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The perception of Germany in the UK

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The perception of Germany in Britain and the UK
1

How would you describe the German language?

You can use as many words that you think are relevant. Think about how the language sounds and the 'feeling' or impression that you get from the language.
2

How would you describe French as a language?

You can use as many words that you think are relevant. Try to avoid adjectives associated with difficulty, such as 'hard' or 'easy'. Think about how the language sounds and the 'feeling' or impression that you get from the language.
3

How would you describe Spanish as a language?

You can use as many words that you think are relevant. Try to avoid adjectives associated with difficulty, such as 'hard' or 'easy'. Think about how the language sounds and the 'feeling' or impression that you get from the language.
4

Name the first famous German-speaking person that you can think of

Simply write the name of the first German or German-speaking person that comes to mind. Do not worry if this is someone very famous or perhaps even stereotypical - all answers are relevant. When you think of Germany - whose name comes immediately to mind?
5

What language did you first study at school?

This can be in primary or secondary education. If you were not originally educated in the UK please state this in your answer.
6

What do you associate Germany as a country with?

This can be anything, including common stereotypes, something the country takes pride in or any cultural information that you know of. List as many as you can.
7

Can you name any German pop culture figures? This could be a German band, artist, sportsman/sportswoman, businessman/businesswoman or anyone that you have heard of that you know to be German.

Try to mention the figures that immediately come to mind.
8

French, Spanish and German are the most taught languages in British schools. Rank these languages in order of importance (1 = most important, 3 = least important). Can you give a reason for this ranking?

Do you think one of these languages is more important? Is one of the languages more 'helpful' for UK citizens to learn? Why? Can you give a reason for this? Or are all the languages equal? Why is this?
9

French is most often the first modern foreign language that is taught in British schools. Why do you think this is?

Name any reason that you think French is taught first above other modern foreign languages in British schools.
10

Can you speak any other languages other than English? What are they? And how have you acquired the language(s)?

Did you learn this language in school, through family members, are you self taught? Are you currently studying any modern foreign languages as part of your education? At what level (GCSE, A-Level, degree level, masters etc)?
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