Jobs: Assistant Professor of German (U. of Alabama)

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Assistant Professor, German - The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Alabama

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Detailed Job Description

Establish and maintain an active scholarly research agenda, teach graduate seminars and lower to upper-division undergraduate courses, and provide appropriate service to the Department, University community, and professional organizations.

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in German, area of expertise open, to begin August 16, 2015. A Ph.D. in German or German Studies in hand by time of appointment and native or near-native fluency required. The successful candidate is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching at the M.A. level; an interest in Business and / or Technical German is preferred.
To apply go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the on-line application by submitting the following documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Teaching Dossier including recent student evaluations. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Rasma Lazda, Chair, German Search Committee, Department of Modern Languages & Classics, University of Alabama, 
Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0246. Please direct any inquiries to rlazda@ua.edu. Review of applications will 
begin on November 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. 


Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload teaching dossier to other document 1 tab and student evaluations to other document 2 tab.


Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made. EOE/AA
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

Jobs: Assistant Professor of German (U. of Wisconsin)

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Assistant Professor of German

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Company:University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Location:Stevens Point, WI

Date Posted:December 23, 2014

Source:HigherEdJobs

JOB DETAILS: 
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point announces a Tenure Track position in German at the level of Assistant Professor beginning August 2015. The successful candidate will teach 12 credits per semester and advise students in a dynamic and growing German program. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Required:

• PH.D. in German or closely related field
• ABD will be considered, but doctorate must be in hand by the beginning of the second year for retention.
• Near-native fluency in German and in English
• An active research agenda with potential for peer reviewed publications

Preferred:

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching an undergraduate German curriculum centered on a proficiency-based method
• Familiarity with emerging instructional technologies

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 
The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers majors and minors in French, German and Spanish. It also offers Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian through the UW-System Collaborative Language Program, as well as an ESL and a Comparative Literature minor. 

CAMPUS INFORMATION: 
Located midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis in the heart of Wisconsin, The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers a wide range of academic programs to over 9,700 students. Students enrolled with the College of Letters and Sciences, College of Natural Resources, College of Fine Arts and Communications, and College of Professional Studies experience a student faculty ratio of 22:1 in the classroom, with one in five studying abroad by the time they graduate. The 400-acre campus features state of the art facilities coupled with the beautiful woodlands, marshlands, and meadow of Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. Stevens Point, located on the scenic Wisconsin River, hosts a population of 25,000 in a metropolitan area of 62,000. The Stevens Point campus and community offer a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities throughout the year. 

SPECIAL NOTES: 
The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of final candidates must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, final candidates under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). 

Employment will require a criminal background check. 

TO APPLY: 
Apply online. You must create an account and login before you can apply. 

Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by visiting the site below: 
https://helpdesk.wisc.edu... 

Your online application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. NOTE: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and make changes. Submission in pdf format is preferred for all attachments. 

Please submit, in electronic format, credentials, including:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae and a complete dossier
• Three letters of recommendation emailed directly from the individual writing the reference or via Interfolio to dgear@uwsp.edu
• Unofficial or official transcripts

Official transcripts will be required at time of hire 

Appointment Date: August 24, 2015 

Terms of Employment: Tenure track position 

Screening begins on February 3, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. 

It is the policy of UW Stevens Point to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability. 

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: 
Thomas Leek 
Chair, Search & Screen Committee 
Email: tleek@uwsp.edu 
Phone: 715-346-2379 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: 
Tom Bertram, Human Resources 
Email: hr@uwsp.edu 
Phone: 715-346-4351

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Jobs: Assistant Professor of Japanese

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Assistant Professor of Japanese

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Company:Miami University

Location:Oxford, OH

Date Posted:December 17, 2014

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Duties

Teach full load of Japanese language, literature, and culture courses at all undergraduate levels in both Japanese and English; maintain an active research program with scholarly publications; provide service to the University.

