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One does not need to speak fluent German in order to experience success in German research, though it does require an investment of time to gain an understanding of the German genealogical process, history, geography, language, vocabulary, handwriting, etc. Below are listed some resources that will assist you as you begin this exciting journey. | One does not need to speak fluent German in order to experience success in German research, though it does require an investment of time to gain an understanding of the German genealogical process, history, geography, language, vocabulary, handwriting, etc. Below are listed some resources that will assist you as you begin this exciting journey. | ||
<br>'''Research Resources<br>'''Free internet resources regarding the nuances and basics of German research:<br> | <br>'''Research Resources<br>'''Free internet resources regarding the nuances and basics of German research:<br> | ||
[http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/courses/free.cfm BYU Independent Study]: Brigham Young University Independent Study Online offers general Genealogical Research classes and an entire German Family History series at no cost. | [http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/courses/free.cfm BYU Independent Study]: Brigham Young University Independent Study Online offers general Genealogical Research classes and an entire German Family History series at no cost. | ||
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[http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/articles/index.html ProGenealogists]: A genealogical site containing several training articles regarding German research and also has German gazetteers. | [http://www.progenealogists.com/germany/articles/index.html ProGenealogists]: A genealogical site containing several training articles regarding German research and also has German gazetteers. | ||
'''Language and Archaic Terms<br>'''You will need a good modern German dictionary and at least one dictionary containing the archaic terms. <br> | '''Language and Archaic Terms<br>'''You will need a good modern German dictionary and at least one dictionary containing the archaic terms. <br> | ||
A [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/German_Word_List German Genealogical word ]list is available at FamilySearch Wiki. Also available are word lists for Latin, French, Danish, Dutch and Polish – languages that often appear in German records. | A [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/German_Word_List German Genealogical word ]list is available at FamilySearch Wiki. Also available are word lists for Latin, French, Danish, Dutch and Polish – languages that often appear in German records. | ||
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[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki] - search by keywords German Script for various training articles. | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki] - search by keywords German Script for various training articles. | ||
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