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Preparation / Vorbereitung

Preparation / Vorbereitung	*German in Seven Days* Memorize and practice repeatedly [including class telephone practice] the Gespräche	Short skeleton dialogues to practice and alternate vocabulary to use	Pronunciation Practice on the Web Click - Listen - Repeat		Songs for memorization and pronunciation practice
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speisekarte pdf YahooGraz	German 7 Days pp 1-35, 62-67	Brot Torten Speisekarte Weidinger Speisekarte Gösser Menü Gösser Wie heißen Sie? Asking questions: Framework Städte Farben Getränke Bier Wurst Brot Liegt Berlin in Südtirol? Wo spricht man Deutsch? using the maps at [1] Deutschsprachige Länder and [2] Länder Einkaufen Kleider Virchow-Gästehaus oder Mohrenwirt	Ihre zwei Städte: [1] ein empfehlenswertes Hotel [2] das Wetter Dienstag und Mittwoch = Land und Stadt wählen / Oder hier für Österrrich
den 4. August	einen Brief schicken 40	practice, print, save and bring to class: Blutwurst was ist denn das? Mit der Bahn	a, A	Ihre zwei Städte: [1] ein gutes Restaurant + eine preiswerte Gaststätte [in den 2 Städten] [2] eine bekannte Person aus Ihrer Stadt oder eine bekannte Person, die in Ihrer Stadt gearbeitet hat [für die zwei Städte ]	An den Mai "Melodie" oben links klicken!
den 2. August	Wohin heute abend 62, einen Brief schicken 40	practice, print, save and bring to class: Blutwurst was ist denn das Mit der Bahn	Z, J
den 28. Juli	In der Schalterhalle 32-33,	practice, print, save and bring to class: Mit der Bahn	Z, J		Die Gedanken sind frei Die Gedanken sind frei: Noten
den 26. Juli	In der Bank 36-37;25-26 U-Bahn; German 7 Days Things to do p 35, 39	practice, print, save and bring to class: Orientierung Speisestätten	PF / QU / KN		Die Gedanken sind frei Die Gedanken sind frei: Noten
den 21. Juli	25-26 U-Bahn	practice, print , save and bring to class: Getränke Bier Wurst Brot	glottal stop		Der fröhliche Wanderer
den 19. Juli	18-19 Im Restaurant	practice, print , save and bring to class: Brot Torten Speisekarte Weidinger Speisekarte Gösser Menü Gösser	Review ö		Der fröhliche Wanderer
den 14. Juli	12 Im Kaufhaus	[1] Einkaufen [2] Kleider Virchow-Gästehaus Berlin oder Mohrenwirt Salzkammergut: click, print out, practice, bring to class	[1] ö [2] Dialog		Der fröhliche Wanderer
den 12. Juli	10 Frühstück, 11 verkaufen	Übernachtung	[1] l / r [2] German dialogue		Ach, du lieber Augustin Guten Abend Gut'Nacht Mein Hut, der hat drei Ecken If you read music, the notation is here
den 7. Juli	Seiten 6-7	Farben Liegt Berlin in Südtirol? Wo spricht man Deutsch? using the maps at [1] Deutschsprachige Länder and [2] Länder [note the white coloring in Italy, France, Belgium, Luxemburg]	[1] d/t [2] Phrases for meeting and greeting pronunciation (through "einen schönen guten Tag noch")		Guten Abend Gut'Nacht Mein Hut, der hat drei Ecken If you read music, the notation is here
den 30. Juni	Seiten 1, 2,	Wie heißen Sie? Asking questions: Framework Städte Zahlen	"Basic phrase pronunciation practice" = the first 10 phrases. "Ja" through "Gute Nacht"		Mein Hut, der hat drei Ecken If you read music, the notation is here


Learning Aids

Germanic Language Tree Schematic showing the historical relationships of English with High German and with the other Germanic languages. For detailed background information on the individual Germanic Languages click HERE.	Keyboarding German text with the US-International Keyboard in Windows 95/98 This keyboard allows easy typing of those symbols peculiar to German as well as those for standard English
German Pronunciation exercises	Hans-Jürgen Stoffels' home page offers practice in pronunciation of some common German sounds using RealAudio.
A succinct on-line Grammar of German from William and Mary offers a quick survey of grammar elements.	.A very short and simple list of Definitions of Parts of Speech gives a quick overview of grammatical concepts that apply both to English and German

Click HERE to go Home		Weather Forecast in German or English
		Berlin Wetter auf Deutsch, HIER klicken
		Berlin weather in English

