2007 Reisebuch - Maranacook Community High School

Maranacook Community High School
Readfield, Maine
GAPP GAPP REISEBUCH
REISEBUCH
2007
2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING FOR THE TRIP
The GAPP Experience........................................................................................................................... 4
GAPP Facts and Figures ....................................................................................................................... 5
Traveler’s Ten Commandments............................................................................................................. 6
Basic Rules for Traveling ....................................................................................................................... 7
A Reflection on Cultural Differences ...................................................................................................... 8
Attitude is Everything ............................................................................................................................. 9
Expectations ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Surprise, Surprise!............................................................................................................................... 11
Tagebuch............................................................................................................................................. 12
Travel Notebook .................................................................................................................................. 13
Family Stay Notes................................................................................................................................ 15
Student Behavior Agreement............................................................................................................... 18
Student Travel Contract....................................................................................................................... 19
Packing Hints....................................................................................................................................... 20
Packing List ......................................................................................................................................... 21
AIRPLANE TRAVEL ........................................................................................................................... 23
Jet Lag................................................................................................................................................. 24
Returning Through U.S. Customs ........................................................................................................ 25
U.S. Customs Declaration Form .......................................................................................................... 26
IN GERMANY
Traveling Safely................................................................................................................................... 27
Being a Tourist .................................................................................................................................... 28
Photography ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Health Concerns.................................................................................................................................. 32
Measurement Conversions .................................................................................................................. 33
Coming Home...................................................................................................................................... 34
WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................... 35
Fragebogen Für Den Tagesablauf ....................................................................................................... 36
Your German Home............................................................................................................................. 39
In der Schule ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Single Classroom Observation............................................................................................................. 43
Kursangebot Der Deutschen Schule.................................................................................................... 44
Essen .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Im Supermarkt ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Zeitungen / Zeitschriften ...................................................................................................................... 48
Fernsehen / Filme / Kino...................................................................................................................... 50
Geschäfte ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Erfahrungen in Deutschland ................................................................................................................ 52
VOCABULARY
Wortschatz........................................................................................................................................... 55
Jugendjargon....................................................................................................................................... 61
Matching.............................................................................................................................................. 63
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MAPS & CITY GUIDES
Deutschlandkarte................................................................................................................................. 65
Nahverkehrsplan der Stadt Bremen..................................................................................................... 66
Bremen Landkarte ............................................................................................................................... 67
Berlin Transit Map................................................................................................................................ 68
Munich Transit Map ............................................................................................................................. 69
Berlin ................................................................................................................................................... 70
Bremen................................................................................................................................................ 72
Munich................................................................................................................................................. 73
Berchtesgaden .................................................................................................................................... 74
Prien.................................................................................................................................................... 75
Weimar ................................................................................................................................................ 75
Bibliography......................................................................................................................................... 76
CALENDAR
GAPP Calendar 2007 .......................................................................................................................... 77
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THE GAPP EXPERIENCE
Why are you doing this?
Participating in GAPP not only
benefits you now, it also opens doors
for exciting opportunities in the future:
language careers, international
business careers, and even academic
improvement in English skills and
SAT scores. You'll have a competitive
edge that increases your chance for
success both now and in the future.
GAPP, America's most popular
exchange program, has grown to
almost 700 partnerships between
American and German secondary schools since its establishment in 1972. Today more than 4500
American students travel every year to Germany with GAPP.
Lufthansa, the official airline of GAPP, supports the program by offering special rates for participating
students and teachers. The cultural journey begins the moment students step on board a Lufthansa
plane and experience the charming ambiance, with German foods, flight attendants who speak German
to you and a choice to hear the movie in English or German.
What are you getting out of this exchange?
� a chance to speak German with native speakers in Germany
� a chance to successfully converse in German
� a real-life situation in which to use all those words you studied
� a chance to get to know and understand German people in their
own culture
but most importantly:
� a chance to form some life-long friendships
� a chance to use all that responsibility and personality that you've
been developing over the years.
What's this booklet for?
This booklet contains most of the information that you will need for your trip to Germany. It is compiled
from information that Frau Ladd has written, as well as pages borrowed from other GAPP coordinators,
the official GAPP Handbook, and Goethe House New York. Laura Boudreau has done extensive
editing, adding, and organizing this year. At the end there is a vocabulary list and some blank pages for
you to add notes. I hope the booklet will be useful for you. Laura Boudreau has done extensive editing,
adding, and organizing. Please plan to read it before the trip and to carry it with you to Germany, along
with your Tagebuch and Wörterbuch. After the trip, it will also serve as a good souvenir.
Here's to a wonderful, language-enriching experience for all of us!
Love,
Frau Ladd
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GAPP FACTS & FIGURES
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TRAVELER’S TEN COMMANDMENTS
1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast them at
home, for thou hast left thy home to find things different.
2. Thou shalt not take anything too seriously, for a carefree
mind is the beginning of a vacation.
3. Thou shalt not let the other tourists get on thy nerves, for
thou art paying out good money to have a good time.
4. Remember thy passport, that thou knowest where it is at all
times, for a person without a passport is a person without a
country.
5. Blessed is the person who can make change in any
language, for lo, he shall not be cheated.
6. Blessed is the person who can say “thank you” in any
language – and it shall be worth more to him than tips.
7. Thou shalt not worry. He that worrieth has no pleasure – and
few things are ever fatal.
8. Thou shalt not judge the people of a country by one person with whom thou hast had trouble.
9. Thou shalt when in Rome do somewhat as the Romans do; if in difficulty, thou shalt use thy
American common sense and friendliness.
10. Remember thou art a guest in every land – and he that treateth his host with respect shall be
treated as an honored guest.
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BASIC RULES FOR TRAVELING
� Be flexible.
� Don’t panic!
� Always remember that this is FUN. If that fails, remind yourself that it’s educational.
� Always keep the address and phone number of your host family with you.
� Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
� Plan ahead for the next day.
� Try to find the humor in the situation. A crisis today is something to laugh about later (OK, it
might take five years, but someday you’ll laugh!).
� Remember that leaders get cranky when stressed out or tired – give them a break now and then.
� Be positive. Don’t complain about everything, especially those things beyond your or the leader’s
control.
� Be patient.
� Sleep is absolutely necessary if you don’t want to be cranky or sick.
� Be careful!
© German American Partnership Program, Inc.
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A REFLECTION ON CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
Passports to Understanding
Human beings are more alike than unalike, and what is true anywhere
is true everywhere, yet I encourage travel to as many destinations as
possible for the sake of education as well as pleasure.
It is necessary, especially for Americans, to see other lands and
experience other cultures. The American, living in this vast country and
able to traverse three thousand miles east to west using the same
language, needs to hear languages as they collide in Europe, Africa,
and Asia.
A tourist, browsing in a Paris shop, eating in an Italian ristorante, or
idling along a Hong Kong street, will encounter three or four languages
as she negotiates the buying of a blouse, the paying of a check, or the
choosing of a trinket. I do not mean to suggest that simply overhearing
a foreign tongue adds to one’s understanding of that language. I do
know, however, that being exposed to the existence of other languages
increases the perception that the world is populated by people who not
only speak differently from oneself but whose cultures and philosophies
are other than one’s own.
Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all
peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if
we try to understand each other, we may even become friends.
Maya Angelou
Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now
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ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
Despite your preparation, the reality of traveling in other countries may still come as a shock – usually a
pleasant shock, but a shock nevertheless. No matter how well a trip is planned or how well the traveler
is prepared, sometimes there will be irritations: absence of familiar comforts, lack of privacy, a museum
that should be but isn’t open, letters that don’t arrive, mealtimes that don’t always coincide with hunger
pangs, etc. Attitude and mood are contagious. The following reminders will help you contribute to the
success of the trip for everyone.
Get mentally ready. Put yourself in a positive frame of
mind before the trip. Don’t take problems with you. Don’t
leave things undone until the last minute, leaving you
frazzled.
Get physically ready. Plan your time during the last
week before the trip so that you will get plenty of rest
and exercise. Try to leave healthy. If you do get sick,
don’t forget to bring your medications.
Set realistic priorities. Be realistic about your health
and stamina, your interests, what you can afford, and
what you can do in the time you have.
Know your companions. Get to know your raveling companions before the trip. During the trip, don’t
always sit, eat, shop, etc. with the same people. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt, a fair chance,
and a second chance. Try to look for the positive in everybody, especially your host family and partner.
Look forward to differences. Most travelers are eager to see new sights in foreign places, but not
very tolerant of the cultural differences that go with them. Try to figure out or to ask why before you start
making judgments. Their way of life and their customs work for them, so they must have some merit.
The eye of the beholder. Is it an aggravation or an interesting difference to try to understand? Is it a
problem or a challenge? Is it s disaster or an adventure? Is it an embarrassment or a chance to laugh
at your own folly? The choice is yours. You have the rest of your life to live in Maine where everything is
familiar, but only a short time to enjoy this unique experience.
Be informed. Before you go, learn about the places you will visit. What interesting and/or important
events happened there? Did any famous people live there? When and by whom was this building built?
Is it famous for a particular product, food, custom, or
event? The more you know about areas, places,
buildings, etc., the more you will appreciate and enjoy
seeing them. You might consider taking your favorite
guide book with you to refresh your memory along the
way.
Write it down. Take notes about where you go, what
you see, what you do, what you hear, smell and taste,
and especially what you think and feel.
Ask questions. Show your interest….and satisfy your
curiosity.
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EXPECTATIONS
Will your GAPP experience in Europe be successful? The answer to this question, of course, lies in the
definition of success. Certainly the kinds of expectations you set will serve as gauges to measure
success. Your expectations should be reasonable and reachable. They should reflect an understanding
of the varieties of group travel, not some idyllic, romantic notions inspired by Hollywood films or travel
posters. Here are some practical areas to consider as you go about setting your expectations.
Money
Do you expect things to be priced the same in Europe as they are in the U.S.? Do you expect to run out
of money or return with unused travelers checks? Do you understand the value of the dollar in terms of
the foreign currency you will be using? Have you considered a daily budget amount?
Schedules
Do you expect transportation delays or will everything go as scheduled? Are flight delays and the
possibility of some inconvenience included in your concept of travel? How will you react? What effect
will “jet lag” have on your body clock? Will the pace of life and daily “normal schedule” in Europe be
equal to the ones that govern your life in the U.S.? Is there a logical reason for a nightly curfew?
Accommodations
What is your standard for housing, a Holiday Inn or a youth hostel? In some of the oldest cities in
Europe, will you be looking for “new” and “modern” or “old” and “quaint”? Remember, electrical sockets
and voltage won’t be the same as in the U.S. What will be bathrooms be like?
Weather
For the time of year you’ll be there, what is the likeliest
scenario for weather conditions? Are you expecting clear
skies and sun every day? Is it conceivable there could
be snow? rain? fog? What might the temperature
extremes be from noon to midnight or at different
locations on your itinerary? Is there anything you or your
group leader can do to change the weather?
Group Logistics
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling
with a large group? Will more or less patience be
required of you? In what situations during your travel
might your patience be put to the test? Do you expect your teacher/leader to know the answer to every
question? What is the relationship between group size, punctuality, and flexibility?
Family Stays
This is one of the most important areas in which to have reasonable expectations! Will your family be
wealthy or modest? Will your “father” be a neurosurgeon or mechanic? Does it matter? Will you be
treated as a special guest or as a regular member of the family? Will you family be extremely active,
taking you to one event after another? Will your family be passive, preferring quiet evenings at home?
What matters most to you: the material comforts available, or the way your family relates to you
personally? Will you compare your host family to those of your friends placed in the same area? Do you
hope to learn anything from your stay or will mere survival suffice? How do you want your host family to
perceive you?
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SURPRISE, SURPRISE!
Each year students are asked to comment on what surprised them in Europe. Here are entries from
some past years’ observers.
1. How very friendly and politically aware they are.
2. There were beggars in the streets and subways.
3. How little people really know about the American daily way of life.
4. The styles of clothes were pretty much the same.
5. Lots of graffiti.
6. It wasn’t as scary as I thought. The people were very receptive.
7. How much the people liked Americans.
8. How relaxed everything is…it takes forever to eat!
9. People drive and park on the sidewalk!
10. The curiosity of the people about us and our homeland.
11. That many shops and offices are closed from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
12. The amount of American influence on the people and their lifestyle.
13. The whole society was less
censored than in the U.S.
14. The number of people who
knew some English.
15. The compactness of
everything.
16. The German kids are more
mature than Americans and
don’t misuse alcohol as
much.
17. How much like us they all
were.
18. Above all, how much the
host family made me feel at
home!
Frau Ladd, Frau Boudreau, Frau Weimann, Frau Herholz
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TAGEBUCH!
Your travel notebook will be collected, reviewed, and returned to you several times during the trip.
Please keep it up-to-date and complete!
