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German Lessons in Oshawa

Because of Oshawa’s industrial past, many European communities decided to settle in this area at the beginning of the 20th century to take up jobs in the many factories, foundries and businesses that existed at the time. As a result, a large German community was established in the city which made a big impact on Oshawa’s cultural life. Nowadays, there are still many German-Canadians who still celebrate the traditions of their ancestors, as well as new immigrant groups that come from German-speaking countries, so it comes as no surprise that, according to the national census, German is one of the most commonly used foreign languages in the area, with almost 2,425 native speakers and many others who speak it as a second language. As you can imagine, if you choose to learn such a widespread language, you’ll be able to connect with a large sector of the local community and understand their culture more in-depth, so if your goal is to expand your horizons and become more knowledgable of the German heritage that helped made the city so diverse, start learning German today!

Why Study German in Oshawa?

Learn German for Work and Travel

The City of Oshawa is showing constant economic growth, and as a result, there are thousands of new employment opportunities, especially in the tech and automotive industries. However, as you probably know, landing a position in any of these sectors is not an easy feat, as the area is filled with competitive candidates trying to get the same jobs as you. That’s why, if you truly want to stand out and become more employable, having a language skill like German on your resume can really make a difference. By doing so, you could enjoy amazing job openings exclusive to bilinguals that only few people can access, such as Technical Account Manager for Medline Canada, Controls Engineer for General Motors and Account Executive for NFP Corp.

Learn German for Social

Are you looking for the perfect chance to immerse yourself in German culture? If so, you should attend some of the performances of one of the best choirs in the Durham Region, Resound. This wonderful group regularly performs in Oshawa and specializes in beautiful and moving classical choral works by German composers. This year, you can’t miss their performance of Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem the seminal masterwork by Johannes Brahms that has remained an audience favourite for more than 150 years. This combined concert features over a hundred singers performing alongside a full-sized orchestra and will take place at different venues throughout the year, so if you love classic music and the German language, don’t miss out on this spectacular event. On the other hand, if you’re not the type of person who enjoys classical music, there are other ways to experience German culture around Oshawa, like attending the annual Oktoberfest celebration. It’s hosted by the local All or Nothing Brewhouse at 439 Ritson Road and is the perfect place to enjoy delicious and authentic German craft beer, play all sorts of fun games, dance to Polka music, try delicious German-inspired foods and meet people from all over the world.

Learn German for Culture

A great way to meet other like-minded people who love the German language and culture as much as you do is to attend one of the events organized by Club Loreley, the only German heritage society in the Durham Region. This club was created to promote, preserve and protect the German language, traditions and cultural interests in the area and looks to serve the local community of German-Canadians and those with German heritage. They meet every week to have conversations in German and learn about its culture, and the best thing is that everyone is welcome to join any of its many active groups, such as Frauengruppe, which is a group for women, Schutzengruppe, a rifle association, free German language meetups, traditional folk dance lessons and a choir that sings in German. All these meetings take place at their club, located at 389 Dean Avenue, where in addition to meeting people you can enjoy a wonderful atmosphere, and even have dinner some days of the week with the rest of the members. This friendly club is always looking for new members, so if you’re interested in joining this community, check out their website which has all the information you need to do so.

Where to learn German in and around Oshawa?

If you’ve set your mind to becoming a fluent German speaker, you might be interested in the various materials at the Oshawa Public Library, located at 65 Bagot Street. Here you’ll find great German films you can watch to work on your listening skills such as Im Labyrinth des Schweigens, or Labyrinth of Lies, which follows the story of a principled young prosecutor in post-WWII Germany who uncovers inconvenient truths about his country's recent past, and The White Ribbon, a period drama which takes place in a village in Protestant northern Germany where a series of bizarre incidents start to happen. You’ll also find useful course books you can use on your own or with a teacher, like Ultimate German by Ingeborg Lasting which is ideal for beginner and intermediate learners and German Demystified, by Edward Swick, which has a great grammar section you should check out. However, if you want to get past beginner and intermediate levels and become an advanced speaker who sounds like a native, your best choice is to start a language course at Listen & Learn. We have qualified native tutors who will take your skills to the next level and create flexible lessons that fit your every requirement. All you need to do to start learning with us is send us a quick inquiry now and one of our team members will contact you in no time to help you find the perfect German course!