German Language Church Services in Washington
United Church (Concordia Kirche) 1920 G Street, NW, Washington, DC. (202) 331-1495 . (Location for Washington Saengerbund's annual Christmas concert.) German service at 9:30 on first and third Sundays in the month.	Our Lady of Bethesda (Deutsche Katholische Mission), 7007 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817. Sonntagsgottesdienste 10.00 Uhr	Deutsche Evangelische Kirchengemeinde sonntags 9.30 Uhr Pilgrim Lutheran Church 5500 Massachussetts Avenue Bethesda, MD 20816
German Language Television in the DC Area	Mondays thru Fridays 3 - 4PM WNVC over the air Channel 56 ; Virginia PBS in German news some times with English subtitles Mondays thru Fridays 7:30 PM WNVC over the air Channel 56; Virginia PBS News from Germany but in English	Sundays 9pm erratically: German television detective shows on International Mystery WNVC over the air Channel 56 with repeats on Channelm 53; Virginia PBS

German Language Cultural Events in Washington

Ongoing through September 5 EXHIBIT August Sander: Photographs of the German Landscape Stately studies of the landscape around Cologne taken in the late 1930s. www.phillipscollection.org/html/exhibits.html Philipps Collection 1600 21st St. NW
Ongoing through December 31 EXHIBIT The New Berlin Photographs by Wess Brown Wess Brown focuses his artistic passion on the textures, patterns, and contrasts of urban and rural landscapes. Sponsored by the Goethe-Institut Washington, his series "The New Berlin" stems from a sojourn in Berlin in September 2001. www.twbphoto.com German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Ave.

Tatort / Scene of the Crime: Sleep Well, Little Sister Sunday, German with English subtitles Sunday June 27 at 8 PM on MHz (WNVC) Virginia PBS Channel 56 . A young woman's body is discovered in the woods. Public outcry arises over the police's handling of the case. A reporter is assigned to shadow Detectives Ballauf and Schenk as they investigate the murder. Eventually, a recently released serial killer is suspected of the crime.
June 28, 6:30 pm FILM Hybrid Forms The Last Documentary Film and Vacancy The Last Documentary Film reflects on documentary films, weaving together two major narrative strands: the history of the documentary film, and the supposed life history of one of the authors, actually fabricated in the studio. Vacancy depicts the metropolis of Brasilia. Designed as an architectural utopia, it appears as a futuristic ghost town. www.goethe.de/uk/was/2_2004/hybridforms.htm#lastdoc Goethe-Institut
Saturday, July 10, 10 am - 3 pm SEMINAR Cities and Towns of Eastern Germany: From Tradition to Modernity This illustrated seminar focuses on the history, culture, and art of some of eastern Germany's most interesting and colorful cities. Particular attention is given to Dresden, Leipzig, Weimar, and Jena, among others, for their significant roles in Germany's history and cultural developments. Reservations and photo ID required; no tickets sold at the door. For details and tickets, please call: 202-357-3030 or register online at www.ResidentAssociates.org The Smithsonian Associates German Embassy
Thursday, July 15, 6 - 8 pm THIRD THURSDAY Vladracul A photo novel portraying a provocative take on the Dracula tale, shot in Berlin and Poland. Comprising 12 "chapters" introduced by written explanations, the exhibit portrays Berlin’s chaotic transformation in the 90s – the decrepit charm of the East, the pulsating club scene, the famous Love Parade, the deserted Potsdamer Platz – while paying homage to the influence of Germany’s past. Until August 27. The gallery is open Monday to Thursday 9 to 5; Friday 9 to 3. www.goethe.de/uk/was/2_2004/vladracul.htm Goethe-Institut 7th Street NW

Events

Tatort / Scene of the Crime: The Phantom Sunday, July 25 at 8 PM on MHz (WNVC)Virginia PBS Channel 56 over the air. Detectives Ballauf and Schenk are on the trail of an escaped convict who killed a guard during his prison break. Freddy Schenk, who helped convict the man years ago, feels guilty because he discovers the man was wrongly convicted. Unfortunately, now the prisoner is out, his killing spree continues and the detectives must hurry before the situation escalates further.
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Swiss / Austrian / German Restaurants in the DC area
Cafe Tirolo 4001 N. Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203 703.528.7809 [mostly carry out]	Zum Rheingarten Rte 1 Stafford, VA 22554-4825 703-221-4635	Old Europe 2434 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 202-333-7600		Cafe Berlin 322 Massachusetts Ave., NE Washington, DC 202-543-7656 review		Wurzburg-Haus 7236 Muncaster Mill Rd. Rockville MD 301-330-0402
German Gourmet Delicatessen 7185 Lee Highway Falls Church, Virginia 22036 (703) 534-1908			Swiss Bakery & Pastry Burke Town Plaza Old Keene Mill Road Burke, VA 22015 phone: 703-569-3670 9536 [particularly for Mischbrot		The Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe & Deli 2150 N. Culpeper Street Arlington, VA 22207 Tel: (703) 527-8394

