German Language Olympics Asia-Pacific
“10 countries - one language” was the slogan of the Asian-Pacific German Olympics held for the first time in 2017.
„10 countries- one language“ was the slogan of the Asian-Pacific German Olympics which took place for the first time in 2017. Its aim was to unite German learners from the entire Asian-Pacific region and to show them that they can build friendships across country borders, cultures and religions through the German language.
Looking back at the Asian-Pacific German
77 students from 10 different countries participated in the GOAP at language levels A1 and A2. The event took place in Rayong, East-Thailand, at the Purimas Beach Hotel and Spa.
The winners of the German Olympics Asia-Pacific
Language level A2
1. Suthinee Jangphiphatnawakit (Thailand)
2. Nguyễn Tất Hoàng Long (Vietnam)
3. Now Tachumpa (Thailand)
Language level A1
1. Rushabh Soni (India)
2. Kristiana Ellen (Indonesia)
3. Thomas Koster (Australia)
The jury of the German Olympics Asia-Pacific
1. Carl-Jochen Dill, Goethe-Institut India
2. Dr. Thanakon Kaewwipat, Association of German teachers in Thailand, Chulalongkorn Universität
3. Hartono Pangi, Goethe-Institut Indonesia
4. Eva Spiesberger, Goethe-Institut Australia
5. Alcione De Sa Martins Dill, Colégio Cruzeiro, Brazil
6. Kristin Kropidlowski, Goethe-Institut Vietnam