Basic Qualifications

Ph.D. by time of appointment. Near native fluency in Japanese and English and demonstrated teaching excellence.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to apply.interfolio.com/26364. If you are unable to attach letters of reference via the link, they may be submitted via email to schrodjl@MiamiOH.edu. Keywords: German Russian & East Asian Languages, Assistant Professor of Japanese, #1 Nationally for best teaching, Opportunities for growth and advancement, Inclusive, equitable working environment, Foreign Languages & Literature, Japanese

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Using Smartphones in Class

From SmartBrief:

Smartphones can be an effective tool for teaching and learning, according to Ramona Persaud, a documentary filmmaker. However, they can also be a distraction for students. In this blog post, Persaud shares what she learned from several educators who are working to address these challenges and more.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/smartphones-from-toy-to-tool-ramona-persaud 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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German: Subordinate Clauses (DW)

Hello all, today we have some more German grammar to share. Deutsche Welle just had a post on subordinate clauses which are always a tricky thing for students to master. Enjoy!

http://www.dw.de/lektion-92-subordinate-clauses-that-2-nebens%C3%A4tze-mit-dass-2/a-4263999?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde


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French: Expressions

Hello all, today we have another bit of French to share with you from the Transparent Language blog on  French expressions:

http://blogs.transparent.com/french/parlez-vous-francais-a-study-of-french-expressions-part-7/

Literal translations are given and the equivalent English expression is also listed.

What other French expressions do you know? How do you include expressions in your lessons?

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German: 12 Proverbs Translated Literally (BF)

Hello all, today we have something fun to share for German. Buzzfeed recently featured an article on 12 German proverbs that were translated literally complete with a visual representation for each one. Enjoy!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/german-proverbs-translated-literally-into-english

How do you incorporate proverbs into your lessons?

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French: Les Noms Composés ̶ Compound Nouns

Hello all, today we have some French to share. Take a look at a recent post on Compound Nouns from the Transparent Language blog:

http://blogs.transparent.com/french/compound-nouns-en-francais/

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Early Childhood Language Immersion Programs

Today we have a link that was shared with us recently on early childhood immersion programs which can help with the acquisition of new languages. Take a look at the infographic below:



Source: Early-Childhood-Education-Degrees.com/

German: Using Sauerkraut

Hi all, here is a post I came across a few days ago on using sauerkraut. Cooking recipes provide a fun mix of culture and grammar (imperative - following directions). With a little effort these types of activities can be of use in the classroom setting. The sauerkraut article below if from Transparent Language blog:

http://blogs.transparent.com/german/how-to-use-sauerkraut-in-cooking-an-easy-recipe/

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German: Zustandspassiv (DW)

 Hi all, here is another great review picture from Deutsche Welle for the Zustandspassiv:

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Japanese: Astro Boy Traffic Lights

From JapanPulse:

Green means blast off! Astro Boy is rescuing pedestrians in Kanagawa Prefecture with a new traffic light using his image.

http://jtim.es/EfpHA

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German: Revolverheld - Ich lass für Dich das Licht an (song)

Here is Christina with another great German song!
This time: "Ich lass für Dich das Licht an" ("I'll leave the light on for you") by the German rock band Revolverheld.




Here are the lyrics in German with an English translation:

Deutsch Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an Wenn wir nachts nach Hause gehen, Die Lippen blau vom Rotwein, Und wir uns bis vorne an der Ecke Meine große Jacke teilen. Der Himmel wird schon morgenrot, Doch du willst noch nicht schlafen. Ich hole uns die alten Räder, Und wir fahren zum Hafen. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich hör‘ mit dir Platten, Die ich nicht mag. Ich bin für dich leise, Wenn du zu laut bist. Renn‘ für dich zum Kiosk, Ob Nacht oder Tag. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich schaue mir Bands an, Die ich nicht mag. Ich gehe mit dir in die schlimmsten Schnulzen, Ist mir alles egal. Hauptsache, du bist da. Ich würde meine Lieblingsplatten Sofort für dich verbrennen. Und wenn es für dich wichtig ist, Bis nach Barcelona trampen. Die Morgenluft ist viel zu kalt, Und ich werde langsam heiser. Ich seh‘ nur dich im Tunnelblick, Und die Stadt wird langsam leiser. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich hör‘ mit dir Platten, Die ich nicht mag. Ich bin für dich leise, Wenn du zu laut bist. Renn‘ für dich zum Kiosk, Ob Nacht oder Tag. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich schaue mir Bands an, Die ich nicht mag. Ich gehe mit dir in die schlimmsten Schnulzen, Ist mir alles egal. Hauptsache, du bist da. Wenn wir nachts nach Hause gehen, Die Lippen blau vom Rotwein, Und wir uns bis vorne an der Ecke Meine große Jacke teilen.

