architecture 604 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Hey guys, I hope everyone is not worrying too much right now. I'm applying for the cycle next year so I can only imagine how much stress you guys are feeling. For the programs I'm applying to I need at least one other language (German). I unfortunately studied Hindi in college and am abroad in Asia right now. I have tried to find a German language school or classes, but there are none offered in English. Does anyone have recommendations for a German online program? What is a reputable or legitimate one? Thanks!
Bearcat1 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Assassina, you don't need to speak German for grad school, you just need to be able to pass a translation test. Instead of an online class, you could get a couple workbooks and start teaching yourself the basics. Most online classes, and programs like Rosetta Stone, focus on speaking and listening, which you don't need. Of course, if you want to learn that, by all means do, but if you are just interested in passing the translation exam, I think books are the way to go. I really like the Schaum brand grammar workbooks, and the Everything Learning German book is pretty good. I used Jannach's in a reading class, but for the price I don't think it was that useful. Of course, get a good dictionary, and a good place to start practicing (once you get to that point) is with online newspaper articles.
Hegel's Bagels Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 April Wilson's German Quickly is known for being the best reading comprehension book of German. It is geared specifically toward humanities students. Bearcat1, MyWorkIsDone and runaway 3
Bearcat1 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 April Wilson's German Quickly is known for being the best reading comprehension book of German. It is geared specifically toward humanities students. I just read the description of that on Amazon. Assassina, forget everything I suggested (except the dictionary) and get that, it sounds perfect.
architecture 604 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Posted January 25, 2013 Thanks guys! This is not only really helpful, but also very reassuring. Much appreciated!
kaykay12 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Hey Assassina, I recently registered for this course though I have not begun the work yet. It sounds very promising though! It's an on-line course through the University of Wisconsin and it's called German for Reading Knowledge. It's certainly more pricey than buying books alone, but I have a hard time teaching myself things and do much better with structure and assignments etc. Good luck! Here's the course information:https://il.wisconsin.edu/catalog/course.aspx?course=U424-391
Guest lefilsdhomme Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 April Wilson's German Quickly is known for being the best reading comprehension book of German. It is geared specifically toward humanities students. Seconded. I'm using this book to supplement my German Class. It seems as if it will do the trick for reading exams.
architecture 604 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 Guys thank you so much for all the advice, this is incredibly helpful!
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