I need to learn German for travelling and living in Germany. Can anyone suggest a quick fix, like a course at an intensive language school or something? It would need to be in either the UK or Germany.
Thanks,
Archer
Reply to this Hello Andrew 😊
I think there are likely German language classes where you live if you live in a city or biggish in the UK. Check the adult education centres which will probably have an introduction to German course. Universities and colleges sometimes also run evening courses in languages.
In some parts of Germany the high schools run German for foreigeners classes.
There are also other short expensive courses for sale in Germany but they are ridiculously expensive. Something like 700 Euros for a week of German lessons.
Mel
Reply to this Dont worry..go thru the webs to learn more anout German.....U can find enough sites in google. Just type "learning german" and visit those web sites.
Reply to this Some places run intensive courses. I'm about to do one myself - will let you know how it goes : )
Reply to this Thank you so much for all this advice guys - Mell, Arthur, Danie.
I shall look into what each of you suggest and get back to you.
Wish me luck!
Reply to this Have you looked into Berliz audio lessons - you can buy a book and it comes with a CD/Tape (!) and away you go. It can give you a good start while you wait for a class to start up. They aren't super cheap, but you can keep going over lessons in your own time...?
Reply to this You can google some free online course in the internet. They have an intensive package as well, and this is the easiest way to learn because you can practice while reading your emails, doing some homeworks, and take a free test.
Reply to this I still haven't done a course yet but am in my final stage of decision making. How did your course turn out, Arthurthe traveller?
Reply to this yo yo... i learnt german in a couple of months... well i say i learnt it, i knew enough to get by and get accross what i wanted, i used rosetta stone to
learn german click there and it should take you to the site... really useful you can also download learning tools and podcasts from itunes... put em on in the car and youll pick it up soon enough!
happy travels!
Reply to this I am learning German through manuals and textbooks. I try to study about a half hour or so a day. I have a notebook with scribbled notes. Books, from my experience, are a great way to learn structure, but without a dvd or cd, pronunciation is a bit difficult. The books always tell you to form your lips and jaw a certain way to pronounce a vowel sound (like "u" with an umlaut, it doesn't have an English equivelant).
I'm gonna keep on keeping on, though. I'm sure I'll experience frustration while in Germany at first, but I bet I'll pick it up.
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