English Translation I’ll leave the light on for you When we head home at night Our lips blue from red wine And we both share my big jacket Up to the corner ahead. The sky is already red from the sunrise But you don’t want to sleep yet. I grab our old bikes And we ride to the harbor. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll listen to records with you that I don’t like. I’m quiet for you, when you‘re too loud. Run to the corner store for you, Day or night. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll go see bands That I don’t like. I’ll go with you to see the worst tear-jerkers It doesn’t matter to me. The main thing is: you are there. I would immediately burn my Favorite records for you. And if it’s important to you, I‘ll hitchhike to Barcelona. The morning air is much too cold And I’m slowly getting hoarse. I see only you with tunnel vision And the city is slowly getting quieter. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll listen to records with you that I don’t like. I’m quiet for you, when you‘re too loud. Run to the corner store for you, Day or night. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll go see bands That I don’t like. I’ll go with you to see the worst tear-jerkers It doesn’t matter to me. The main thing is: you are there. When we head home at night Our lips blue from red wine And we both share my big jacket Up to the corner ahead.

 
If you want to find out more about the band Revolverheld, you should check out their webiste:
http://revolverheld.de/

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German: Slang

Hi all, today we have some German slang to share with you. This one is from German Advanced University Students Alliance

http://languagelearningbase.com/85149/german-slang

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German: Wohin ist die Mauer eigentlich gefallen? (Zeit Online)

Here is a great article from Zeit Online about what happened with the Berlin Wall itself:

http://www.zeit.de/wissen/geschichte/2014-11/berliner-mauer-weltweit-mauerstuecke-fs


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German: Was gibt es in Augsburg zu sehen? (DW)

Today we have a great article to share from Deutsche Welle featuring Augsburg and its many fascinating sites. This can greatly enhance any chapter or unit that might be covering the city:

http://www.dw.de/das-solltet-ihr-in-augsburg-gesehen-haben/a-17276557?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde


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German: Ostalgie (DW)

Here is another great article to go along with other posts covering the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall:

http://www.dw.de/sehnsucht-nach-der-guten-alten-zeit/a-18037690

This features the nostalgia for products from the former East Germany.

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German: Moving Photos from November 9, 1989 (Buzzfeed)

To go along with the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, here is a link to some moving photos from November 9, 1989:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/germanyinusa/13-moving-photos-from-november-9-1989-fr91

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German: Etwas dürfen (DW)

Hi all, below is another great lesson from Deutsche Welle which you can share with your students and incorporate into your lessons. Today it is about dürfen:

http://www.dw.de/lektion-73-to-be-allowed-to-etwas-d%C3%BCrfen/a-4261996?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde

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German: Madsen - Lass die Liebe regieren (song)

Here is Christina with another German song!
This time: "Lass die Liebe regieren" ("Let Love Reign") by Madsen.






Here are the lyrics in German with an English translation:

Lass die Liebe regieren  Deutsch Weil du erinnerst,  weil du vergisst, weil du verzeihen kannst  und bist wie du bist, weil du vermisst  und weil du fehlst, weil du zuhörst und erzählst, weil dein Herz laut schlägt und die Welt sich immer weiter dreht, weil du fällst  und immer wieder aufstehst, merkst du, dass es dich gibt. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du gibst und vergibst, weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du glühst und vergisst, wirst du geliebt, lass es passieren, lass die Liebe regieren. Weil du weißt, woher du kommst, was du gegeben hast und genommen, weil purer Hass auf Dauer traurig macht und das Leben viel mehr zu bieten hat, Weil wir mit uns kämpfen  und weil wir uns brauchen, weil wir uns helfen  und an uns glauben, weil es wahre Freundschaft gibt. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du gibst und vergibst. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du glühst und vergisst, wirst du geliebt, lass es passieren, lass die Liebe regieren. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil es dich nur einmal gibt. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du gibst und vergibst. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du glühst und vergisst, wirst du geliebt, lass es passieren, lass die Liebe regieren.

