Our native-speaking qualified German teachers can guide you and your group at your work or at home, at a time convenient to you. Classes can take place on any day of the week - even weekends - morning, afternoon or evening. If needs be, if meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you.
German lessons 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 lessons 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 lesson 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.
Lessons in German are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One German Lesson or Small Group In-Company German Lesson). 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 has the Guinness record for the most translations in written form - both from another language to German, and German to other languages
German uses the same 26 letters as English, with the addition of three vowels with 'Umlaut's (ä, ö and ü) and ß, ('Eszett' or 'sharp s').
German was primarily a written language with differing dialects according to region, until the 1800s
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German Testimonials
"Yes, I did and Karina is absolutely wonderful! She’s extremely knowledgeable and very thorough, yet keeps the lesson on a light and easy note! She is a pleasure to work with! Thanks, Tricia"
Norfolk
One of the most diverse cities on the eastern seaboard of the United States, Norfolk, Virginia is home to almost 250,000 people and numerous diverse neighborhoods and communities – each with their own unique ethnic or socio-economic style. Bordering the scenic Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk has become a destination of choice for innovative architects and homebuilders who are inspired by the natural beauty of the area. The largest naval base in the world is located in Norfolk, as well as the global headquarters of the National Alliance Treaty Organization (NATO). The military infrastructure is Norfolk guarantees a steady economic flow into the city. It also means that there will always be a call for individuals who speak a number of different languages. Translators and interpreters have historically thrived in the area because of the business community and the international government presence of NATO.