The type of courses we offer:

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General German

This set of German tutorials are less specific and more targeted at those who want to get a range of different things from learning German. Even though all novice students will cover survival German: enough German to make a visit to the country or make good contacts with the locals, but what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefitted from these lessons have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in German culture, and those who just want to pass a specific examination in German. Inquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business German

These lessons in German are meant for those that feel that learning German would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone German and e-mail German skills for communicating, as well as survival German if a short visit to the country is needed. Inquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test

Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business German

The German lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One German Lesson or Small Group In-Company German Lesson). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster German Lessons can be run with up to 12 people. Inquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test

Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business German

Your colleagues and yourself can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified German tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the lesson are provided. Inquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test

Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business German

The German lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One German Lesson or Small Group In-Company German Lesson). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster German Lessons can be run with up to 12 people. Inquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test

Top Tips For…

german Entertainment

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Dark - Netflix series

If you are looking to improve your German skills while enjoying one of the best science fiction thrillers of the last few years, then you should not miss Dark. This Netflix series is set in a fictional town in Germany and depicts the aftermath of children’s disappearance, ultimately showing how four different families are connected by secrets. This highly suspenseful action series is perfect for German students with an advanced level of German who are looking for something to keep them on the edge of their seats! Plus, this series is so popular that talking about it can be a great way to break the ice with your German-speaking friends. Start watching Dark here!

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Run, Lola, Run - German Film

Do you need a break from your German vocabulary flashcards and textbooks? Watching films can be a great option to keep on improving your language skills while having fun. Run, Lola, Run is a very popular German thriller with a suspenseful storyline: it follows a woman who needs to get 100,000 marks to save her boyfriend’s life. The story is set in Berlin, so you’ll be exposed to the different accents that exist in the city, thereby improving your listening skills and your comprehension of German dialects. Learn more about the movie here!

German Film Festival

Watching German films is very useful way to educate yourself and learn more about the culture of German-speaking peoples. So, if you love movies, you’ll be happy to know that annual German Film Festivals are common throughout the USA. For example, the NYC event showcases the best films, documentaries, and short movies of the year. These movies are screened in German with English subtitles, so you won’t have problems understanding what the actors are saying if you’re a beginner. Don’t hesitate to attend; take your German skills to the next level! Want to know more about the festival? Read more here!

german Youtube Channels

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Bianca Claßen

Do you like fashion and beauty? Would you like to know more about these topics while improving your German proficiency? Then Bibis Beauty Palace is the YouTube channel you need to check out. With more than 5 million subscribers, the channel creator (Claßen) speaks about lifestyle, makeup, fashion, and travel topics—and all in German. She uses simple vocabulary and grammar and speaks in a very slow pace, so it’s a good option for those who are just starting with their German course. Some vocabulary you’re likely to learn includes Bilden (makeup), Koffer (suitcase), and Flugzeug (airplane). Subscribe to her channel here!

german Youtube Channels

Erik Range

Gamers can have some fun while improving their German skills by following Erik Range. He’s the most famous German YouTuber and a game developer himself, so you’ll not only enjoy his funny videos, but also his vast knowledge of the gaming industry. From Minecraft to The Last of Us, he likes playing anything and everything on PC and consoles. Although he speaks quite fast and uses a lot of slang and jokes while playing, you can turn on YouTube’s automatic subtitles and enjoy the videos regardless of your current German level! Subscribe to his channel here.

Dagi Bee

This YouTube channel is run by a famous German actress who has acted in several TV series and indie movies. Today, Dagi uploads video tutorials related to lifestyle and makeup, where she gives tips on the best products to use and how to apply them to be fashionable and healthy at the same time. Some of the topics she covers include teeth whitening, scar removal, and sun protection. Another positive aspect of her channel is that she reads almost all the comments and answers questions, so it’s a great opportunity to put your German skills into use! Subscribe here and learn more about lifestyle!

german Songs

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Eisbär - Grauzone

Grauzone is a great band for German language learners because of their slow cadence and clear pronunciation. Also, they have hits for everyone: whether you like rock, pop, or blues, you’ll find something to your tastes. Taking one example, the song Eisbär describes a man who wants to become a polar bear and gives all the reasons while he’d like to be this wild animal. Curious, right? It’s a brilliant track to learn the conditional tense (as the man describes hypothetical situations) and vocabulary about wild animals, such as claws (Krallen), growls (Knurrt), or fur (Pelz). Click here to listen to the song!

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Wir Sind Wir - Paul Van Dyk and Peter Heppner

Looking for a song to put your German skills into practice while learning more about the history of Germany? Then, Wir Sind Wir might be the track you want to hear. The singers sing about the state of the country after the fall of the Berlin Wall, describe the appearance of the welfare state, and the success of the economy. As the vocabulary is quite complicated, it’s more suitable for intermediate or advanced students of German. Some expressions include Ruinen dieser Stadt (the ruins of this city) or keine Wiederkehr (there’s no return). Click here to listen to the song!

Tour de France - Kraftwerk

Do you like electronic music and want to deepen your knowledge of German bands and hits while practicing the language? Tour de France is the song you’re looking for. As the name suggests, this piece describes the experience of participating in the world’s most famous cycling race and the joy the singer feels upon winning the competition. The song is perfect for beginners, as the lyrics are simple and repetitive. Plus, it includes a lot of vocabulary related to cycling, such as flat tyre (platter Reifen), sprinting (Sprinten), or paving stones (Pflastersteine). Click here to listen to the song!

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