Category Archives: Singt mit uns!
Sing the German alphabet: free German teaching resource
So, now your children know that the alphabet is pronounced differently in different languages, and have mastered it in French, why not learn a song to reinforce the German alphabet?
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Educational publishers DO make a difference
In these difficult times, with budgets being cut and uncertainties over how the changes outlined in the White Paper will affect schools, I was delighted last week to hear some good news for a change. An independent research project funded … Continue reading
Teach German with a phrase a day
Ich spreche gern Deutsch – I like speaking German. The song on Singt mit uns! with this title is a rap, all about where German is spoken around the world. It’s a great way of introducing country names, and shows … Continue reading
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Eins, zwei, drei – German phrase of the day
Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf, sechs, sieben, acht, neun, zehn, elf, zwölf (numbers 1–12) Being able to count in a foreign language always gives children a great sense of accomplishment. Start with “eins, zwei, drei” and gradually build up. I … Continue reading
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Wo ist Maximillian? – German phrase of the day
Wo ist Maximillian? Er ist in Museum. – Where is Maximillian? He is in the museum. “Wo ist Maximillian?” is the title of one of my favourite tracks on Singt mit uns!. The tune is based on “the conga” and … Continue reading
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