���� PAGE 1: FLIGHT & PERSONAL INFORMATION
Flights
To Germany
Depart Thursday, March 29, 17.45 (5:45 pm) from Boston (Lufthansa #423)
Arrive Friday, March 30, 8.10 (8:10 am) in Munich.
First night at Meininger City Hostel, Landsberger Straße 20, 80339 Munich Tel: 089-550-530
To the U.S.
Depart Saturday, April 21, 6.00 (6:00 am) from Bremen to Frankfurt (Lufthansa #341)
Depart 10.25 (10:25 am) from Frankfurt to Boston (Lufthansa #422)
Arrive Saturday, April 21, 12.10 (12:10 pm) in Boston
���� PAGE 2: ADDRESSES WHILE IN EUROPE
Personal Info
Family stay: name of head of household, address, tel.# , dates
Frau Weimann's name, phone #
Petra Weimann
Schierker Strasse 24
28205 Bremen
from the USA: 011-49-421-494642
from Germany: 0421-494642
Your name, home address and telephone #
U.S. Passport #, city & date issues
Social Security #
Credit card(s): Company & expiration date; address &
number to notify in case of loss
ATM card password (not labeled)
Your doctor: name, address, telephone #
Your pharmacy: name, telephone, prescription #s.
In case of emergency contact: Name, relationship, address,
telephone
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���� PAGE 3: TRAVELER’S CHECKS (REISESCHECKS)
• Name of Company
• Info in case of loss
• Date & place purchased
• Make a chart including the following for keeping track of which checks you have cashed
Check #___, amount, e.g., $50 --place cashes--date cashed--amt. received
• Make a similar chart to keep track of credit card purchases (date, place, store, item, amount)
���� PAGE 4: CALENDAR
• Translate your calendar into calendar format
• Fill in your anticipated itinerary
• Leave room for notes/changes
���� PAGE 5: ADDRESSES
• Include addresses of people to write to. Remember that stamps and postcards are expensive; to
save money, you can buy and write postcards in Germany, but mail them when you come home.
You cannot use American stamps on mail from Europe!
• It is smart to add “USA” to each address so you won't forget.
• Leave space for addresses of people that you meet.
���� PAGE 6: PURCHASE LIST
• A reminder list of what you plan/hope to buy for friends and family. Note sizes, color preferences,
etc. (actual cm measurements may help).
• If you plan to buy shoes, you need to know European sizes! Have your friends go to a shoe store
and try on Birkenstocks here to get the size, and try not to promise to bring back too much -
everyone will ask you! Buying chocolate is the easiest and cheapest bet. You will NEED to buy
each of your teachers who prepare work for you a small chocolate “thank you.” Find out what kind
they like (milk, dark, etc.)
• A list of people for whom you plan to buy gifts (note sizes, color preferences, etc.)
• Leave space for addresses of people that you meet.
���� PAGE 7: CUSTOMS LIST
List all purchases and gifts received (item, # purchased, price).
���� PAGE 8: GIFTS
• For gifts brought from the U.S.: List the item, who it’s for, and where it’s packed
• For gifts received, indicate giver so you won't forget any thank you's. Bring thank-you cards or
postcards from the U.S. if you would like to leave your thank-you’s before you return home.
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���� PAGE 9: START TAGEBUCH
• Turn your steno pad so the back is facing you and start your daily Tagebuch from this side,
working toward the middle.
• Write the date.
• At least five new words per day with definitions and sample sentences, and finish up the page
with comments about how the day went: what you did, how you felt, anything you plan to do in the
future, and anything that might be troubling you.
• It is expected that you will write in German! Only if you are really upset and have to get something
out, should you revert to English.
A note from Frau Ladd: I will collect this several times, read it, and respond. This is one way I can
tell if you are doing ok, or having difficulties. It is also the way I gently force you to record some of
your experiences and vocabulary so that you don’t forget. I love it when you write words that I may
not have even heard before – it happens with youth slang! I still remember one word from ten years
ago, which I haven’t heard since. You may pass your Tagebuch to me any time you have
something you want me to read.
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FAMILY STAY NOTES
BEFORE THE TRIP
Write to your host family before the trip. Know their names, address, and telephone number, and add
these to your Tagebuch. Bring your “Das bin ich!” album to give your host family and some extra
pictures to show others.
Some information you should know:
� Family names, ages, education, jobs, income (you can avoid that, but don’t be surprised)
� Your house: # of sq. meters ______; your yard: # of sq. meters ______
� Your (family) car: miles per gallon ______, price of gas _______
� Population information
Manchester - 2,465; Mt. Vernon – 1,524; Readfield – 2,360; Wayne – 1,112; Augusta – 18,560;
Portland – 64,249; USA – 290 million
� Distance from the: east coast – 64 km; west coast – 5,200 km; Canada (Quebec) – 302 km
� Prices for food, clothing, cars, houses (median home price in Kennebec County – approx. $95,000)
� Maranacook information
Total teachers – 47; total staff – 100; total students – 535.
Classes I am taking: ___________________________________________________________
They will ask you how many hours you have for each class per week. This is a hard one to
translate. Remember they don’t have to stay for study halls, and they might have three
hours/week or a subject, for example on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
� Basic knowledge of American health care, politics, etc.
RESPECT AND COURTESY
Remember that you are a guest in someone’s home. Be considerate! Clean up after yourself, spend a
minimum amount of time in the bathroom, turn lights off when you leave a room, be on time for meals.
Also, offer to help around the house (dishes, vacuuming, taking out garbage, etc.). It will keep you
involved with the family, give you opportunities to learn more German, and understand different ways of
doing things. Always include your host brother or sister in your conversations or activities with
Americans, and perhaps surprise your host mom or family with a bouquet of flowers, box of candy, etc.
Offer to pay for yourself (admissions, meals if you eat out, etc), even though they probably won’t let
you. Do not ask to call home (to the U.S.); it is expensive and tends to breed homesickness.
Europeans are more careful than Americans about greeting each other. Say hello to everyone when
you enter the house or a room, and goodbye when you leave the house. Watch what the family
members do and follow suit (shaking hands, kissing cheeks, etc.). And always let your hosts know
where you are going and when you will be back. Always tell Frau Ladd or another chaperone when you
are leaving the group. Remember: “Ich möchte mich verabschieden.”
Note that Germans generally do not smile as much as we do. As a matter of fact, some think that
people who smile constantly are insincere. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't smile at all (they will
think you’re unhappy), but you should prove your sincerity by what you say. Avoiding criticism,
"courtesy compliments" (a sign of insincerity to Germans), or commenting too often on how cheap or
expensive things are there. Don’t say you are bored or that things are boring. You should be able to
find something interesting in everything you do. Even if you find a museum tour uninteresting, you
might pick up a few words you recognize and focus on the language, the intonation, or what hand
gestures go along with what is being said.
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Above all, remember that just as in the U.S., every German family is different. Some are wealthy,
others of a more modest means. Some will do a lot with you, others will follow their daily routines.
Remember that the family stay is to give you insight into family life in Europe; it is up to you to adapt to
their way of doing things. Be open to everything. If people do something differently, assume that there
is a reason and it may even be better or make more sense than what you are used to – even if at first it
seems dumb or wrong. The success of your family stay will depend as much on you as with the family.
Also remember that your partner will be visiting you while you are very busy with school, sports, etc.
Unless you plan to drop absolutely everything and be a tour guide when s/he is here, do not expect
your partner to take you out every night and entertain you constantly. Remember they have lives too,
and try to fit in with their schedule. If they ask you what you want to do, you could say, “Was gibt es?”
or “Was sind die Möglichkeiten?” If there is something you are dying to do while you are in Bremen, it is
OK to ask. They will answer you honestly, and might say “nein.” The same goes for when they are
here. They might ask about doing something unreasonable, like visiting a city that is very far away. But
they will expect you to give them an honest answer and will be fine if you have to decline.
LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Remember that the purpose of this trip is to immerse yourself in a foreign culture, especially the
language. Do not seek out contact with other Americans for socializing, and avoid the temptation to
help people practice their English on you. Be mentally ready to persist in speaking German!
� Write a page in German everyday about what you did. Take and use a dictionary
� When you don't understand something, keep asking them to repeat or explain until you understand.
Don't pretend that you understand or resort to English.
� If someone doesn’t understand you, repeat what you said in German. Most times if you speak clearly,
you can make yourself understood.
� Use the “three time” rule: You speak in German, they answer in English, you speak in German, they
answer in English, you speak in German, they get the hint and answer in German. It works every
time! They are either trying to accommodate you as they have done for many American tourists, or
they just want to practice their English. You need to be persistent and remember why you are there!
Learn and practice these questions in German, and several possible answers to each
� What did you do today? Was hast du heute gemacht?
� Where did you go? Wohin bist du gegangen?
� What did you see? Was hast du gesehen?
� What did you eat? Was hast du gegessen?
� What would you like to do? Was willst du machen/tun?
� What would you like to eat? Was mőchtest du essen?
� Did you sleep well? Hast du gut geschlafen?
� Do you have any clothes to be washed? Hast du Wäsche?
� What did you buy? Was hast du gekauft?
� What do you like about Germany/America? Was gefällt dir hier in
Deutschland? Was findest du besser in den USA?
� What don't you like about Germany/America? Was magst du hier
nicht? (try to be polite and find a positive also!)
� What have you already seen/done? Was hast du schon
gesehen/gemacht?
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FAMILY LIFE
Remember that you are a part of your host family, which is eager to have you in their home and
anxious to see signals that you like being there. Always show your interest and enthusiasm openly and
verbally. When someone suggests an activity, if it is not illegal, immoral or dangerous, try it with a
positive, cheerful attitude. Don't say “I don’t care.” And say “danke” at least three times a day! Even
with limited language skills, showing simple appreciation helps build a positive relationship.
Take lots of photos of your host family, their home (inside and out), their relatives, friends, things that
you do together. It shows that you want to remember and you will be so glad you have those pictures
when you get home. Have someone take a photo with your camera of you with your hosts. Please
send Frau Ladd a copy of that photo!
Communicate. Talk to all the members of your host family (in German, of course). Discuss what you
have done during the day. Suggest family activities such as playing cards or board games, teaching
them how to cook an American dish, learning how to make a German dish (remember the Bakeoff and
try to come back with a good recipe and ingredients!), badminton, swimming, watching German TV
shows. etc. Express an interest in their hobbies, vacations, etc. Tell them if you don’t feel well, even if it
is not serious. They will notice that something is wrong and think that you are unhappy. If something
just doesn't feel right, if you feel uncomfortable or are unhappy, call Frau Ladd. Your host family will
understand.
CONCLUDING THE VISIT
Make sure your host family knows the date and time we are leaving and from where. Start packing well
before we leave. Do not leave it until right before the trip. Make a list and leave it for your family. Also,
write down your promises (to send someone a certain picture, etc.) so you won't forget in the
excitement of returning home. Be sure to write a thank you note within 48 hours after we get home.
Lastly, please do not invite your host family to visit unless you mean it. That is definitely a sign of
insincerity, especially if they take you up on the offer!
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT
German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
All students participating in GAPP are subject to the rules of behavior listed below. These have been
established in order to make expectations of student behavior clear during our stay in Germany. I am
committed to maintaining high standards of student conduct. Remember, you are visiting a foreign
country, where customs and their ways of doing things may differ from those to which you are
accustomed. You are a "Goodwill Ambassador" of the United States and a representative of
Maranacook. Many of the people with whom you come into contact will have only you and our group to
base their opinions of Americans and of Maranacook. Courtesy and consideration are appreciated
internationally and they will be returned in kind.
1. Students are subject to Maranacook school rules at all times.
2. Students are subject to Mrs. Ladd's authority at all times.
3. The nightly curfew in the hotel will be established by Frau Ladd and Frau Weimann and relayed to
the students. Students are expected to be in their own hotel/hostel room at the indicated curfew
time. Bed checks will be made each night.
4. Once the bed check has been made, students may not leave their hotel rooms without permission
for any reason.
5. Students are expected to participate in all planned group activities. The only excuse for absence
from an excursion or activity is illness.
6. Students are expected to be on time for all scheduled activities.
7. Students are not permitted to drink alcoholic beverages at any time during the trip.
8. Students should be aware that carrying or using drugs is an offense that is punished by immediate
imprisonment. Mrs. Ladd cannot be responsible for clearing charges or posting bail for any student
who so violates the law. Prescribed medication by a doctor should be properly labeled.
9. Students may not operate any motorized vehicle (car, moped, boat, etc.).
10. Students are expected to show consideration and respect for fellow students, host families,
teachers, tour guides, bus drivers, and hotel and restaurant personnel.
11. Any participant who commits a serious breach of discipline or continues to disregard any of the
above rules, may be expelled from the trip at any time. He/she will be returned to the USA at the
expense of the parents or guardians of the student. Parents or guardians will be phoned in such an
instance.
