BASIC KIT

TO LEARN
GERMAN
NOVEMBER
2022
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CONTENT

1. WHO IS "DEUTSCH MIT ZALOA"?

2. 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN GERMAN

3. 5 WAYS TO LEARN GERMAN

4. FIRST RULES OF PRONUNCIATION

5. USEFUL PHRASES IN
GERMAN
6. GOAL SETTING PLAN 11
7. TIPS FOR STUDYING OR WORKING IN GERMANY, SWITZERLAND OR 16
AUSTRIA

8. CONTACT 19

9. MY GIFT FOR YOU 20

 Who is "Deutsch mit Zaloa"? Page 3

TO START, I WANT TO INTRODUCE

MYSELF
Hello,

Thank you for downloading our BASIC KIT FOR LEARNING GERMAN and for being interested in learning this
beautiful language.
Before I start I would like to introduce myself:
My name is Anja and I am the founder of ZALOA Languages. ZALOA Languages is a company based in Mexico that
offers language learning with native teachers! Our native teachers not only teach you grammar and correct your way
of speaking, but they also share with you their culture, their way of thinking, working and make you discover another
part of the world! "Deutsch mit Zaloa" is our community for learning German. Thousands of people have already
successfully learned German with us and our GO!German program.

On social media I call myself "Anja from Germany" and as my name suggests, I am originally from Germany, but I
actually left my home country over 11 years ago to teach German in different parts of the world (and learn new
languages myself).
Having learned more than 10 languages, I am convinced that everyone can learn German or any other language
they set their mind to, you just have to forget about the learning strategies they teach you at school and use more
efficient ones!

For this reason we have created this BASIC KIT FOR LEARNING GERMAN for you, because we like to share our
culture and we want to help you with your learning by finding lots of tips, practical things and also useful information.
On the last page you will find our contact information.
from German. In this KIT you will If
Good luck!
you have questions or doubts, in

FROM GERMANY

anja_from_germany
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5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD

LEARN GERMAN
• PRONUNCIATION IS EASY FOR SPANISH mentioned, Germany is very open and also offers
SPEAKERS scholarships for foreigners. You can complete your
bachelor's degree in Germany or, if you already have
Everyone thinks that German is a very difficult language, one, your master's degree or an exchange semester. It
but when it comes to pronunciation, it really isn't. always looks good to have some German experience on
Compared to many other languages like English, or your CV. But this is not the only reason. With an
French, it's actually very easy. You just need to know a experience abroad, you will grow on a personal level,
few golden rules, and you'll see that it's not difficult at all. you will develop friendships with people from all over the
On page 7 you will find one of these pronunciation rules
world and it will be an unforgettable time in your life.
with a short video.

• OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK IN GERMANY

Germany is running out of qualified personnel. In

Germany, almost 34 million people have a permanent
job. But at the same time, the number of unfilled
vacancies continues to increase. The baby boomer
generation is retiring and the number of people of
working age continues to decline, due to demographic
changes. More and more companies are complaining
about a shortage of skilled workers. This has become
one of the biggest business risks for the German
economy. There is a shortage of specialist personnel in
around 70 professions." Germany is looking for 400,000
new workers every year. The medical and nursing sector
is in high demand and is constantly seeking new
specialists. Learning German can open many doors to
the German job market.

• UNIVERSITIES IN GERMANY ARE VERY

ACCESSIBLE

Most universities in Germany are free or much cheaper

than universities in Latin America. For the reasons I have
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• IT GIVES YOU A BOOST IN YOUR Spanish speakers, learning German is much easier and
PROFESSIONAL CAREER faster than learning Chinese, for example.
• YOU WILL HAVE FRIENDSHIPS FOR LIFE
If you want to work for a German company in your home
country, you will have to learn the language at some I know that we Germans often seem very harsh and
point. Because high positions are almost always given to strict. But the truth is that we have a very sweet heart for
people who speak German. And not only to be able to our friends. What does that mean? A German may not
participate in meetings, but also to understand the have thousands of friends, it is certainly more difficult to
company culture. A language and its culture are make friends with a German, but friendships are very
connected, to understand the culture, you will have to important to us. We love taking time for our friends,
know something about the language. Even if you don't making personalized gifts and taking time for ourselves.
want to work for a company that is directly connected to For example, if it's your birthday, we take the time to
Germany, almost every company today has some make cakes ourselves, that means a lot to us. And if you
connection to a foreign country. In our generation, managed to become friends with a German person,
knowing English is no longer special, it is now a chances are that this friendship will last until the end of
requirement. But if you want to have a competitive your life.
advantage, learning German will help you a lot! And for
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5 WAYS TO LEARN GERMAN

LIVING IN THE COUNTRY
It is always easier and better to learn a language in the country of origin. Inevitably, you have to strike up a conversation
with other natives at some point. You will hear the language live and everywhere. You will automatically learn the correct
way to deal with it and the correct pronunciation. Of course, it is not necessary to move there directly. A language trip or
a language course is the best way to start, also to get to know the country and its people first.

