I am a native German speaker and work as a German teacher at an international school that follows the British curriculum. I am passionate about sharing the beauty and intricacies of the German language through a variety of engaging and effective teaching resources.
I am a native German speaker and work as a German teacher at an international school that follows the British curriculum. I am passionate about sharing the beauty and intricacies of the German language through a variety of engaging and effective teaching resources.
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.
Teaching Resource: Describing Looks in German (Year 7/Beginners)
Enhance your German lessons with this engaging resource focused on practising the vocabulary and grammar needed to describe physical appearances. Tailored for beginners, it includes activities using “haben” and “sein,” and features interactive tasks such as matching exercises, gap-fills, and speaking practice. Perfect for revising and reinforcing the topic, this resource makes language learning both effective and enjoyable.
Great for a comprehensive lesson on looks!
This resource includes:
a starter task
different tasks practising haben/sein
different tasks revising the vocab
tic/tac/toe, battleships and vier gewinnt to practise speaking
writing task: Laufdiktat (text for the task is included)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: German Alphabet Lesson (Year 7/S1/Beginners)
Introduce your Year 7/S1 students to the German alphabet with this engaging and comprehensive teaching resource. Perfect for beginners, this lesson is designed to make learning the German alphabet fun and interactive, with a variety of activities to practice pronunciation and letter recognition.
Includes:
starter task
alphabet overview
two alphabet songs
listening task
speaking task
game
The students love the ABC rap song and make a competition out of rapping the alphabet at the same speed as the song. Enjoy!
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! :)
Revision Lesson: Basics (with Detective Speaking Game)
Revise basic German language skills in a fun and interactive way with this engaging lesson designed for beginners. The lesson includes activities that reinforce basic vocabulary. To make learning even more enjoyable, students will participate in a detective-themed speaking game, where they find the culprit by practising their German speaking skills. Perfect for enhancing language retention and adding an element of excitement to your classroom!
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.
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.
Enhance your German lessons with the popular song “Spring” by Wincent Weiss through a simple yet engaging gap-fill task. This resource helps students practice their listening and comprehension skills while enjoying a contemporary German song.