I understand and agree to follow the above guidelines.
___________________________ ___________________________ ____________
Student signature Parent signature Date
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STUDENT TRAVEL CONTRACT
During my stay in Germany I agree to:
be prepared to spend most of my time with my partner and his or her family
if I am with other Americans, make sure that my partner feels included, remembering that this is
my only chance for this experience
be prepared to ask questions in German to host family, elected officials and at school
keep a daily diary, minimum one page, as much in German as possible
write at least five new vocabulary words per day, with definitions and sentences, in my Tagebuch
research and answer extensive questions about life in Germany, handwritten observations
write a report on a German cultural topic and help compile it in a scrap book
attend classes and participate as much as possible, with a positive attitude and good manners
(paying attention, not chewing gum loudly or my mouth open, etc.).
attend a homeroom session each school day to discuss experiences, problems, itinerary and work
on projects.
contact Mrs. Ladd if I or someone else is having trouble coping with the environment or the
stresses of being away from home
conduct myself as a responsible representative of Maranacook and the United States
participate in a cheerful way, showing an interest in activities and people involved
speak as much German as possible
avoid using my partner's telephone except for a quick call home when I arrive, remembering that
telephoning is VERY expensive and calls are not itemized.
avoid excessive e-mailing to friends in English. Your friends will find you much more exotic, and
you will have a better trip, if you use your time to experience rather than type on the computer. I
know it is hard to wean yourself away, but it is so worth it!
after the exchange, be prepared to talk to at least one group about my experience. I will collect
slides, postcards, and memorabilia for this purpose.
I understand that these agreements are being made so that the trip will be the most beneficial to me
and also so that my behavior will insure that Maranacook students will be welcomed to participate in the
GAPP program with Bremen in years to come.
Signed,
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PACKING HINTS
You may take one bag less than 50 lbs (23 kilos) and 62” (LxWxH), plus one carry-on less than 18 lbs.
(8 kilos) and 22”x15”x8” that will fit under the seat. Larger bags will be charged a $50 fee. You should
be able to carry all your luggage at least three blocks. Label everything inside and out! Leave a list with
your parents of everything in your luggage in case it gets lost, to expedite filing the insurance claim.
1. At least a month before the trip, write the date on your soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc. and track
how long each lasts so you will know almost exactly how much you need to pack. Or, pack a few
travel size containers of each item, and throw away the empties to lighten your load coming home.
2. Before packing, check for frayed shoelaces, torn seams, loose buttons, broken zippers, loose
straps and handles on all bags and luggage, dead or dying batteries.
3. Plan your wardrobe so that your clothes can be mixed and matched into a number of different
combinations. Try to take drip-dry, easy care, wrinkle-resistant clothes. Before you pack, handwash
each item to test how quickly it dries and how it looks after being hand-washed and air-dried.
Denim, for example, drives very slowly. Remember that your host family will be washing and drying
with hotter temperatures – know the maximum temperature in Centigrade your clothes can handle!
4. Knowing that the only impression most people will get of you is how you look and how you act,
pack clothes that look neat. Remember, people judge all Americans by the few they know or see.
5. Pack more shirts, tops or blouses than slacks, and remember that long sleeves are more adaptable
to all kinds of weather than short sleeves. If you plan to buy T-shirts and sweatshirts in Germany
you can plan to pack fewer from home, but remember to bring a lot money for this.
6. The packing methods recommended by "experts" are roll-up, layering, and tissue-paper.
7. Avoid bringing hair dryers, curling irons, etc. Appliances take up lots of room and require a
converter for European outlets. If you need, consider sharing with others or borrowing one from
your partner.
8. Medications must be in original containers. Carry a prescription from your doctor naming the
medication in Latin if it is not very common. Keep meds in carry-on bag, not suitcase.
9. Try to leave room for things you will bring back.
10. Place a decoration on your luggage to make it easily identifiable; label bags inside and out.
11. Before the return flight, consider throwing out some of the following to make room in your suitcase:
worn shoes, excess underwear, left-over toiletries, anything you probably won’t wear again.
DO NOT PACK:
� Jeans with holes in them; shirts with inappropriate or controversial sayings or pictures
� Anything you don’t normally wear or use at home
� Shoes/clothing which are new, flimsy, uncomfortable, or tight (no one loses weight on vacation!)
� A lot of cosmetics. German girls don’t wear much make-up; it will make you feel out-of-place.
� Postage stamps (no good in Germany!)
� Clothes made of silk or 100% polyester, or which must be dry-cleaned.
� Bathrobe (unless very light)
� A lot of fancy clothing and jewelry
� More than one extra pair of shoes
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PACKING LIST
���� ON PERSON:
Wristwatch (make sure it has fresh batteries)
Jacket, water/wind-proof if possible and large enough to wear a heavy sweatshirt underneath.
Money belt/pouch with cash (Frau Ladd will get everyone 20 Euros to start out with), credit/debit
card, traveler’s checks, and PASSPORT (make sure Frau Ladd has a copy before we leave).
���� CARRY-ON BAG
Liquid, gel and aerosol containers weighing 3 oz. or less, placed safely in sandwich-size clear
baggies. Larger containers should be put in checked luggage.
Sweater or sweatshirt (transcontinental flights are usually cool)
Camera, with one fresh and one backup set of batteries, and some film; or a digital camera with
a spare memory card. Make certain your camera/bag has a secure strap.
Book or non-battery-operated game (optional). Don’t play games that beep on the plane/bus!
Tagebuch with pertinent information in it
Pen(s), small German dictionary, and Reisebuch
Prescription meds, Dramamine or motion sickness bands (available at Rite-Aid), and any overthe-counter
medicines you use on a regular basis (see packing notes above for more info). Do
not pack in suitcase, in case it gets lost! Bring your contact/eyeglass prescription in case they
get lost, and a spare pair of eyeglasses.
Pajamas, toothbrush/toothpaste, change of underwear, extra shirt, basic toiletries, and a small
towel in case there is a problem with your luggage.
Portable CD-player with fresh batteries, and CDs
Copies of the pages of the textbooks you will need, instead of bringing the books. Have your
school commitments organized and try to do your work during travel times.
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���� SUITCASE
Large plastic bags for dirty laundry, damp clothing, shoes, and toiletries.
Toiletries (all liquids should be in plastic bottles placed in plastic bags)
shampoo/conditioner (Prell for clothes & hair) wash cloth hand towel hair gel
sanitary supplies (girls) brush/comb nail clippers nail file deodorant
hair accoutrements/gel sunglasses Chapstick hand lotion Kleenex
razors/shaving cream contact lens needs dental floss Band-aids liquid soap
Non-emergency, OTC medications
cough drops/lozenges vitamins cold pills laxatives
Pepto Bismol Rolaids Tylenol
Battery charger (optional) with adaptor (see Frau Ladd beforehand to choose the right one)
One pair of extra walking shoes and another that can be worn if you dress up, both in a plastic
bag to keep clothes clean.
Photo album for your host family.
Gifts for your host family
4-5 pairs of socks
7-8 changes of underwear
1 dressier outfit (slacks or skirt/dress, shoes)
1-2 pairs slacks of jeans (lighter fabrics dry faster)
1-2 long-sleeved shirts, blouses, or jerseys
5-6 short-sleeved blouses or T-shirts
1 swimsuit, and goggles if desired
1 extra pair of comfortable shoes, wrapped in a plastic bag
A thin but good-sized bath towel, and a washcloth if you use one. The hostels might not furnish
them, and you might want to wrap yourself in something in the sauna if you are modest. Bring
old ones that you can leave there if they are wet or if you need the space.
Extra pair of pajamas or nightgown, if desired
Travel alarm clock, if your watch does not have an alarm
Optional: calculator for converting prices
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AIRPLANE TRAVEL
Checking in. This means going to your airline's ticket counter before your flight, showing or picking up
your ticket, checking large suitcases, getting your seat assignment, and finding out what gate the flight
will depart from. We need to be at the airport for check-in 2 hours ahead of time for international flights.
Before you go, make sure all your bags have ID tags on the outside and an ID label inside. You will
need to pull out your baggie of liquids for inspection when going through security, and remove your
shoes and any computers.
Luggage. On board, you will have to put all of your hand luggage (this includes purses, cameras and
coats, as well as carry-on bags) under the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin. See Packing List
for notes on what should be packed in your carry-on bag, in case the luggage is lost.
Safety. Before the plane takes off, the cabin attendants will demonstrate how to put on your seat belt,
point out where the exits are, and inform you about the emergency oxygen masks that drop out of a
panel above your head when the cabin's air pressure drops. They will tell you where to find your life
jacket, and how to put it on. Pay attention to what they are saying, even if you have flown before (they
will say it in both German and English, so it is a great language exercise!). Read the airline safety card
in the pocket of the back of the seat in front of you (usually along with airsickness bag). Don't worry if
you feel a "thunk" just after the plane takes off; it's only the landing gear being stored.
Motion Sickness. At first symptoms, tell Frau Ladd. Bring wristbands if you suspect it might happen.
Fear of Flying. Tell a chaperone if you are getting nervous or think you might get nervous. We will try
to place you next to a supportive seatmate.
Sleeping. You will find a small pillow and blanket on your seat. Plan to sleep for part of the flight, since
we will miss 6 hours of the night and arrive in Berlin ready for a bicycle tour of the city!
Drink. Cabin attendants will offer you non-alcoholic drinks such as soda, juice, tea, and coffee. You can
ask for Spezi or Apfelsaft Schorle and they’ll know what you’re talking about! Drinks are free.
How to act. Small irritants can become big ones when people are in such close proximity.
Don't…
� talk loudly, particularly during a movie or after the cabin lights have been dimmed on night flights.
� block the aisles or hog the restrooms.
� tap or bump the back or legs of another seat, or the tray table, which is attached to another seat
Do…
� tell Frau Ladd a joke – she’s trying to be brave!
� be polite if you have to crawl over someone to get to the aisle, or if they must crawl over you.
� try use the restroom in mid-flight, rather than at the end, when there is a great rush for them.
� clean up after yourself in the restroom for the next person.
� respect others’ privacy. Find a chaperone if you can’t resolve an issue with a neighbor.
� say “Guten Appetit” to the person next to you before eating.
Landing. When a cabin attendant tells you to get ready for landing, you will have to put your seat back
and tray-table up, put any belongings back into the overheads or under the seat in front of you, and put
your seatbelt back on (many travelers leave their belts fastened all the time, though they may loosen
them a little during the flight). You will also receive a nice hot washcloth for your hands and face.
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JET LAG
Germany is six hours ahead of us! The exhausted, run-down, disoriented feeling you may experience
after the long airline flight, combined with the stress of new surroundings, is referred to as “jet lag.” It is
a normal and a natural reaction to the unusual situations and stimuli you will encounter as you pass
through several time zones, particularly traveling from west to east. Your body continues to function on
“home time”, while the new world around you is six hours off. There are many suggested ways to
combat this. Not all of them are successful for everyone, because jet lag is an individualized
phenomenon.
COPING TIPS
� Rest beforehand. The most important advice is to get plenty of rest before traveling. Do not plan on
a late-night party the night before leaving for Europe. You will not be allowed to sleep in all day and
then run around all night. While traveling, breakfast will never be later than 8:00 am!
� Re-set your watch. As you board the plane, set your watch to the time at your destination, to help
your body begin adjusting before you arrive.
� Eat appropriately. High-protein foods (eggs, meat, dairy) will give you energy, while highcarbohydrate
foods (pasta, bread, fruit) provide only temporary energy surges followed by
drowsiness. Eat appropriately so that you will be awake at the proper time.
� Drink water. Drink a lot of water to reduce the effects of the dry cabin air.
� Be comfortable. Dress comfortably for the plane trip, including loose-fitting clothes and a sweater.
� Rest on the plane. You need to be awake for an entire day of sightseeing in Berlin when you arrive,
including a bike tour. Rest on the plane but get up periodically to stretch, to avoid feeling stiff and
irritable when you arrive.
� Get fresh air. Stay outdoors as much as possible. Daylight is a powerful stimulant for regulating the
biological clock (staying indoors worsens jet lag).
Sources
Are We There Yet? Practical Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag www.anderson.edu/tri-s/jetlag.html
“Jet Lag: The Traveling Sleep Disorder”
www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/showAllLfts.asp?lftname=SLEEP032&cid=HT
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RETURNING THROUGH U. S. CUSTOMS
You will be asked to fill out a customs declaration form (see next page) stating such things as whether
you are bringing in any plant or animal products and whether you have been on a farm outside of the
United States. (These precautions are designed to protect U.S. agriculture from imported diseases.)
Another question will ask what sort of purchases you have made and how much you have spent on
them. You must also declare gifts that you receive.
