This article from Der Spiegel is great. It made me think of my friend Katie who is learning German in Singapore (of all places)! As well as myself... ha I've been "taking" German for over a year now (very slooooowly).
The guy who this article is about, has learned German in one week, which is amazing. Of course, he's only able to do it because he has Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. What I find most interesting about him is his connections of shapes with the German language, which is explained in the article and it makes perfect sense (at least to me). I love how he describes the German language, "like a clean room with good sharp corners, tidy and straightforward". (Ironically, that is how Brendan and I foresee our dream home)
So, since I don't have your email address, I share this article with you Katie, as well as all the rest out there.
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I have a new hero. Thanks for the link to the article. I wonder if he gives lessons. I've been looking for a common sense approach to German.
I noticed he didn't say anything about the articles though. What's his explanation for "der, die, das"?
Hope you guys are great. We are having an awesome time in Singapore.
Lots of love,
Katie
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