German Teacher Award 2022 is open for nominations!

by cristahazell | Mar 11, 2022 | German Discussions, German Network, German News, German updates, German Zone, Language News, News, Primary, Primary News, Secondary, Secondary News

The German Teacher Award has opened again for nominations for 2022! If you know a truly outstanding German language teacher at your primary or secondary school – make sure that their dedication and excellence get the recognition they deserve!   The Embassy of the...

UK German Connections Scholarship Opportunity.

by cristahazell | Feb 11, 2020 | Corporate Member, German Discussions, German events, German Network, German News, German updates, German Zone, News

Interested in maintaining a strong connection with Germany?  Then this is one way you can take advantage! The German Pupil Courses are two-week courses in Germany for UK pupils studying German. The German Pupil Courses are a great opportunity for young people to...

Der SHEXIT

by Wendy Newman | Sep 22, 2016 | German Culture, German updates, German Zone, Language Zones

Shakespeares Abkehr von seinen nichtenglischen Stoffen (M. Schulz, 14.07.2016) Bei Shakespeare, wenn du hinschaust näher, gibt’s überwiegend Europäer, die in ihren Heimatlanden Komik oder Tragik fanden. Der Hamlet war ein Edeldäne, der seinem Onkel zeigt die Zähne,...

News & Notes

by Wendy Newman | Dec 14, 2015 | German Culture, German updates, German Zone

Colleen Marshman, News and Notes Editor I would very much welcome items for inclusion in News and Notes.  Please contact me via email: [email protected]. Wunderbare Weihnachtsstimmung  I was filled both excitement, as well as a real sense of intrigue, about 6...

Handball auf Deutsch

by Wendy Newman | Dec 2, 2015 | German Practice, German updates, German Zone

Nigel Pearson, Leighton Academy, Cheshire   On the 21 and 22 September 2015, Year 5 children at Leighton Academy experienced a special German language and sport activity. At Leighton we often weave language activities around the curriculum; covering dragons in German,...

Once upon a time…. Using fairy tales to engage with German

by Wendy Newman | Dec 2, 2015 | German updates, German Zone

Jane Harvey, ALL Border Marches network The use of literature and authentic texts has become an essential part of teaching languages. An exciting project using Grimms’ Fairy Tales shows how this can be done in an interactive, creative and exciting way. Encouraging...