LEARN VOCABULARY WITH APPS

There are many useful apps for practicing particular vocabulary. These can help you expand your vocabulary, learn
correct spelling and pronunciation. But be careful, many applications do not convey sufficient basic grammar knowledge.

WATCH MOVIES OR SERIES IN GERMAN

Listening and reading are important parts of learning a language. Movies and series can help you learn the right
language. It doesn't matter if it's in the original with German subtitles or in German with subtitles in your language. Both
are useful for those who already have a basic level.

TAKE CLASSES
In classes, the teacher can adapt directly to the student and can work on their strengths and weaknesses. Especially at
higher levels, classes are recommended when it comes to having fluent conversations and using grammar correctly.
Classes, of course, have their price, but they are worth their weight in gold with a good teacher.

GRAMMAR VIDEO COURSES

If you want to learn a language well, you need to learn grammar and have a structure in your learning. With our GO!
German course you will learn German step by step with an approved structure. Each level has 20 lessons on specific
grammar topics. Click HERE to see how our GO!German course works.
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SOME PRONUNCIATION RULES

Note: These rules are just an excerpt from the pronunciation rules from our GO!German
video course. There are a few more. In the rules video you can also get a little insight into
our Go video course! German. If you want more information about our GO! courses German,
on the last page you will find our contact details.

Rule 1: EI
= the "ei" is pronounced like "ai". For example "eins" (one) or "mein" (my)

Rule 2: IE
= the "ie" is pronounced like a long "i" (iiii). For example "Liebe" (love) or "wie" (how)

Rule 7: Z
= in German it is pronounced as "ts", for example "Zoo" (zoo) or ZALOA

Rule 9: W
= like the "v" in vamos or like in "wo" (where) or "was" (what)

Rule 11: CH
b) CH after e, i, ö
= like the "j" in ¡híjole!, for example "ich" (I) or "echt" (really) a) CH after a, o, u:
like the "J" in Jalapeño or in "Buch" (book) or "Achtung" (be careful)

Click here to watch the video with

explanations of the pronunciation
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USEFUL PHRASES
GREETINGS AND GOODBYES

GREETINGS GOODBYES

Hi / Hello / Hey Hello / Hello / Hello

Hello Goodbye / See you later

Good morning On the way

Good morning See you around

Good day See you soon

Good morning / afternoon See you soon / see you later

Goodbye Bis later

Good night See you later
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USEFUL
PHRASES
THE FIRST CONVERSATION

FORMELL

INFORMELL
Nice day, how are you?
(Good afternoon, how are you?
Hi / Hello, how are you?
(Hello how are you?)
Good morning, and yours?
(Fine, thanks. And you?)
Gut and tell me?
(Good and you?) Also good, thank you!
(Good too, thanks)
Also good, thank you!
(Good too, thanks) Thank you for your interest
(I'm glad to meet you)
Freut mich said kennenzulernen!
(I'm glad to meet you.)

Hey clear?
(All good?)
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USEFUL PHRASES
FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

I wish I could be... Please, I would like to have... - a

- a coffee coffee
- a glass of still water - a water (still)
- a beer - a beer

Please note! The bill please!

Excuse me, where are

Dismissal, which is ...........
you...
- the toilet?
- the bathroom?
- the railway station?
- the train station?
- the bus station?
- the bus station?
- the xy street?
- XY street?

Excuse me, what time

Entschuldigung, wie viel Uhr ist es?
what? is it?

No, thank you. No, thanks.

Please! / Yes, come on. Yes please!

Cheers! Health! (when (takes)

Good Appetite! Advantage!

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SET GOALS
One strategy that will lead you to success is to have a plan with established goals. Following goals helps you turn
your dream into reality because it gives you a purpose, a direction and when you achieve these goals, a meaning and
motivation to continue.

Important: Your goals should be topic-related achievements, not time-related ones. Time is part of “how I am going
to achieve my goal,” but it is not a goal in itself. For example:

Study every day 30 min that is NOT a goal!

Complete level A1.1. from GO! that IS a goal!

German

Time to reach goal:

2 months
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HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SET YOUR

GOALS?
To set your goals and give them meaning, you will need to go through 3 steps:

STEP 1: LONG-TERM GOAL (1-2 YEARS)

Start with this goal to have a vision. This goal doesn't have to be so specific, the idea here is to have a perspective. If
you are a beginner right now, this goal could be:

be able to communicate with native speakers in one year*

STEP 2: MEDIUM-TERM GOAL (1 – 6 MONTHS)

This goal should be more specific. Think about your long-term goal. What does this goal mean to you and how can
you achieve it? If you want to be able to communicate with native speakers, you should be at least at level A2-B1. If
you follow the structure of GO!German, you would have to work on 4 levels (A1.1, A1.2, A2.1 and A2.2). This way
you would have 2-3 months per level (considering that sometimes you will be on vacation or have other things to do
that do not always allow you to focus 100% on your German goals)

complete level A1.1 in 2 months*

goals
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STEP 3: SHORT-TERM GOALS (1 WEEK – 1 MONTH)

Here you can already orient yourself towards your medium-term goal. If you want to complete level A1.1 with 20
sessions in 2 months, you would have to do 10 sessions per month or 2-3 sessions per week. Every week you should
adapt your goals to your schedule and the other tasks you have in life. A short-term goal could be for example:

work sessions 1-3 this week (approx. 5 hours in total)*

The great thing about the German GO! system is that the levels and sessions give you a structure directly. You don't
have to think about "what's the next thing I need to learn?" because the structure we developed is a proven structure
that thousands of people have had great success with.

