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Hi, my name is Liwia and I am from Poland, currently studying Human Biology at UCSD.

Previously, I lived in a boarding school where I met many German friends and had a German-speaking roommate for three years. This experience inspired me to learn

German. Before taking this class, I never thought I could learn German so quickly. Daily exposure to the language through speaking, grammar, listening, watching movies, and reading stories helped me pick it up very fast. It was a lot of work, but I'm grateful for it.

This class was not only about learning; it was also about making strong friendships and meeting diverse people. Taking this course will never be a regret. Now I can speak to my friends in their native language and hopefully become fluent in the future. Alles Gute, Liwia :)

Viele Grüße, Liwia

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The German program at UCSD has been my favorite part of my university experience. All the professors create a welcoming close-knit environment and make German fun to learn. You learn the language through relevant topics plus songs movies, books, poems, and more. These classes make learning a new language a hobby rather than a chore.

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The German program at UCSD is the best language learning program, I have ever been part of. The classes were very hands on, and they've prioritized immersing the students in German language, history, and culture. I feel like I was able to reach a high level of proficiency in only a year. The teachers were always extremely friendly and available for help. I plan on continuing my German learning after 2C and maintaining contact with the German teachers here. I have made friends in the German program that I will keep and speak German with for years to come.

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Learning German has been my favorite part of my college experience. Every professor was encouraging, passionate, and dedicated to sharing German language and culture. Classes are centered around group discussions and speaking, making them fun and engaging. Every class is taught in German and the language immersion is an incredibly rewarding challenge. As a result, I’ve developed my own passion for German that I hope to pursue by attending graduate school in Germany. The German program here has had a huge impact on me and I’m very thankful to have taken part!

Bis bald!

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UCSD’s German language program provides a supportive and welcoming environment for learning German. The faculty are truly excellent. They employ impactful and engaging teaching strategies and go above and beyond to ensure that every student’s needs are met. Learning German has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences I've had at UCSD, and I appreciate having had the opportunity to do so! I cannot recommend this program enough.

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I had a lot of fun taking German at UCSD. All of the professors are super friendly. They even organized barbecues and let all students from the German program mingle. I truly learned a lot about the German language and culture through various innovative activities in class and it wasn’t hard at all to make friends with classmates

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Participating in the German program at UCSD is a fantastic decision for for anyone looking for a warm, small college experience on a campus this large. The entire department is lively, engaging, and eager to connect with students in a way that puts other student-department relations to shame. With an emphasis on total cultural and linguistic immersion in a comfortable but professional environment, the German program at UCSD offers a compelling alternative to the otherwise STEM-centered academic regime. I had a wonderful and impactful experience in my time here in the program - my only complaint is that there aren't more classes.

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The German Program at UCSD provided a comprehensive experience of learning the German language and culture, with a gallery of activities like German Oktoberfest banquet, grill, opera that enhance students' identity with the program. I took the LIGM 1 series during COVID lockdown - Online learning was always challenging, but professors in the program helped us whole-heartedly with our learning. We're always welcome to come back to the program and enjoy the time with the community. At office hours, my professor would bring board games for our amusement, through which we learned new vocabulary and expressions. This authentic experience is what helps me maintain my German language skills over the years.

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I had studied some German independently before starting in LIGM 1B, but I made an enormous amount of progress within just one quarter of being in the class. During my time in German class over the last few years, I traveled to Germany a few times, enriching my experience since I could use my language skills and apply them to real-life situations. The classes did a fantastic job of blending language learning with German culture. Since all the teachers were native speakers of German, I felt very comfortable speaking with native speakers after I finished the classes. The German language classes added immense value to my college experience, and I am very grateful I had the opportunity to take the German language classes.

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The German linguistics team has done a wonderful job fostering an effective environment for learning. I came into the program knowing nothing about both the German language and the expectations of a college language course, but the teaching along with a well curated curriculum allowed for me to make quick progress. Having a small class in such a large public university was refreshing and made me feel more engaged with my fellow students than I would have otherwise. I highly recommend the German language sequence for anyone with any interest in either the German language or an interesting and interactive course.

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German has been one of my favorite classes at UCSD! While the course was initially challenging because it is taught only in German, full immersion made learning the language much easier and was a rewarding experience! Every German teacher creates a welcoming environment and is excited to help students learn German. Whenever I have questions I know I can go to office hours and receive extra help. German classes involve speaking, listening, reading, and culture creating a rich, well-rounded learning experience. After only a year of German, I can already talk about creating a bank account, explain traditional German stories, and explain my qualifications for a job interview.