Declaration forms will be passed out on board, and you
will go through customs when you land. Do not joke
around while waiting to go through customers or mention
anything that might make them think you are suspicious.
It will be taken seriously. Make sure Frau Ladd knows
what you are carrying in your suitcase – no surprises!
You might be asked to open your luggage for the
customs officer to inspect. You should cooperate
willingly, even though this can mean having to repack
afterward.
The U.S. government allows every returning American
citizen to bring in $400 of duty-free purchases from foreign countries. "Duty-free" simply means that you
do not have to pay duty – a kind of tax – on your souvenirs if their total worth is less than your personal
exemption or if they fall in to certain duty-free categories. Examples of duty-free items include unset
gems, antiques (with documentation indicating they are over 100 years old), signed prints, etchings or
paintings, books, and printed matter.
The main thing to remember about customs is: Do
not sneak, lie, hide undeclared goods in your
luggage, attempt to wear a new foreign-made
garment through customs or disguise it as used
clothing, falsify a purchase price (even if you have
been given a falsified receipt for that amount), or in
any other way attempt to cheat. This is considered
smuggling.
To make going through customs as painless as
possible:
� Be honest.
� Register the serial numbers of any foreign-made
camera equipment, radios, tape recorders,
watches, etc. with U.S Customs before you leave
this country, so that when you come home, you
can prove that you didn't buy them overseas.
� Do not transport switchblade knives, plants, fruits,
vegetables, flowers, obscene materials, and (for
minors) alcohol.
� Make sure Frau Ladd knows of any items that
might be questionable.
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U.S. CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM 60598B
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TRAVELING SAFELY
Currency
The most effective currency for traveling abroad is a debit card, which will provide the best exchange
rate and avoid the need for constant money exchanges. The debit card is linked to a savings or
checking account. You should set this account up several weeks before leaving for Germany,
depositing a sufficient amount of money into it for your trip. With either a credit or debit card, be certain
to copy down the card number and expiration date into your Travel Notebook, and keep a record at
home with your parents as well. Memorize your pin number using numbers, as the German keypads do
not have letters (practice before you leave – after three mistakes, the machine eats your card!).
You should carry a limited number of Euros with you, but don’t flash a lot of cash around. Carry only the
amount of money you think you’ll need for the day. Don’t carry your passport, credit/debit cards, tickets
and traveler’s checks in the same place unless it is in a money pouch or belt under your clothes. This is
how the Europeans travel!
Don’t even think that you can use a credit/debit card that doesn’t have your own name on it.
Wallets & Purses
Don’t carry your wallet in a hip pocket. Wallets are better off in front pants pockets that fasten shut. If
you use a coat pocket instead, make sure you don’t leave your wallet in it if you check the coat or drape
it over a chair. You will need a place for all the change you will accumulate – Euro dollars are coins!
Girls, try to avoid carrying a purse by dispensing with nonessentials and wearing clothes with enough
pockets. If you must carry a purse, at least get a shoulder bag that zips shut and has a sturdy shoulder
strap. Carry your shoulder bag defensively, with one hand holding the strap firmly and the other on the
clasp or strap. Put your money in an inside zippered compartment.
A safer substitute for purses and wallets are money belts or pouches, attached to light straps or
shoestrings and worn around the neck or under clothes. All European kids wear these when traveling!
When you are out walking in a crowded area, carry your camera defensively – over a shoulder rather
than around your neck, but with at least one hand firmly on the straps.
Saving Money
Know the prices American stores charge for foreign perfumes, watches, Birkenstocks, etc. so that you
can judge how good a deal you are actually getting if you buy them abroad.
You will accumulate a lot of change. It cannot be converted back to dollars except at a bank. Try not to
have a lot of Euros left over. If you do, it is better to sell them to someone from Maranacook planning to
travel rather than changing them back. Every time you change currency, there is a charge. Ask if you
need help deciding what to do.
Tipping
A service charge of 15% is almost always included in your restaurant bill. It has become customary,
however, to leave a few coins – 25 to 30 cents per person – if the service or food has been exemplary,
because the waiter will not get the entire 15% service charge. Mehrwertsteur (MWS) or tax is already
included in the pricetags in stores, so what you see is what you will pay. If you plan to buy something
really expensive, consult Frau Ladd. It is possible to get the tax refunded at the airport if we have time,
but it is only worth the hassle for a large purchase, and you need to get the paperwork when you make
the purchase.
Always carry your passport. You may be asked at any time to identify yourself.
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BEING A TOURIST
This section copyright German American Partnership Program, Inc.
Wie Darf Ich Sie Nennen?
Upon arrival, the guest will probably be introduced to other family members and be taken on a tour of
the residence. This may be a good time to establish what the guest will call his host parents. Mutti and
Vati? Frau Schmidt und Herr Schmidt? Christel und Bernd? Nothing is more awkward than not knowing
how to address another person, and the longer one waits, the more difficult it becomes. If your hosts
don’t offer the information, ask, “Wie darf ich Sie nennen?” The first day in Germany is not too early to
establish that the student is there to learn German. The student should request that the language of
communication be German.
Participating with the Host Family
The host family will probably take their guest on excursions, to highlight the sights and history of the
area. The host family has an idea of what they believe to be important and of interest for their guest to
see and experience. There may be museums, places of historical significance, scenic walks or drives,
visits with relatives or friends, meals in restaurants, or shopping excursions. You may assume that the
family will show their guest something that has a special meaning to them.
The reactions of the guest to these outings may well determine their continuation. Many German host
parents complain that their guests sleep in the car during trips, something that most American parents
dream of, or plug themselves into their walkman. Just as a reaction of disinterest can result in hurt
feelings, one in which the student marvels at everything as the “best”, the “greatest”, the “most
beautiful” can also send the wrong message. Students need to be able to express appreciation and
interest while coming across sincerely.
Please review the section on Family Stay Notes on p. XXX.
Naiveté
German young people are often very mature for their age. They tend to be more politically involved
than their American partners. They are also usually less naïve when it comes to sex. Students really
need to think about the consequences of their words and actions. This is another reason why alcohol is
strictly forbidden.
Public Transportation
Get to know the public transportation system. There are variations from city to city in the prices, ticket
zones and how tickets are bought and validated. For many Americans, the German honor system can
be a temptation to ride without purchasing a ticket. “Schwarzfahren” isn’t a good idea and may lead to a
sizeable fine. There are sometimes ticket checks in the bus, streetcar, or subway, or at the subway exit
gates. Most often a “Mehrfahrkarte”, “Tageskarte”, or “Wochenkarte” is financially a better deal. Many
stations have ticket automats, so make sure you have enough coins to pay fares.
Prior to departure, students should be taught how to read bus schedules and subway
maps. Students may need to be instructed in public transportation etiquette. They should
offer their seats to elderly persons; seats marked “Schwerbeschädigt” are reserved for
handicapped passengers. Shouting and talking in loud tones is most often frowned upon
by fellow passengers.
Train etiquette calls for you to greet occupants of a compartment upon entering and ask if a seat is
taken: “Ist der Plantz noch frei?” It is also common to say goodbye when you depart.
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Bicycles
Students will soon see that bicycling is much more common in Germany than at home. Most German
communities have an extensive system of bike paths. To be on the safe side, students should use them
whenever possible. Pedestrians must be careful not to mistake the bicycle path for a sidewalk. They
should also be aware of the bell that signals a bicyclist approaching from behind, and move to the right
of the path.
Thinking Metric
Learning about the metric system before you travel can be of great help. Students need to have a
relative idea of what a kilometer, meter, kilogram, and liter are. They should also have some knowledge
of the Celsius temperature scale. See page on Measurement Conversations below.
Tipping
In Germany, the tip (Bedienung) and tax (Mehrwertssteuer) are included in the bill. You should,
however, leave a small tip. Usually that means rounding the bill up to the nearest Euro. If the service
was very good, you can leave 2 or 3 Euros. When you are ready to pay, you say, “Ich mőchte zahlen.”
Then you might have to tell the waitress/waiter what you had. She will add it up and tell you the cost. If
you do not have the exact change, you can tell him/her how much you would like back: “Vier Euro
zurűck bitte.” OR, if the bill is 7.39 Euros and you pay with 10 Euros, you can say, “Acht Euros.” That
means, “pretend the bill is 8 Euros and give me change accordingly.” Think about this carefully. It can
be confusing when you have to think on the spot; just take your time.
Meals
You can usually expect a hot meal at noontime. Meals are often social events, and punctuality is
important. If you are not planning on eating with the family, be sure to make prior arrangements so that
the family isn’t sitting around the table waiting for you. If an emergency should arise, telephone your
host family to let them know why you have been delayed. In many cases, prayers are not said at the
table. You might also find yourself in a family where a grace before the meal is commonplace. Respect
the custom of your host family.
Most Germans eat with their fork in the left hand and their knife in the right. They typically find the
American way of cutting food and then switching hands to eat quite amusing, if not improper. Follow the
dining etiquette of the host, no matter how awkward it feels. Waiting to be offered a seat before
plopping down in dad’s place at the table or in front of the television won’t offend anyone.
Being observant of different patterns of behavior is an excellent learning experience. Do Germans keep
their hands on the table? Where are elbows? Do they use napkins? Does everyone dig in, or do they
wait until everyone has been served? What happens to silverware after you have finished eating? How
do you ask for a second helping or prevent a second helping from being heaped on a clean plate?
Should you ask for permission before leaving the table?
Unlike the U.S., in Germany it is not considered bad manners if you blow your nose at the table.
Discretion is advisable, however.
Most refrigerators in German homes are small. Be sure to get permission before raiding. Germans eat
almost all kinds of food and almost all parts of animals. Be prepared for tasting something new.
Water
A drinking fountain is almost nowhere to be found, and cold drinks are usually served without ice. Be
prepared to purchase water. Germans love mineral water. If you want “regular” water, ask for “ein stilles
Mineralwasser”, “Mineralwasser ohne Kohlensäure” or “Leitungswasser.” If you are overcome with
homesickness and must have an ice cube in your drink, mention it to your host – or stop by the nearest
McDonald’s.
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Electrical Appliances
Electricity in German is 220 Volt-50 cycle. In the U.S. it is 110 volt-60 cycle. Electrical devices will not
work in Germany without a transformer. Transformers are available at most electrical appliance and
electronic stores. Be sure to purchase the one that is appropriate for your appliance. German electrical
sockets are the round prong type; therefore, an adapter plug (also available at an electronics store) is
also needed. Adapters and transformers are not the same item and cannot be used interchangeably.
Be sure to purchase transformers and adapters before you depart from the U.S. Borrowing your
partner’s blow dryer is an even better idea.
Personal Hygiene and Laundry
Germans don’t necessarily take a shower every day. Water is a precious resource. Be quick in the
shower. Girls often don’t shave their legs and underarms. People don’t necessarily change clothes
every day, let alone two or three times a day. Just because an article of clothing has touched the body
doesn’t mean it has to be washed. Many Germans don’t have clothes dryers and in their climate, drying
can take a couple of days. Be sparing in the amount of laundry you produce.
Telephone
Short phone calls are customary in Germany, because even local phone calls are charged according to
their length. You can call home using an AT&T credit or calling card by dialing toll-free, anywhere in
Germany, 01 30 00 10. An AT&T operator will answer and place a call. You may charge it either to your
card or make a collect call. You may also call the U.S. from any post office or phone booth. For
international calls you will have to pay for the call when it is placed. Avoid making calls to the U.S. from
hotels – the surcharges are often outrageous. The international access code for the U.S. is 001. Other
important numbers include Information (for cities inside Germany): 0 11 18 and International
Information: 0 01 18.
Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find a “Kartentelefon.” In order to use this type of telephone, you need
to purchase a “Telefonkarte” from the post office. They are available in various denominations. To use
a “Kartentelefon”, insert your “Telefonkarte” and dial the number. When you hang up, a digital readout
will appear on the phone, indicating the amount in Euros left on the card before returning your card to
you. You no longer have to carry around a pocket full of change in order to call home.
Mail
When sending letters from a foreign country, don’t forget to use that country’s stamps. It sounds
obvious, but many new travelers overlook that.
Nudity
Be aware that most Germans have a different attitude toward the human body. They tend to be less
prudish in such matters. You may see exposed flesh in magazines, on television programs, in public
parks and at the beach.
Miscellaneous
� Dogs and cats are important, and may even be taken into restaurants.
� When visiting someone’s home, bring along a gift: an uneven number of flowers, candy, or something
exotic from home.
� Be prepared to shake hands whenever you meet people.
� Girls may be seen arm-in-arm, holding hands or dancing together. This is not an indication of sexual
orientation.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Read up. Before you go, check the library or a large
photo store for paperback books on improving your
pictures, especially if you have a new camera. Bring the
camera manual with you.
