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.
These 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.
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.
Those wishing to learn German in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One German Courses or Small Group In-Company German Courses) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of German proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster German Courses can occur with up to 12 people.
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
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
German Testimonials
"The German course is going great. German is a very difficult language - I didn't think I would be able to understand the grammar, but it is starting to make sense! Susanne has been a great teacher. She has so much patience and we actually have fun during our time together. "
Jersey City
The name says it all: Jersey City is the essence of New Jersey. Located on the west bank of the Hudson River, Jersey City may be a commuter city for those doing business in Manhattan, but it does not have a 'Second City' complex. Just across the Hudson River from NYC, Jersey City has been able to attract thousands of businesses that are unable to find appropriate office or factory space in Manhattan. As a result companies from all over the world in industries such as technology, manufacturing and import/export have set up shop in Jersey City. Like many cities in the area, Jersey City struggled throughout most of the 1970's and 1980's, but has experienced a resurgence in the new millennium. Now, art galleries and hip restaurants dot the landscape and new residential developments have drawn a younger crowd seeking refuge from the high real estate prices of Manhattan. With a large Hispanic population base and the thriving international business community in town and across the river, this might be the best time ever to learn a second language in Jersey City.
