Mountainous Regions of France and Work?
Hi there, I am trying to find out, what parts are the most mountainous and popular. By this I mean, what are some major cities that are situated in/near mountains? Also, are there any cities in particular that generally have more jobs than other areas? I am planning to go to France to work, and I would prefer to be in the mountains (grew up in Austria), but mainly I am looking for a nice city that may offer a decent job. Any knowledge you can share about France would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Languages - 3 Answers
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Lyon and/or Grenoble
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Rhône-Alpes : Annecy Grenoble Lyon Midi-Pyrénées : Albi Cahors Castres Millau Tarbes Toulouse
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I lived in Clermont Ferrand, it's a city in the Auverne region and is completely surronded by a chain of extinct volcanos! No matter where you are in the city you can see the highest of these peaks, the Puy de Dome. I loved it there.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
What are the bad things about living in Austria
What are the bad things about living in Austria ?
My dad is going to work there in a few months and I wanted to know all the bad things about living in Austria . Thank you
Other - Austria - 4 Answers
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Well that depends. If you're wondering whether Austria is a dangerous country: the simple answer is no. Although there can be occasional issues like anywhere, it is a very safe country. One bad thing can be the welcome you receive from the Austrian themselves. They can come across as a little cold and close-minded, but usually it's not much of an issue. The worst nasty people will do to you is probably sneer. If you don't speak German, then that could be an issue outside of Vienna or other big towns, and they're often unwilling to make the effort to understand you. That can be a bit grinding. Other than that, I don't really think there's all that much that would make anyone recoil in horror. Think positive! Think Schnitzel, fries and chocolate cake!
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There really is nothing "bad" about it. It's the same as living in Canada or the US. Canada might be perhaps a bit more open minded and liberal. Small town Austria is hard to get into a group, but by and large, they will treat you as you treat them. The weather is like in the northern US or southern Canada, the food is very good, and the country offers a lot to see. Here is a link to prices and cost of living in general: http://www.aboutaustria.org/living/cost.htm and http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_austria.shtml
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your dad plans to work there? i hope he wont learn any bad habits while working there. you dont have a basement at home, do you?
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bad things? i cant really tell cause my experience of living in austria is pretty cool , ppl are so nice don really hv to worry if u cant speak german, austrian are very very helpful n i think their english level is the highest among europe. Austria is really a cool place. bt i don really like the foods.
My dad is going to work there in a few months and I wanted to know all the bad things about living in Austria . Thank you
Other - Austria - 4 Answers
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Well that depends. If you're wondering whether Austria is a dangerous country: the simple answer is no. Although there can be occasional issues like anywhere, it is a very safe country. One bad thing can be the welcome you receive from the Austrian themselves. They can come across as a little cold and close-minded, but usually it's not much of an issue. The worst nasty people will do to you is probably sneer. If you don't speak German, then that could be an issue outside of Vienna or other big towns, and they're often unwilling to make the effort to understand you. That can be a bit grinding. Other than that, I don't really think there's all that much that would make anyone recoil in horror. Think positive! Think Schnitzel, fries and chocolate cake!
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There really is nothing "bad" about it. It's the same as living in Canada or the US. Canada might be perhaps a bit more open minded and liberal. Small town Austria is hard to get into a group, but by and large, they will treat you as you treat them. The weather is like in the northern US or southern Canada, the food is very good, and the country offers a lot to see. Here is a link to prices and cost of living in general: http://www.aboutaustria.org/living/cost.htm and http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_austria.shtml
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your dad plans to work there? i hope he wont learn any bad habits while working there. you dont have a basement at home, do you?
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bad things? i cant really tell cause my experience of living in austria is pretty cool , ppl are so nice don really hv to worry if u cant speak german, austrian are very very helpful n i think their english level is the highest among europe. Austria is really a cool place. bt i don really like the foods.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Whats the best way to learn a language
Whats the best way to learn a language?
My family is all fluent in german,, because they are all from germany .... but after being around it for 20 years i havent picked it up so speaking with people who know the language hasnt exactly worked. Im going to austria + germany in july of next year so i plan on taking it in school for 2 semesters but id like to start now ... all advice is appreciated Thank you !
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Learn the grammar/sentence structure before trying to master every word. It will help a lot and is important to keep in mind while learning. You need to practice outside of the classroom too, think about translating things you hear into German and practice pronouncing it when you are alone.
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The best way to learn a language is to completely immerse yourself in it. Limit what you hear, speak, read (ect) in English and try to listen to everything in German. Rent German movies, listen to online radio stations in German, have your family only speak to you in German and you reply in only German (except when you need corrections in grammar or word usage). You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll pick up the language.
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It's good if you're going to that country since it's much easier to learn the language when you surround yourself in it. But since you want to get a head start, you could take some classes that offer the language. If you don't want to do that then you can also buy/check out books that involve teaching you the language, as well as dictionaries. Go to Amazon since it's really cheap there: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=learning+german&x=0&y=0 Find some catchy songs to sing to (children's song are the best!), make flash cards, talk to your family! Practice, practice, practice.
