Links
Here are links to some related sites in the World Wide Web:
Websites of our Members:
- Richard Gipps - munichskitourers.de
- Richard is known to many as he is offering his monthly "Country Walk" and some other outdoor activities.
During the winter he organises ski events of all kind like downhill and ski touring. For the latter he now has his own website where you can join his community mailing list. - Geoff Harries - geoffharries.com
- Visit the literature website of this Munich author and long time GEA member or his highly specialised article about the 'Phoney Photon', if you are interested in physics.
- Michael Koch - deutsch-mit-freunden.de
- Michael organises Deutsch mit Freunden (DmF) with its own programme of events.
It's a partner group of the GEA with some common participants, organisers and events in English, German or both languages. DmF also offers learners the chance to practise German in a relaxed atmosphere together with German speakers.
Both groups meet at the Rechthaler Hof on Friday nights.
Take a look at his programme and you'll find interesting events.
You can also get on his mailing list - contact him at
. - Roger Partridge - ub-rogerpartridge.de
- Roger is an industrial consultant and interim manager and also does translations.
To get an impression of his vast experience in different fields see his website. - Magdalen Mary Pemberton - www.MagdalenMaryPemberton.de
- Maggie is active in PR, management and language services as you can see on her website. Thanks to her professional contacts she provides musical events for the GEA and is slowly creating a growing interest for rather unusual classical music!
- Malcolm Phillips - www.englishwithmalcolm.de
- Malcolm teaches English with great passion and also does translations.
Details on his website.
One of his favourite passtimes is Pub Quiz, where he is an experienced quizmaster.
For the upcoming dates — if not published in the GEA programme — see here.
Other English speaking groups in Munich (selection):
- Toytown Munich - www.toytowngermany.com
- An English language community in Munich. It is an information resource, a meeting point, and a communication platform for English-speaking foreigners throughout the country and the city.
Other non-English language speaking groups in Munich (selection):
French:
- L'Amicale Francophone de Munich - deutsch-mit-freunden.de
- Conversation française avec l'Amicale Francophone à partir de 19h30 à la 'Crêperie Cabus', Isabellastr. 4 au coin Neureutherstr. (U2 Hohenzollernplatz).
Vous êtes invités à des causeries détendues dans une atmosphère agréable.
Contact: Michael Koch - 2781 7829 / 0171 749 1414 ou
German:
- Deutsch mit Freunden - deutsch-mit-freunden.de
- Die Sprache üben, den Wortschatz erweitern bei guten Gesprächen und interessanten, erschwinglichen "Events". Jede(r) ist willkommen! Ab 20:00 Uhr im 'Rechthaler Hof' (Kellerbar), Arnulfstr. 10 (gegenüber dem Hauptbahnhof, Nordseite).
Kontakt: Michael Koch - 2781 7829 / 0171 749 1414 oder.
Spanish:
- Tertulia de Hispano-Parlantes - www.tertuliamunich.de
- … pasar un buen rato charlando y tomando una cerveza o un café o quizás participar en fiestas, parrilladas, caminatas y excursiones?
Reuniones todos los jueves, a partir de las 19:30 en el local 'Wirtshaus in Sendling', Albert-Rosshaupter-Str. 61 (U6 Partnachplatz).
Munich related sites (selection):
Cinemas:
- CINEMA - www.cinema-muenchen.de
- Film theatre showing films in English language.
Magazines:
- Munich Found - www.munichfound.com
- The unique Munich Portal in English - since 1989 - for Cosmopolitans, Residents and Newcomers. Independent and local insiders select the best of Munich for you of culture, events, dining, dancing, city life and more.
- New in the City - www.newinthecity.de
- "The internet portal for newcomers: News - events - meeting people - essential info - and much more …" and "All of Munich in one magazine."
Services:
- Official Munich Portal - www.muenchen.de
- Services of the Munich Township Administration.
- Munich Tourist Office - www.muenchen-tourist.de
- Portal site of the Munich Tourist Office.
- Munich Public Transport (MVV) - mvv-mobil.de
- Trip planner for all modes of transport.
- Munich Airport (Arrivals) - www.munich-airport.de
- Current arrivals at Munich 'Franz-Josef Strauss' Airport.
Maps:
- Map of Munich - maps.google.de
- Interactive map of Munich by Google Maps with optional air view.
Libraries:
- The Bookshelf - thebookshelf.de
- English language lending library.
Weather:
- Munich weather - www.accuweather.com
- Munich weather by AccuWeather.com.
Other English (speaking) clubs in Germany (selection):
- Bremen: - www.englishclub.de
- The English Club e.V., Bremen, Germany. Founded in 1987.
- Cologne: - www.angloclub.de
- Angloclub of Cologne
- Frankfurt / Main: - www.pickwicks.de
- Pickwicks English Club - well known to some GEA members from common events.
International English speaking groups:
- InterNations - internations.org
- A Home for Expatriates worldwide
InterNations is present with expatriate communities in more than 250 cities across all countries of the world and also in Munich.- Build up valuable contacts with like-minded Munich expats
- Find reliable information and trustworthy tips about the expat life in Munich
- Join top-class InterNations events to meet fellow expatriates in town
- MAFE - The Moroccan Association of Friends of English - www.mafemorocco.com
- "The Moroccan Association of Friends of English" gathers all those 'friends of English' together in forums, educational programs, excursions, cultural programs and any other form of idea exchange to help their fellow Moroccans, being teachers or students, become more familiar with the English language. Our main goal is to enhance the learning process by bringing together students of English, teachers and native speakers who live in Morocco to exchange ideas, experience and thoughts. - We are dedicated to 'action learning'.
Other interesting sites:
Dictionaries:
- German-English Dictionary - dict.leo.org
- LEO German-English online dictionary.
English language communities:
Online Magazines & Papers:
- Deutsch perfekt - deutsch-perfekt.com
- "Deutsch perfekt" is the magazine for learners of German as a foreign language. Every month, it brings you in-depth reports on current cultural and political topics as well as effective language training features. Difficult words and idioms are given in easy German.
- The Local - www.thelocal.de
- "The Local" is an English-language online newspaper published in Germany and Sweden, each focused on its respective market. Coverage is purely domestic in each country, and includes current events, politics, economy, sports and culture, as well as analysis and opinion plus guides to the country's society aimed at English-speaking foreigners.
Phone Book:
- German Phonebook - www.dastelefonbuch.de
- The phonebook of German Telekom (White Pages).
Universal Currency Converter:
- Currency Converter - www.xe.com
- "The world's most popular Internet currency tool" - based on live rates by XE.com.
Other websites with links to the GEA:
- EXPATS.org.uk - www.expats.org.uk
- A source of information for British expatriates, contracting or living overseas, also with an overseas recruiter database, country information with links relevant to British expats (and any other English speaking ex-pats).
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