About Ava

Currently Lives:

Heidelberg, Germany

Citizen of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Germany: apple picking and autumn activities:

I am looking for places to go apple picking in Germany this fall. I mean good, ol' fashioned apple picking, American style, basket, bushel and trees. As long as we're on topic, any other favorite activities which take advantage of autumn scenery/foliage/etc? vielen Dank! Ava

Germany: Teaching English As A Foreign Language In Berlin:

I taught English as FL in Munich at a place called "Wall Street Institute." Despite the name, this is not a school for business English, rather for general, conversational English. It is a franchise, meaning there are branches all over the world, 4 of which are in Berlin. a TEFL certificate or similar is helpful to get a job, but it really isn't necessary, as all of the lessons are preprepared and teachers most of the time put in quite literally NO extra initiative and the pace is generally relaxed and friendly. It's not the most stimulating job (because everythign is already thought out for you), but it's perfectly fine if your goal is to have some classroom experience and live in Germany and have a bonafide life outside your job. I recommend just showing up at a branch of WSI (don't even bother calling ahead), and see if you can finagle your and/or your resume's way to the service manager. To find a TEFL job, timing and serendipity are everything. Feel free to contact me with more specific questions. Tschues, Ava

Italy: italian language schools:

Where's the best school to learn as much Italian in as little time as possible? (I have a mere three months) thanks! Ava

Austria: Jewish Travels in Austria:

Hello, I am looking to visit historical and contemporary Jewish sites in Austria. Can anyone recommend a specific tour group/package which specializes in this sort of itinerary? Or, are there tour packages from Austrian travel agencies which conduct German-language tours in Austria and Eastern Europe? Thank you very much for your help. Ava

Poland: Jewish Travels in Poland:

Hello, I am looking to visit historical and contemporary Jewish sites in Poland (including Warsaw, Krakow and Auschwitz). Can anyone recommend a specific tour group/package which specializes in this sort of itinerary? I can do a tours in English, German and/or Hebrew. Thank you for your help. Ava

Germany: travel tour companies:

Can anyone recommend a good German travel tour company? I am looking to travel in Eastern Europe on a group tour. Thank you. Ava

Hungary: Jewish travels in Hungary:

I am looking to explore historical and contemporary Jewish sites in Hungary (particularly in Budapest). Does anyone know of any tour groups which specialize in this itinerary? I can do a tour in English or in German. Thank you, Ava

Germany: Jobs in Heidelberg:

Hello, anyone out there live in Heidelberg? I would like to move there and was wondering about the prospects for finding a job. I have worked in Germany previously as an English teacher, but ideally I would like to speak German on the job (am a fluent speaker). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ava

Germany: looking for woman's bicycle:

Does anyone in the Munich area have a used woman's bicycle for sale? It doesn't have to be in the greatest condition. Thanks. Ava

Germany: Americans in Munich:

count me in too, please. will be living in munich full time as of April 30.

Date Joined:

4/9/2002

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