Let Love Reign English Translation Because you remember,  because you forget, Because you can forgive  and are who you are, Because you miss  and because you’re missed, Because you listen and talk, Because your heart beats loud and the world keeps on turning, Because you fall  and always get up again, you notice that you exist. Because you love, because you live, because you give and forgive, because you love, because you live, because you glow and forget, you are loved, let it happen, let love reign. Because you know where you’re from, what you’ve given and taken, because pure hate is sad after awhile and life has a lot more to offer, because we fight with ourselves  and because we need each other, because we help each other  and believe in us, because true friendship exists. Because you love, because you live, because you give and forgive, because you love, because you live, because you glow and forget, you are loved, let it happen, let love reign. Because you love, because you live, because there’s only one you, because you love, because you live, because you give and forgive, because you love, because you live, because you glow and forget, you are loved, let it happen, let love reign.

You can find more information about Madsen on their official website:
http://www.madsenmusik.de/

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News: Forbes - Why learning a language could save your career?

Good article out today on Forbes for those looking for content to include in language program advertising.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/10/23/why-learning-a-language-could-save-your-career/

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Technology: What teachers want from digital tools

From eslschoolnews:
"Standards gaps" exist where digital resources are unavailable or do not meet the needs of teachers, according to a report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Regarding what they are looking for, the 3,100 educators surveyed reported a desire for digital tools that deliver instruction, diagnose student learning, increase engagement, support collaboration and foster independent practice.

You can find the full article here.

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German: Deutsche Welle - Der Mauerfall im Deutschunterricht

With November 9 nearing, Deutsche Welle has put up an excellent resource on the Mauerfall for instructors to use:

http://www.dw.de/der-mauerfall-im-deutschunterricht/a-18026352?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde

This will definitely add some quality content to this topic and enhance whatever lessons/activities you are already doing!

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German: Komparation von Adjektiven

Unsure about the comparative form for German adjectives? Take a look at DW's handy chart:

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German: Verschiedene weitere Pluralformen

From Deutsche Grammatik 2.0 on additional plural forms of nouns:

http://www.deutschegrammatik20.de/das-substantiv-nomen/numerus-singular-plural/verschiedene-pluralformen/



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German: DW sicherlich vs. definitiv

From DW's Learn German page:

Was man leicht verwechselt: DEFINITIV vs. SICHERLICH

definitiv = so, dass etw. auf jeden Fall so ist; endgültig; sich ganz sicher über etwas sein

Ich habe die Schlüssel definitiv auf den Tisch gelegt! Jemand muss sie gestohlen haben. 
Ich habe dir definitiv gesagt, dass du heute Abend babysitten musst!
Ich habe immer noch keine definitive Zusage von der neuen Firma. Bis ich die bekomme, bewerbe ich mich weiter.

sicherlich = so, dass der Sprecher vermutet, dass etw. so ist

Sicherlich wird er anrufen, wenn er zu spät kommt.
Was er sagt, ist sicherlich die Wahrheit. Aber so ganz vertraue ich ihm nicht.
Du hast sicherlich noch ganz viele weitere Ideen für deine Masterarbeit, oder?

