Teaching Resource: Musical Instruments, Famous German Composers and Music in Germany Introduce your students to the rich world of German music with this comprehensive teaching resource that covers musical instruments, famous composers, and the vibrant music scene in Germany. starter task vocab list video and worksheet speaking task (Suggestion: do three rounds: first round they actually say if they play an instrument; second round they make it up, third round they are all crazy musicians playing at least 5 instruments and being part of an orchestra, band etc.) poster on a famous composer to create a wall of fame The students love this topic and I so far have not managed to do it in one lesson, so the above resource could fill two lessons as well.

Teaching Resource: German Culture Lesson – Martin Luther and Johannes Gutenberg (Reformation/Buchdruck) Dive into the transformative period of the Reformation and the revolutionary invention of the printing press with this comprehensive teaching resource. Designed to engage students in an in-depth exploration of Martin Luther’s pivotal role in religious reform and Johannes Gutenberg’s groundbreaking impact on the dissemination of knowledge, this full lesson plan is packed with diverse activities that bring history to life. starter task videos, vocab and tasks research task instructions on ‘how to print like Gutenberg’ Great cultural lesson for Year 10 and Year 11 students! They loved it.

Teaching Resource: St. Martin’s Day Transform your classroom into a vibrant celebration of St. Martin’s Day with this comprehensive teaching resource, designed to engage and educate students about this beloved tradition. This resource includes two full lessons packed with interactive activities, ensuring a dynamic and immersive learning experience. ppt with starter activities for both lessons video with comprehension questions research tasks showing the German tradition with photos, videos and songs German song ‘Ich geh mit meiner Laterne’ (Gap-fill task) instructions on how to make your own lanterns with students in class This resource can fill two lessons and is for students of all ages and levels of German. Enjoy! :)

Elevate your German language lessons with this engaging and festive educational kit centered around the beloved song “In der Weihnachtsbäckerei” by Rolf Zuckowski. Lyrics Gap-fill Vocab-Picture- Match-up comprehension questions dialogue writing with prompts Perfect for students of all ages, this resource combines language learning with the joy of Christmas traditions. Enough for a whole German Christmas lesson.

This resource is tailored to help students revise for their IGCSE German exams by focusing on common mistakes. It is a whole ppt (one or two lessons) leading through important linguistic aspects comping up in the different papers. This resource is perfect for ensuring students are well-prepared and confident in their language abilities. They get this last boost, a lesson full of valuable reminders.

Dive into the tongue-twisting world of Bodo Wartke’s “Barbaras Rhabarberbar,” a TikTok trend that’s perfect for honing German pronunciation skills. This resource includes a variety of tasks with different levels of difficulty, designed to challenge students and make pronunciation practice both engaging and fun. I also did the dance with the students, which they really enjoyed.

This resource leverages the popular song “Ja/Nein” by Wincent Weiss to practice the correct writing of the word “ja” in German. The worksheet includes a variety of tasks with different levels of difficulty to cater to students’ varying proficiencies.

This PowerPoint presentation is designed to practise essential German phrases “Wo wohnst du?” and “Woher kommst du?”. It includes a variety of engaging tasks such as a starter task, bingo, and both reading and listening activities. This resource includes a vocab list with countries, languages and nationalities. Perfect for making German language lessons interactive and enjoyable for students.

This engaging PowerPoint lesson introduces students to the vocabulary and grammar needed to say their birthdays in German. It also covers converting numbers into dates and days of the week. With interactive activities, a starter task and practice tasks like match-up and gap-fill tasks, this resource is perfect for making language learning both effective and enjoyable.