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JOHN HOSSACK
               
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Germany has Europe's largest economy and one of the most distinct cultures in
the world. The country is still in the process of unifying after the cold war
and there are definite divisions between East and West, although these are
gradually being addressed. This situation is unsurprising, given that Germany as
we know it didn't come into existence until the latter half of the nineteenth
century, having previously been a collection of autonomous states.
Despite its troubles, Germany has long dominated European politics and
business. Because of this,
business language training is big business in Germany and her neighbours.
For many people in the smaller European states, a
course to learn German is essential to get ahead in business. While most
international business in Europe, and indeed the world, is conducted in English,
a grasp of German is definitely helpful when dealing with German companies.
Austria
Traditionally one of Germany's greatest allies in
Europe, Austria is one of Western Europe's
landlocked powers.
A German-speaking nation, Austria is an ideal place to learn German. A
German
course in Austria
should give you an excellent grounding in the language.
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Switzerland
A
German course in Switzerland
offers the perfect opportunity to sample some of the finest mountainous
countryside in Europe, if not the world. The
Swiss Alps offer
excellent skiing conditions in the winter and perfect trails for hikers
and bikers during the summer months.
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Germany
The first place that comes to mind when booking a
German course abroad will always be
Germany. A
German course in Germany
offers the perfect opportunity to explore the country's stunning
countryside and modern, cosmopolitan cities with the confidence to
communicate with the friendly and welcoming German people.
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Hamburg
Hamburg is a famous port city - the second largest
in Europe and the largest that isn't a capital city. It is also, by
population, the largest city in the
EU
that is not a capital city. If you
learn German in Hamburg,
you are in the perfect position to deal with a number of Germany's largest
businesses, including roughly half of the country's newspapers and a
selection of record labels.
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BerlinThe capital city of Germany is the
second most populous city in the EU, behind British capital London. If you
learn German in Berlin you will have access to arguably Germany's most
varied and vibrant nightlife, not to mention a selection of the most
respected educational institutions in Europe. The city resonates with
history, with the first documentation of the city being in the 13th
century.
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MunichIt is hard not to feel some affection
for a city with the motto "Munich likes you". Thousands of people come
from around the world to
learn German in Munich each year and it's easy to see why. The capital
of Bavaria is a major European hub and offers a fantastic quality of life,
which was rated the fifth highest in the world, in a recent
study. Bayern Munich is one of Europe's great football teams and has
numerous European Cups to show for it.
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