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sts · April 30th, 2005, 04:17 PM

I've learned german in Bayern(Stein an der Traun).I've made a language-course with the goethe institut!

Si · September 27th, 2005, 05:12 AM

Hi,
my name is carol. i lived in switzerland for few years and i know the basics of german, would like to improve. in return, i am offering to teach mandrain or cantonese in exchange.
preferable native german speaker and live in toronto.
send me email about it.

bigbankmaster · September 27th, 2005, 11:23 AM

1. Native speaker
2. In Toronto
3. Looking for language exchange with mandarin or cantonese ( you speak both?)
That's not easy to find...

You're Canadian with chinese (or taiwanese) roots? How old are you?

If you wanted to learn german, why the hell did you go to Switzerland? No german spoken...

Si · September 27th, 2005, 03:19 PM

there are four official languages spoken in switzerland, German, French, Italian and Romansh. and of course the german they spoken is quite different from germany german.
i studied hotel management there

bigbankmaster · September 27th, 2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Si

there are four official languages spoken in switzerland, German, French, Italian and Romansh. and of course the german they spoken is quite different from germany german.
i studied hotel management there

Ok, I've lived in Switzerland, too, I go there at least once a year. Their german is dramatically different from ours, that's what I tried to say.

btw: Good place to study hotel management.

bigbankmaster · September 28th, 2005, 11:40 PM

Why don't you just enter our bizarr little chit-chat here?

Si · October 1st, 2005, 03:35 PM

the german chit-chat place? well my german hasn't reach that level yet

Ap_Recife · October 10th, 2005, 03:36 AM

Ich komme aus Brasilien und lerne hier Deutsch.

RednBlack · November 14th, 2006, 05:23 AM

Hey guys, I didnt know where to post this so I figured here was a good place to ask for some opinions.

I currently live in NYC with my parents and attend college as a History major to become one day a History Professor. My family comes from a Middle Income family, so we live relatively comfortable here in NYC. My plan is to finish college and start my career and get married, but after, in the near future I would like to move away. I come from Albania, but we all know that the living standards there are nowhere near the United States, so moving back there is not an option for me. I have never visited Germany before this is why I ask those German forumers who live there to give me your opinion. Would my standard of living change dramatically if I move to Germany and still pursue the same career? I currently only speak English and Albanian. Would I still be able to get a job due to my lack of German?

***VelesHomais*** · November 14th, 2006, 05:32 AM

I don't think that you should move to any country without knowing their language, it's disrespectful to the natives.

MIMICA · November 14th, 2006, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Mesofius

I don't think that you should move to any country without knowing their language, it's disrespectful to the natives.

I disagree, I'd think it's quite flatering.

But seriously, altho it's not a bad idea, I think u'll be hit by a pretty big culture shock learning another language. Even tho German isn't that difficult to learn, I'd expect it to be a difficult time.

***VelesHomais*** · November 14th, 2006, 05:39 AM

Why not learn a language prior to moving there? All it takes is a couple of months.

RednBlack · November 14th, 2006, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Mesofius

I don't think that you should move to any country without knowing their language, it's disrespectful to the natives.

That makes no sense. You think everyone knew the country's language before they moved to a foreign country?

***VelesHomais*** · November 14th, 2006, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RednBlack

That makes no sense. You think everyone knew the country's language before they moved to a foreign country?

And that's number one reason why I don't like immigrants. After awhile they form their communities where they don't even have to learn the native language, then they start pushing for regional language rights and before you know it there is legislature pending for their language to be second state official.

RednBlack · November 14th, 2006, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Mesofius

And that's number one reason why I don't like immigrants.

Good for you, now if you can kindly leave this thread so that the German Forumers can reply to my original post I would appericiate it.

dejan · November 14th, 2006, 05:59 AM

No need for that rednblack...he's only contributing his opinion. And he has a point...but not to deter from the original topic...

I think Germany would be a good country to move to...but from what i know and hear, it is extremely difficult to obtain German citizenship(?) I'd certainly like to move to a Western European country....living in Germany you can easily go anywhere in Europe, car, train or aeroplane. But it is best to know the language before hand...and i can't imagine you finding a proper job where you'll be teaching in English? Unless it's a foreign type college.
Why not England? The weather is horrible from what i hear though.

***VelesHomais*** · November 14th, 2006, 06:03 AM

no worries! I'm out.

RednBlack · November 14th, 2006, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejan

No need for that rednblack...he's only contributing his opinion. And he has a point...but not to deter from the original topic...

I think Germany would be a good country to move to...but from what i know and hear, it is extremely difficult to obtain German citizenship(?) I'd certainly like to move to a Western European country....living in Germany you can easily go anywhere in Europe, car, train or aeroplane. But it is best to know the language before hand...and i can't imagine you finding a proper job where you'll be teaching in English? Unless it's a foreign type college.
Why not England? The weather is horrible from what i hear though.

