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Coding & Deutsch

Providing children and teenagers with a solid introduction to the world of programming while simultaneously teaching the German language. 

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  • Ages 10-17
  • Library as a place of learning
  • Integrated language learning
  • No prior knowledge needed

A new and innovative youth course

The aim of the course is to give children and teenagers a solid introduction to the world of programming while teaching them the German language. The course objectives include imparting basic programming skills, fundamentals of the German language, use of digital systems and block-based development of effective problem-solving strategies.

Through a balanced mix of theoretical concepts, hands-on projects, and easy language acquisition, we offer a comprehensive learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world applications to strengthen their skills in a practical environment.

  • Level
     A1.1

  • Start
     July, September

  • Duration
     2 weeks

  • Hours per week
     15 hours

  • Total scope
     40 TU

  • Participants
     max. 16

  • Course location
     Goethe-Institut London

  • Price
     GBP 359

Course Information

  • At the end of the course, participants will receive a Coding & German certificate of participation, issued by the Goethe-Institut and the Roberta Initiative.
  • The textbook Beste Freunde Plus is not included in the course fee.
  • The Calliope Mini and a laptop will be provided to course participants by the Goethe-Institut for the duration of the course. 
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Coding Modules

Why Learn German and Programming at the Same Time?

With this innovative learning offer, the Goethe-Institut responds to early digital development in STEM fields and promotes the acquisition of the German language. Through this sustainable offering of integrated language learning, young people are prepared for an increasingly global job market or potential studies in Germany. The Coding & German program enables children and teenagers to take their first steps in the German language through the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach in a face-to-face setting while simultaneously acquiring basic computer science skills using hardware like the Calliope Mini.

The Calliope Mini

Calliope Mini © Calliope Mini
The Calliope Mini is a single-board computer designed for educational purposes and used in German elementary schools. It is equipped with various components that can be programmed and controlled. 

The Programming Environment

Open Roberta © Open Roberta
The Open Roberta ®Lab is a freely available graphical programming platform that makes learning to code easy. On this open-source platform by the Roberta® – Learning with Robots initiative from the Fraunhofer IAIS, even beginners can create their first programs quickly using drag and drop.