"German lessons are going very well."
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German course in Dublin, Financial Controller, GLS Ireland Ltd.
German Lessons in Dublin
The German language is one of the richest in terms of vocabulary, consisting of more than 5.3 million words. By comparison, the lexicon is 8 times larger than English! Although these numbers might be a bit intimidating, especially if you are a beginner, you shouldn’t worry. This is mostly because words are frequently combined to form longer ones. Logical, right? Contact us at Listen & Learn and our professional instructors will prepare tailor-made, personalised lessons for you to acquire vocabulary in a meaningful way. Forget about memorising long lists of words! With our face-to-face or online German courses in Dublin, you’ll be learning by using real-life, engaging materials, such as books, songs, movies and TV series.
And you won’t only be learning German words in your lessons: you’ll also be acquiring the essentials of the language. For instance, you’ll understand the meaning and use of the three genders of German, when to capitalize words (like nouns, for example) and that certain words change their meaning depending on the context, such as groß, (which can mean big or fat).
Furthermore, with more than 20,000 German speakers living in Dublin, learning the language in the city means you’ll always find native speakers or other students with whom you can practise. Join one of the many exchange groups available in the city, such as Language Exchange Ireland, to gain confidence while making new friends and having a good time.
No matter your learning objectives when studying German in Dublin, we can help you become fluent in a short time. Our courses are fully customised and can be online or face-to-face, as you prefer. Get started with your German lessons with us at Listen & Learn and soon you’ll be watching popular series, like Dark, without any subtitles!
The type of courses we offer:
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General German
These German lessons are more general in nature and are targeted at students who have a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival German—required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population—students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, German-culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular German examination. Enquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business German
The people who would benefit the most from these German tutorials are those who feel they need to learn German to help them out in their business lives. For starters, learning salutations and business etiquette is essential. Once these have been practised, then reading and writing lessons can begin. Typical studiers have been those involved in international imports/exports, negotiations and acquisitions, multinational companies requiring another language and those working in any way with international governments and relevant administration. Even our simplest lesson for beginners will have students finishing the lessons with basic telephone and e-mail German as well as survival German should a visit to the country be necessary. Enquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test
Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business German
Lessons in German are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One German Lessons or Small Group In-Company German Lessons). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs for areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster German sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Enquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business German
You and your colleagues can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified German tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the lesson are provided. Enquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business German
Lessons in German are also accessible for two or more people studying in tandem (Two-to-One German Lessons or Small Group In-Company German Lessons). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency and must be able to meet at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, though In-Company Taster German sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Enquire now about our German Courses or Take A Free German Level Test
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Babylon Berlin - Netflix Series
Babylon Berlin is the perfect choice for those looking to learn more about German history while improving their vocabulary and understanding of the language. Set in 1929, it follows Police Detective Rath, a troubled professional who comes to Weimar to investigate a terrible crime and ends up uncovering a political conspiracy that puts his life at risk. Praised for its historical accuracy, you will learn a lot about Germany during the Weimar Republic era by watching Babylon Berlin, and practise your German comprehension skills at the same time. Furthermore, you’ll hear conversational German, which can be quite different from the language that features in textbooks. Click here to know more about this gripping seriesgerman Entertainment
Oktoberfest - German Festival
This Bavarian festival has been celebrated since the 17th century and, today, it is replicated all over the world, including in the UK. Meet up with your friends to enjoy delicious German food, like strudel or bratwurst, and taste high-quality German beer. Impress your friends and loved ones by ordering food in German with your flawless pronunciation. Plus, many bands that perform at these events sing in German, so you’ll get to put your foreign language skills into practice more than ever before. Slip into some Lederhosen or Dirndls and prepare to drink and sing all night long at this fantastic event. Follow the official page for more info on Oktoberfest!Goodbye, Lenin! - German Film
If you’d like to take your German listening skills to the next level while having some fun, watching hilarious movies, like Goodbye, Lenin!, is a great idea. The movie is set in communist Germany in 1989. In this context, a woman named Christiane suffers a heart attack and falls into a coma. When she finally recovers, the Berlin Wall has fallen and Germany is no longer communist. As the doctor warns her son, Alex, that a new shock could kill her, the film follows his series of absurd and hilarious attempts to protect her from the truth. Click here to find more about Goodbye Lenin!german Youtube Channels
Gronkh
Gronkh is a German gamer who expresses his feelings while playing games on his computer and consoles. His channel is great for advanced-level students who love games and want to increase their German vocabulary and slang by watching fun, entertaining videos. Although he uses many idiomatic expressions that will likely be unknown to beginners, his cadence is slow and his style is well-known to gamers, so you won’t have problems understanding what he is saying. Anyway, if there is something you don’t understand, you can always turn on YouTube’s auto-generated subtitles. Watch his videos here!german Youtube Channels
Yummypilgrim
Are you looking for entertaining videos in simple German to build up your vocabulary and develop your listening comprehension skills? Then, you should definitely subscribe to Yummypilgrim, a YouTube channel that deals with topics like food, travel and lifestyle. Beginners can watch her easy-to-follow recipes, as the pace is slow and everything the YouTuber says has corresponding subtitles. One of her most interesting playlists is called “Food Haul”, where she buys food from around the world and tastes it, explaining what each item is and where it is from. Watch her content here!FlyingPandas
German brothers Julien and Lee create parodies, stunts and pranks, usually shot with slow motion. They have a great production team, so the quality of the channel is frequently praised. Even their behind-the-scenes videos are fun! The content is really entertaining to watch and it’s a great opportunity to acquire some informal vocabulary and slang. The channel includes subtitles and even highlights key words, so the videos are easy to follow and understand, even if you’re a beginner-level student. Click here to subscribe!german Songs
Lili Marlene - Marlene Dietrich
Lili Marlene is a popular love song that has been covered by countless German artists. Marlene Dietrich’s version is the most well-known because of its slow cadence and the singer’s beautiful voice. The lyrics are captivating, with lots of descriptive adjectives that make it perfect for intermediate German students who want to increase their vocabulary while listening to great music. For example, you’ll learn words to describe people, like stunning (atemberaubend), beautiful (wunderschönen) or bewitching (bezaubernd). Keep the lyrics to hand and give this song a try at karaoke with friends! Listen to the song here!german Songs
99 Luftballons - Nena
There are a lot of protest songs in German, which are great not only to put your language skills into practice, but also to learn about the country’s history and culture. The song 99 Luftballons describes the political situation of Germany in the 1980s. It talks about people in West Germany releasing helium balloons, which are viewed as missiles by East Germans. This song will be better understood by advanced students of German, as it includes a great variety of tenses and vocabulary related to war and politics, like ministers (Ministerin), president (Präsident) and missiles (Raketen). Listen to the song here!Du Hast - Rammstein
Rammstein is an iconic German band that produces music that caters to every taste. Even if you’re not a true fan of industrial metal, you’ll certainly find songs you like to practise your German skills and increase your vocabulary. For example, Du Hast is a very popular song that has been used in well-known films, like The Matrix, so you’ll certainly recognise it from the start. It’s easy lyrics (Du hast - You got me) repeat many times throughout the song, making this song a great option for beginners looking to learn German through music. Listen to the song here!Testimonials
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