In many courses, learners do not talk about their experiences. Yet these experiences are crucial for resonance in the classroom. Through writing, sharing, mirroring back and responding to prompts, a space is created in which resonance can emerge and everyone can take part.
Opening in Mannheim in 2028, the Forum Deutsche Sprache will be part language museum, part science centre – a place where visitors can discover, explore and actively engage with the German language. Prof. Dr Henning Lobin, scientific director of the Leibniz Institute for the German Language (IDS) and the main force behind the project, explains what makes the Forum so significant and previews the fascinating programme ahead.
When deaf refugees come to Germany, they need to learn German Sign Language. For an inclusive educational approach, teachers ought to accommodate these special needs.
Anyone who’s taught youngsters will certainly confirm several of the observations listed here—and probably add some more. But learning a foreign language isn’t always easy for grownups either, as teachers in adult education—and adult learners—know all too well. We need to be in the right frame of mind—otherwise learning can be a painstaking ordeal!
Since 2020 the Goethe-Institut USA has been expanding its nationwide network to boost German teaching by working together with American schools. “SPARK for German” is a joint project of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and the Goethe-Institut. The acronym stands for “Strukturiertes Programm zum Aufbau von Ressourcen und Kompetenzen” or “Structured Programme for the Development of Resources and Skills”.
Can we learn new things on the go, whilst going for a walk, exercising or doing household chores? Yes, with podcasts!
Worldwide an additional four thousand German teachers are needed. Language skills are the key to successful integration for immigrant students and skilled workers.
Rukiye Samanci knew exactly how to explain maths - but only in her mother tongue. At first, she sometimes felt like the little mermaid who dreams of a prince above the water but has no voice to speak to him.
Last year, teacher Hendrik Haverkamp explained in DIE ZEIT how ChatGPT is transforming teaching. What has happened since then? A discussion about the time-saving benefits of artificial intelligence and how it may spell the end of homework.
Learners with self-regulation skills learn more efficiently – at school and later in life, too. But is that possible with fewer teachers?
Well-trained German language teachers are a prerequisite for effective German teaching programs. Which is why a score of universities in South America are joining forces to shore up their German teacher training programmes – with help from the Goethe-Institut.
With a lively mix of personal stories, podcasts, learning material, entertaining games and useful information, this web portal provides helpful information about living and working in Germany, including important information about how to contact administrative offices and counselling services. It also features plenty of German-learning exercises for levels A1 through B2.
