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Teaching

Language learning coaching

Enabling rather than instructing

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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Learning Environments and Forms of Learning: Language Learning Games

Language Learning through Play

Can learning a language really be fun? Absolutely! If teachers understand how to take best advantage of the possibilities offered by language games, this is an excellent way to learn, assuming that enjoyment of the game is not lost in the pursuit of the learning goal.

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German for doctors

Mistakes in doctor-patient consultations can have serious consequences

If foreign doctors have a limited knowledge of German, this can have serious consequences. An initial study into authentic doctor-patient consultations highlights the problems and provides useful information for German lessons.

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Integration

Learning Cultures

Preparing for Study in Germany

Only six of ten foreign students leave Germany universities with a degree. For many, dealing with different learning cultures is difficult. How can they prepare themselves for studying in Germany?

Accents in language

A part of our identity

Some learners of German use their accent to emphasize their cultural identity. Others want to lose it as quickly as possible so as not to stand out among native speakers. German studies expert Ursula Hirschfeld explains why that is not all that easy.

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Study in Germany

“In the beginning, I was a bit nervous”

Many young people come to Germany from all over the world to study. What challenges do they have to face? And what tips do they have for other young people who might be interested?

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Pre-departure integration

The road to Germany begins at home

Potential migrants can learn more about Germany and their job prospects there while still in their home countries – and not only by asking their friends and acquaintances.

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Pre-Integration

Building a Bridge to Germany

Whether it’s a matter of managing labour migrants’ expectations, helping them "learn how to learn" or alleviating their uncertainties: teachers and trainers of teachers of German as a foreign language can play a vital part in pre-integration, i.e. in developing skills to cope with living in Germany.

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