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Malaysia for the Ears

Malaysia für die Ohren square visual © SM Sains Kepala Batas

The German proverb “Es gibt etwas auf die Ohren!” (There's something for the ears!) usually doesn't bode well; but in our case, it does.

Welcome to the project page of “Malaysia for the Ears,” an exciting initiative by the PASCH/BKD department of the Goethe-Institut Malaysia that took place from May to August.

About the project

This unique educational project provided 65 Malaysian secondary school students from six schools with an innovative learning experience exploring the German language through the art of podcasting.

A collage of students from 6 different schools that participated in the Malaysia for the Ears project © Goethe-Institut Malaysia

About the process

Over the course of the summer, these dedicated students worked individually on podcast modules such as:

  • Module 1 “Getting to Know Podcasts”
  • Module 2 “Preparing a Podcast”
  • Module 3 “Planning a Podcast”
  • Module 4 “Recording a Podcast”
  • ... and independently created their first podcasts in German!
The process was both creative and educational as they developed their language skills while sharing their own stories, insights and cultural perspectives.

The finished podcasts were recorded on special creative soundtracks and distributed to the other participating schools so that other students could experience the voices and perspectives of their peers.

This project not only improved the students' German language skills, but also encouraged intercultural exchange and creativity.

SMK Agama Putrajaya male students and teacher holding the Kreative Tonie figurines and the green Toniebox © SMK Agama Putrajaya

SMK Agama Putrajaya female students and teacher holding the Kreative Tonie figurines © SMK Agama Putrajaya

Gemischte Schüler und Lehrer der SMK Agama Putrajaya arbeiten an dem Projekt © SMK Agama Putrajaya

SMK Doktor Burhanuddin students working on the project © SMK Doktor Burhanuddin

SM Sains Kepala Batas students and teacher working on the project © SM Sains Kepala Batas

On this page, you can discover the highlights and achievements of “Malaysia for the Ears”, listen to some of the remarkable podcasts below created by the students and learn more about their experiences and the impact of the project.

The results of the project can be listened to in a special exhibition at Goethe-Institut Malaysia's Language Media Centre. This exhibition showcases the students' podcasts and provides a unique opportunity to experience their creative endeavors first-hand.

Exciting news: “Malaysia for the Ears” will continue next year with a sequel that will involve even more schools. We look forward to expanding this enriching experience and hearing new voices from across Malaysia!
 

© SMK Agama Putrajaya

 

© SMK Agama Putrajaya

Learning German through podcasts is like having a conversation with a friend; it makes the language come alive, immersing you in real-life context and enhancing your listening skills effortlessly.
- Students from SMK Chukai, Terengganu
Learning through podcasts is simply SUPER!
– Students from SMK Datuk Onn, Penang
Learning German through Podcasts with Toniebox is entertaining.
– Students from SMK Doktor Burhanuddin, Perak

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