Had my first trial class today. (At Göttingen we can decide after a couple weeks which classes we keep or drop.) It was a really interesting subject to me, about loan words in German, how they got there, if loan words should be avoided, etc. However, I decided not to take the class. Why? Well, everyone who wants a grade needs to write a 20-page final essay, as well as give a "short" oral presentation of 40 minutes. By him/herself. All in German. So yes, I am hoping the other ling class turns out a little bit better (read: easier)!