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Overcoming your inhibitions – Testimonial

January 11, 2017January 25, 2017 by Sivaraam Karthikeyan Comment Closed

Studying at The Languedge has been a tremendous experience. The interactive atmosphere of the classes made even a shy person like me ,talk out loud and express myself, that too in German. The friendly environment of the class combined with an incredible teacher made me want to improve myself and study more. Individual attention is tailored towards each student during the exam preparation so that they can work at their weaknesses and score better marks. The availability of lot of test material also helps too. Even though I couldn't make it to the Stadtreise, from what I heard, it was definitely fun and interactive to spend a day among friends trying to speak in German in various spots around Chennai. The Weekends sprechen and other fun group activities made us learn German without even realizing that we were actually working. In my experience, the Seniors students are extremely helpful to the new students and they make them feel at ease. The Languedge...

From corporate to classroom – Testimonial

January 11, 2017January 25, 2017 by Mathangi Jeypal Comment Closed

I decided to learn German in last week of May'16, for my MBA Program in Berlin. I started googling institutes in Chennai offering German courses. Google will throw up many institutes and including a well known German Cultural Organisation offering the language. I approached many Institutes in Chennai. Most of them were either rigid in their offerings or it did not fit my plan. I had six months in hand and wanted to complete B1. Most of the Institutes I enquired with mentioned that with 6 months – the maximum possible was an A1 or at the best half the way through A2, along with exorbitant rates. But then I approached The Languedge, I shared my plan about completing B1 with them. Instead of shooting down my plan like other Institutes, they made me responsible for it with customized and deadline based study plans. Now I have reached my Goal and completed my B1 even a bit before six months. My experience at The...

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...

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...