Author: Nicole Resnik

Learning Languages – Gain a Superpower

“Learn a language, gain a superpower!” – and that was just the beginning! On 10 June, teachers participating in the Authentic Language in the Classroom project in Birmingham turned their ideas about language learning into creative and eye-catching posters. From inspiring slogans to convincing arguments, they came up with a whole range of fresh ideas … Continue reading “Learning Languages – Gain a Superpower”

Bringing the spark to your classroom

KinoTage – SCHOOLS PROGRAMME WED 30 SEP – FRI 2 OCT 2026, Goethe-Institut London + Extended Period for Schools Nationwide Autumn is the cosy season, when staying at home, munching on popcorn and enjoying a good film adds on the cosy vibes. It’s also back-to-school season, and motivation for the new academic year usually kicks … Continue reading “Bringing the spark to your classroom”

How can we raise awareness of the importance and value of languages? 

One of the highlights of the Living the Language: Authentic Language in the Classroom conference at the University of Nottingham was an inspiring roundtable discussion that brought teachers and experts together to talk about the future of language learning in the UK. What made the discussion particularly valuable was the opportunity for teachers to have … Continue reading “How can we raise awareness of the importance and value of languages? “

Language Outreach: Connecting Universities, Schools and Learners

Language Outreach? At the University of Nottingham, an engaging discussion on language outreach was followed by a lively panel discussion. The event brought together different perspectives on the current state of language outreach in the UK and raised some important questions: What is already being done to promote language learning? Where is there still room … Continue reading “Language Outreach: Connecting Universities, Schools and Learners”

Not Broken German: What Youth Language Really Sounds Like

Beyond Kiezdeutsch: What Youth Language Can Teach Us About German How contemporary youth language challenges stereotypes — and why it belongs in the German classroom 1. From Kanak Sprak to Kiezdeutsch: Rethinking “Broken German” “Wallah, ich geh Kino.” — Kiezdeutsch Few linguistic phenomena have sparked as much public debate in Germany as Kiezdeutsch. Since the … Continue reading “Not Broken German: What Youth Language Really Sounds Like”

The Decline of Language Degrees in the UK: A Threat to Social Mobility?

A major blow for Russell Group universities, which traditionally stand for academic excellence, quality, and prestige, has emerged following the University of Nottingham’s proposal to become the first Russell Group institution to offer no language degree programmes. The decline of language education in the UK is therefore deepening further. This decision is largely driven by … Continue reading “The Decline of Language Degrees in the UK: A Threat to Social Mobility?”

Language Heroes: Harry Kane – Scoring Goals and Learning Languages

England reaches the World Cup semi-finals – and Harry Kane shows what it means to be a true hero What makes a hero? Is it only scoring the winning goal? Lifting trophies? Standing in the spotlight? For football captain Harry Kane, being a hero means much more. Of course, he is known worldwide for his … Continue reading “Language Heroes: Harry Kane – Scoring Goals and Learning Languages”

Language Learning Is About More Than Learning a Language

???????? ???????? ?’??? ??? просто ?ö? ?ä??????? ?????. Sprachen – German Learning – English n’est pas – French просто (prosto) – Russian (“simply”) för lärandets skull – Swedish (“for the sake of learning”) Meaning: Language learning isn’t simply about learning a language. We’ve probably heard this message countless times—in German, English, French, Spanish and many … Continue reading “Language Learning Is About More Than Learning a Language”

What’s In It for Teachers? Reflections on University–School Collaboration in German

At a recent discussion on the future of German outreach and advocacy, one message came through clearly: teachers are already doing an enormous amount with limited time and resources. Any new initiative, network, or outreach programme needs to answer a simple question: What’s in it for teachers? As we listened to colleagues from universities, schools, … Continue reading “What’s In It for Teachers? Reflections on University–School Collaboration in German”