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.
German courses of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival German - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying German usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these German classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in German culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in German.
Those who would benefit the most from these German tutorials are those who feel they need to learn German to help them out in their business lives. For starters, learning salutations and business etiquette is integral; once these have been practiced then reading and writing courses can start. Typical studiers have been those involved in international import/export, negotiations and acquisitions, those in multinational companies requiring another language, and those working in any way with international governments and relevant administration. Just our simplest course for beginners will have students finishing the lessons with basic telephone and e-mail German, as well as survival German should a visit to the country be necessary.
Courses in German are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One German Course or Small Group In-Company German Course). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster German sessions can be run with as many as 12 people.
German was primarily a written language with differing dialects according to region, until the 1800s
Around 135 million people around the globe speak German
The main German-speaking nations are Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Luxembourg; but the language is also spoken in parts of Denmark, Russia, Hungary and Kazakhstan
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Für nur 5300 Dollar kann man sieben Gramm seiner Asche in einer Erd-Umlaufbahn bestatten lassen. Ein Texaner bietet die Bestattung im All an.
Bei der amerikanischen Firma Space Services Inc. hat der Countdown zu einer der größten Weltraumbestattungen begonnen. An Bord einer kommerziellen Rakete soll Ende September die Asche von 150 Menschen aus aller Welt in den Weltraum geschickt werden.
Der texanische Unternehmer will für die Reisekosten der Asche 5300 Dollar (4291 Euro) haben. Wer mit einem Gramm Asche nur eine symbolische Weltraumbestattung wünscht, der tritt die Reise zum Preis von 995 Dollar an. Die Asche, in kleinen Dosen verpackt, umkreist die Erde auf einer Umlaufbahn von maximal 1000 Kilometern mehrere Jahre lang. Dann verglüht die Asche.
Nach Angaben der Firma gibt es "tausende Anfragen". Deshalb macht man sich über die Zukunft dieser Firma keine Sorgen. Ein Drittel der Kunden kommt aus Japan. Außerdem haben sich Niederländer, Franzosen, Engländer, Russen und Brasilianer angemeldet.
Die Verwandten dürfen beim Raketenstart dabei sein. Sie erhalten ein Video und ein Softwareprogramm, mit dem sie die Position der Rakete auf der Umlaufbahn orten können.
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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At the geographical crossroads between the United States and Mexico, El Paso is a fascinating urban centre. At various times in history, it has been the territory of the pre-Columbian Manso, Suma and Jumano Indians, Spanish explorers, and 'Wild West' gun-slingers. Indeed, today's 'Sun City' was once regarded to be the 'Six Shooter Capital' of the lawless south. The emergence of the railroad in the 1880s brought in a constant wave of itinerant gamblers, outlaws, thieves, religious types, Chinese railway workers, self-made men, and women of easy virtue. While this very romantic vision is now consigned to the history books, El Paso is still a colorful and cosmopolitan place to learn languages today. The city's range of linguistic diversity ensures that you are able to find a qualified tutor, teaching in their mother tongue, to guarantee you exact expression and correct pronunciation.
