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Goethe-Institut update

2/2/2023

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Edited, 06.02.23 – information regarding teaching assistants removed while our team liaises with DE International regarding processes. 

An evening with Sönke Wortmann
The Goethe Institut is hosting an evening with film director Sönke Wortmann at the Chauvel Cinema in Sydney on 9 February from 6 pm. His films 'The Miracle of Bern' (2003) and 'Locked-In Society' (Eingeschlossene Gesellschaft, 2022) will be shown simultaneously in German with English subtitles. There will be a Q&A session after the movies. If you would like to attend, please send an email and provide details on which movie you would like to attend and whether you are bringing a friend.

Your opinion counts – events for teachers and students of German in 2023                                        Following on from the workforce survey from last year, expressions of interest are being sought from teachers of Stages 4-6 wishing to participate in a range of exciting events for teachers and students in 2023. Teachers are asked to respond via this form as soon as possible (but no later than Wednesday 22 February), as the staging of these events will be largely informed by the data collected in this form. For more information, please contact Ali Dean.           

Meet-up for German teachers

This virtual meet-up offers you the opportunity for an informal exchange of ideas with colleagues from all over Australia. Find out about our latest offers and share information, tips and materials in small discussion groups. The meet-up will be held on 22 February at 5 pm. Please register online.     

NSW German conference 

The NSW German conference will be held on 24 March at the Goethe Institut Sydney. The theme for the day is 'Deutsch vernetzt'. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into current trends for teaching motivating German lessons, to engage with newly developed materials and to strengthen the network for German teachers in NSW. Further information can be found online.     

Bring a soccer camp to your school.                                                                                                                  In 2023, the FIFA Women's World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and the Goethe-Institut will bring students and teachers "on the ball" in a major transnational project. Take part with your school and look forward to a unique football camp, many inspiring materials, videos of the players, online professional learning seminars for teachers and much more. Applications for the Goethe-World Cup Football Camp in Australia from 7-8 August are now open. Further information can be found online.

German cultural day
On 1 April, the Goethe-Institut and Woollahra Council jointly invite everyone to enjoy German culture at a variety of events. The festivities will include a vibrant mix of food and drink, live music and performances, information and entertainment as well as special activities for kids. Further information can be found online.

HSC Beginners speaking workshop
The HSC Beginners speaking day on 26 May offers students the perfect opportunity to prepare for the oral HSC exam together with other German learners. Further information can be found online.

HSC Continuers/Extension speaking workshop

The HSC Continuers/Extension speaking day offers students the perfect opportunity to prepare for the oral HSC exam together with other German learners. Further information can be found online.
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NSW German Teachers’ Conference 2023

22/11/2022

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EOI – call for presenters
The Languages and Culture team is seeking language teachers to present at the NSW German Teachers' Conference 2023, to be held on Friday 24 March 2023 at the Goethe-Institut in Sydney. The theme of the conference is Deutsch vernetzt.

Focus areas for which we are seeking presenters are:
  • - assessment, reporting and feedback – K-10
  • - Stage 6 assessment strategies (German Beginners and Continuers)
  • - innovative and effective teaching and learning strategies
  • - engaging resources and activities
  • - other. 

Session brief:
  • - workshop sessions are 45 minutes
  • - teachers may submit a joint EOI to present together.

  • Teachers who are successful in the EOI process with receive 2 days' relief – 1 day to prepare their presentation and 1 day to attend the conference. All applications require the signature of the applicant's current principal. Please complete the attached EOI form, and email as a PDF to Shanelle Ingram by 5 pm on Friday 3 February 2023. Successful applicants will be notified via email by Wednesday 8 February 2023. Presentations will be due to the Languages and Culture team (as PPT, including presenter notes and related resources) by Friday 25 February 2023. For further information, please contact Shanelle Ingram, Language Officer on 0448 479 778. Travel and accommodation may also be paid, if required. Information about the conference can be found online. 

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New Stage 5 unit and assessment task – caring for myself and my community

11/10/2021

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We have just published a new Stage 5 German unit on caring for myself and my community, which highlights the importance of good health. We have included COVID-19 content to ensure the unit is relevant to students' worlds today. We have also published the assessment task for the unit, including marking guidelines. It's all available on our Stages 4 and 5 German page.
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Practice speaking questions for German Continuers

9/6/2020

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We have revamped the practice speaking questions from the old HSC Online site, for German Continuers. Sorted by topic, this is a great document to give your students, so they can prepare for the upcoming oral examination.

It's available from the German Continuers section of our website.
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Support materials for Stage 4 German

27/5/2020

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We've just published support materials for Stage 4 on our curriculum website. You'll find a unit starter based on preparations for Harmony Day, two sample assessment tasks (Harmony Day and student exchange), and an updated scope and sequence.
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Reminder to subscribe to Languages NSW - don't miss out!

19/7/2017

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If you are not subscribed to the News page of Languages NSW, you may be missing out on important news for languages teachers. 
 
As we no longer have language-specific consultants, most content is posted on the News page. This includes information for professional learning, state-wide webinars and NESA updates.

To ensure you are subscribed to our News page; simply add your email address to the RSS feed box on the side-bar (highlighted in yellow below).

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12 German proverbs translated literally into English

27/11/2014

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Check out these amusing translations of German proverbs into English on the Buzzfeed webpage

Kleinvieh macht auch Mist.

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Germany and Australia - 100 years after World War I

7/10/2014

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http://www.goethe.de/ges/prj/nzv/enindex.htm

1914–18 - Goethe-Institut via kwout

http://www.goethe.de/ins/au/lp/kul/mag/wwi/enindex.htm?wt_sc=australia_1914

Australia - Germany and Australia - The centenary - Goethe-Institut via kwout

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HSC Online

19/8/2014

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http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/german/

HSC Online - German via kwout

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5/3/2014

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