German-Filipino Marriage - Proof of Basic Knowledge of the German Language by Shanaz Well, www.pinoysignal.com

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Taking my German Language
Test in Germany

Natural Disasters 2010

Batu-bato sa Langit,
Tamaa'y 'wag Magagalit

It is a compilation of Filipino Poetry depicting real-life and sensational situations affecting Filipino lives. These were written for the sole purpose of waking up the ideals and shaking the nerves of Filipinos inside and outside the Philippines. Batu-bato sa Langit is a prominent Filipino proverb, which means that whoever is affected by the contents of these poetries may react against it. But the writers placed these facts with symbolism and passion to deliver the realities of today.

Lugaw Para sa Bata
Feeding Project

"Lugaw Para sa Bata" is a small project from Team Kabsat in Pangasinan who aimed to give Lugaw as breakfast to few children in the province of Pangasinan in the Philippines. United with the heart of service and Filipino thoughtfulness, Team Kabsat decided to serve Lugaw to children ages 4 to 12 on selected areas to atleast minimize hungerproblem especially to small children. As of the moment, Team Kabsat shall feed only 100 children every month as that number is, as of the moment, the possible count that they can serve. However, Team Kabsat is looking forward that the Lugaw Project shall not only serve 100 children every month but more children are expected to be reached with this small project. read more

MARRYING A FOREIGNER

Proof of Basic Knowledge
of the German Language
Shanaz Mina, December 2008, Philippines

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) was put together by the Council of Europe to set up a system of validation of language ability. The European Language Levels-Self Assessment Grid presents that to have A1 German Language Level, you are confident to say:

Understanding
Listening. I can understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
Reading. I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.
Speaking
Spoken Interaction. I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
Spoken Production. I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know.
Writing
I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

In visa processing, proof of basic knowledge of the German language refers to A1 German Language Level. I did not study the German Language formally in a school. I know that Goethe-Institut in Makati City (Philippines) offers courses and examinations.

I am lucky to meet an Austrian in the Philippines who agreed to teach me their language. More luck for me was he lives 10 minutes away from my home. We must know that Austrians speak the German language. I trained basic German language with him for six tongue twisting months before I decided to take the A1 German Language Examination.

I don't have any background of the German grammar. I don't have any idea how the German language will sound if I will try to speak it. It took me six months (2 hours per day session) before I gained the guts to take the A1 Language Examination at the Goethe-Insitut Manila. I took the speaking part in the morning and the listening, writing, and reading part were scheduled in the afternoon. Piece of advise, don't be late.

Along with the your visa processing documents, bring your A1 Certificate as proof of your basic knowledge of the German language during your visa application.