, über die Situation der Kinder weltweit und die Arbeit von UNICEF zu informieren. Auch werben sie für Spenden und verkaufen die UNICEF-Grußkarten. Diese Grußkarten sind in keinem Land so beliebt wie in Deutschland.
Seit der Gründung 1953 kamen über 1,1 Milliarden Euro an Spendengelder für Kinder in Not zusammen. Jedes Jahr spenden über 700.000 Menschen in Deutschland für UNICEF. Auch viele Prominente unterstützen UNICEF, indem sie für bestimmte Projekte Patenschaften übernehmen und die Menschen zum Spenden aufrufen.
Die Spenden werden aufgeteilt, um so verschiedene Projekte zu finanzieren. Zum Beispiel wurden mit Hilfe von UNICEF Schulen in Afghanistan eröffnet oder in Liberia Schulmaterial für 350.000 Kinder gekauft. Kontrolliert wird die gerechte Verteilung der Spendengelder von der Hauptverwaltung in New York. Ein Verwaltungsrat überprüft zusätzlich die Programme in den verschiedenen Ländern. Die Mitarbeiter in den einzelnen Ländern kontrollieren die Arbeit der Partner vor Ort, um sicherzustellen, dass die Mittel korrekt verwendet werden.
Our German speakers, fully qualified to teach their native tongue, can train you and, if need be, the rest of your group at a time that is suitable to you, at your home or place of work. Sessions can take place on the day of your choosing - even weekends - and at the time you want: whether it be morning, afternoon or evening. If circumstances arise where your home or office is not convenient, the classes can be held at your trainer's office. Resources for the course are provided for you.
Book now / InquiryThese courses in German are meant for those that feel that learning German would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's course, students can anticipate ending the course with basic telephone German and e-mail German skills for communicating, as well as survival German if a short visit to the country is needed.
Book now / InquiryThese German lessons fit a broader spectrum, and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival German by the end of their course, which will provide them without enough German to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of German culture and those who just wish to pass a particular German exam.
Book now / InquiryIf there are 2 or more of you with the same level of German, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these German courses can also be made available for Two-to-One German Courses or Small Group In-Company German Courses. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster courses in German can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time.
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The capital and most populated city in Georgia, Atlanta's metropolitan population was the fastest growing in the USA from 2000-2006, and currently stands at over 5 million people. As the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta is often celebrated for its role in the advances in the civil rights movements of the mid 20th century. Over 30 higher education facilities are dotted around the city, making it a perfect place for us to find you a teacher so you can start learning the language of your choice.
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"When I started my German classes I just couldn't get used to speaking it because of the different accent. But my tutor was really patient with me and after a month or so I started to get a taste for it. I'm really happy with my improvement and can't wait to learn more!"