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Termin/e:
16.11.2022, 11:00 - 13:30 Uhr
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An- und Abmeldefrist:
09. November 2022
23:55 Uhr

Abmeldefrist
02. November 2022
23:55 Uhr

Format: Präsenz
Zielgruppe:
All WU employees
Einheiten:
2,5 hours
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Personnel Development
Trainer*in:
Dipl.-Ing. Peter Frech, MBA
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Beschreibung

Welcoming and working with many expatriates and exchange students over the years, I often see the surprise of those arriving in Austria because they find out that the common spoken language in Austria is quite different to the Standard German usually taught in schools.

The real struggle for most non-natives who come to Austria is not so much the German language itself, but rather understanding the Austrian dialect which is simply all around and everywhere. This is especially true in Vienna, most certainly at universities where you have people coming from all parts of Austria! It is also difficult to learn since much of the dialect is shaped through cultural knowledge and upbringing.

In this workshop, I will invite you to get a basic understanding of the Austrian dialect, and to learn the unwritten rules that make the spoken German sound so Austrian. You will be able to incorporate typical expressions and characteristics whenever you speak. Of course, this workshop is interactive and participants will be encouraged to practise the dialect right away.

Target Group

WU faculty and staff who don’t yet speak German or speak a little German (level of German of A1/A2).

Goals

  • Understand the Austrian dialect
  • Apply the knowledge to sound more Austrian

Content

In particular, in this interactive workshop, participants will:

  • Learn about the history of the Austrian dialect
  • Discuss the main pronunciation differences between High-German and Austrian dialect
  • Recognise the most common fillers, expressions and idioms used in Austria and understand how they are used to aid the flow of conversation
  • Explore different mini-expressions that can be used to ‘call to action’
  • Brief insight on speech melody and intonations very common in Austria
Zusätzliche Beschreibung
  • Learn about the history of the Austrian dialect
  • Discuss the main pronunciation differences between High-German and Austrian dialect
  • Recognise the most common fillers, expressions and idioms used in Austria and understand how they are used to aid the flow of conversation
  • Brief insight on speech melody and intonations very common in Austria