Carry enough film. A rough guideline is to plan on a roll
a day while traveling and a couple rolls for the family
stay, keeping in mind that some people will use much
more than that and others much less (250-300
exposures has been the standard). If you have a digital
camera, purchase an extra good-sized memory card.
Know thyself. If you don’t own a camera and hate
taking pictures, you may be better off buying postcards
and/or slides, and then buy a roll for a friend to take your
pictures of your host family and their home.
Heat. High temperatures can hurt film, so keep it in a
cool or shaded place.
Common sense. Be sure there is film in the camera
when you shoot, and that film has been completely
rewound before you open the camera to change it. Be
sure to check your ASA (ISO) or film speed setting on
your camera. Take along extra batteries for your camera and, if necessary, your flash.
Photography restrictions. Some attractions such as museums and churches have restrictions on the
use of flash photography and sometimes even picture-taking in general. If you are not sure about the
rules, ask: “Darf man fotografieren hier? Mit oder ohne Blitz?”
Shooting tips. Avoid empty foregrounds – put somebody
or something in them. Frame the subject. don’t let the
horizon cut a landscape exactly in half. Fill your
viewfinder. Get up close and fill your pictures with your
subject, especially faces. If you want to remember what
someone looks like, get as close as possible (except on
the bus – it is a distraction to the driver, and will drive Frau
Ladd nuts!). Be aware of backgrounds – pose your
subjects so that trees don’t seem to grow out of their
heads. Change the angle of your view every so often;
shooting every picture straight on becomes dull. When
photographing people, get down to eye level. Don’t have a
person moving or looking out of your picture. Use your
flash intelligently. Do not try to light up a dark church with your flash! The average flash won’t light up
the background any further than 15-20 feet away, so know how far away your subject is. In general, a
flash will only light up as far as you can spit!
Charging batteries for digital cameras. Many digital cameras are energy hogs, requiring frequent
battery changes. Try not to have the display on, or constantly look at your pictures. We will discuss and
compare cameras and talk about power adapters before we leave.
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HEALTH CONCERNS
It makes sense to start out healthy on any trip.
If you take prescription drugs, get the prescriptions refilled just before you leave so the medicine is
fresh and the supply large enough to see you through the trip. Leave the medications in their original
prescription containers. Carrying unidentified drugs into a foreign country or back into our own could
cause you a great deal of trouble at Customs. If the normal container is too large, ask your pharmacist
to package your prescription in several smaller labeled bottles and just take the ones you need.
Do not pack prescription drugs in your suitcase if it will be in the baggage compartment of the plane. It
will be inaccessible en route and worse, suitcases can get lost. Put prescription medicine in your purse
or carry-on bag and keep it with you.
If you wear glasses, take a spare pair or at least carry your glasses prescription. If you wear contact
lenses, take a spare pair and be sure you have enough of your brand of wetting and cleansing solutions
to last the trip.
You should carry a small medical kit containing the following items:
� Personal prescriptions in their original bottles
� A letter from your doctor if you are carrying many drugs or anything unusual such as insulin syringes
or pre-filled allergy syringes
� Aspirin or Tylenol in a bottle with its original label
� Antacid tablets, preferably with an anti-gas ingredient
� Canker-sore medication, if you are prone to these
� Feminine hygiene products such as tampons, napkins, and mini-pads
� Band-aids
� Pepto-Bismol
� Sore throat lozenges
� A mild laxative
� Eye drops
� A nasal decongestant
� Suntan lotion or sunblock if you burn easily
� An antiseptic cream or lotion
If you do get sick, take comfort from the fact
that traveler’s diarrhea usually goes away by
itself in 3-4 days. While you have diarrhea don’t
eat solid food, no matter how bland it seems or
how hungry you are. Do drink clear liquids: tea,
consommé, chicken broth, Coca-cola, etc.
Specialists recommend using an over-thecounter
medication such as Pepto-Bismol.
Many travelers find that constipation is a more
frequent companion than diarrhea. Even if you
aren’t prone to constipation at home, it can be
provoked by travel stress and changes in diet,
so it’s a good idea to carry a laxative of some
sort with you.
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MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS
TEMPERATURE
Centigrade to Fahrenheit
C° x 9 + 32 = F°
5
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Fahrenheit to Centigrade
(F° - 32) x 5 = C°
9
Length Weight
1 inch 2.54 cm 1 ounce 437.5 grains 28.35 g
1 foot 12 in .3048 m 1 pound 16 oz .4536 kg
1 yard 3 ft .9144 m 1 short ton 2000 lb .9072 t
1 mile 1760 yd 1.6093 km 1 long ton 2240 lb 1.0161 t
Area Volume
1 square inch 6.4516 cm 2
1 cubic inch 16.387 cm 3
1 square foot 144 in 2 .093 m 2 1 cubic foot 1728 in 3 .028 m 3
1 square yard 9 ft 2 .8361 m 2 1 cubic yard 27 ft 3 .7646 m 3
1 acre 4840 yd 2 4046.86 m 2 1 fluid ounce 2.957 cl
1 square mile 640 acres 2.59 km 2 1 liquid pint 16 fl. oz .4732 l
1 liquid quart 2 pt .946 l
1 gallon 4 qt 3.7853 l
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COMING HOME
Culture Shock
Culture shock is the psychological state we get into when we are plunked down in unfamiliar
surroundings – a new city, a new country, a new language, new ways of doing things. Symptoms can
include anger, depression, criticism of the new culture, and intense homesickness for the one you’ve
come from.
Reverse Culture Shock
Usually called re-entry shock, it is less well-known. This is the let-down that many people experience
when they get home. It’s a combination of things as simple as fatigue and as complicated as the
differences in values between home and the place you’ve been living in. The problem boils down to
this:
Having learned to adapt to a new culture, how do you un-adapt so that you can live comfortably at
home again?
If it happens to you, be assured that some re-entry shock is normal and perhaps inevitable. Most trips
abroad, especially short ones, cram a lot of variety into each day, and many travelers find that this
makes the daily routine of home seem dull by comparison. That’s because it is: There are just fewer
thrills per day. In addition, all the petty, day-to-day problems that you couldn’t do anything about before
the trip are suddenly with you again.
It is normal to feel burdened at this point, or even depressed. Climate differences can make it worse, as
can the physical discomforts of jet lag. Get plenty of rest, food, and water, and allow yourself time to
readjust.
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WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES
Following are a set of worksheets designed to improve your understanding of German language and
culture while you are abroad. All worksheets should be completed by the end of the trip! Additionally, at
the end of the worksheets are vocabulary lists of common words and phrases which you will find useful
during your stay.
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FRAGEBOGEN FÜR DEN TAGESABLAUF
ANKUNFT
Wie darf ich Sie nennen? (Nett Sie/dich kennen zu lernen!)
Wohin kann ich meinen Koffer stellen?
Soll ich meine Schuhe ausziehen, wenn ich in die Wohnung/das Haus komme?
Wo kann ich meine Kleidung aufhängen?
Soll ich die Tűr zumachen oder offen lassen?
Darf ich das Fenster őffnen/schleiβen? Kann mir das bitte jemand zeigen!
Wo ist das Badezimmer? Wann darf ich duschen?
Wo ist der Lichtschalter?
Was sind die Pläne fűr den Abend?
Wann muss ich
aufstehen?
Wann gibt es
Frűstűck?
Wann fängt die
Schule an?
Wann geht der
Bus/die U-Bahn?
Wann gibt es
Mittagessen?
Wann gibt es
Abendessen?
Wann muss ich zu
Hause sein?
Wann kann ich
Fernsehen?
Darf ich ins Internet?
M Di M Do F Sa So
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AUFSTEHEN
Wann steht die Familie auf?
Wird jemand mich wecken?
Wann darf ich duschen / wie oft / Haare trocknen wo?
Wohin mit der schmutzigen Wäsche?
Wie oft und wann wird gewaschen?
Wie lange dauert der Waschzyklus / Trockner?
Darf ich das selbst machen?
Wie komme ich morgen zur Schule?
MAHLZEITEN
Was und wann wird gefrűhstűckt?
Brauche ich etwas fűr die Pause?
Wann gibt es Mittagessen?
Darf ich mir etwas selbst machen?
Was darf ich trinken und wo finde ich es?
Was und wann gibt es Abendbrot/essen?
Wird immer zusammen gegessen?
Wann muβ ich abends zu Hause sein?
Ich bin allergisch gegen….
TELEFONBENUTZUNG
Wenn ich telefonieren mőchte, wie mache ich das?
Wie teuer ist ein Anruf nach Amerika?
Wenn das Telefon klingelt, darf ich abheben? Was sage ich?
Darf ich Frau Ladd/meine Freunde hier in Deutschland kurz anrufen?
Wenn das Telefon klingelt, darf ich abheben? Was sage ich?
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WICHTIGE FRAGEN
Wie und wo kann ich Geld wechseln?
Wo ist der nächste Supermarkt? Wie komme ich dorthin? Ist es sicher allein dorthin zu laufen?
Wo tue ich meinen Abfall hin? Wird recycelt? Wie geht das?
Kann ich im Haushalt behilflich sein? Was kann ich tun?
Wo kann ich Sport treiben (joggen, Fuβball spielen, usw)?
Gibt es Internet? Darf ich es kurz benutzen, um Emails zu schreiben? Wie funktioniert der Computer?
Wie funktioniert das Radio/ der Videorekorder/ der DVD-Player? Darf ich es/ihn benutzen?
WAS GIBT’S AM WOCHENENDE – WAS IST ANDERS?
Was macht deine amerikanische Familie am
Wochenende?
Was macht deine deutsche Familie am Wochenende?
Welche Art von Geschäften sind sonntags geőffnet?
Isst deine deutsche Familie sonntags anders?
Geht deine deutsche Familie in die Kirche?
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YOUR GERMAN HOME
Answer the following questions. Ask your host family if you need help.
1. Welche Materialen wurden fűr den Bau des Gebäudes verwendet? (What building materials were
used to construct the building?)
2. Sind die Wände tapeziert oder gestrichen? (Are the walls wallpapered or painted?)
3. Aus was besteht der Boden? Teppich, Parkett, Linoleum, Fliesen? (How are the floors covered?
Carpet, hardwood flooring, linoleum, ceramic tiles?)
4. Wie funktionieren die Fenster? Gibt es Rollläden? (How do the windows work? Are there
“Rolläden”?)
5. Zeichne eine deutsche Tűrklinke!
(Draw a picture of a German door handle!)
6. Warum sind die Tűren in Deutschland immer geschlossen? (Why do Germans keep their room
doors closed?)
7. Trägt deine Familie Hausschuhe im Haus oder die Schuhe, die sie auch draussen tragen? Does
your family wear their street shoes in the house? If not, what do they wear?
8. Was ist anders an meinem deutschen Bett? Wie sind die Kissen, Bettdecke, usw?) (How is my
German bed different? What about pillows, blankets, etc.?)
9. Wie viele verschiedene Schränke gibt es in der Wohnung? (How many different kinds of “Schränke”
are in your home?)
10. Wie viele Fernseher gibt es in der Familie? Wo stehen sie? Wie viele Programme gibt es? (How
many TV’s does your family have? Where are they located? How many channels are there?)
11. Wie viele Telefone/Handys gibt es in deiner Familie? Wo befinded sie sich? (How many
telephones/cell phones does your family have? Where are they located?)
12. Wie groβ ist der Kűhlschrank? Und der Gefrierschrank? (How large is your family’s refrigerator?
What about the freezer?)
13. Gibt es einen Balkon oder eine Terrasse? Was findet man darauf? (Does your home have a
balcony or a patio? What can you find on it?)
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14. Hat dein Haus einen Garten? Wenn ja, zeichne ein Skizze davon! (Does your home have a yard? If
so, draw a sketch of it!)
15. Wie oft mäht deine Familie den Rasen? (How often does your family mow the lawn?)
16. Wie sieht der Gartenzaun bei deiner Familie aus? Zeichne ihn! (What does your family’s fence look
like? Draw a picture of it!)
17. Wie viele Autos hat deine Familie? Wann benutzen sie es? (How many cars does your family have?
When do they use the car?)
18. Draw a floor plan of your family’s home!
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IN DER SCHULE
In the classroom, you will be expected to participate. That means pay attention, even if the Germans
are fooling around. Take notes and write down words you might want to look up later. Sometimes you'll
be the expert and they will ask you questions about America. Sometimes we'll get requests for you to
go into classrooms and speak about different topics (we'll usually know ahead of time).
MEIN STUNDENPLAN IN DEUTSCHLAND
KLASSENRAUM
Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
Draw your classroom. What is different?
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SINGLE CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
Subject: Grade: Teacher
Date/time: Number of students:
What happens in the classroom before the teacher arrives?
Is attendance taken? If so, how? When?
How is the teacher dressed? The students?
How do students get the teacher’s attention?
How does the teacher address the students?
