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Must I be proficient in the German language when I apply?

Fellowships, Awards, Scholar, Alexander von Humboldt Foundat...
No. German language proficiency is not a requirement at the time of application. However, good language skills are critical to the scholar's successful participation in the introductory seminar in Berlin and Bonn and throughout the scholarship period. Those selected for the scholarship will receive support from the foundation to achieve the level of proficiency needed to pursue their projects.
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Should I be proficient in an Asian language before I apply to the program?

UVA East Asia Center - Academic Program
The degree requires third-year proficiency in Chinese or Japanese. Though language proficiency is not necessary for admission to the program, students should allow themselves time to gain proficiency, understanding that credits earned through languages courses do not count towards the required number of credits for the degree.
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What books about the history of U.S. railroads are available in the German language?

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An old, but valuable source, and one that is probably impossible to find, is by Wilhelm Hoff and Felix Schwabach, Official German Report on American Railroads, Their Administrative and Economic Policy (New York: Germania Press, 1906). This 447-page book is more an administrative reference work than something one would sit down and read. Still, it's worth looking at if your correspondent has access to a good university library. The Stanford call number is 385.
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Do I need to be proficient in a foreign language?

IPE - FAQ
No. Although some study abroad options have foreign language pre-requisites, many are taught in English or offer language instruction designed for any language level.
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What if I am conversant or proficient in a second language?

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: FAQs
Anything short of fluent is of little value. We need interns and volunteers who can explain legal conepts, though they may not know legal terminology, to assist our clients. We test applicants before we make an offer.
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I am already proficient in another language. How can I get exemption from the language requirement?

FAQs About the Second Language Requirement
If you consider yourself bilingual, or if you studied language at another institution or non-accredited school, make an appointment with your CLA adviser to discuss your language requirement. If your language skills are approved as being equivalent to those required by the Language Proficiency Test (LPE), you might be exempted from the requirement.
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As an MIA student, how can I show that I am proficient in a language other than English?

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Proficiency in a language other than English is required for all MIA students prior to graduation from SIPA. This requirement may be met in any of three ways: If you have taken the TOEFL when applying to SIPA, verification of proficiency will automatically be noted on your Degree Audit Report. Proficiency exams may only be taken once. Spanish, French and German proficiency exams are offered through the SIPA Student Affairs Office during the first week of registration each semester.
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Do I have to prove German language proficiency?

Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering FAQ
No, because the programme is completely taught in English Language. Of course, German language knowledge would be very useful in your everyday life.
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Can I get something translated from German (or another language) into English?

The Department of Germanic, Russian, and East European Langu...
This website is meant to help you and we value your input. Please e-mail all comments, questions, and concerns to Stefanie Toye at smallia@rci.rutgers.edu. Thanks! We're sorry that you still haven't found what you are looking for. Please e-mail your query to the Department Administrator, Stefanie Toye at smallia@rci.rutgers.edu.
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Can I study in Germany in a language other than German?

DAAD Information Centre Sydney
Yes! For those whose proficiency of the German Language does not allow to study in German, there is a wide variety of International Degree Courses, where the language of instruction is English, at least in the first semesters. German language courses are offered before and during the program. Many postgraduate courses are designed and conducted entirely in English.
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Can we submit a site in the German language?

Top German Web Sites - Frequently Asked Questions
If your site is in the German language, but you also offer an English version, please submit the URL which goes to the English pages on your site. If your site is in German only, you may still submit it for review, and it will be added if we feel it will be beneficial to our viewers.
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Are you fluent in the German language?

Longsword Fencing - FAQ
I used to be near-fluent but not any more. I can converse in German and can read it without much difficulty, but I'm not fluent.
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Is it necessary to have German language skills?

No. You only need to be proficient in English to apply. All mandatory lectures and many optional lectures, labs and seminars are in English. However, lectures and seminars in some particular topics are offered in German language only. To make possible to all students to take advantage of the whole range of offerings, the program includes a mandatory German course for those without good German skills.
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Where can I learn German language before I go to Germany?

You can start learning German language in the nearest Goethe Institut (more info in www.goethe.de), other German language schools or in the web. Some addresses:
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Is the tuition language English or German ?