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German: 18 Weird Words You Won't Believe Exist

Check out this post from FluentU on German words you didn't believe exist:

http://www.fluentu.com/german/blog/weird-german-words-vocabulary/


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German: DW Watch German TV

From Deutsche Welle's Learn German page:

Super Nachrichten für alle, die gerne deutsches Fernsehen gucken möchten!
http://deutsch-lerner.blog.de/2014/10/15/deutsches-fernsehen-online-mediathekview-19566865/
In diesem Blogbeitrag wird beschrieben, wie ihr überall auf der Welt legal deutsche Fernsehsendungen anschauen könnt. Mit einem kostenlosen Programm
bekommt ihr eine Übersicht über alle Sendungen auf allen Programmen und könnt von dort aus direkt mit einem Klick die Sendung starten. Toll, oder?

Kennt ihr noch jemanden, den das interessieren würde? Dann teilt unseren Beitrag doch mit ihm/ihr!

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German: Tokio Hotel - Durch den Monsun (song)

Here is Christina with another German song!
This time: "Durch den Monsun" ("Through the Monsoon") by Tokio Hotel




Here are the lyrics in German with English translation:

Deutsch Durch den Monsun Das Fenster öffnet sich nicht mehr. Hier drin ist es voll von dir und leer Und vor mir geht die letzte Kerze aus. Ich warte schon ‘ne Ewigkeit. Endlich ist es jetzt so weit, Da draußen ziehen die schwarzen Wolken auf. Ich muss durch den Monsun, Hinter die Welt, ans Ende der Zeit, Bis kein Regen mehr fällt, Gegen den Sturm, am Abgrund entlang. Und wenn ich nicht mehr kann, denk ich daran: Irgendwann laufen wir zusamm’ Durch den Monsun, dann wird alles gut. Ein halber Mond versinkt vor mir. War der eben noch bei dir? Und hält er wirklich, was er mir verspricht? Ich weiß, dass ich dich finden kann, hör deinen Namen im Orkan. Ich glaub, noch mehr dran glauben kann ich nicht. Ich muss durch den Monsun, Hinter die Welt, ans Ende der Zeit, Bis kein Regen mehr fällt. Gegen den Sturm, am Abgrund entlang. Und wenn ich nicht mehr kann, denk ich daran: Irgendwann laufen wir zusamm’, Weil uns einfach nichts mehr halten kann, Durch den Monsun. Ich kämpf mich Durch die Mächte hinter dieser Tür. Werde sie besiegen,  Und dann führen sie mich zu dir. Dann wird alles gut. Dann wird alles gut. Wird alles gut Alles gut Ich muss durch den Monsun, Hinter die Welt, ans Ende der Zeit, Bis kein Regen mehr fällt, Gegen den Sturm, am Abgrund entlang. Und wenn ich nicht mehr kann, denk ich daran: Irgendwann laufen wir zusamm’, Weil uns einfach nichts mehr halten kann Durch den Monsun Durch den Monsun Dann wird alles gut Durch den Monsun Dann wird alles gut

English Translation Through the Monsoon The window won’t open any more. Here inside it is full of you and empty. And the last candle goes out in front of me. I wait forever. Finally it’s at a point where Outside the black clouds are approaching. I have to get through the monsoon, Behind the world, to the end of time, Until it’s not raining anymore. Against the storm, along the abyss, And when I can’t go anymore, I think that Sometime we’ll run together Through the monsoon, and all will be well. A half moon sinks (to insignificance) in front of me. Wasn’t it just with you? And does it really keep what it promises me? I know I can find you. I hear your name in the hurricane. I believe, it’s impossible to believe it more.  I have to get through the monsoon, Behind the world, to the end of time, Until it’s not raining anymore. Against the storm, along the abyss, And when I can’t go anymore, I think that Sometime we’ll run together Because nothing more can stop us Through the monsoon. I battle my way Through the powers that be behind this door. I’ll conquer them,  And then they’ll lead me to you. Then all will be well. Then all will be well. All will be well All’s well. I have to get through the monsoon, Behind the world, to the end of time, Until it’s not raining anymore. Against the storm, along the abyss, And when I can’t go anymore, I think that Sometime we’ll run together Because nothing more can stop us Through the monsoon. Through the monsoon. Then all will be well. Through the monsoon. Then all will be well.

If you want to find out more about Tokio Hotel, you should check out their website:
http://www.tokiohotel.com/

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