Topics and contents of the course
1. Restaurants
- useful vocabulary
- how to order
- a visit to a Munich restaurant (Dürnbräu, Franziskaner, etc.)
2. Transportation
- using Munich’s public transportation system (MVV)
- using maps, driving rules, stopping at a petrol station
- an excursion on the MVV
3. Clothing, fashion, beauty
- daily dress, fashion trends, etc.
- visit to a beautician, etc.
4. Shopping
- the different types of shops in Germany
- bakery, butcher, markets, pharmacy, dry-cleaner,
- flower shop, post office, bank, etc.
- visiting shops in Gräfelfing
- visiting shops in Munich (Dallmayr, Beck, etc.)
- visiting the famous Viktualienmarkt
5. Making appointments
- physician, pediatrician, hospital, dentist, etc.
- electrician, gardener, plumber, etc.
- hairdresser, massage, etc.
6. Visiting art galleries in Munich
- Alte Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne
- Hypokunsthalle, Lenbachaus, etc.
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7. German and Bavarian traditions and customs
- holidays, such as Nikolaustag, Christmas, Kirchweih etc.
- Easter, Whitsun, etc.
- traditions, such as Maibaum, St. Johannes, Starkbierzeit, etc.
8. The architecture of Munich
- visits to the Frauenkirche, Residenz, Oper
- Schloss Nymphenburg, etc.
9. Politics and political parties
- visit to the Landtag (Bavarian Parliament)
10. Opera and musicals
- discussion of 3 operas, musicals, or films
- visiting the above
When
Flexible schedule
Duration
Scheduled to begin soon
Participants
Maximum: 6 students
Target group
For those who have recently moved to Germany and wish to learn basic German, as well as to become familiar with some German culture and traditions.
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