I like the teacher, class size (no more than 10 students), flexibility to choose the class time you…read morewant, the pace of the class and the price. If I had started here my German would be much better. Everyday all of us have many opportunities to speak and practice together.

Viktualienmarkt -- Munich's Historic Food Market…read more The Viktualienmarkt is Munich's largest and most famous open‑air food market. Come here to get a delicious taste of Munich. We came here for both lunch and dinner on two different days. The stalls offer a wide variety of options. Fresh fruits and vegetables, sausages, seafood, cheeses, coffee, beer and of course pretzels. Ordered a Wiener Schnitzel and then found a table in the biergarten for dinner. The tender veal cutlets are pounded thin, breaded, and fried until perfectly crisp. This classic European comfort food is one of my favorites. So nice to sit under the trees enjoying the blue skies on a breezy summer evening. For lunch, we grabbed pastries and drinks to go. The market was established in 1807 by King Maximilian I Joseph to relieve overcrowding at Marienplatz. It was originally a farmers' market. Over time, it evolved into a gourmet destination. The name "Viktualien" comes from the Late Latin victualia meaning "provisions." Some specialty spots to check out include: Honighäusl -- honey stalls Thoma Fromages et Vines -- cheeses and wines Café Nymphenburg Sekt -- sparkling wine and cakes Verrückte Eismacher -- creative ice cream Fisch Witte -- fresh fish Check out the blue-and-white Maibaum/Maypole. Unlike rural maypoles raised annually, Munich's has been in place since May 4, 1962, when the city's mayor felt that the "village of millions" deserved its own Maibaum. Maypoles in Bavaria date back to the 16th century. They symbolize community identity, fertility, and spring. In Munich, the tradition was adapted into a permanent urban landmark, blending rural customs with city culture. The Munich Maibaum is painted in Bavaria's white and blue and adorned with carved figures and guild signs. Six main groups depict scenes from Munich life. Brewery team transporting beer barrels. Oktoberfest scenes. Schäfflertanz (coopers' dance). Musicians and dancing couples. Market stall woman with a beer bar. Munich city flags. Patron saints of brewers, St. Boniface and St. Florian. You can also fill your water bottle here from the fountains. So important to stay hydrated when the summer temperatures soared into three digits!

The Viktualienmarkt near Marienplatz in Munich is an excellent place to buy all sorts of crafts,…read moregrilled and fried foods, delis, Metzgerai or Feincosten, cheese, produce and beer at the Augustinerbrau Biergarten, the latter which was my initial focus. Best to come with a few friends to stake out a table. Alone,... good luck. The Augustinerbrau Helles is my favorite beer in Munich and I wish I had been able to sit down to appreciate it fully. I took a picture of my liter Mass standing with several other people. Later I had tea and a pistachio croissant at the nearby Eataly, a Keberkaessemmel at the A. Klobeck Metzgerai and a small craft gift at the Kunst & Handwerk shop of Peter Urban, all ringing the Viktualienmarkt. There is something for everyone at the Viktualienmarkt.

Wish I took more pictures of this fantastic garden. I am ecstatic that my husband and I took the…read moretime to walk from our hotel to the English Garden. We brought sandwiches, snacks and water which made for a little picnic. The garden is enormous and beautifully maintained. Wish we had gardens such as this in the USA. I think this may even be bigger than the Central Park in NYC - most certainly safer! We went on a Monday but it was still full of people. From what it seems, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Locals wade into the water and there are even some spots where they surf! I believe there's even a lifeguard in one of the areas. They don't just let anyone surf though and there are some warning signs about its dangers. Hubby and I were able to find a bench in the shade where we just enjoyed the scenery for a while. It was perfect for our jet lag recovery The park is also within walking distance from many other landmarks in Munich, such as The Residence, the Odeonsplatz, Mariensplatz, The Munich Cathedral, among many others.

I kept expecting to see a beautiful flowering manicured English garden. Instead, we walked through…read morewhat looked like Central Park. Locals told us that it was designed by an Englishman to look like an English Park. It was pretty, but it looks like home. It was great for people watching and did enjoy seeing more surfers , and lots of bikers, dogs and walkers. It was a beautiful & sunny 73° & the perfect place to get in well over 10,000 steps here.

One of my best tips for travelling would be to learn languages. If you are planning a longer…read morevacation in an englsh speaking country then I would really recommend taking some lessons here at Barbara Försters' school to get a feel for the language and maybe learn some phrases and words. After 3 years without travelling and without speaking English I was afraid of talking to natives in the US, but after the lessons I felt much better and didn't nearly had any problems in talking there. Thank you very much!

i've been her to improve my (business) english skills and have to praise lbt languages: you guys…read morerock, i've never improved my english as easy as at your place! thx a lot!

A gorgeous square surrounded by beautiful old buildings and a gorgeous church. Unfortunately it's…read morebeen under construction for the past year, as they build a whole new square with an underground car park (a nice addition to the neighborhood with little parking) and market square. It's supposed to be finished by spring 2016 and I look forward to the weekly markets returning here and having a nice square in the neighborhood instead of construction vehicles and road blockages :-)) we live close to this square and walk by it most days. Before construction began there was weekly markets here, live events and so on. Looking forward to normalcy on this square again :-)) I wouldn't go out of your way to come here ;-)) if you happen to be in the area it's worth a quick peek. A few nice cafes and shops around the area.

A quaint and quiet square in the Maxvorstadt district within München, the square harvests nearby…read morestudents and recent graduates to young and single professionals. Just within walking distance to TUM, cute coffee bars and plenty of bakeries are at every corner for a quick grab and go. Having spent quite some time in the district of Maxvorstadt, I discovered that it is a student friendly town. Every 15 minutes, the church bell rings the time. If relocating in the near future, I wouldn't mind living near this square if possible x

We came here from work for a team event and it was an excellent one. There were twelve of us and…read moretwo instructors. The emphasis was clearly on having a good time while the learning was a bit on the backburner, which isn't to say that we didn't learn several valuable things, and I think they can also put on a different class where the focus is more clearly om the culinary skills. The chef supervised us in making a great lunch for ourselves where everyone was involved in some part, but where at any given time, most of us were just having a good time. We also had some nice wine to accompany the food and the convrsation. I can definitely recommend this excellent facility for a work morale event or just a private evening with friends.