tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55391920079308322032024-03-13T08:09:53.457-07:00German with Joseph HolleranExtra practice for new and experienced learners of German. Additional classwork for BMW students.Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-17714782570439527542011-01-13T10:25:00.000-08:002011-04-11T18:16:20.898-07:00Mit der Bahn!Wollen Sie mit der Bahn fahren? Warum nicht. Man muss nicht an Verkehr denken. <br />
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Sie koennen alles selber buchen. Finden Sie diesen Link:<br />
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<a href="http://www.bahn.de/p/view/buchung/onlineticket/guided-tour.shtml">http://www.bahn.de/p/view/buchung/onlineticket/guided-tour.shtml</a><br />
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Gute Fahrt!Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-76650041875754628592011-01-11T17:40:00.000-08:002011-01-11T17:40:21.906-08:00Austrian Pop - Still popular in AustriaWhen I was in college, I enjoyed a group called STS. We went to their concernt and really enjoyed the music and the fans. They were all so well behaved, I couldn't believe it.<br />
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Here is the STS Fan page. <br />
<a href="http://www.sts-page.com/">http://www.sts-page.com/</a><br />
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Here is what they look like to day:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sla3gP6GePk&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sla3gP6GePk&feature=related</a><br />
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Here is "Kalt und Kaelter":<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxlH-Pl_5bU&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxlH-Pl_5bU&feature=related</a><br />
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Here is what they used to look like when they were young. "Grossvater" is a heartfelt song.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fTs-7KFEvM&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fTs-7KFEvM&feature=related</a><br />
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There is perhaps their most popular song.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liAIDbdZDCQ&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liAIDbdZDCQ&feature=related</a><br />
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Here is another singer, but with a similar style.<br />
Rainhard Fredrick: Traenen Trocken schnell (Tears dry fast).<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5ol7GCd1g&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5ol7GCd1g&feature=related</a><br />
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By the same artist: I am from Austria<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOUYLARLi8&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=MLGxdCwVVULXdCNaKh_qpTw6cIvCjdj2kr">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOUYLARLi8&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=MLGxdCwVVULXdCNaKh_qpTw6cIvCjdj2kr</a><br />
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Here is another style, especially for those who like "Skifoan" (Skifahren) by Wolfgang Ambros<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ4nzSY0f8c">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ4nzSY0f8c</a><br />
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George Danzler sings this song in der Hochsprache, so you may understand it better than the others.<br />
Title: Du fehlst Mir so. (I miss you so.)<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIC4n7xkzHw&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIC4n7xkzHw&feature=related</a>Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-27915828588613923112010-12-23T06:30:00.000-08:002010-12-23T06:30:10.789-08:00German Music posted by Joseph HolleranFor those of you who like traditional music with a bang!<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_IeZzx9uLw&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_IeZzx9uLw&feature=related</a><br />
Borre auf Steirischer.<br />
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Aber bitte mit Sahne by Udo Juergens (upbeat).<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb7R6jDqdpU&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=1">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb7R6jDqdpU&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=1</a><br />
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It is time to yodle!<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JQyXq83xDE&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=3">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JQyXq83xDE&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=3</a><br />
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Ein fester Burg ist unser Gott by Martin Luther<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErKTZchVVeE&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=10">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErKTZchVVeE&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=10</a><br />
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Klassische Kinderlieder von Gottlob Lachenmann<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtxcaKzYHyY&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=11">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtxcaKzYHyY&feature=BF&list=PL0866F43EB44E83E5&index=11</a>Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-30853437593582228802010-12-22T10:17:00.000-08:002010-12-22T10:22:32.118-08:00Useful Websites for German Instructors by Elke TalbertHier sind einige Webseiten für den Deutschunterricht:<br />
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Goethe Institute<br />
<a href="http://www.goethe.de/">Homepage</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/lp/prj/stp/st4/st43/alv/deindex.htm">Materialien für DaF - A-Level</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.goethe.de/z/jetzt/deindex.htm">JETZT Deutsch lernen - Fortgeschrittene</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/usg/deindex.htm">Übungsblätter selbst gemacht</a><br />