How is homework checked?
Is there more or less noise than you’re used to in classes?
What non-academic activities do you see taking place in the classroom?
Are there assigned seats?
Who does most of the talking?
Do students eat in class?
Do students always remain seated?
At this moment, how many students are paying attention to the teacher?
% of class time spent on: Lecture (only teacher talks) Discussion (teacher/students talk)
Student group work (only students talk) Silent reading/writing
Does any student get reprimanded? Why?
Are students enjoying the class? Is the teacher?
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KURSANGEBOT DER DEUTSCHEN SCHULE
(Courses offered by the German school)
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ESSEN
Wenn die Deutschen ausgehen, fragen sie z.B. “Gehen wir zum Italiener, oder zum Griechen?” Die
Deutschen essen gerne ausländisch. Welche ausländischen Restaurants gibt es in deiner
Gastgemeinde?
Nationalität Name ein Gericht
Wie ist es mit den deutschen Restaurants? Wie heiβen sie? Was steht auf der Speiseliste? (Gib
mindestens 3 Beispiele!)
Name ein Gericht
Du hast Durst! Was kannst du in deiner Gastschule machen?
Was sind sie Lieblingsgetränke deiner Partnerschűler Innen?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Do Germans go out for dinner as often as Americans?
How do meals differ from America at home as well as in a restaurant?
How is the table set at home for dinner? Are there certain rules about who does what, etc.?
Do they have their meals together? Is there conversation during dinner?
Some really strange German food (or, Was war widerlich? ☺ )
Here is my favorite German recipe:
Make a list of all the German dishes you didn’t know before your trip. Write some comments, too, so
you’ll always remember what was so special or unusual about them.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Was ist die logische Folge aus diesem Sprichwort?
Liebe geht durch den Magen!
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IM SUPERMARKT
Vergleiche die Kosten einiger Lebensmittel, die man mit amerikanischen Produkten vergleichen kann.
In Deutschland heißt es… Preis in Euro Maßeinheit
D US
Was beudeutet:
Apfelsaftschorle
Blaukraut
Currywurst
Dőner
Haribo
Käsefondue
Klőβe
Krapfen (auch: Berliner)
Laugenbrőtchen
Nűmberger
Radler (auch: Alster)
Ritter Sport
Smarties
Spätzle
Spezi
Überraschungsei
In Amerika heißt es…
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ZEITUNGEN / ZEITSCHRIFTEN
Diese deutschen Zeitschriften solltest Du kennen: What are they about? (Describe them)
Read through the birth announcements. Which names seem to be popular now?
Mädchen: Jungen:
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Collect and paste here at least three each of a birth, death, and wedding announcement from a
newspaper:
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FERNSEHEN / FILME / KINO
Welche amerikanischen Fernsehsendungen sind sehr beliebt?
Welcher Film hat Dir besonders gut gefallen?
Welcher Werbespot hat Dir am Besten gefallen? (Describe it)
Wie heiβen die Nachrichten bei drei verschiedenen Fernsehprogrammen?
Welche drei filme sind zur Zeit Hits in Deutschland?
Wart Ihr im Kino? Welchen Film hast Du gesehen?
Cut out a TV schedule and paste it here.
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GESCHÄFTE
Geh in eine Bäckerei. Frag, welche Brot- und Brőtchensorten sie haben und was sie kosten. Wann
haben sie Betriebsferien? und Ruhetag?
Geh in eine Fleischerei (Metzgerei). Schreib mindestens 3 Wurstsorten auf. Was kosten 500 gr.
Hackfleisch? Wann hat das Geschäft auf? Hat dieses Geschäft einen “Ruhetag”?
Finde die Post. Frage nach den Őffnungszeiten. Wie kann ich nach USA telefonieren? Was kostet
das? Was kann man hier alles tun? Was ist ein Postsparbuch? Welche Briefmarke braucht man fűr
einen Brief/eine Postkarte nach Amerika? Kann man hier Geld wechseln (Dollar in Euro)?
Geh in eine Drogerie. Was kannst du in einer deutschen Drogerie kaufen? Vergleiche mit einem
amerikanischen Drugstore. Was gibt es dort und hier nicht?
Geh an einen Kiosk. Frag nach den Őffnungszeiten. Was kann man dort alles kaufen? Kannst du
eine Zeitung oder eine Zeitschrift auf Englisch kaufen?
Geh auf die Bank. Wie heiβt die Bank? Wann hat die Bank geőffnet? Wie ist der Kurs des Dollars?
Wenn du in eine “Sparkasse” gehst, frage nach dem “Knax” Programm.
Frag mal in einem Laden, was ein “Langer Samstag” ist. Finden die Verkäufer es gut, daβ die
Läden am Donnerstag länger aufhaben.
Geh in ein Kaufhaus. Wie heiβt es? Auf welcher Etage befindet sich die Abteilung fűr Spielwaren,
Musik und Audio-Video, Lebensmittel, Andenken, Sportbekleidung? Wo ist das Restaurant? Sind
Sportschuhe in Deutschland billiger oder teurer als in den USA? Was kosten Jeans? Was ist
Schluβverkauf? Was sind die “Őffnungszeiten”?
Wo muβ du hingehen, um “first aid supplies” zu kaufen?
Geh in ein Reformhaus. Was kann man dort kaufen? Gibt es das in Amerika, und wie heiβen die
Läden?
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ERFAHRUNGEN IN DEUTSCHLAND
Hier sind einige Fragen, damit du die Kultur von Deutschland besser erfährst. Bitte beantworte die
Fragen auf Deutsch in vollstandigen Satzen! Wenn du alles machst, kriegst du ein “A” für alle Tests und
quizzes. Wenn du faul bist und nichts machst, dann musst du mit einer schlechten Note zufrieden sein!
Aber, ich glaube, es lohnt sich, diese Aufgabe mit deinem Partner zu machen!
DAS METRISCHE SYSTEM
(Reference p. 31)
1. Was sind deine Grõssen: Schuhe, Socken, Hosen?
2. Wie gross bist du?
3. Wieviel wiegst du?
4. Wie weit ist es von deiner Wohnung bis zur Schule?
5. Schreibe ein einfaches Kochrezept auf!
DIE DEUTSCHE GASTFREUNDLICHKEIT
Deine Aufgabe ist es, eine Karte oder einen Stadtplan mitzunehmen und an einer Strassenecke zu
stehen.
1. Kommt ein Passant vorbei, der dir hilft?
2. Wie lange hast du warten müssen?
3. Wie hat man dir geholfen?
DAS DEUTSCHE ESSEN
(Reference p. 43-44)
1. Schreibe drei Mőglichkeiten (kein Restaurant!) auf, wo du etwas essen kannst.
2. Gehe zu einem Restaurant. Schreibe von der Speisekarte ab, was es unter fűnf Euro zu essen gibt,
was das Tagesgericht (daily special) ist und was es kostet. Was wűrdest dug erne essen?
3. Pizza: Wie viele Sorten gibt es? Wie viel kosten sie? Wie groβ ist die Pizza?
4. Gehe auf einen “Wochenmarkt”. Frage einen Kunden, warum er hier einkauft. Frage einen
Verkäufer, welche Obst- oder Geműsesorten aus Deutschland kommen und welche aus dem
Ausland. Was kannst du alles kaufen?
5. Mein deutsches Lieblingsrestaurant:
6. Mein deutsches Lieblingsessen:
7. What is a Schnellimbiss? What can you buy? How much do things cost?
GESCHÄFTE
(Reference p. 49)
1. Welche Geschäfte gibt es und was kann man da kaufen? Mach eine Liste!
IM SUPERMARKT
(Reference p. 45)
1. Welche Lebensmittel sind dir hier neu?
2. Siehst du irgendwelche amerikanischen Importe?
3. Welche Wurstsorten, Brotsorten, Fruchte and Getranke gibt es in den Vereinigten Staaten nicht?
4. Kaufen hauptsachlich Frauen oder Männer ein?
5. Wie alt sind die Kaufer durchschnittlich?
MUSIK
1. Was sind dein Lieblingslieder?
2. Wie teuer sind CD’s?
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IN DER SCHULE
(Reference p. 40-42)
1. Was essen die deutschen Schuler wahrend der
Pause?
2. Was kann man in der Schule trinken?
3. Sind Kaugummis verbreitet?
INFORMATIONEN ÜBER BREMEN UND
UMGEBUNG
1. Wieviele Einwohner hat dein Ort (wo du genau
wohnst)?
2. Welche Sehenswurdigkeiten gibt es?
3. Wie alt is der Ort?
4. Hat Bremen eine eigene Fussballmannschaft?
5. Welche anderen Sportarten kann man hier
ausuben?
6. Was sind sie Hauptreligionen der Einwohner?
7. Von woher kommen die Gastarbeiter, die in Bremen arbeiten?
8. Vergleiche die offentlichen Verkehrsmittel mit denen in Maine.
ZEITUNGEN
(Reference p. 46-47)
1. Wie heiβen die 5 wichtigsten deutschen Zeitungen?
2. Wie heiβt die locale Zeitung?
3. Welche Zeitung(en) und Zeitschrift(en) liest man in der Gastfamilie?
4. Welche amerikanischen Zeitungen und Zeitschriften kann man kaufen?
DAS FERNSEHEN / KINO / FILME
(Reference p. 48)
1. Wie lange kann man hier fernsehen?
2. Wieviel Programme gibt es hier?
3. Hat diene Familie einen Kabelanschluss?
4. Was gibt es fűr Programme?
5. Gibt es Gameshows? Welche?
6. Wann sieht man Werbung im Fernsehen?
7. Wieviele Fernsehgeräte hat deine Gastfamilie? Wo sind sie
im aus?
8. Gibt es Videogeräte in deiner Familie? Andere Geräte?
9. Wie viele Stunden sieht man täglich fern?
DAS ALLTAGSLEBEN
(Reference p. 34-39)
1. Wieviele Stunden arbeiten der Vater und die Mutter in deiner
Gastfamilie?
2. Was macht man in der Freizeit?
3. Welche Automarke fährt deine Gastfamilie?
4. Wie schnell darf man in der Stadt und auf der Autobahn fahren?
5. Wie bekommt man einen Fűhrerschein?
6. Wie oft word der Wagen gewaschen?
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7. Was kann man an den Autokennzeichnen ablesen?
8. Wie wird das Haus der Gastfamilie geheizt?
9. Gibt es eine Klimaanlage?
10. Wieviel kostet ein Durchschnittsauto in Deutschland?
11. Was sind die beliebsten Feriensiele fűr die Deutschen?
DAS FAMILIENLEBEN
(Reference p. 34-39)
1. Wann und wo kommt die ganze Familie zusammen?
2. Was unternimmt die Familie zusammen?
3. Arbeitet die Mutter?
4. Wo wohnen die Grosseltern?
5. Wo wird die Familie die dommenden Ferien
verbringen?
6. Wieviele Kinder gibt es in der Familie?
7. Wie verhalten sich die Kinder mit den Eltern?
8. Kann man die Familiendisziplin als streng
bezeichnen?
9. Welche Arbeit muss dein Austauschpartner zu
Hause leisten?
10. Wieviel kostet es pro Monat, einen privaten
Telefonanschluss zu haben?
11. Was sind die Lieblingsgerichte deiner Familie?
12. Was sind die ortlichen Spezialitäten?
13. Was isst du am liebsten bei der Familie?
DIE JUGEND
(Reference p. 59-60)
1. Wo kommen die meisten Schűler nach der Schule
zusammen?
2. Wie kommen sie dorthin?
3. Was machen sie dort?
4. Gibt es in Bremen irgendwelche Drogen- oder Alkoholproblemen?
5. Wenn die Schűler zusammensind, sind das meistens nur die Jungen oder die Mädchen getrennt
oder beide zusammen?
6. Ist heir “going steady” ein Begriff? Gibt es űberhaupt so etwas wie “dating.”
7. Welche umgangssprachlichen Ausdrűcke sind bei Jugendlichen beliebt?
8. Wie alt muss man in Deutschland sein, um Bier zu trinken?
9. Schaue in der schule und in der Nachbarschaft herum. Wo sieht man Graffiti?
10. Was wird in Deutschland geschrieben?
DIE FOLGENDE DARFST DU AUF ENGLISCH ANTWORTEN…
(Reference p. 40-42)
1. Vergleiche bitte die folgenden Aspekten mit den Bedingungen an deiner Schule: Disziplin, Leidung,
Klassenraum, Haűsmeister, Schűlerverhältnis zu den Lehrern, Verhältnis zu den Mitschűlern,
Hausaufgaben, Prűfungen and schriftliche Arbeiten, Sport, Arbeitsgemeinschaften
2. Was hat dir bei der Durchfuhrung des Austauschprogramms am Besten gefallen? Was am
Wenigsten? Hast du deine vorherige Einstellung zu Deutschland durch den Aufenthalt im Land
geändert?
