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Conceptional orality in written texts WhatsApp messages in the classroom?

Texts in YouTube and WhatsApp exhibit some interesting linguistic phenomena. Photo (detail): Wayhome Studio © Adobe Stock GFL lessons are designed to enable learners to communicate in German in different situations. What does this mean in the era of YouTube and WhatsApp? Should the linguistic phenomena of these media be explored in GFL lessons, or have they perhaps already been included in textbooks or even exams?

German and footballBecome a champion with German

FIFA World Cup 2018 kick-off in Russia Photo: Bits and Splits © Adobe Stock What do German lessons have in common with football training? In the Mit Deutsch zum Titel! project one thing’s for sure – it was lots of fun. The school teams achieving the most victories on the pitch and in the classroom were awarded the cup. You can bring the World Cup into your classroom too with these teaching resources.
 

Language learning coaching Enabling rather than instructing

Language learning counselling encourages learner autonomy. Photo (detail): Monkey Business © Adobe Stock Knowledge is not contagious. No matter what one teaches, it is either not learnt at all, or is learnt in an entirely different way. Learning is a process that can be externally influenced to only a very limited degree. However, language learning coaching can help learners develop an awareness of the conditions that influence their learning.

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Startklar?!

What will education and professional development be like in the future? How will digital networking influence our learning processes and the methods we use to teach foreign languages? We take a look at these questions in the conference.

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The PASCH initiative celebrates its anniversary

The PASCHmobile will visit all of the programme’s partners in Germany from February to December, with events staged in each place to showcase the diversity of PASCH. Follow its journey on PASCH-net.
 

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Mein Weg nach Deutschland

The web portal has extended its range of services for teachers and advisors. Among other things, the transcripts of the mini-series are now available for download. The contents can also be used offline.

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