Drinks and German language practice

Thanks for the advice, but I can't afford the courses here, they're all so expensive. I'll just have to stick with my workbook then!

I do have plenty of opportunity to practice it with my partner's family, but I wanted to come so that I could learn by interacting with other people who understand German from an English perspective. Perhaps folk who don't speak German at the speed of formula one and who might be sympathetic with my sentences being all back to front. Having to go away and learn German first and then come back, well it sorts of defies the point of going for me. Thanks for being honest though!

Perhaps then, it shouldn't say in the title post that 'absolute beginners' are welcome?

I'm off to conjugate something

We've had ppl there that have only spent a few weeks in school and they always manage to feel they accomplised something at the end... Feel free to bring some beginners with you too.

The trick is NOT to wimp out and revert to English or it defeats the purpose. The post is pretty clear about that but evey now and again it happens that someone misunderstands this.

If you are happy to struggle a bit but stay in german then come on down and you'll be sure to find some patient conversations.

@sidthespid

I agree with shaggy

Great to hear that !

Looking forward to joining you guys after a few more lessons :-) !!

Thanks everyone, I'll stick my head in the workbook for a couple more weeks though and then I'll descend upon you. Ye gods save your mortal souls, it might be painful.

As for never reverting to English, well, I'd thought the threat in the first post was real! Perhaps I'll cheat by bringing flash cards

Will be good to meet you guys there.

As to the threat... well it helps with motivation

Looks like we'll be in doors at this rate... where's the sun?? Just ask for Toytown Stammtisch is you are new..

Ok folks - I've reserved a table for 19.00 INSIDE under the name of Toytown. Should the weather improve we have the possibility to move out into the beergarden!

I'll try to come but will be late, 8pm or so.

Thursday 1st June 7:30pm
Shamrock Irish Pub

Trautenwolfstrasse 6,
Schwabing
Right next to Giselastrasse U-Bahn
Tel. 089 331081

There are some beginners coming this week for those that have been feeling the level too high...

Pls post and sign up if you can make. As normal, newbies welcome.

OK, big surprise, I will actually be able to make this one, so see you all there !

Again should be able to make it but again later than kick off

Cool. I have about 8 non TTers now coming... gonna be busy

@Mr K- not signing up??

Madgibson will also be dropping in as back from UK

sorry - got held up at work and so wasn't able to come along ... hope you had a great time! will try to make the next one.

So, when and where?

Next Stammtisch will be next Thurs. 3rd August at Max Emanuel at 19.00. Will post this again beginning of next week as thread is archived on Sun. evenings!

Ahh... I am not in Munich on this date ! actually bloody work, I am traveling almost non-stop for the next three weeks. Will catch the next one !

just a reminder to add this event into your calendar - details will be added to sign-up sheet beginning of next week. Hope weather holds out for the beergarden...

I think I'm keen for this one.. might bring a couple of people with me too..

Details are listed on the sign up page (from the first post)

To help with table reservations, if you can make it pls sign up.

I might drop by later...

I remember last year there: I was even early.
I think I can't make it, but, mg, you know I might pop up (for the very last time, though).

The Stammtisch will be at 19.00 - please use the sign up sheet if you intend to come along. Hope the weather improves so we can sit in the beergarden!

A quick reminder for the Stammtisch tomorrow night. Just because it's "school" holidays doesn't mean you shouldn't keep practising your German! Hope to see some old and new faces there

I shall attempt to make this one...

Promise I will make the next one, am off travelling for work now for the next 2 weeks (Dresden, Stockholm and Moscow).

I hope to make it tomorrow night as well ... freu mich schon drauf!

Well, weather is not suitable for the beergarden - shame. So, I'll get a table inside at 19.00 under "Toytown".

It's been a long while since the last Stammtisch - what with summer holidays, Oktoberfest etc. but now the autumn is here it's time to refresh your German and socialise at the same time so come along next. Thurs.

Please use the sign-up page so I have an idea of numbers!

Stammtisch will be held at Molly Malone's Irish Pub, Kellerstr. 21
starting at 19.00.

Nearest S-Bahn is Rosenheimerplatz or Tram 18 to Gasteig and walk along street.

out of curiousity and ignorance on german stammtisch procedures, i have the following question: why do you have a german stammtisch in an irish bar? i would have sought a non-english speaking bar would be more better.

@planetmoni

we hold it at different places each time - some german, some english. Doesn't really make any difference as we stick to our rule of speaking german until ca. 22.00 then it's usually a free for all!

Don't forget to sign up for the Stammtisch next Thurs. It's a good way to try out your german and meet new people!

Come on everyone...where are you hiding? Time to refresh your german language skills over drinks. Always a friendly bunch of people there!

Thurs. 12th Oct. at 19.00
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
Kellerstr.21

S-Bahn: Rosenheimer Platz
Tram 18: Gasteig

Please use the sign-up page so I can judge numbers.

@chicago
who'd you promise?? it's in your "'hood" anyway so no excuses!! anyway, when's the next haidhausen night out??

On the fence right now... I'll have a better idea if I can make this on the day of.

aghh, I definitely would like to go to this 'cause I really need to polish my german skills, but it's a thursday. If I make it out of work not that late and in a more or less normal state of mine I'll be there. So you may put me as a maybe.

I'll reserve a table today under the name "Toytown" at 19.00 (will be one of the tables on the right hand side as you go in the door).

Are there usually many native German speakers at this?

Yes. I for one might come along with another +1, not sure yet though.

Maybe will hit this (since it's so close) after my conversation German course which ends at 8pm at Gasteig.

@MEHITHABEL
Kats will also be there plus friends who are no doubt also native speakers! Maybe Oli will come along too...so there are always a few native speakers around.

@canuck
perfect follow on for you then - no excuse!

Thanks madgibson, I haven't been to one before and am fairly new to TT so wasn't sure how this usually goes.

All nationalities welcome - although it is always good to have some native speakers around so that we don't pick up each others incorrect german!

have later plans but will try and drop in for 1...

Ok folks - reservation is for 15-20 people at 19.00 under "Toytown". Please try and turn up punctually as it is not always possible to keep empty tables "free"! Perhaps the "maybes" can confirm during the couse of the day if they will become "definites" or "dropouts"?!

@MG

thanks for letting me know but i ve a lot on at the moment, i might get along but late. mr k

I think I won't be able to attend. Viel zu tun! Next time maybe. Have a nice time.

I'm afraid I have to pull out, sorry to do that at the last minute. I hope to join next time round though, viel Spaß!

any one up for one this week?? If so, I'm open to location... somewhere new would be cool.

I'd come, my suggestion would be in Haidhausen. Le Florida. But it can't hold too many people, so it may not be ideal.

I can suggest Moccar on Steinstr its kind of cool, and has a happy hour, or Cafe Weinerpl at Rosenkavalierpl (U4- Arabellapark) has happy hour til 10 during the week, and is quite comfortable.
There is a new place that took over the old Indian Bar, at Sebastian pl, but I cannot remember the name, its also a good atomsphere to 'conversation'.