Read. Understand. Reflect.
This section offers selected articles on current and relevant topics – perfect for German lessons or independent learning. Each text comes with a matching worksheet to boost reading comprehension and encourage reflection. Language comes to life, and thinking gets inspired.
Recycling and waste separation are an integral part of everyday life in Germany. Despite high collection rates, not everything that ends up in the bins is actually recycled. On the occasion of this ongoing debate, we present the article “Germany - a Recycling Star?” by Lena Maurer, published in the digital magazine GEGENÜBER of the Goethe-Institut. The article is accompanied by teaching materials for the classroom:
2/2025:
Recycling and waste separation are an integral part of everyday life in Germany. Despite high collection rates, not everything that ends up in the bins is actually recycled. On the occasion of this ongoing debate, we present the article “Germany - a Recycling Star?” by Lena Maurer, published in the digital magazine GEGENÜBER of the Goethe-Institut. The article is accompanied by teaching materials for the classroom:
