I bought a German-Japanese dictionary today. I already have a 30 year-old one, but I thought that the dictionaries must have had a remarkable progress in 30 years. I learned German for only two years in college, and at that time I had only to learn the reading and a little writing. However, what I need now is to listen and speak German, because I'm planning to visit Germany again next spring.
I picked up and thumbed through every dictionary from the shelves in the bookstore. All of them were printed with more than two colors and easily viewable. Plural fonts are used and it made them eye-friendly. As I expected, the dictionaries on the bookstore's shelves were significantly different from the older. I felt refreshed and am developing my German vocabulary.
(Vocabulary)
thumb through sth ＜本・雑誌など＞にざっと目を通す = flick through
develop [build up, enrich, improve] one's vocabulary 語彙を増やす
Hi, Klaus,
She has not passed the language test such as DSH or TestDaf, so she will attend the preliminary course of Freiburg University. She has been learning German and German culture for about three years, and wants to get the job in connection with Germany in the future. However, as you know, the world is in the deep recession and it's not easy to get such a job now. She'll bide her time and improve her German skill.
Posted by: KUMO | Dec 10, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Whoow - I think your daughter made a wise decision!! German universities are cheaper compared with Japanese ones and I think in many cases more modern. But, of course she has to know German, too. Do you already know which university she will attend?
Posted by: Klaus | Dec 09, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Hi! Klaus,
Thank you for your comment.
If I need some assistance concerning Germany, I'm going to ask you for some help. Very thanks.
One more thing, my second daughter is eager to study in Germany. She is preparing to do it.
Posted by: KUMO | Dec 08, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Doc - good job!!
So, you will go to Deutschland again next spring!?! Must be fun. Are you working on your schedule already? And if there is anything I can help you with, please let me know.
As for me / us, the only plan for right now is Hokkaido next year in summer again. Just love that place. And I hope that until then my back will be better - maybe I should come to your hospital??? *_*
Posted by: Klaus | Dec 08, 2009 at 11:36 AM