German Teachers Chatboard

Searching for a German Teaching Position

by Jessica

Jun 10, 2009

If anyone has any information about job openings for German teachers in the greater Philadelphia area (or otherwise), please contact me at [email removed].

Bernard Join the AATG and check out their members only listerv of German teaching vacancies.

On 6/10/09, Jessica wrote: > If anyone has any information about job openings for German > teachers in the greater Philadelphia area (or otherwise), > please contact me at [email removed].

Aug 26, 2009

Grants for GAPP

by Tom

Jun 22, 2009

Other than those awarded by GAPP, are there any grants available to help support exchange groups? My school will be hosting in the spring of 2010 and I need to generate some serious funds in the next 10 months or so.

ArielleRDJ There are grants out there for all sorts of reasons imaginable. I guarantee that if you simply Google international exchange grants, you'll find a wealth of information! My apologies if you had already tried this and were unsuccessful. Just a suggestion!

Jun 22, 2009

Teachers.Net Gazette educational travel w/students articles

by Kathleen - Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 1, 2009

In the just released July issue of Teachers.Net Gazette:

Student Travel Topics: “Staycations” Expose Students to Other Cultures & Packing for Safety by Josette Bonofino [link removed]

Student travel close to home can be an economical but effective alternative to travel abroad. Plus some surprising tips about what to pack �...See More

Technology in German Language Classroom

by Morris

Sep 1, 2009

I am new in the foreign language teaching field, and am looking for different ways to incorporate technology into my German Language Classroom at the High School level. Unfortunately, we only have one computer in the classroom, which makes it difficult to use the internet for a lot of our projects. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

German Christmas Traditions

by Mary

Dec 5, 2009

I need an easy craft for 2nd graders who are learning about Christmas customs around the world. I am working on Germany. Thank you for any ideas.

mom I found an advent wreath made of construction paper.

[link removed]

Dec 8, 2009

German songs in the classroom

by Andrew

Feb 21, 2010

Hello German teachers! I am a Spanish teacher.

I have to give a presentation to other teachers on using songs/music in the classroom (grammar music, pop songs) to help kids learn new grammar and vocabulary.

I have 2 websites I know: [link removed]

Are there any other websites or artists you would recommend me to serve as...See More

One of the prettiest songs in the world On 2/21/10, Andrew wrote: > Hello German teachers! I am a Spanish teacher. > > I have to give a presentation to other teachers on using > songs/music in the classroom (grammar music, pop songs) to > help kids learn new grammar and vocabulary. > > I have 2 websites I know: > [link removed]

LOL...and I have memories o...See MoreOn 2/21/10, Andrew wrote: > Hello German teachers! I am a Spanish teacher. > > I have to give a presentation to other teachers on using > songs/music in the classroom (grammar music, pop songs) to > help kids learn new grammar and vocabulary. > > I have 2 websites I know: > [link removed]

LOL...and I have memories of some of us locking arms and singing it in the hallways after we'd learned it in our German class years ago. One of those melodies you can't get out of your head.

We learned a whole lot of drinking songs, too, but this one was much prettier.

WIEN, DU STADT MEINER TRÄUME (Vienna, City Of My Dreams) (Rudolf Sieczynski)

Mein Herz und mein Sinn Schwärmt stets nur für Wien, Für Wien, wie es weint, wie es lacht ! Da kenn ich mich aus, Da bin i halt z'Haus, Bei Tag und noch mehr bei der Nacht. (boom boom boom boom...) Und keiner bleibt kalt Ob jung oder alt, Der Wien, wie es wirklich ist, kennt Müßt' ich einmal fort Von dem schönen Ort, Da nähm' meine Sehnsucht kein End. Dann hört' ich aus weiter Ferne ein Lied, Das klingt und singt, das lockt und zieht:

Refrain: Wien, Wien, nur du allein Sollst stets die Stadt meiner Träume sein ! Dort, wo die alten Häuser stehn, Dort, wo die lieblichen Mädchen gehn ! Wien, Wien, nur du allein Sollst stets die Stadt meiner Träume sein! Dort, wo ich glücklich und selig bin, Ist Wien, ist Wien, mein Wien !

Bei jeder Gaudé Na, Sie wissen's eh Bin ich allemal gleich dabei. Ich b'halt mein Hamur Bis spät in der Fruah Mir ist alles dann allerlei. Und wenn ich beim Wein Dann sitze zu zwein Und sehnend ein Arm mich umschlingt, Wenn heimlich und leis' Der Heimat zum Preis Ein Straußischer Walzer erklingt: Dann hört' ich aus weiter Ferne ein Lied, Das klingt und singt, das lockt und zieht:

Refrain:

Ob ich will oder net Nur hoff' ich recht spät Muß ich einmal fort von der Welt. Geschieden muß sein Von Liebe und Wein, Weil alles, wie's kommt auch vergeht. Ah, das wird ganz schön Ich brauch' ja nicht z'gehn, Ich flieg' doch in' Himmel hinauf, Dort setz' ich mich hin Schau runter auf Wien, Der Steffel*, der grüßt ja herauf. Dann hört' ich aus weiter Ferne ein Lied, Das klingt und singt, das lockt und zieht:

Refrain:

In Sturm und in Not Von Feinden umdroht, Steht Österreich aufrecht und hehr. Von Helden umweht Mit funkelndem Schwert In eiserner, schirmender Wehr! Wo Lied und Gesang Im Frieden erklang Ertönt jetzt Trompetensignal! Aus sanftem Gemüt Erstarkt und erblüht Ein Heldengeschlecht ohne Zahl! Und wenn dann im Feld der Schlummer euch flieht, Ertöne leis von ferne das Lied:

Refrain:

Feb 21, 2010

Hello.

I am actually not a teacher of German, but rather a student. I presume this really isn't a board for students, but couldn't find any where there was any dialogue between students and teachers. If this terrible breach in the site policy, I hope you will be able keep yourself together and overlook the thread.

:)

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Skipping a Year

by Linda W.

Feb 24, 2010

Nicole H. Hey, I'm a student too. I'm also skipping a year, only I am skipping second year. I learn pretty quickly when I get started, but I have no idea where to start!! I found this site when I was searching for hints. Any suggestions on strategies to get me started??

Jun 16, 2010