Studying in Germany Archives

Pursuing a Masters in Hochschule Esslingen (Part 2)

October 1, 2018October 8, 2018 by Chandra Sekar Venkataramani Comment Closed

Here I attempt to address the question 'How much German is required?' from a varied perspective of mine. Read http://thelanguedge.com/2017/01/02/b1-or-not-a-b1/ and other articles from The Languedge's blog which offer the valuable insights of many others. It is valid to also say that the contents of these apply more than to just applicants of Hochschule Esslingen. To know about the admission process at Esslingen, read part 1 of the article from the blog. Self-interrogation should be step one - always Firstly, try asking yourself the following questions. How long do you plan to live in Germany? After graduation, do you intend to work for a German organization? Do you intend to do Internships or apply for jobs here? Do you dislike being a mute participant in conversations/discussions with German speakers? What are your constraints (family, financial, age)? Some of your answers might not be very well formulated. But assuming, things work out. What then? Take a sheet of paper and try drawing a timeline for yourself 5 to 10 years down the line. This important...

Pursuing a Masters in Hochschule Esslingen (Part 3)

October 1, 2018October 8, 2018 by Chandra Sekar Venkataramani Comment Closed

In this article, I make an attempt to compile a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) that I have received from applicants in the past (and are likely to remain frequent in years to come as well). Part 1 on admission process and part 2 on German language skills can be found in the blog. Q from applicant : Which course should I choose ? ASM or DDM ? A: Ask yourself what you want to pursue. ASM is more along the lines of Control Engineering while DDM is extensively on physical structures and materials. Write on a piece of paper your skills, interests, career plan 5-10 years ahead. Read course module information from the University website or get in touch with students to know about what is taught in a subject if needed (It is fine if much of these seem threatening and unfamiliar. That's the reason you are applying. To learn them). Explore and gather as much information yourself before seeking help...

Pursuing a Masters at Hochschule Esslingen (Part 1)

October 1, 2018October 8, 2018 by Chandra Sekar Venkataramani Comment Closed

Winter is coming. Oh no, this has nothing to do with the Starks of Winterfell. It is that time of the year when tens of thousands of students are investing time, effort and money for GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, Language classes, University applications, Courier services and lots more. Or probably they are in the process of planning (thinking) these and wondering if they should invest. Like the year before. And the year before that. And the several years gone by in the past decades. And among them are a few hundreds who maybe interested in studying at Germany, a subset of which likely has their eyes set on Esslingen. As a former student of the Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, I intend to offer a glimpse into what you are getting into. If your aspirations are sincere, you might as well be patient and invest a few minutes here. For those of who who started reading this without concrete information about the English-taught study programs at Hochschule Esslingen, I recommend doing so before reading on...

German classes to Germany for studies

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 by Bharath Krishnamachari Comment Closed

When I started learning German it was just for the sake of it, I was happy I was using my weekend very well. I was a strong believer that you learn the culture through learning a language. Meanwhile I wanted to give a boost to my career and I was looking for places to do my Masters in the field of Sports Management I was looking at the United Kingdom which had great universities for Sports Business. I did not consider the Unites States because their sporting culture was different to that of the Indian one, so United Kingdom it was. I was not planning to come to Germany, because it is known for its Technical Education and not business oriented education. But as I was attending the German Language class I was impressed by 1. The way the Germans work and the level of professionalism they have attained 2. How strong their economy is emerging despite the fact that they don’t do business in...

The translated Testimonial

January 11, 2017January 25, 2017 by Chandra Sekar Venkataramani Comment Closed

When we have a strong unshakeable belief that something should happen, then it will. Definitely. The entire universe conspires in our favour.It is only a matter of time and sincerity to see it come true. My desire to learn a foreign language came into being even as I entered college. As I was a soon-to-be Automobile Engineer, Deutsch was my first choice. I began my Language classes in 2010 in my second year. During this A1 course, I learnt the language from and got to know my Deutsch teacher Ms. Mathangi.And the Rest is History! During these classes (which took place after college hours), we wrote letters in German and did many group activities. With a so-creative teacher and an interesting peer group, the sessions were definitely great fun (even after 8 hours of college lectures). I was also the Class rep (as it always turns out to be. I don’t know why!). During the certificate distribution ceremony, I also delivered on...

New beginnings are tough -Testimonial

January 11, 2017January 25, 2017 by Aashish Ramprasad Comment Closed

It’s true that all the beginnings are difficult, but if you have the correct guidance paired with articulate teaching, you will surely have an EDGE in the German language at Languedge. It has been an eventful and an amazing year with Languedge – the everyday classes, Rollenspiels and Sprechen at weekends, the perfect guidance for the exams, the insightful thoughts about German culture, the numerous creative works auf Deutsch, and the unforgettable Stadtreise……. Hat’s off to you ma’am for putting in all the effort and hard work for making Deutsch such an interesting language for me. The energy and the enthusiasm that you displayed inspired me to challenge myself. Der Ton macht die Musik- The way of teaching at Languedge is something I had never experienced before. The numerous activities and games in German made me so engrossed in the language that I started to think in Deutsch. The entire coursework transformed me and has changed my thinking, thanks to the numerous...

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...