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Immersion is the best thing you can do. It's good that you are going to Austria and Germany to stay a little while. Even if your family is all German and speak German, if you live in an anglophone (or other language) culture, you are likely to forget a lot of your German from disuse. If you grew up around the German language though, it is highly likely it's all in there somewhere, but you have to cultivate it again for it to be come out. Listening to the radio in the language you want to learn helps a lot, as does reading and writing in that language. But immersion is really the best, because then you have no choice but to learn that language to survive! Unfortunately Germans are often excellent English speakers - so resist the temptation to speak English when you're there!
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try these sites: http://www.foreignlanguagesoftwarereviews.com/learn-german/learn-german-the-easy-way/ http://easygermanlessons.com/ I learned japanese through japanese pod101 and absolutely loved it. Maybe german pod101 will be the same for you. http://www.germanpod101.com/
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If you are a beginner, I would stay away from flashcard methods like Rosetta Stone, Babbel, BYKI, etc. Those methods are good to build vocabulary knowledge but otherwise it has its limitations as a beginner's tool. Knowing many words does not mean you know the language. I would recommend you look into Pimsleur's courses, which are a great tool for beginners. It focuses on conversational skills not just words. It will train your ear to understand natives (very important for a new learner), allow you to speak with very good pronunciation and acquire the core structures and grammar of the language. Their method does not tie you down to a computer, you can do it on the go, in the car, on your iPod, during your commute, etc. This may or may not be an advantage to you. Lastly, I find that it does very well with new students as it is a real confidence builder, which is essential for new students. Good luck.
My family is all fluent in german,, because they are all from germany .... but after being around it for 20 years i havent picked it up so speaking with people who know the language hasnt exactly worked. Im going to austria + germany in july of next year so i plan on taking it in school for 2 semesters but id like to start now ... all advice is appreciated Thank you !
Languages - 6 Answers
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Learn the grammar/sentence structure before trying to master every word. It will help a lot and is important to keep in mind while learning. You need to practice outside of the classroom too, think about translating things you hear into German and practice pronouncing it when you are alone.
2 :
The best way to learn a language is to completely immerse yourself in it. Limit what you hear, speak, read (ect) in English and try to listen to everything in German. Rent German movies, listen to online radio stations in German, have your family only speak to you in German and you reply in only German (except when you need corrections in grammar or word usage). You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll pick up the language.
3 :
It's good if you're going to that country since it's much easier to learn the language when you surround yourself in it. But since you want to get a head start, you could take some classes that offer the language. If you don't want to do that then you can also buy/check out books that involve teaching you the language, as well as dictionaries. Go to Amazon since it's really cheap there: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=learning+german&x=0&y=0 Find some catchy songs to sing to (children's song are the best!), make flash cards, talk to your family! Practice, practice, practice.
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Immersion is the best thing you can do. It's good that you are going to Austria and Germany to stay a little while. Even if your family is all German and speak German, if you live in an anglophone (or other language) culture, you are likely to forget a lot of your German from disuse. If you grew up around the German language though, it is highly likely it's all in there somewhere, but you have to cultivate it again for it to be come out. Listening to the radio in the language you want to learn helps a lot, as does reading and writing in that language. But immersion is really the best, because then you have no choice but to learn that language to survive! Unfortunately Germans are often excellent English speakers - so resist the temptation to speak English when you're there!
5 :
try these sites: http://www.foreignlanguagesoftwarereviews.com/learn-german/learn-german-the-easy-way/ http://easygermanlessons.com/ I learned japanese through japanese pod101 and absolutely loved it. Maybe german pod101 will be the same for you. http://www.germanpod101.com/
6 :
If you are a beginner, I would stay away from flashcard methods like Rosetta Stone, Babbel, BYKI, etc. Those methods are good to build vocabulary knowledge but otherwise it has its limitations as a beginner's tool. Knowing many words does not mean you know the language. I would recommend you look into Pimsleur's courses, which are a great tool for beginners. It focuses on conversational skills not just words. It will train your ear to understand natives (very important for a new learner), allow you to speak with very good pronunciation and acquire the core structures and grammar of the language. Their method does not tie you down to a computer, you can do it on the go, in the car, on your iPod, during your commute, etc. This may or may not be an advantage to you. Lastly, I find that it does very well with new students as it is a real confidence builder, which is essential for new students. Good luck.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Does anybody know any english speaking companies in Innsbruck, Austria who I might be able to apply for a job
Does anybody know any english speaking companies in Innsbruck, Austria who I might be able to apply for a job?
I am moving to Innsbruck April 15th with the intention of working and living there. At present I dont speak German so require an English speaking company whom which i can apply to to get me by while I pick up the language. I have money to live for roughly half a year without work but want to seek employment from day one and any information you can give me would a great start. Thanks in advance.
Other - Local Businesses - 1 Answers
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www.jobssearch.com.au u can get ur job
I am moving to Innsbruck April 15th with the intention of working and living there. At present I dont speak German so require an English speaking company whom which i can apply to to get me by while I pick up the language. I have money to live for roughly half a year without work but want to seek employment from day one and any information you can give me would a great start. Thanks in advance.
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www.jobssearch.com.au u can get ur job
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