German Facts
Nouns in German always start with a capital letter
Out of the EU-15 nations, 32% of people claim to be able to talk in German, either as their first or second language
Around 135 million people around the globe speak German
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Die Sinne
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Schmecken
Manche mögen gerne süßes Essen, andere lieber salziges Essen. Was die Menschen gerne schmecken, das ist ganz unterschiedlich. Aber wo sie es schmecken ist bei allen gleich: auf der Zunge und im Hals. Jeder Geschmack wird an einer anderen Stelle wahrgenommen.
Sehen
Eigentlich ist das Auge eine Kugel. Natürlich sieht man von außen nur die vordere Seite. Diese Vorderseite ist wie eine durchsichtige Türe. Durch dieses Fenster kommt das Licht herein, die Farben, Blumen, Buchstaben - alles, was wir sehen können.
Hören
Unser Ohr kann mehr als nur Geräusche empfangen. Es steuert auch den Gleichgewichtssinn. Wenn dieser nicht mehr richtig funktioniert, ist uns schwindelig und wir fühlen nicht mehr, wo oben und unten ist.
Riechen
Die Nase sitzt mitten im Gesicht. Der Geruchssinn hilft auch beim Schmecken. Jeder, der schon einmal Schnupfen hatte, weiß, dass das Essen weniger gut schmeckt. Es gibt viele verschiedene Gerüche. Parfüm riecht zum Beispiel gut, aber Müll stinkt.
Fühlen
Überall auf der Haut gibt es Stellen, die Berührungen an den Kopf weitergeben. Auch Kälte und Wärme ist etwas, das wir fühlen können. Blinde Menschen, also Menschen die nicht sehen können, und taube Menschen, also Menschen, die nicht hören können, fühlen oft besonders gut.
German Courses in Charlotte
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified German teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
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German courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn German to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in German, as well as survival German should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These courses in German are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival German to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in German history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of German, this is the choice for you.
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2 or more people can benefit studying German together as these German courses are also offered to groups (Two-to-One German Course or Small Group In-Company German Course). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster German Courses can be experienced by up to 12 people.
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Charlotte
Charlotte is the biggest city in North Carolina, with just under 700,000 residents, and is notable for being one of the fastest growing sizeable US cities. Traditionally a railroad hub and center for cotton-spinning, Charlotte is today the second biggest international banking nerve center outside of New York city. The population has a varied racial background, with a large African American contingent, as well as sizeable groups of Spanish, Indian, Portuguese, Chinese and Vietnamese speakers, amongst many others. This makes it far easier for Charlotte residents to pick up a new language, providing not only a strong basis for finding good teachers but also a host of opportunities for daily practice.
German Testimonials
"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!"
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