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Career options after learning German Language | Scope of learning German

Learning German opens you up to business in places like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Career options after learn German Language, Best place for higher education, scope of learning german language,

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Career options after learning German Language | Scope of learning German

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  1. HISTORY OF GERMAN LANGUAGE LANGMA SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

  2. HISTORY OF GERMAN LANGUAGE German is one among the most important groups of Indo-Germanic languages. It's the official language of Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and therefore of the European Union. The history of the language begins within the Early Middle Ages with the German consonant shift. During the migration period, Old German dialects were separated from Old Saxon.

  3. THERE ARE THREE MAIN PERIODS WITHIN THE HISTORY OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE 1. Old German (c. 750 – c. 1050); 2. Middle German (c.1050 – c.1500); 3. Modern German (c.1500 to the present).

  4. ROOTS OF GERMAN Low and German branch of the Indo-European (which includes English, Dutch, Scandinavian and therefore the now extinct Gothic) by a shift in sounds called the Second Germanic Sound Shift. Its effect can still be seen by comparing modern German words with their English cognates: pound>Pfund; pipe>Pfeife; hope>hoffen; apple>Apfel, etc. German departed from the Germanic

  5. GERMAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND ETIQUETTE There are the main Facts and Statistics: Location: Central Europe, bordering Austria 784 km, Belgium 167 km, Czech Republic 646 km, Denmark 68 km, France 451 km, Luxembourg 138 km, Netherlands 577 km, Poland 456 km, Switzerland 334 km Capital: Berlin Climate: temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind Population: 82 milion (2019 est.)

  6. German Society & Culture A Planning Culture 1. In many respects, Germans are often considered the masters of designing. This may be a culture that prizes forward thinking and knowing what they are going to be doing at a selected time on a selected day. Careful planning, in one's business and private life, provides a way of security. Rules and regulations allow people to understand what's expected and plan their life accordingly. Once the right way to perform a task is discovered, there is no chance of doing it the other way. Germans believe that maintaining clear lines of demarcation between people, places, and things is the surest way to lead a structured and ordered lif 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

  7. GERMAN ETIQUETTE & CUSTOMS Greetings are formal. 1. 2. A quick, firm handshake is that of the traditional greeting. 3.Titles are vital and denote respect. Use an individual's title and their surname until invited to use their given name. You ought to say Herr or Frau and therefore the person's title and their surname. 4.In general, await your host or hostess to introduce you to a gaggle. 5.When entering an area, greet everyone individually, including children.

  8. BUSINESS ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL IN GERMANY Relationships & Communications Germans don't need a private relationship so as to try to business. They are going to be curious about your academic credentials and therefore the amount of the time your company has been in business. Germans display great deference to people in authority, so it's imperative that they understand your level relative to their own. Germans don't have an open door. People often work with their office door closed. Knock and wait to be invited in before entering. German communication is formal. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

  9. Dress Etiquette Business dress is modest, formal and conservative. Men should wear dark coloured, conservative business suits. Women should wear either business suits or conservative dresses. Do not wear ostentatious jewellery or accessories.

  10. Travel Many Germans are hooked to international travel, and taking foreign holidays is a crucial part of the life-style. In fact, Germany spends more per capita on international travel than the other country in Europe. The biggest holiday destinations for Germans are Italy, Spain, and Austria. Thanks to the country sharing nine land borders with other countries.

  11. Food and Drink German food culture revolves round the preparation of hearty meals. Meat in Germany is extremely popular and is usually eaten with most meals, along side bread and potatoes. German cooking includes national dishes like Rouladen, German noodles (Spätzle) and Schnitzel.

  12. Traditional clothes Traditional clothing in Germany includes the world-famous Lederhosen, an outfit once worn by rural men, traditionally those undertaking farm work or manual labour. A knee-length set of breeches complete with braces, worn over a brief sleeve shirt, Lederhosen are traditionally related to Bavarian and Tyrolean culture.

  13. Architecture The country has skilled a tumultuous history, the signs of which are evident in its rich and diverse architecture. Its palaces, castles, cathedrals and monuments best tell the story of Germany. Amphitheaters, spas and roman bridges are a part of the traditional architecture and the civilization that bloomed within the territory that today is German. Pre-Romanesque architecture consists of churches as the Abbey Church of Saint Michael’s that dates back to the start of the 10th century. Whereas, during the Romanesque period, tons of cathedrals were built, which have survived through time until today.

  14. Art The German art has played an important role within the development and shaping of the Western art, especially of the Celtic art, Carolingian art and therefore the Ottonian art. Painting and sculptures in Gothic style were very famous in Europe, including Germany. The highlight of the 15th century was the planning of altarpieces. Generations of German artists explored and showed their skills in Baroque and Rococo style as of Neoclassicism. Romanticism is additionally a important part of the German art.

  15. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER LEARNING GERMAN 1) Immigration Settlement Liaison Officer 2) Multiculturalism Project Officer 3) Many positions in tourism 4) Cultural or International Adaptation Specialist 5) Intergovernmental Affairs Officer 6 )Multiple occupations in diplomatic corps, foreign and cultural affairs 8 )Interpreter 9) Terminologist 10) Teaching positions after completion of a degree in education. 11) German language course is a serious asset within the international marketplace.

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