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Links of Interest to German Language Learners
Washington German Historical Institute Events	Calendar of Events	German Language Movies Scheduled for Washington
Scholarships for Study and Research in Austria and specifically for Scholars from the United States	Scholarships for Study and Research in Germany	Air tickets to Germany, Austria and Switzerland can be obtained through the old-line and reliable Atlantic Fellowship, located in Washington, which also handles rail passes, car rentals and travel insurance.
Scholarships and internships in Germany are available through the DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst	Österreichischer Austauschdienst includes scholarship information as well as a link to a brochure on studying in Austria.	German Language Study Programs in Austria mostly but not only in the summer months. Often special courses for musicians and singers.
German-American Organizations in Baltimore is the clearing house for German-American clubs, festivals, organizations in Baltimore and all the rest of Maryland.	S.u.G.T.V. "Washingtonia" - a "Schuhplattler" dance club based in D.C. is continuously seeking opportunities to share its Bavarian heritage with others. In addition to performing traditional Schuhplattler dances, "Washingtonia" entertains with such folk art as alpine bell ringing, alpine horn and popular German beer drinking songs.	Studying at an Austrian University although the site is not aimed specifically at US students, it contains helpful general information and contacts to the individual universities in Austria.
The Swiss Club of Washington D.C. aspires to foster a sense of community among Swiss people and friends of Switzerland in the Washington metropolitan area including Northern Virginia and Maryland.	The Wagner Society of Washington DC has among its goals to organize, plan, and promote Wagner-related events, such as lectures, workships, symposia, a newsletter, a web page, and live operatic performances; to relate the Society's efforts to area opera activities as appropriate; to encourage and facilitate group attendance at live performances of Wagner's works in the Washington - Baltimore area, as well as other cities in the US and abroad.	Deutscher Klub of Northern Virginia Community College ... the Deutscher Klub website for Northern Virginia Community College. with the latest information on Klub happenings, as well as other German-related events in the Washington, DC area.
Austrian Cultural Events in the Washington area	Austrian Cultural Forum The re-vamped and very trendy Austrian cultural information center. Be patient with the pop-up introductory page which guides you to many interesting exhibits and events.	American-Austrian Society Each year the Society sponsors or supports several cultural events that take place at the Embassy of Austria and at other locations in the Washington metropolitan area. Most of these events are open to the general public. The Society's stimulating cultural and educational programs are centered around the artistic, humanistic, and scientific achievements of Austrians and Americans with ties to Austria
Verein Deutscher Trachten von Baltimore Tanzkreis for the "preservation and presentation to the public of the many coloful Trachten (Regional Costumes) of the Germanic Lands, as well as the dances, songs, history and traditions of the various regions of Germany".		Arion Gesangverein To promote the cultivation of German music, song and culture in the United States through concerts, song festivals and Liederabende.
		Delaware-Saengerbund
German Society of Maryland , founded in the 18th Century, continues today providing grants for use by institutions teaching German; sponsoring an essay contest on German-American issues for junior high school students; promoting German heritage; publication of leaflets dealing with Marylanders of German ancestry who have contributed to our state and nation; social activities such as the Society's summer picnic and annual Kirchgang, sponsoring Thanksgiving Eve ecumenical services and the Defender's Day celebration at Fort McHenry and bus trips to various points of interest for German Americans.	Blob's Park, near Ft. Meade on Route 175 just off the Baltimore Washington Parkway [Click for directions], has many Special Celebrations during the year. May Day is celebrated every Mother's Day in May, and the Sonnenwendfeier (the longest day of the year) is celebrated on Father's Day in June. The first Octoberfest in the United States was held at Blob's Park in 1947 and continues to be celebrated the first weekend of every October! Other special days are Bavarian Day in September, a children's Christmas Party when Santa Claus and St. Nicholas visit and present every child with a gift, and a gala New Year's Eve Party.	Student in Wien Practical tips, sources of information both academic and administrative and social for people presently studying in Vienna: addresses, lists of lectures, student news, bars, etc.
Exhibit closed while being moved from Arlington to DC Berlin Wall at Freedom Park Original pieces of the Berlin Wall, measuring a total of 32 feet in length and 12 feet in height, have been permanently re-erected in front of an original 32-foot-high guard tower as the centerpiece of a new exhibit on Berlin and the era of the Iron Curtain. The tower (which originally stood near "Checkpoint Charlie," the crossing point made famous in countless real and fictional Iron Curtain espionage incidents) and the wall section will be augmented by several photomurals and text panels that document the 1961 construction of the wall, its impact on Germany and history since the wall fell.

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On-Line German Language Books and Media Sources	German Web Radio	German News Sources	German Sounds and Music
German Language Search Engines	Austria and Styria	German Language Periodicals	Theater in the German Speaking Countries
Specialized German Dictionaries	Tourist Tips for Germany and Austria	German Language Learning	Maps of German Speaking Countries and Cities
Dictionary Suggestions German 115 Spring 2003	Highways and Byways of German Literature	Reference Sources for the German Speaking Countries	Image Gallery
A short history and a sightseeing tour of the Hudson Tubes (PATH), one of the earliest subways of the world, along with an image gallery of the Tubes, past and present. English and German versions. There is also a section updated daily on the changes to the Tubes as a result of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
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