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<a href="http://stepintogerman.org/">Lieder / Musik für DaF</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.deutschlern.net/">tolle Seite mit vielen Aufgaben zu aktuellen Themen; man muss sich anmelden, es ist kostenlos</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.4teachers.de/">Lehrproben, Unterrichtsentwürfe und Unterrichtsmaterial</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,,2233,00.html">viele Übungen, Leseverstehen, Videos, Hörverstehen</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nthuleen.com/teach.html">viele Übungen zur Grammatik</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.deutschseite.de/inhalt.html">Noch mehr gute Übungen zur Grammatik</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mittelschulvorbereitung.ch/">Arbeitsblätter für Deutsch</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.graf-gutfreund.at/m_start2.htm">Arbeitsblätter für DaF</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.aufgaben.schubert-verlag.de/">noch mehr Arbeitsbätter, online Übungen</a><br />
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<a href="http://cornelia.siteware.ch/lehrer/index.html">Materialien für Deutschlehrer mit vielen links</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mein-deutschbuch.de/index.php?site=home">Übungen</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.wirtschaftsdeutsch.de/lehrmaterialien/">Business German</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.deutsch-als-fremdsprache.de/">Infos, links, etc.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.aatg.org/">American Association of Teachers of German</a>Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-44950440238186484092010-10-28T18:07:00.000-07:002010-10-28T18:07:30.390-07:00The Austrian School of EconomicsLinks & Information on the Austrian School of Economics:<br />
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Ludwig von Mises is the main theorist for this school of thought and his writings exist in German and English. It is suggested that the reader start with the Ludwig Von Mises Institute listed below:<br />
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<a href="http://mises.org/">http://mises.org/</a><br />
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For beginners interested in economics, it is suggested to read any of the following resources:<br />
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<a href="http://www.europac.net/recommended_reading">http://www.europac.net/recommended_reading</a><br />
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For those pressed with time, Henry Hazlit's <u>Economics in One Lesson</u> is the easiest to read. You can get it at your local library or oder it on Amazon.com:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Economics-One-Lesson-Shortest-Understand/dp/0517548232">http://www.amazon.com/Economics-One-Lesson-Shortest-Understand/dp/0517548232</a><br />
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Economics in German can be downloaded at Mises listed above and in Austria listed below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.mises.de/">http://www.mises.de/</a><br />
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Fokus Money:<br />
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<a href="http://www.focus.de/finanzen/">http://www.focus.de/finanzen/</a><br />
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Investments & Safe havens:<br />
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Gold Price:<br />
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<a href="http://www.goldprice.org/">http://www.goldprice.org/</a><br />
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Highly recommended online purchase of metals with physical possession:<br />
(Note: Not responsible for gains or losses. Do your own investigation.)<br />
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Apmex:<br />
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<a href="http://www.apmex.com/?gclid=CMXHwpjw9qQCFUNl7AodLwErhA">http://www.apmex.com/?gclid=CMXHwpjw9qQCFUNl7AodLwErhA</a><br />
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Euro Pacific:<br />
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<a href="http://www.europac.net/">http://www.europac.net/</a>Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-88598331939206961192010-10-28T16:56:00.000-07:002010-10-28T17:27:55.619-07:00Additional Resources in German - Links<u><b>Resources for German</b></u><br />
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<b>1. </b>Zeitschriften (lesen)<br />
Hauptwebseite:<br />
<a href="http://www.exeter.ac.uk/german/media/indzsch.html">http://www.exeter.ac.uk/german/media/indzsch.html</a><br />
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Spiegel: <a href="http://www.spiegel.de/">http://www.spiegel.de/</a><br />
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Stern: <a href="http://www.stern.de/">http://www.stern.de/</a><br />
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Readers Digest:<br />
<a href="http://readersdigest.de/">http://readersdigest.de/</a><br />
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Fokus: <a href="http://focus.msn.de/">http://focus.msn.de/</a><br />
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2. Zeitungen (lesen)<br />
Hauptwebseite: <a href="http://www.exeter.ac.uk/german/media/indzeit.html">http://www.exeter.ac.uk/german/media/indzeit.html</a><br />
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Die Zeit: <a href="http://www.zeit.de/index">http://www.zeit.de/index</a><br />
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Frankfurter Allgemeine: <a href="http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html">http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html</a><br />
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Die Welt: <a href="http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html">http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html</a><br />
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Faz Net: <a href="http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html">http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html</a><br />
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3. Woerterbuch (nachschlagen)<br />
Leo: <a href="http://dict.leo.org/">http://dict.leo.org/</a><a href="http://www.faz.net/s/homepage.html"></a><br />
