My daughter has been offered a modelling contract in Hamburg for 2 months. She (and mainly mum) is very nervous about it. She is 18 and has travelled a lot to Asia, but only once by herself. She did do a 3 month contract in Sydney, but that was easy, with no language barriers. How do you think she will go not speaking German.... is there much English spoken? Tourists obviously manage all the time, but I am still worried. She doesnt%26#39; really have the time to learn much of the language, as she is meant to leave in 2-3 weeks :( I thought this would be a great place to ask... Trip Advisor is always helpful!!
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%26gt; How do you think she will go not speaking German.... is there much English spoken? Tourists obviously manage all the time, but I am still worried.
In this business English is even more prevailing than in the tourist industry.
Of course it%26#39;s not the same as in a country where English is the official language. But Hamburg is for sure a good point to start with. German is at least a close relative to English, which helps e.g. with names. And Germany is a rather orderly country where you don%26#39;t need much improvisation (and thus language) skills to get around and manage your daily tasks.
Also summer and Hamburg work quite well together.
For the start
Hamburg Tourism
http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/en/
Hamburg public transport
http://www.hvv.com
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Abalada is right, not for no reason Hamburg is said to be the most British city on the continent. In large companies English is actually very often the preferred language.
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Hello,
I agree. You shouldn%26#39;t worry. Except for the obvious places like Irish Pubs, most people she%26#39;d come across will probably speak enough English. Also, the people in Hamburg are friendly and even if their English might not be very good, they will always try to help out if there%26#39;s a question or a problem.
A lot of the information you need when you arrive in Hamburg will be on websites, with translations into English, e.g. public transport, events and so on.
So, don%26#39;t be shy, try to learn a few words or get a phrase book, you%26#39;ll be just fine!
Enjoy your stay in Hamburg!
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Um....if she%26#39;s 18 and a model, she could talk gibberish and she%26#39;d get along famously in Germany, or anywhere in the world for that matter.
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Gibberish like this ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww
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Haha... that is sad! Poor girl... I have to admit I would struggle to speak in front of that many people as well, I probably couldn%26#39;t even tell you my address with all those cameras in front of me! LOL....
Anyway, thank you all for your help, it has made me feel a little better! I apologise for my ignorance on the subject :)
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She will find a lot of people, especially the younger ones who have to learn it at school, will be able to speak enough to help her out. If she can learn just a few words to start off like please, thankyou and hello and smile nicely as she asks for hepl she will not have any problems.
What a wonderful opportunity she has!!!
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18 year old Australian model? I%26#39;d be happy to help her if she%26#39;s struggling! :p
It is very easy to get by with English in Hamburg. I moved there to improve my German as part of my degree and find that most people just want to speak English with me as soon as they notice my accent. She%26#39;ll have a great time
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She will be fine just speaking English; I would be a great deal more concerned about what type of modeling contract she has been offered. I hope you are accompanying her.
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