3. Was war das Lustigste, das du erfahren hast, während du in Deutschland warst?
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Knete, Kies, Kohle, Moos, Flőhe,
Zaster, Mőpse, Mäuse, Piepen….
Ohne Moos, nix los!!
All diese Worte stehen fűr
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VOCABULARY
LIMITERS, TO AVOID OVER-GENERALIZING
So viel ich weiss... As far as I know...
Bei uns zu Hause.... Where I come from....
In der Stadt, wo ich wohne... In the city where I live...
Meine Familie... My family...
Einige Amerikaner... Some Americans...
So weit ich weiss... As far as I know...
In unserer Schule... In our school...
Wie ich das verstehe.... As I understand
Meiner Meinung nach... As far as I'm concerned...
IM RESTAURANT IN THE RESTAURANT
Ist hier noch frei? Is this seat free?
Ist dieser Platz noch frei? “
Darf ich mich hinsetzen? “
die Speisekarte, bitte. The menu, please.
die Tageskarte. The daily special menu
das Tagesmenü The daily special, (usually a full-course meal)
die Getränkekarte The beverage list
Wir möchten gerne bestellen We'd like to order
Was können Sie uns empgehlen? What can you recommend for us?
Was empfehlen Sie? What do you recommend?
einmal Schnitzel mit gemischtem Salat. A breaded veal cutlet and salad
zweimal Hänchen mit Röstl 2 orders of chicken with hash browns
ein halbes Hendl mit Pommes frites 1/2 chicken with French fries
Forelle blau mit Bratkartoffeln Rainbow trout and fried potatoes
ein Glas Wasser Mineral water, with bubbles
Sprudel " "
Leitungswasser Water from the tap
stilles Wasser Water without carbonation
Wasser ohne Kohlensaule " "
eine Limonade Sprite
eine Cola a Coke
Spezi Cola and orange soda mixed
einen Apfelsaft, bitte an apple juice, please!
mit Eiswürfeln, bitte! With ice cubes, please. (very american!)
Herr Ober! Waiter!
Fräulein! Waitress!
Zahlen, bitte. The bill please.
Die Rechnung, bitte. "
Wir möchten getrennt bezahlen. We'd like to pay separately.
Wir möchten zusammen bezahlen. Put everything on one check.
Stimmt so! Keep the change.
Auf 15 Euros. Give me change back for 15 Euros
Machen Sie es 15 Euro. " "
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DIE KÜCHE KITCHEN
den Tisch decken to set the table
das Besteck silverware
der Löffel, die Gabel, das Messer spoon, fork, knife
der Teller plate
das Frühstück breakfast
das Mittagessen lunch
das Abendessen, Abendbrot dinner
der Küchenherd stove
der Ofen oven
der Kühlschrank refrigerator
das Becken basin, bowl
der Wasserhahn faucet
die Spülmaschine dishwasher
der Eimer, der Mülleimer bucket, garbage can
der Toaster toaster
der Mixer mixer
die Schüssel bowl
das Glas glass
die Flasche, Dose bottle
der Krug, die Kanne pitcher, pot
die Tasse, Untertasse cup, saucer
Sie hat nicht alle Tassen im Schrank She's crazy
der Schrank, “e cupboard
der Kaffee, der Tee, die heisse Schockolade coffee, tea, hot chocolate
die Zuckerdose sugar bowl
das Sahnekänchen/ Milchkännchen cream/milk pitcher
rein, sauber/schmutzig clean/dirty
in Betrieb/ ausser Betrieb, kaputt, gebrochen working/ broken
der Lärm, der Krach noise
DAS BADEZIMMER BATHROOM
die Toilette/ WC/ das Klo potty
die Dusche / eine Dusche nehmen shower / take a shower
das Waschbecken sink
die Zahnebürste toothbrush
die Zahnepaste toothpaste
die Zähne putzen to brush (clean) one's teeth
die Damenbinde, Tampons "feminine products" sanitary pad, Tampons
der Lappen, der Waschlappen wash cloth (dialek: geek)
das Badetuch bath towel
der Fön hair dryer
der Spiegel mirror
das Handtuch towel
die Seife soap
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DAS SCHLAFZIMMER BEDROOM
der Schrank, “e closet
der Kleiderschrank clothes closet
das Federbett comforter
das Kopfkissen pillow
der Kopfkissenbezug pillow case
der Bettbezug sheet
die Bettwäsche, Bettbezüge bed linen
der Wecker alarm clock
das Bett bed
sich ausschlafen to sleep in
ANTWORTEN RESPONSES
Ja yes
Nein no
Vielleicht perhaps, maybe
Doch! Yes, definitely (contradicts negatives)
Natürlich! / selbstverständlich! / sicher! / freilich! Of course!
Das kommt darauf an. That depends.
Das geht Sie/dich/euch nichts an! None of your business!
Bitte / Wie bitte? What was that? Please repeat!
Bitte / bitte sehr / bitte schön Please, here you are, you’re welcome
Quatsch! / Unsinn! / Blödsinn! Nonsense!
Gleichfalls / Ihnen/dir/euch auch Same to you
Na und? So what?
Ach ja? Oh, really?
Also! So! Now then! As I was saying…
Aufpassen! / Vorsicht! Be careful! Watch out!
Meinetwegen As far as I’m concerned
Entschuldigung! Excuse me! (to get someone’s attention)
Verzeihung! Pardon me! (to ask forgiveness)
Danke / Vielen Dank / Danke sehr Thank you
Wieso? How come?
Also gut! All right, it’s decided!
(Aber) trotzdem… (but) just the same…
Ruhe! Silence! Be quiet!
Hilfe! Help!
Ich verstehe Sie nicht, sprechen Sie bitte
langsamer! I can't understand you, please speak slower.
Kein Dialekt bitte! No dialect please!
Nicht auf Englisch, nur langsamer! Not in English, just slower!
Danke für Ihre (deine) Bemühungen/Mühe! Thanks for your trouble!
Ich bedanke mich für das Geduld! Thanks for your patience!
Ich finde das Geschenk toll, danke! I think the present is great, thanks!
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DAS HAUS HOUSE
die Treppe, die Treppenhalle stairs
die Halle, der Flur hall
das Wohnhaus single-family house
die Wohnung apartment, home
das Dach roof
die Wand wall
der Fussboden floor
die Decke ceiling
Die Tür door
der Schüssel key
die Türklinke door handle
das Fenster window
die Tapete wallpaper
der Teppich carpet
die Lampe lamp
das Bild, -er picture
das Klavier piano
das Sofa sofa
der Sessel arm chair
der Stuhl chair
die Bank bench (die Bank, -en = savings bank)
der Schalter light switch
der Tisch table
das Regal shelf
die Pflanze plant
der Fernseher T.V.
die Fliese ceramic tile
die Uebernachtung sleeping over
klopfen to knock
klingeln to ring
anrufen, telefonieren to telephone
schliessen, zumachen to close
öffnen, aufmachen to open
das Zimmer aufräumen to straighten up the room
die Wäsche; waschen und trocknen to wash & dry clothes
der Abfall Garbage
der Besen broom
fegen to sweep
staubsaugen to vacuum
heimweh homesickness
der Briefkasten mailbox
die Briefmarke stamp
mit Luftpost airmail
das Büro office
der Balkon balcony
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PHRASEN PHRASES
Kein Zutritt no entrance
Lebensgefahr danger
Nichtraucher no smoking section
rauchen verboten no smoking
ziehen, drücken pull, push
Eingang, Ausgang entrance, exit
bissiger Hund unfriendly (biting) dog
Bitte nicht berühren Do not disturb.
Bitte nicht betreten Keep out!
Hochspannung high voltage
Polizeiruf, notruf police, emergency call
Notausgang emergency exit
besetzt/frei occupied/free
kein Uebergang no passage
kein Trinkwasser water not suitable for drinking
Ich brauche einen Arzt I need a doctor
Wo ist bitte die Toilette? Where's the bathroom?
Ich muss dringend aufs Klo gehen! I have to go really bad!
Ich habe mich verlaufen. I'm lost.
Können Sie mir bitte sagen, wo......ist? Could you tell me where.....is?
Wo ist das Telefon? Where's the phone?
Wie funktioniert das Telefon? How does the telephone work?
Ich habe Hunger. I'm hungry.
Ich habe Durst. I'm thrirsty.
Ich bin müde. I'm tired.
Benimm dich/sei brau! Behave yourself!
Nicht trődeln! Don’t move so slowly!
Beeil dich! Hurry up!
DIE FAMILIEN THE FAMILY
die (Ur) (Groβ) Eltern (great) (grand) parents
der (Ehe) Mann husband
die (Ehe) Frau wife
der Groβvater grandfather
die Groβmutter grandmother
der Urgroβvater great grandfather
die Urgroβmutter great grandmother
der Onkel, - uncle
die Tante, -n aunt(s)
das Kind, -er child (children)
der Sohn, Sőhne son(s)
die Tochter, Tőchter daughter(s)
der Bruder, Brűder brother(s)
die Schwester, -n sister(s)
der Schwager*, - brother-in-law
die Schwägerin, -nen sister-in-law(s)
der Vetter, -n male cousin(s)
die Kusine, -n female cousin(s)
der Neffe, -n nephew(s)
die Nichte, -n niece(s)
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JUGENDJARGON
Wie sagt man? Deutsch Englisch
Money
“get lost”
To skip school
To fail (test)
Creep
Nerd
Wimp
…………NOT!
“you’re crazy”
Not in the mood
It isn’t important
To do very well on a test
A very ambitious student
Someone who drives very fast
A foolish person
Something really good
Something really bad
Good-looking girls
Good-looking guys
Something really boring
Something really fun
Anger
Fatigue
Hunger
Thirst
Disappointment
Fear
To go to sleep
To die
To be very much in love
To insult someone
To feel like doing nothing at all
A good friend
An obnoxious person
Something overpriced
Do you really mean it?
Don’t bother me!
I’m angry
I’m disappointed
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MEHR JUGENDJARGON
Was bedeuten diese Wörter auf Englisch?
Abifeier
Hitzefrei
Klassenlehrer
Klassensprechen
Leistungskurs
Schultüle
Sitzenbleiben
SMV
Zeugnis
SMS GUIDE TO FLIRTING
Short, to the point, and smooth, cell phone text messages (SMS) have their own language in Germany,
much like instant messaging in America. Often, this “sims” lingo mixes in hip English slang. Here are a
few phrases to get you started:
SMS Deutsch Englisch
WLLST D MM GN? Willst du mit mir gehen? Do you want to go out with me?
HAST D THE BND ZEIT? Hast du heute Abend Zeit? Are you free tonight?
WNN TRFFN? Wann treffen wir uns? When should we meet?
I LI DI Ich liebe dich I love you
CU Bis bald / Bis spatter See you!
HDL Hab dich lieb I care for you.
NIX Nichts Nothing
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MATCHING: CULTURAL TOPICS
____ Schiller A. Hitler’s favorite philosopher
____ Goethe B. X-rays
____ Luther C. Wilhelm Tell
____ Guthenberg D. Lullaby
____ Johann Strauβ E. Psychoanalysis
____ Dűrer F. Printing press
____ Mozart G. Organist, religious music
____ Beethoven H. Woodcuts, Praying Hands
____ Marx I. Faust
____ Nietzsche J. Actress
____ Rőntgen K. German Bible
____ Freud L. Child prodigy, Figaro
____ Einstein M. Märchen, fairy tales
____ Kohl N. Eccentric castle builder
____ Bach O. Theory of relativity
____ Wagner P. Father of Communism
____ Grimm Q. Waltz King
____ Dietrich R. Heavy Teutonic operas
____ Brahms S. BRD Kanzler
____ Ludwig II T. Ode to Joy, 9 th Symphony
Name: _____________________
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MATCHING: PUBLIC NOTICES
____ Eingang A. Money exchange
____ Umleitung B. No smoking
____ Kein Trinkwasser C. Push
____ Verkehrsamt D. Pull
____ Benutzung auf eigene Gefahr E. Police
____ Ziehen F. Don’t feed the animals
____ Klingel G. Water not for drinking
____ Nichtraucher H. Laundry
____ Polizei I. Self service
____ Reserviert J. Room for rent
____ Hochspannung Lebensgefahr K. One-way street
____ Warteraum L. Timetable
____ den Rasen nicht betreten M. Use at your own risk
____ Wäscherei N. Waiting room
____ Selbstbedienung O. Wet paint
____ Einbahnstraβe P. Bell
____ Frisch gestrichen Q. Danger – High Voltage
____ die Tiere nicht fűttern R. Information
____ Baustelle S. Occupied
____ Feuermelder T. Detour
____ Zimmer frei U. Stay off the grass
____ Drűcken V. Snack bar
____ Belegt W. Men at work
____ Geldwechsel X. Reserved
____ Őffentlicher Fernsprecher Y. Entrance
____ Fahrplan Z. Public telephone
____ Schnellimbiβ AA. Fire alarm box
____ Auskunft BB. Tourist office
Name: _____________________
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MAPS
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NAHVERKEHRSPLAN DER STADT BREMEN
Includes Straβenbahnen, Stadtbusse, und VBN-Busse
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BREMEN LANDKARTE
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BERLIN TRANSIT MAP
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MUNICH TRANSIT MAP
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BERLIN
REICHSTAG
The seat of the German
Parliament (left) is one of Berlin's
most historical landmarks.