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The master programme is offered entirely in English or entirely in German. You must choose the course that is appropriate for your language skills upon application.
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WHAT ABOUT THE GERMAN LANGUAGE EDITION?

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Information on the German translation courtesy of besson@datacomm.ch <mailto:besson@datacomm.ch>: The German version of Gunnm is published as 'Battle Angel Alita' by the 'Carlsen Verlag GmbH' in Hamburg (Germany or D) The books are bigger in size than the English ones (16.8 x 25.3 cm) Part 1 ('Engel ohne Erinnerung', that means 'Angel without Memory') was first published Mai 1996. It was translated by Junko Iwamoto-Seebeck and Juergen Seebeck.
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Why do I see only English-language or German-language journals?

Thieme-connect - FAQ
You can change the language parameters in the right navigation column either in the alphabetical list, in the subject list, or under the menu item “My Settings.” With certain older issues (pre-2002) this sometimes occurs. If you experience this problem, simply choose the PDF version. All articles published from 2002 onward will display illustrations, diagrams, etc.
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Can I apply for more than one scholarship from German foundations?

Fellowships, Awards, Scholar, Alexander von Humboldt Foundat...
Yes. However, you will not receive two scholarships for the same period of time. The Robert Bosch Foundation decides on its applications in January; recipients of Bosch fellowships are removed from consideration for the German Chancellor Scholarship Program. Recipients of the German Chancellor Scholarship are not considered for DAAD fellowships for the same year.
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How do I apply to adopt a German Shepherd?

The German Shepherd Rescue Trust - F.A.Q
Complete our Dog Adoption Application form which will enable us to match your circumstances with a suitable dog. There is no point introducing you to a couch potato if you want a running companion.
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I do not speak German. Can I apply nevertheless?

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The language of the lectures is English and German, in particular many of the more advanced classes are offered in English. However, to take part in our PhD-Program as well as for daily life in Zurich it is necessary to speak a little German at least. The Zurich Graduate School in Mathematics offers intensive German language courses for foreigners specially designed for graduate students who want to acquire sufficient german language skills.
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I do not speak any German. May I still apply?

sept - uni-leipzig: FAQ
Since German is the tuition language, you don't need to speak any German for applying. An intensive two-month (or longer) German course is however advisable.
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What kinds of German Language Courses are being offered? Are there other courses taught in German?

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FUBiS offers German Language Courses for students who wish to improve their German language skills while they spend time at FUBiS in Berlin. German language classes (Mondays,Wednesdays and Thursdays) are being offered on different proficiency levels: Absolute Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Intermediate I and II, and Advanced Learners. Intensive German language classes (Monday through Friday) are being offered on the levels mentioned above. All German Courses are taught by native speakers.
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I am proficient in a foreign language – what are my options?

Frequently Asked Questions - International Program - Undergr...
In addition to any of the English-speaking programs, we have other Exchange opportunities for students with background in a foreign language, where classes are conducted in that language (levels of proficiency vary from program to program):
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Q17. I am equally proficient in both official languages. In what language should I be tested?

Welcome to PG Competition 2,4,5 and 6 - Questions & Answers
A17. You should first determine whether English or French is your first official language. If English is your first official language, you should be tested in French (and vice-versa). A18. Before staffing a bilingual position, the manager must decide if the position will be staffed on an imperative or non-imperative basis.
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What if I am proficient another language that is not offered at Saint Mary’s?

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A proficiency exam in any language other than English can be taken through the Department of Modern Language to satisfy the language requirement. Contact the department chair for further information. No. You may enroll in a course above or below your suggested level, but you should not place yourself in a first level course in any language unless you have had very little contact with the target language.
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Q8: Is German language an admission requirement?

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A8: The MBA&E program is conducted 100% in English. Being able to speak German is not required. However, we do encourage our international students to improve their German skills both before and during the studies. See also question 9 under "Studies".
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Why should I immerse my child in a German language program?

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the second strongest exporting country worldwide, following the United States, Germany is an important business partner for the United States. For example, most of the American high-tech companies have transferred their European headquarters to Germany, which has established Munich as the European Silicon Valley, due to the local infrastructure advantages.
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