Hi  
 
So I've been living in Brandon for awhile and every week I read that a group of french people get together just to chat.  
 
It got me thinking - why not start a group for everyone just interested to get together and chat, have coffee AND speak Deutsch,bitte!!!  
 
I notice how every year I lose more and more of my German vocabulary - Due to not speaking any German to anyone in Brandon.  
 
I was thinking of maybe organizing a monthly meeting at forbidden flavours for anyone speaking German or interested to learn.  
 
So anybody out there?

 
 
Edited by (April), 2010-01-08 07:39:28

I think there is a club or group who plans the German pavilion during the winter festival who may already do this, not sure. My husband and I would both be interested in such a group. My german is now extremely rusty, but I'd like a chance to practice and learn more. Ich war ein Kindermädchen in der Schweiz vor 10 Jahren. Ich lernte die Sprache von einem fünf Jahre alten Jungen, sprach Schweizerdeutsch ... aber ich weiß, ich habe viel zu lernen, richtig zu sprechen. Let us know if you get a group together!  
April

Here is a thought  
 
http://germansocietyofwestman.ca/index.htm

...to be German - just interested in a fun conversation Incl. Brezn, Lebkuchen & Apfelschorle!

....in Minnedosa!?!  
Is that true????  
Wow!!!  
Herzlich Willkommen in Westman

Ich denke, das ist eine gute Idee!  
 
Really super rusty here too. I have forgotten a lot!! Nagon talar Sweedish?  
I would like to brush up and learn more in this area too!

I would like to re-learn how to speak it. Should be easy cause I learned how to when i first started talking, moved back to Canada and forgot cause of school and shtuff.

The German Society of Westman holds " Stammtisch" on the third Monday of each month , 7pm at ANAF.  
 
Your welcomed to come and brush up on your German....  
 
Edited by Pebbs, 2010-02-07 14:06:14

About the Stammtisch: I've heard it consists of only german ex- military Soldiers with cdn wife's who have lived here for more than 20 years and barely even speak anymore or very little German.  
 
Also I also heard that they are very selective on who is allowed to join their club too  
Basically if have lived in Deutschland and you are Deutsch doesn't mean the German Society will welcome you with open arms.  
 
Again only heard from other Germans who had several negative encounters with the german society.  
 
My experience: I've send them once an email - about 7 or 8 months ago regarding volunteer possibilities or any activities. I was told nothing is going on.  
 
So that what I experienced with them on a personal level.  
 
 
 
Edited by ACC 008, 2010-02-08 10:47:29

I only know select words in german, but would like to learn. My dad was born in berlin and i have always wanted to speak to him in german.

I AM INTERESTED.

Starting to grow now...anyone interested in German lessons???

Wir walhen einen termin und ort??  
 
Oops hope that is right. I really need to brush up and know friends who would love to Learn German Anyone want set a date , place and time?

Mom2aBunch said "Wir walhen einen termin und ort??     Oops hope that is right. I really need to brush up and know friends who would love to Learn German Anyone want set a date , place and time? "

"WAEHLEN"

I do not want to start listing names down, but do we have about 7-8 people???

The German Society of Westman holds a Stammtisch in the Club room at the ANAF on the 3rd Monday of each month except when that Monday is a holiday then it is the Tuesday and we have discovered there is a lack of interest in June, July and August, so we do not meet then. Anyone is welcome to join us.

...is REALLY "anyone" welcome to join???

i'm in for the german coffee group

Is there a point to your question? Your remark is quite cryptic.

I do not recall any emails from you, but possibly at the time you sent your email there was nothing going on to volunteer for. But then again, I wouldn't know who you are, but I do think before you get badmouthing you should check your facts. I'd also like to know who the people were that had negative encounters with the German Society. As for Stammtisch as I stated before if you have a wish to join us you would be welcomed. Conversations take place in German and English because yes, not everyone speaks German but enjoy coming together. As for the ex-German Military guys......they all have a perfect command of their German and it is rather rude of you to state things you have absolutely no idea of what you are talking about. I do like eBrandon.ca as everyone has an opinion, but most hide behind a nickname.