If you are not yet familiar with GO!German, you can request more information here and put your name on the
waiting list.

of goals

RECOMMENDATIONS
• Always keep in mind your vision / your long-term goal
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• Be realistic with your goals to avoid frustration (no one learns a language in 1 month, but
step by step and with realistic goals you can achieve it successfully)

• Review your goals every week and every month, if you can. Eventually you will have to
make adjustments, unforeseen events happen, it's okay, just please don't give up.

• Set measurable goals: If you can't measure your goals, it will be harder to achieve them.

• Share your goals to inspire more people and to find compadres and comadres with whom you
could form a team.

• Be proud of yourself when you achieve a goal, also share your successes (first sentences
you write or say in German, quiz results, certificates, etc.)
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It's your turn now, use the following template to set your goals. Take a photo or screenshot of the template or
download it from our website and if you want: share it and tag @deutsch_mit_zaloa. We will gladly share it in our
stories.
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STUDY IN GERMANY, SWITZERLAND

OR AUSTRIA
European universities not only have a great reputation internationally, but also have good connections with other
universities around the world. Every year, thousands of foreign students come to universities to study, to spend a
semester abroad and get to know the country, the people and the culture. And for good reason:

• Universities are "almost" free

• The education system is excellent and highly respected.
• Studying or spending a semester abroad increases your chances in the international job market
• Skilled workers with a good academic education are sought worldwide
• A study or semester abroad at a European university is highly appreciated and shows commitment, ambition and
vision to a future employer.
• Studying abroad is not only good for your CV, it also allows you to grow on a personal level and you get a direct
insight into another culture, the working world and you will learn a new language.
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FACTS ABOUT STUDYING IN

GERMANY, SWITZERLAND OR
AUSTRIA
• STUDY ENTRY • STUDY LANGUAGE
To study in Germany, Switzerland or Austria, you need There are courses that are entirely in English. For this,
a university entrance qualification that also allows you however, a language test is required, usually in the form
to study in your home country. Secondary qualifications of TOEFL or ILTS.
include for example: High School Diploma, Matura, A- To study in German, a German language certificate of
Levels, Baccalaureate. The degree must be recognized at least B1 is also required. Certificates from official
by the university. bodies such as Goethe or DaF are recognised.
Please note: Switzerland has cantons in different
• COST OF STUDY languages, there are French-speaking, Italian-speaking
Germany & Austria: There are no tuition fees at and German-speaking Switzerland. Consequently, the
state universities in Germany. The fact is that most language spoken in the canton is also different.
German universities and colleges are state-funded.
However, you must pay a small semester fee of €100-
200, depending on the university. However, as a
prerequisite for studying in Germany, you must prove
that you can afford to study. This requires an account
with €10,000. Of course there are also scholarships.

Switzerland: Studying in Switzerland is subject to fees,

but costs vary widely from canton to canton.
Contributions can be between 1,000 and 4,000 francs
(approx. from €800 to €3,300) per semester. In
addition, there are surcharges for foreigners at some
universities.
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WORK IN GERMANY, SWITZERLAND

OR AUSTRIA
In addition to studying, German-speaking countries are also very popular for working. This also has many
advantages:

• The conditions of the labor market and the economy

• Working hours. A normal job is 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday, with an average of 24 - 30 days of
vacation, plus legal holidays.

• The economy is booming and the job market offers good opportunities in several sectors, including tourism,
research, automotive and steel.

• Europe, especially Germany, is actively seeking skilled workers abroad, especially in the health industry.

• Large and international companies such as: AUDI, Volkwagen, BMW, Siemens, Bosch, Daimler, E.ON, Thyssen
Krupp, Continental, Bayer, Lufthansa, Adidas ... and many more

• The salary. Everyone knows that people in Europe generally earn more money. However, one must also take into
account that the cost of living is higher. In particular, rent is a high cost factor.

In order to be able to work permanently in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, a good command of German is also
necessary. There is the option of applying for a visa to go to Germany to look for work with an A1 level, but many
employers require good knowledge of German, at least B1.
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CONTACT
I hope this basic KIT for learning German has helped you. Now it's your turn! You can learn German! I hope to see
you in the sample class and I would be very happy to continue learning German with you.

Bis ganz bald - See you soon

+52 222 331 7168

German@ZaloaLanguages.com

Check out our social media too, we have interesting and useful content and a great community.

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My gift for you

I WANT TO GIVE YOU A LITTLE GIFT

German can open many doors for you, and it is up to you whether you take the opportunity to start learning German
now. Because you took the first step, I would like to give you a little gift. A discount of over 50% on our GO!
German LITE course.

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