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Aktuelles online

This page provides a selection of specific links for specific themes and purposes to supplement links throughout the AGTV and Germanlinx websites.

Getting Started

Download a list of links for a selection of useful links for experienced and aspiring teachers of German as collated in early 2009 by Torsten Schulz and Joanna Jamroz from the Goethe-Institut and presented at the GI Resource Librarian conference and AGTV Committee meeting: CLICK HERE

Germany and the Germans

Youth Culture

Australia in Europe

Intercultural Capabilities

Germany and the Germans

2009: 50 Jahre Grundgesetzt & 20 Jahre Mauerfall

49 – 89 – 2009 - This is an absolutely fabulous and comprehensive collection of resources ranging from the Grundgesetz to the lives of Die Deutschen today, including interactive online quizzes (some with audio) to learn about Germany, the Germans and German, tips for teaching etc. Set aside a good block of time to peruse this one: http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/kal/deindex.htm

Schellingstrasse 80 – This interactive site has a wealth of information and audio files to discover aspects of life in the city of Munich: http://www.schellingstrasse60.de/

UK- German Connection Voyage Kids – This site includes interactive games and cultural information for primary students: http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/kids/?location_id=868

Hans Hase auf Umweltreise - A Goethe-Institut project for the Grundschule but useful for all beginners: http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/uwr/deindex.htm

Consulate General in Melbourne – This site is worth visiting for links and information including local and international news relating to Germany. Download a PDF file of German and German-Australian Institutions related to Victoria (AGTV is included): http://www.melbourne.diplo.de/

Youth Culture

Radio für Kinder - WDR 5 – This site has authentic materials for the classroom. The audio resource can be for all levels and includes audio Nachrichten complete with text and an archive: http://www.lilipuz.de/

Jung in Deutschland – online interactive materials:http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/jgd/spe/deindex.htm

Aktuelle Musik aus Deutschland - A Goethe-Institut site that includes regular podcasts of current music from Germany: http://www.goethe.de/kue/mus/prj/zue/deindex.htm

Step Into German – This collaborative project is is an initiative of the American Association of Teachers of German ( AATG), the California Language Teachers Association (CLTA) and the Goethe-Institut San Francisco. Learn more about Germany and the German language. You can watch video clips of some of Germany’s top rock, pop and hiphop artists and thus find out what kind of music is popular in Germany, and offers linguistic and cultural information on German and Germany in fun-filled and interactive ways. The lyrics of many songs are available in both German and English: http://www.stepintogerman.org/

Australia in Europe

We spend a lot of time looking at German-speaking countries and cultures, but how is Australia being promoted by the Australian government in Europe?

As a point of comparison, it is worth comparing events and exhibitions on the official websites of the Australian embassies and looking at how Australia presents itself in German-speaking countries.

Australian Embassy for Germany & Liechtenstein - located in Berlin: http://www.germany.embassy.gov.au/belngerman/events.html

Australian Embassy for Austria - located in Vienna: http://www.austria.embassy.gov.au/vien/events.html

Australian Permanent Mission and Consulate-General in Switzerland - located in Geneva: http://www.geneva.mission.gov.au/gene/events.html

Australian Trade Commission in Germany – an office and website promoting Australia: http://austrade.de/

Australian Football League Germany – Australians bringing Aussie Rules to Germany

NB: There is also a team in Austria called the Vienna Kangaroos and the European Cup is held annually in different European venues: www.aflg.de

Australia presents itself to the world, a useful site for intercultural learning.

Australian Culture Portal – This website of the Australian Government provides information about Australian culture and recreation: http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/

Intercultural Capabilities

odyssee – ein interkulturelles E-Mail-Suchspiel
Highly recommended!! Several teachers in Victoria have had students complete this project. Their students were very motivated to participate:
Die Regeln: 3-4 Klassen schicken sich einmal pro Woche Post. Man weiß aber in den ersten drei Wochen nicht, wo auf der Welt die Anderen sind. Jede Klasse erhält einen Codenamen (z.B. Schneewittchen, Goethe). Zu den Codenamen wird später gegenseitig informiert. http://www.goethe.de/lhr/pro/odyssee/

updated July 2009