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Taking your Interviews entirely in German

January 9, 2017January 10, 2017 by Harish Kumar Comment Closed

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart .” My experience in Germany certainly justifies the above saying. On the professional front, it is even more significant. Some Germans hesitate to converse in English just like how some of us hesitate to talk to a German in German, due to lack of vocabulary. It does not mean that they aren't friendly but talking in German would help to develop a better friendship and a peaceful working atmosphere. I’ve been working for 9 months now and the official language at work is German. I work in a multi-cultural team with colleagues from Germany, Mexico,China, Iran etc. but we all communicate in German. I was also able to develop better contacts as I spoke entirely in German at conferences, trainings and events. My first interview in German was for my first job. Since...

Tackling The Baggage Allowance Problem

January 7, 2017 by Ankur Sinha Comment Closed

One of the many things a passenger is concerned about while moving abroad is fitting things into the limited space of the suit case. Tackling the baggage allowance imposed by flight carriers is a big problem for many people moving abroad, especially students. To tackle this problem, consider the points mentioned below. The dimensions of your bags must be within what is allowed by the airline. In addition, goods like big musical instruments or sports equipments may require special kind of handling. They may not be allowed into your regular suit cases. I wanted to carry my cricket bat and was told that as long as it fits inside my suit case, it would not be a problem. Inquire different airlines before you purchase your tickets. You will very likely be eligible for some sort of extra allowance if you are a student. The allowance limit varies from carrier to carrier. I have traveled in Oman Air and Qatar Airways so far,...

Germany, a destination for Computer Science enthusiasts

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 by Shwetha Suresh Comment Closed

I’m probably one of the very few people who has studied German before considering Germany as an option for my Masters. Also, one of the very few to consider Germany as an option for Computer Science. Like most computer science engineers, US of A was the top destination for me to study my masters. So just like every generation before me, I was under the impression that I would pursue my post grad at some reputed university in the US; until I took up German with The LanguEdge. What started out as a hobby soon turned out to be a very important step in my life. Studying at The LanguEdgewas a very unique experience for me. It was such a fun and creative environment to study in. For a person who isn’t very good with languages, I was picking up German so quickly. I am currently pursuing Msc.Informatics at TU Munich, and I would’ve never imagined pursuing my masters in such a...

Top Things To Do On Arriving In Ingolstadt

January 4, 2017January 5, 2017 by Anoop Krithivasan Comment Closed

Hallo all, I hope you have been preparing well to pursue your dream of doing a Post-Graduation in Germany. Here are few essentials which you have to take care once you land in Ingolstadt.While most processes might be similar,things might vary according to each city, so make sure you enquire well before you get there. Once you arrive in Germany first thing you must do is to register at the City Registration Office (Rathaus). The documents required for doing city registration is passport, house rental contract and a form to be filled you and signed by your house owner. Once on doing your registration head towards to the Deutsche Bank to open an account. There are two possibilities, one you would have opened a blocked account in Deutsche bank from India and activate the account once on arriving. The documents required for this process are passport and your city registration document. Another way is to open a normal account once on arriving...

No German In Germany – Ist Das Okay?

January 3, 2017January 5, 2017 by Mathangi Jeypal Comment Closed

This is a question that might arise in your mind, if you are considering the Land of Ideas as your next home for awhile – be it for studies or employment. And as you research, you might find that for a student – the visa requirements state that you require a language competency certificate ONLY if your course is taught in German. Well , my course is entirely in English. And almost everyone at my University/Workplace can understand English. So, we hear you think? Why learn German? Let us analyse this three word question in detail. TOP REASONS NOT TO LEARN GERMAN 1.There are enough English speaking Germans – True. Of late, many Germans pick up English from a young age and are considerably fluent in the same. You will meet them at Universities, Airports, and sightseeing spots or maybe even at your office. If you are a tourist, or are on-site for a short duration, learning German might not be a must. You can...

B1 Or Not A B1 – Go Soft On Your Candidate

January 2, 2017January 5, 2017 by Mathangi JeypalNo Comments

With a number of students wanting to learn a foreign language, and an equal number of institutes mushrooming at every corner – it becomes a difficult choice to weed out the unsuitables from the rest of the crowd. Taking the specific scenario of German, and survival in Germany – it goes without saying that a minimum of a B1 (3 levels) is a must for anyone who intends to make Germany their base for a few years – be it for work or study. Despite many Universities offering courses entirely in English, I would still emphasise the importance of learning the language up to B1 – just so you will have more confidence and for easy transition when you actually get there. What should you be able to do after 3 levels of German? According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – a B1 student has : “The ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations...

8 Factors to choose a Language School

January 1, 2017January 1, 2017 by Mathangi JeypalNo Comments

There could be a million reasons for wanting to learn a language – hobby, work, study, relationships, art and culture appreciation, travel and tourism, breaking barriers, etc. Most important is the fact that you “want to”. Keeping that in mind, what are the factors one must consider while choosing a language school or course that suits you? Here are the top 8 things you could keep in mind while researching for the same. 1.HOURS OR UNITS? Most language schools tend to talk about units in their brochures. It would make sense for you to ask their representative to explain – exactly how many hours of work go into each level. A unit is about 45 minutes of work / activity. So if a school promises you 100 units of class, they are actually talking about 100 x 45 minutes and NOT 100 x 60 minutes.Another common problem you might encounter is - language schools tend to break up a level into many...