Completed in 1894, it was largely
destroyed by fire in 1933, and
further damaged at the end of
WWII when the Soviets entered
Berlin. The picture of a Red Army
Soldier raising the Soviet flag on the Reichstag (right) is one of the
most famous 20th century images and symbolized Germany's defeat.
The latest reconstruction was completed in 1999, including the
addition of a glass dome which visitors can walk up into.
MUSEUMINSEL
Collection of five museums on a small island in Berlin: The
Bode Museum, the Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum, Alte
Nationalgalerie, and the Altes Museum. We will be visiting the
Pergamonmuseum (right), built between 1912 and 1930. It
houses one of the most famous collections of antiquities in
Europe, consisting of the Museum of Antiquities (Green and
Roman), the Museum of Near Eastern Antiquities, and the
Museum of Islamic Art, all collected from intensive archeological
excavations by Germans to the Near and Middle East.
BRANDENBURGER TOR
Next to the Reichstag is the Brandenberg Gate (left), the symbol of
Berlin and now one of the greatest symbols of German unity. It is
the last remaining gate of the Berlin Wall and marks the western
end of the famous Unter den Linden Boulevard. The statue on top
of the arch represents Nike driving her chariot to victory towards
the West.
KADEWE
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe, left) was built in 1906. It is one of
the top five department stores in the world! Prices are high, but it’s fun
to look around. The sixth floor has a huge “grocery store” where you
can buy virtually any delicacy, as well as many small cafes.
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UNTER DEN LINDEN
Since the 18th century Unter den Linden (Under the Linden Trees) has been the street to be seen in
Berlin. This grand avenue lined with four rows of linden trees (below left) runs from the Brandenburg
Gate to Museum Island, and has a large amount of historic buildings, embassies, up market shops, and
cafes. After the War it was part of the East and although the linden trees were replanted in 1946, it only
started to return to its former glory after the wall came down.
In the center of Bebelsplatz is a window looking down to a cellar room with empty bookshelves, a
reminder of Nazi book burning which started here on May 10, 1933, when some 25,000 books were
burned. A plaque (above, right) has a quotation by poet Heinrich Heine, written in 1820: “That was only
a prelude – where books are burned in the end people will also be burned”.
ROTES RATHAUS
Rotes Rathaus is the town hall of Berlin. It is the home to the governing mayor
and the provincial government of the town and state Berlin. The name of the
landmark building dates from the facade design with red clinker bricks.
The town hall was built in 1869. The architecture of the tower is reminiscent of
the cathedral's tower of Laon in France. It replaced a collection of partial
buildings dating from the Middle Ages by a whole street block. During the Cold
War and after its reconstruction during the 1950s, it served only as the town
hall of East Berlin, while the Rathaus Schöneberg was domicile of the West
Berlin senate. After the German reunification the unified administration of
Berlin officially moved back to the Rotes Rathaus in 1991.
GEDÄCHTNISKIRCHE
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (below right) was completed in 1895. It
is also commonly known as the Gedächtniskirche, and by
some locals as the "lipstick and powder puff". Emperor
Wilhelm II ordered the construction of the church in honor of
his grandfather Wilhelm I. The neo-Romanesque style refers
to many Romanesque churches in the Rhineland. The original construction was of
impressive monumentality and size. Mosaics inside the church recalled the life and
work of Emperor Wilhelm I. During World War II, the church was destroyed during a
bombing in 1943. The only remainder of the old building is the ruin of the belfry. After
the war, a new church was built in 1961 right next to the site of the old one; the belfry
is kept in memory of the horrors of war.
The flag of Berlin
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BREMEN
MARKTPLATZ
For centuries, the Market Square has been the heart of Bremen. Visible
from its center are the sandstone statue of Knight Roland, the 600-yearold
Rathaus, the Cathedral of St. Petri, the modern State Parliament,
and of course the Bremen Town Musicians statue.
ST. PITRE DOM
This magnificent Romanesque
cathedral (right) with its twin-towered
façade dates from the 11 th century,
refurbished over the years. It includes beautiful sandstone bas-reliefs
and fragments of Gothic stalls with scenes of the Passion and the
battle of Judas Machabeus. The impressive Baroque pulpit was paid
for by Christina, Queen of Sweden, in 1638. The Bleikeller has eight
perfectly preserved mummies on display!
BREMEN RATHAUS
Built between 1405 and 1410, Bremen’s town hall (below) is often
regarded as Germany’s finest municipal building. The Renaissance
façade was added in the 17 th century. A tour of the interior includes
splendid historic rooms.
ROLAND
In front of the Rathaus is a 32’ statue of Knight Roland (bottom, right),
built in 1404. He symbolizes civic rights and privileges.
BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS
Nearby is a bronze statue built in the 1950’s, the city’s most famous
representation of the Bremen Town Musicians (bottom, middle).
BECKS BREWERY
Becks is Germany’s primary export beer. It has been brewed in Bremen (bottom, left) since 1874
according to the German Purity law of 1516 (the Reinheits-gebot), which only allows barley, malt, water
and yeast to be used in brewing. Beck's is the only beer in Germany with international standing,
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MUNICH
Munich is the capital of Bavaria. Tourists are attracted to its vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere,
beautiful buildings, museums, and shops.
OLYMPIC STADIUM
The Olympiapark with the Olympic Stadium (right) and many other Olympic
sites, is covered by a huge spiderweb-like acrylic glass roof. It was built for the
1972 Olympic Summer Games in Munich. It is considered to be one of the
world's most outstanding architectural creations of the 20th century. You can
take an elevator to the top of the tower for a spectacular view of the city.
NEUES RATHAUS
The neo-gothic new town hall was built in 1909. Its 330-foot high
façade includes a set of statues depicting Bavarian dukes, kings,
and electors, saints, mythical and allegorical figures, and a variety of
medieval gargoyles. The central façade has a 260-foot high clock
tower (Glockenspiel, left), which rings at 11 am and 5 pm every day,
accompanied by dancing mechanical figures knights (below). Their
dance reenacts the first coopers’ dance, held in 1517 to boost the
morale of citizens during the plague years.
FRAUENKIRCHE
The original church was built in
the 13 th century; in 1488 it was
replaced by a much larger one.
Its distinctive copper oniondomes
(right) were added to the
tower in 1525. It is one of
Germany’s biggest Gothic
structures, accommodating a
congregation of 20,000.
U-BAHN
Munich built its first metro line
for the Olympic Games in
1972, and since then has
developed one of Europe's
best metro networks; together
with the S-Bahn, it serves
almost all parts of the city.
The network currently has a
total length of 85.6 km, 8.2
km above ground. Timetables
are coordinated so that trains meet exactly on the minute.
See the Munich Transit Map on page 68.
HOFBRÄUHAUS
The Hofbräuhaus (left), built in the 1800’s, is the most well-known beer
hall in Munich, accommodating thousands of guests. The courtyard, full
of chestnut trees, also holds a popular beer garden.
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BERCHTESGADEN
Berchtesgaden is one of the most beautiful regions in Europe, occupying the area of the
Berchtesgadener Alps.
KEHLSTEINHAUS
Standing on the summit of Kehlstein, this stone building (right)
resembling a mountain shelter is known as the Alderhorst (Eagle’s
Nest). It was given to Hitler as a birthday a present in 1939, and
became his favorite residence. It is reached by a scenic mountain road
(through five tunnels), with breathtaking views. The final ascent is via
lift. The building now houses a popular restaurant.
SALZBERGWERK
This salt mine is open to the public, bringing in 400,000
visitors a year. Tours are given (left) by pit-train through
the salt caves.
KÖNIGSEE
The Königsee is Germany’s highest lake, 600 meters
(2,000 ft.) above sea level. It covers 5.5 sq. kilometers
(1,360 acres) and reaches a depth of 188 meters (616
ft.).
BERCHTESGADEN ALPEN
Gorgeous mountainous landscape including
the Berchtesgaden Biosphere
Reserve/National Park
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PRIEN
WEIMAR
We will be taking the ferry across the Chiemsee, the largest of the
Bavarian lakes, to see the Herrenchiemsee Schloss.
HERRENCHIEMSEE SCHLOSS
The Herrenchiemsee Schloss, on Chiemsee's Herreninsel island, built
between 1878 and 1885 for King Ludwig II of Bavaria on the model of
Versailles, has magnificent state apartments, including a 322-ft long Hall
of Mirrors and the King Ludwig Museum.
Weimar is filled with history – walk where Goethe and Schiller lived; visit the theater where Liszt and
Strauss worked. Just north is Buchenwald, one of the largest Nazi concentration camps.
GOETHEHAUS
In the Frauenplan in Weimar, adjoining the historic old "White Swan" inn, is
the Goethe House, a plain Baroque building (1709) in which Goethe lived
from 1782 until his death in 1832. Furnished as it was in Goethe's time, with
his pictures on the walls, it contains his art and scientific collections.
Adjoining his work-room are the modest room in which he died and his
library (5,400 volumes). Behind the house is a small garden.
DEUTSCHES NATIONALTHEATER
In Theaterplatz in Weimar stands the German National Theater. The present
building, the third on the site, dates from 1907. Goethe was director of the
original theater for some years, and Franz Liszt and Richard Strauss were
musical directors. In front of the Theater is a statue of Goethe and Schiller.
SCHILLERHAUS
From 1802 to 1805, Friedrich von Schiller spent his last years in this muchphotographed
house. His last works, including Wilhelm Tell, were written here,
and his books remain on the shelves. The second-floor rooms look much like they
did during his time – the house was turned into a museum in 1847, and careful
restorations were made in the 1980s.
ILMPARK
The Park on the Ilm in Weimar, the layout of which was planned by
Goethe, is a beautiful landscaped park in which nature and art are happily
combined. It includes Goethe’s Garden House (right), Liszt’s house, the
Museum of Prehistory, and the Roman House.
BUCHENWALD
Only a few bone-chilling remnants are left of this concentration camp (left), where
250,000 people suffered and 56,000 died between 1937 and 1945. From 1945 to
1950, the Soviet occupation forces used the site as an internment camp, where
over 7,000 more lives were lost. A museum inside the old storehouse reflects the
site's tragic past.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
This Reisebuch is a labor of love, compiled from 15 years of GAPP-related material from a
variety of sources, as well as various German reference works and Web sites. If you recognize
something you originally created, or if you would like to copy any or all of the material in this
book and edit it to suit your needs, please contact Carol Ladd below to let her know. Danke!
AUTHORS & EDITORS
Laura Boudreau, Laura_Boudreau@maranacook.org. Maranacook Community High School, 2250 Millard
Harrison Drive, Readfield, ME 04355.
Carol Ladd, Carol_Ladd@maranacook.org. Maranacook Community High School.
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PRIEN
Herrenchiemsee Schloss: www.planetware.com/germany
WEIMAR
Goethehaus, Deutches National Theater, Ilmpark: www.planetware.com/
Schillerhaus & Buchenwald: www.concierge.com/destination/weimar/seeanddo/
Photos:
Do a Google! Search for “Index of /iniziative/germania_2005/materiale”
Ilmpark: http://community.iexplore.com
Buchenwald: www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/buchenwald.html
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GAPP CALENDAR 2007
MARCH
Sonntag Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag Samstag
Pack! Don’t forget your passport, debit card, Reisebuch,
Tagebuch, Wőrterbuch, gifts for your family …and a
29 30 31
positive attitude!
5:45 pm 8:10 am Museum
Lv Logan Arr Munich choices,
Bike tour, shopping,
Hofbräuhaus swimming
APRIL
1
Lv
Munich
Stop
Herrenchiemsee
Arr
Berchtesgaden
8
15
2
Salt mine,
Hilter’s
bunkers,
Königsee
hike, shop
3
Lv
Berchtesgaden
Arr Weimar
9 10 11
4
Lv Weimar
Stop
Buchenwald
Arr Berlin
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5
Tour Berlin
with German
partners
6
Tour Berlin
with German
partners
12 13 14
Live with GAPP families and attend 2 weeks of school with partners
16 17 18 19 20
7
Lv Berlin
Arr Bremen
21
6:00 am
Lv Bremen
10:25 am
Lv Frankfurt
12:10 pm
Arr Boston