German Facts
Nouns and most words which function as nouns in German are written starting with a capital letter
German is able to heap words upon one another to create long compound words: whereas in English compounds are formed 'openly' (with spaces)
Germany is spoken primarily in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland, as well as in some border villages of Denmark - though German-speaking communities have survived in places such as Hungary, Russia and Kazakhstan
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Schmecken
Manche mögen gerne süßes Essen, andere lieber salziges Essen. Was die Menschen gerne schmecken, das ist ganz unterschiedlich. Aber wo sie es schmecken ist bei allen gleich: auf der Zunge und im Hals. Jeder Geschmack wird an einer anderen Stelle wahrgenommen.
Sehen
Eigentlich ist das Auge eine Kugel. Natürlich sieht man von außen nur die vordere Seite. Diese Vorderseite ist wie eine durchsichtige Türe. Durch dieses Fenster kommt das Licht herein, die Farben, Blumen, Buchstaben - alles, was wir sehen können.
Hören
Unser Ohr kann mehr als nur Geräusche empfangen. Es steuert auch den Gleichgewichtssinn. Wenn dieser nicht mehr richtig funktioniert, ist uns schwindelig und wir fühlen nicht mehr, wo oben und unten ist.
Riechen
Die Nase sitzt mitten im Gesicht. Der Geruchssinn hilft auch beim Schmecken. Jeder, der schon einmal Schnupfen hatte, weiß, dass das Essen weniger gut schmeckt. Es gibt viele verschiedene Gerüche. Parfüm riecht zum Beispiel gut, aber Müll stinkt.
Fühlen
Überall auf der Haut gibt es Stellen, die Berührungen an den Kopf weitergeben. Auch Kälte und Wärme ist etwas, das wir fühlen können. Blinde Menschen, also Menschen die nicht sehen können, und taube Menschen, also Menschen, die nicht hören können, fühlen oft besonders gut.
Our native speaker qualified German language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
Book now / EnquiryGerman 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.
Book now / EnquiryThese courses in German are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival German to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in German history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of German, this is the choice for you.
Book now / EnquiryThose 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.
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Hull
A large town in North Yorkshire, Harrogate forms a conurbation with Knaresborough, the population of the combined urban area being around 85,000. Historically Harrogate was primarily a hub for agriculture and the woollen industry. Nowadays the town is used as a commercial, conference and exhibition centre, owing mainly to the vast array of hotels built during the period before the First World War when Harrogate was a popular getaway for the English élite. Harrogate also acts as a dormitory town for commuters working in Leeds and Bradford, and is also the site of regionally renowned traditional eateries, Betty's Tea Rooms.
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"Our native speaker qualified German language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."