As far as German citizenship, I dont really need it. Im currently a US citizen, cant I live there with that? Foreign College is what I was thinking about actually.Its not like I wont learn the language, I would learn it now if I could but honestly dont have time due to my studies. England? lol I dont know, I have visted only London but not too thrilled with it. I live in one of the richest places in the world, only reason I would like to live in Germany is because of its culture and people. I think its a great place to settle down and start a family, so is the US but I dont know. Maybe I'll change my mind once I vist Germany, anything can happen.

dejan · November 14th, 2006, 06:15 AM

I'm not sure if you'd be able to live in Germany with your US citizenship, i assume you would? Maybe you'd have to apply for a permanent residence visa or such. I guess a foreign college would be better to start off, because learning a completely different language...then you have to apply that to your profession.
Yes i agree about Germany, its culture, people and the actual landscape is luring enough

Best to see what the locals have to say...but if i could i'd like to move to a country like Sweden.

Pobbie · November 14th, 2006, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejan

Why not England? The weather is horrible from what i hear though.

It's not that much worse than Germany's really.

Though I personally hate it.

September 27th, 2005, 05:12 AM	#22
Si P.U.S.H. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	Learning German (language issues) - Deutsch lernen Hi, my name is carol. i lived in switzerland for few years and i know the basics of german, would like to improve. in return, i am offering to teach mandrain or cantonese in exchange. preferable native german speaker and live in toronto. send me email about it.

September 27th, 2005, 11:23 AM	#23
bigbankmaster "the body" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gürzenich Posts: 287 Likes (Received): 21	1. Native speaker 2. In Toronto 3. Looking for language exchange with mandarin or cantonese ( you speak both?) That's not easy to find... You're Canadian with chinese (or taiwanese) roots? How old are you? If you wanted to learn german, why the hell did you go to Switzerland? No german spoken... __________________ __________________ Gegen Ökofolklore __________________

September 28th, 2005, 11:40 PM	#26
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October 10th, 2005, 03:36 AM	#28
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November 14th, 2006, 05:23 AM	#29
RednBlack BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tirana Posts: 112 Likes (Received): 0	Learning German (language issues) - Deutsch lernen Hey guys, I didnt know where to post this so I figured here was a good place to ask for some opinions. I currently live in NYC with my parents and attend college as a History major to become one day a History Professor. My family comes from a Middle Income family, so we live relatively comfortable here in NYC. My plan is to finish college and start my career and get married, but after, in the near future I would like to move away. I come from Albania, but we all know that the living standards there are nowhere near the United States, so moving back there is not an option for me. I have never visited Germany before this is why I ask those German forumers who live there to give me your opinion. Would my standard of living change dramatically if I move to Germany and still pursue the same career? I currently only speak English and Albanian. Would I still be able to get a job due to my lack of German?

April 30th, 2005, 04:17 PM	#21
sts VeneziaGiuliaIsNotFriuli Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Trieste Posts: 2,164 Likes (Received): 1	I've learned german in Bayern(Stein an der Traun).I've made a language-course with the goethe institut!

September 27th, 2005, 03:19 PM	#24
Si P.U.S.H. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	there are four official languages spoken in switzerland, German, French, Italian and Romansh. and of course the german they spoken is quite different from germany german. i studied hotel management there

October 1st, 2005, 03:35 PM	#27
Si P.U.S.H. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	the german chit-chat place? well my german hasn't reach that level yet

November 14th, 2006, 05:32 AM	#30
*VelesHomais* aspiring cyborg Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NYC \| KYIV \| MINSK Posts: 18,766 Likes (Received): 251	I don't think that you should move to any country without knowing their language, it's disrespectful to the natives. __________________ The Future Is Now - join us for intellectually stimulating and informative discussions

November 14th, 2006, 05:39 AM	#32
*VelesHomais* aspiring cyborg Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NYC \| KYIV \| MINSK Posts: 18,766 Likes (Received): 251	Why not learn a language prior to moving there? All it takes is a couple of months. __________________ The Future Is Now - join us for intellectually stimulating and informative discussions

November 14th, 2006, 05:59 AM	#36
dejan BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,305 Likes (Received): 1	No need for that rednblack...he's only contributing his opinion. And he has a point...but not to deter from the original topic... I think Germany would be a good country to move to...but from what i know and hear, it is extremely difficult to obtain German citizenship(?) I'd certainly like to move to a Western European country....living in Germany you can easily go anywhere in Europe, car, train or aeroplane. But it is best to know the language before hand...and i can't imagine you finding a proper job where you'll be teaching in English? Unless it's a foreign type college. Why not England? The weather is horrible from what i hear though.

November 14th, 2006, 06:03 AM	#37
*VelesHomais* aspiring cyborg Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NYC \| KYIV \| MINSK Posts: 18,766 Likes (Received): 251	no worries! I'm out. __________________ The Future Is Now - join us for intellectually stimulating and informative discussions

November 14th, 2006, 06:15 AM	#39
dejan BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,305 Likes (Received): 1	I'm not sure if you'd be able to live in Germany with your US citizenship, i assume you would? Maybe you'd have to apply for a permanent residence visa or such. I guess a foreign college would be better to start off, because learning a completely different language...then you have to apply that to your profession. Yes i agree about Germany, its culture, people and the actual landscape is luring enough Best to see what the locals have to say...but if i could i'd like to move to a country like Sweden.

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