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Learning German in Cork

  • 26-01-2010 9:36pm
    #1
    Patricide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,658 ✭✭✭


    Hey all, Just wondering if there was anyplace where I could learn everyday conversational German in Cork. Im in college from 10 untill 7 every day so it would have to be in the evenings.

    I have an almost non existent level of german at the moment, just a basic vocabulary and verbs. Take in mind im also a student so the cheaper the better.

    Any recommendations would be great.


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  • #2
    440Hz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    I'd be very interested in this too if there was somewhere to go!


  • #3
    themonboys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 269 ✭✭themonboys


    You could try the North Mon Language centre, they have two places, one in the North Mon itself and the other by the GPO in the City. You get headfones and a mic so you can record yourself and play it back. I'm not sure about prices, I think the more people in the class the cheaper it is.
    http://www.nmli.ie/v1/content/view/20/36/


  • #4
    anymore
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,672 ✭✭✭anymore


    Check out the Adult education classes at the local Community colleges etc. there are a few in the Sithside doing German - cant rememebr which ones off hand.


  • #5
    11811
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭11811


    Although I can't think of anywhere in Cork that do them here's a great on-line resource for a bit of beginners German. Might get you started

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/

    and its free!


  • #6
    Patricide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,658 ✭✭✭Patricide


    11811 wrote: »
    Although I can't think of anywhere in Cork that do them here's a great on-line resource for a bit of beginners German. Might get you started

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/german/

    and its free!
    Already got a start on german with the rosetta stone program. Although its helping me pick up the basics i think the best way to learn something is to get stuck in and doing it. You can only learn so much through the books!


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  • #7
    fuelinjection
    Closed Accounts Posts: 458 ✭✭fuelinjection


    I tried all those books and tapes to learn German. Even did a night-course one night a week in the Goethe Institute in Dublin. No joy. :mad:


    But when I had to work in France I needed to learn pronto (tres vite) and was recommended these CD's by "Michel Thomas" to learn French in a week. No notes, no pens, no books just listen to the ten CD's and you will be amazed. I already had a bit of French from school but I tried the same Michel's Spanish CD's for work as well and I just as impressed.

    40 euro from amazon at the moment for German ...
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Michel-Thomas-German-Foundation-Course/dp/0340938927/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264639344&sr=8-4


  • #8
    Max001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 874 ✭✭✭Max001


    Try the Cork page of GumTree. You'll see a language swap page and it does what it says. People swap conversational German for English etc. Used this myself and you eventually get someone to work with and its free :) (as in free to post an ad, plus language swap is free)


  • #9
    Patricide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,658 ✭✭✭Patricide


    Great idea, will also check out that michael thomas cd too! Sound.


  • #10
    disco biscuit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭disco biscuit


    The centre for the unemployed in north main street run free german classes but only during the day.


  • #11
    disco biscuit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭disco biscuit


    If you search ICC Cork in facebook you will find that they do language swap meetings sometimes around the city


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  • #12
    HolgerHaase
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭HolgerHaase


    I only now spotted this thread. I've been giving German language courses in the Carrigaline Community College for a while now. The new term should start in September so I would recommend to check for their programs when they're out.

    Alternatively I am also available for private lessons. :D

    All the best
    Holger


  • #13
    Patricide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,658 ✭✭✭Patricide


    HolgerHaase wrote: »
    I only now spotted this thread. I've been giving German language courses in the Carrigaline Community College for a while now. The new term should start in September so I would recommend to check for their programs when they're out.

    Alternatively I am also available for private lessons. :D

    All the best
    Holger
    Ah, if I knew about this before i would have been in for the private lessons. But im off to germany monday, taking myself an intensive language course there.


  • #14
    HolgerHaase
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭HolgerHaase


    Cool. Enjoy your time there. Whereabouts are you going to?


  • #15
    Patricide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,658 ✭✭✭Patricide


    Aachen up by Cologne. Looking forward to it.


  • #16
    HolgerHaase
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭HolgerHaase


    Great choice. Both Aachen and Cologne are fabulous cities to visit and are great locations to explore both Germany further and go and visit Belgium and the Netherlands (or even France/Luxembourg) further if you have the time.


  • #17
    rebel girl 15
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 15,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭rebel girl 15


    UCC are running a course next week, got it in an email yesterday!

    Beginners Intensive Course 2010

    The German Department is offering a two-week Intensive
    Beginners course (8 evenings).

    Week I - Tue 8th, Wed 9th, Thur 10th, Fri 11th June
    Week II - Mon 13th, Tue 14th, Wed 15th, Thur 16th June

    5.30-7.30 each evening

    UCC staff/students 120 Euro

    External participants 140 Euro

    Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 31st May.
    For further enquiries please contact german@ucc.ie
    or phone 021-4902078


  • #18
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Patricide wrote: »
    Aachen up by Cologne. Looking forward to it.

    lucky git:(


  • #19
    plastikman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭plastikman


    This is a new center (based in Cork) for people who want to learn German.

    http://www.gccc-cork.com/index.php


  • #20
    wispyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭wispyman


    plastikman wrote: »
    This is a new center (based in Cork) for people who want to learn German.

    http://www.gccc-cork.com/index.php

    I know this is an ancient thread but no harm I suppose linking to :

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056474564

    which is about a German-speaking Stammtisch group in Cork.


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