German Language Olympics Asia-Pacific

German Language Olympics Asia-Pacific
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“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
 
  • Nguyễn Tất Hoàng Long from Ho-Chi-Minh-City can barely believe that he has won the second prize. Photo: Noah Shahar
    Nguyễn Tất Hoàng Long from Ho-Chi-Minh-City can barely believe that he has won the second prize.
  • Group picture with guests of honor. Photo: Noah Shahar
    Group picture with guests of honor.
  • The students get to know each other in different games. Photo: Noah Shahar
    The students get to know each other in different games.
  • The six members of the jury. Photo: Noah Shahar
    The six members of the jury.
  • The competition begins. The students have to interview each other about their home countries. Photo: Songkot Ketwet
    The competition begins. The students have to interview each other about their home countries.
  • The participants hold group presentations in the second part of the competition. Photo: Timo Kozlowski
    The participants hold group presentations in the second part of the competition.
  • The teachers enjoy the presentations. Photo: Timo Kozlowski
    The teachers enjoy the presentations.
  • Australia prepared a quiz and everyone is taking part in it. Photo: Timo Kozlowski
    Australia prepared a quiz and everyone is taking part in it.
  • The participants of level A1 with the three winners… Photo: Noah Shahar
    The participants of level A1 with the three winners…
  • …and the group of level A2 with the winners. Photo: Noah Shahar
    …and the group of level A2 with the winners.