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4. Pons Bild Woerterbuch:<br />
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<a href="http://www.bildwoerterbuch.com/">http://www.bildwoerterbuch.com/</a><br />
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Das Auto: <br />
<a href="http://www.bildwoerterbuch.com/transport-und-fahrzeuge/strassenverkehr/auto/karosserie.php">http://www.bildwoerterbuch.com/transport-und-fahrzeuge/strassenverkehr/auto/karosserie.php</a><br />
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5. Goethe Institute (Auskunft/Informationen)<br />
Hauptseite: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.goethe.de/enindex.htm"> http://www.goethe.de/enindex.htm</a><br />
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Auf Deutsch: <a href="http://www.goethe.de/deindex.htm">http://www.goethe.de/deindex.htm</a><br />
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6. Bibelstudium (hoeren oder lesen)<br />
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Thru the Bible:<br />
<a href="http://www.oneplace.com/player/thru-the-bible-foreign-language/german/">http://www.oneplace.com/player/thru-the-bible-foreign-language/german/</a><br />
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Luther Bibel: <a href="http://www.bibel-online.net/">http://www.bibel-online.net/</a><br />
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Various versions of the Bibel:<br />
<a href="http://www.bible-researcher.com/links10.html">http://www.bible-researcher.com/links10.html</a><br />
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7. Deutsch fuer Kinder: <a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/german.shtml">http://www.enchantedlearning.com/themes/german.shtml</a><br />
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8. Deutsch Literatur (German Readers)<br />
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Bestellen: <a href="http://www.continentalbook.com/catalog/german/grreaders.html">http://www.continentalbook.com/catalog/german/grreaders.html</a><br />
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Online Lesen: <a href="http://gutenberg.spiegel.de/autor-g.htm">http://gutenberg.spiegel.de/autor-g.htm</a><br />
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9. German Newspapers in America: <a href="http://www.press-guide.com/usa.htm">http://www.press-guide.com/usa.htm</a><br />
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10. Filme:<br />
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<a href="http://www.movie-college.de/index.htm">http://www.movie-college.de/index.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.filmevona-z.de/filmaktuell.cfm">http://www.filmevona-z.de/filmaktuell.cfm</a>Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-76980497062648141262010-10-28T16:32:00.000-07:002010-10-28T16:32:12.772-07:00German LinksFive Ways to Learn a Foreign Language:<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYO5aw4wPHE&feature=fvw">Five Ways To Learn a Foreign Language</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.google.de/">http://www.google.de/</a><br />
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<a href="http://de.yahoo.com/">http://de.yahoo.com/</a><br />
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TV Stations in German:<br />
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<a href="http://www.n-tv.de/">http://www.n-tv.de/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ndr.de/home/index.html">http://www.ndr.de/home/index.html</a> Click "Fernseher"<br />
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<a href="http://www.zdf.de/">http://www.zdf.de/</a> Click on "Mediatek"<br />
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<a href="http://tvthek.orf.at/">http://tvthek.orf.at/</a><br />
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News English or German:<br />
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<a href="http://www.dw-world.de/">http://www.dw-world.de/</a><br />
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German Grammar:<br />
Case in German <br />
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<a href="http://www.acampitelli.com/explain_case_in_German.htm">http://www.acampitelli.com/explain_case_in_German.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0uq93tr1Aw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0uq93tr1Aw</a><br />
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Vocabulary:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0WfqmrOnBU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0WfqmrOnBU</a><br />
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Colors:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHuaCKq8dOU&feature=channel">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHuaCKq8dOU&feature=channel</a>Joseph Holleranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354861040805456352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-48926923088775148902010-10-23T10:22:00.000-07:002010-10-23T10:26:13.518-07:00Langsamer, bitte!Do you want to improve your German listening skills, but find that most podcasts talk too fast? No more. Check out SlowGerman.com. Downloadable podcasts (or streaming) that are German-newbie friendly. <br /><br />Bonus: the entire text of the podcast is viewable on your iPod/iPhone.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.slowgerman.com/">http://www.slowgerman.com/</a>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12926003213892626041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539192007930832203.post-54596842127620244372009-06-28T13:24:00.000-07:002010-05-12T16:43:01.057-07:00When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do.<div style="text-align: left;">Lesson 1: Do you have any plans for the weekend? Hast du am Wochenende etwas vor?<br />
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You've no doubt heard, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Part of the fun and adventure of learning a foreign language is being downright bold and doing something that you have never done in your home culture. Why not try out some of the activities that the locals enjoy? I'll be your guide in this beginner lesson to develop your sense of "class" and prepare for a trip to Vienna, Austria. Let's go in style. Don't worry, I'll list other cities in German speaking countries that you might want to visit, but don't forget: When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do!<br />
