What a year it has been! When we launched Towards an Authentic (German) Classroom in January 2025, our goal was ambitious: to make German language learning more engaging, relevant, and connected to real-world contexts. Twelve months later, we’re proud to share what we’ve achieved and where we’re heading next. Starting Strong: Workshops and Conversations … Continue reading “Building Authentic German Classrooms: Our Journey Through the First Year”
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Celebrate Autumn with Words and Poetry
Discover Autumn: Free Lesson Materials for Words & Poetry Autumn is a season full of colours, cozy moments, and inspiration. Why not use this inspiring topic for your Language lesson? We’ve created free teaching materials to help your learners talk about autumn activities and explore poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke. Our conversation lesson is designed … Continue reading “Celebrate Autumn with Words and Poetry”
Auf den Hund gekommen
Wusstest du, dass sich Bulldogge tatsächlich vom englischen dog herleiten lässt? Auch wenn es offensichtlich klingt, ist es das ganz und gar nicht. Das englische Wort dog stellt die Sprachgeschichte vor ein Rätsel! 🕵️♀️✨. Was wir wissen: Die Wortherkunft aus dem altenglischen docga, ein seltenes Wort für … Continue reading “Auf den Hund gekommen”
What Pupils and Teachers of German Say about the Materials they Use in their Classroom
Are you satisfied with the materials you use in the classroom?Perhaps you think they could be improved but aren’t quite sure how. Or maybe you simply don’t have the time to make any changes, so you stick with the same materials. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Take a look at the results of our … Continue reading “What Pupils and Teachers of German Say about the Materials they Use in their Classroom”