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First let's start with a dialog between Markus, a student at the University of Austria, and Julia, a student at the Dolmetscher Institute (Translation Institute) in Vienna. They attend the same church and are both interested in the performing arts. Markus is seated at an outdoor café. After the dialog, well go to the actual web page in German and learn how to purchase the tickets our selves.<br />
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Markus: Grüß dich, Julia! Setzt dich.<br />
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Julia: Grüß dich, Markus. Danke.<br />
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Markus: Ich lade dich ein. Was möchtest du?<br />
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Julia: Ich hätte gern einen Brauner.<br />
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Markus: Kellner! Noch einen Brauner, bitte. (Der Kellner bringt Julia eine Tasse Kaffee.)<br />
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Julia: Du, Markus, <span style="font-weight: bold;">hast du am Wochenende etwas vor</span>?<br />
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Markus: Nein, warum?<br />
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Julia: Mein Bruder hat zwei Karten für <span style="font-style: italic;">Mozart</span>, aber er kann Leider nicht gehen.<br />
Möchtest du mit mir gehen?<br />
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Markus: Gerne! Wann beginnt das Konzert?<br />
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English Translation:<br />
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Markus: Hi, Julia. Sit down.<br />
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Julia: Hi, Markus. Thanks.<br />
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Markus: I'll pay. (Lit. I'll invite you.) What would you like?<br />
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Julia: I'll have a "Brauner"*, please.<br />
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Markus: Waiter, a "Brauner", please. (The waiter brings Julia a cup of coffee.)<br />
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Julia: Hey, Markus, do you have any plans for the weekend?<br />
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Markus: No, why?<br />
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Julia: My brother has two tickets for <span style="font-style: italic;">Mozart, </span>but unfortunately he can't go.<br />
Would you like to go with me?<br />
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Markus: Gladly! When does the Concert begin?<br />
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Notizen: Markus uses "Grüß dich.", a typical southern German and Austrian greeting, rather than "Guten Tag." which is used in northern German. * A "Brauner" is one of 30 different types of coffee served at coffee houses in Vienna.<br />
<a href="http://www.tourmycountry.com/austria/coffee.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.tourmycountry.com/austria/coffee.htm</span></a><br />
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Many German words look like English, so it is not necessary to translate every word. Here is a list of "Wortschatz" (vocabulary) we'll need.<br />
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1. Staatsoper - the State Opera House<br />
2. Volksoper - the People's Opera House<br />
3. Musikverein - the Musical Concert Hall. It is the home to the Vienna Philharmonic.<br />
4. Stadthalle - City Concert Halls<br />
5. Salzburg - Concerts in Salzburg, Austria<br />
6. Sicherheit - security, i.e. a secure connection is provided for online payment.<br />
7. Über uns - about us.<br />
8. Warenkorb - shopping cart (used electronically here).<br />
9. Wochentage: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag, Samstag, Sonntag<br />
10. Goldener Saal - the Golden Hall. A "Saal" suggests a hall, a saloon, or auditorium.<br />
11. Karten buchen - book tickets<br />
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Aktivität 1: To answer the question for Markus, Wann beginnt das Konzert? When does the concert begin? Click the link to the Vienna Classic online ticket office and follow the instructions below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.viennaclassic.com/index.php?comefrom=tickets&event=31250&year=2009&month=7&lang=G&did=1&foldout_text1=&foldout_text2=&sid=b9b42a34ac9b5a8fb42f218873707473">http://www.viennaclassic.com/</a><br />
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1. Click "Konzerte" on the left side. You may want to scroll down, just to get an idea of the different concert halls and types of performances that are available.<br />
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2. Click Wiener Mozart Orcherster and choose "Karten buchen" at the bottom of the page.<br />
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3. On the next page, choose the price level and the number of tickets. Then click on the<br />
"Warenkorb" and on the next page, above the total price "Gesamtpreis" will be listed.<br />
On the bottom, you'll see the words "Zustellung" delivery and your choices are:<br />
<ul><li> Postzustellung nach Österreich (5,-) - Postal delivery to Austria<br />
</li>
<li> Abholung an der Abendkasse (0,- €) - Pick up at the ticket theater<br />
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<li> Abholung in unserem Büro - Pick up at our office<br />
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<li> Postzustellung ins Ausland (10,- €) - Postal delivery abroad<br />
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<li> Zustellung in Ihr Hotel in Wien (12,- €) - Delivery to your hotel in Vienna</li>
</ul>4. After you've made your choice, click "zur Kasse" check out. If you've made a mistake, you'll get a message: Ihr Warenkorb ist leer. (Your shopping cart is empty.) You may have to start over. If not, you'll need to fill out your "Vorname" first name and "Nachname" Last name as well as your address and method of payment. If you've made it this far, you've earned a "Wunderbar!" from me.<br />
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