French: Dishing It Cooking Show with Guest Emeline Michel - HOW TO MAKE HAITIAN ...

Bonjour, Johanne ici. Today I have a French video on Haitian cooking to share. You can learn a bit about Haitian cuisine in this video and can introduce your students to some new vocabulary.

 

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German: Die Deutsche Sprache (Video) - Lustig!

Hallo alle. Today I have a hilarious video to share with fellow German teachers and learners from 7 Sekunden Videos called Die Deutsche Sprache. You will quickly see how rapidly German nouns can expand with multiple compound parts. The words in question also become a tongue twister or Zungenbrecher in German. Enjoy!

Post by 7 Sekunden Videos.

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Spanish: ¿Qué dicen los Mayas? Capítulo 1

Hello all, I would like to share an excellent video I found about Mayan culture. This would be a really fun way to teach your students some culture of Latin America while enjoying a story. You can always do many different listening comprehension activities with your students afterward.





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German: Ich + Ich – Vom selben Stern (song)

Here is Christina with another German song!

This time a beautiful German song by a beautiful German singer:
 "Vom selben Stern" ("From the Same Star") by Ich + Ich

Vom selben Stern Steh auf, zieh dich an Jetzt sind andre Geister dran Ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir, ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir Fenster auf, Musik ganz laut Das letzte Eis ist aufgetaut Ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir, ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir Wir alle sind aus Sternenstaub In unseren Augen warmer Glanz Wir sind noch immer nicht zerbrochen, wir sind ganz Du bist vom selben Stern Ich kann deinen Herzschlag hör'n Du bist vom selben Stern Wie ich (wie ich – wie ich) Weil dich die gleiche Stimme lenkt Und du am gleichen Faden hängst Weil du das Selbe denkst Wie ich (wie ich - wie ich) Tanz durch dein Zimmer, heb mal ab Tanz durch die Strassen Tanz durch die Stadt Ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir, ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir Lass uns zusammen  uns're Bahnen zieh'n Wir fliegen heute noch über Berlin Ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir, ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir Wir alle sind aus Sternenstaub In unseren Augen warmer Glanz Wir sind noch immer nicht zerbrochen, wir sind ganz Du bist vom selben Stern Ich kann deinen Herzschlag hör'n Du bist vom selben Stern Wie ich (wie ich - wie ich) Weil dich die gleiche Stimme lenkt Und du am gleichen Faden hängst Weil du das Selbe denkst Wie ich (wie ich – wie ich) Ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir... ich nehm' den Schmerz von dir Du bist vom selben Stern Ich kann deinen Herzschlag hör'n Du bist vom selben Stern Like me (like me – like me) Weil dich die gleiche Stimme lenkt Und du am gleichen Faden hängst Weil du das Selbe denkst Like me (like me – like me)

From the same star Get up, get dressed Now other spirits have their turn I’ll take your pain away, I’ll take your pain away Window open, music real loud The last ice has melted I'll take your pain away, I'll take your pain away We’re all made of star dust In our eyes a warm sparkle We’re still not shattered, we’re whole You’re from the same star I can hear your heartbeat You’re from the same star Like me (like me – like me) Because the same voice guides you And you’re hanging by the same thread Because you think the same thing Like me (like me – like me) Dance through your room, take off Dance through the streets Dance through the city I’ll take your pain away, I’ll take your pain away Let’s orbit  together We’re still flying over Berlin today I’ll take your pain away, I’ll take your pain away We’re all made of star dust In our eyes a warm sparkle We’re still not shattered, we’re whole You’re from the same star I can hear your heartbeat You’re from the same star Like me (like me – like me) Because the same voice guides you And you’re hanging by the same thread Because you think the same thing Like me (like me – like me) I’ll take your pain away... I'll take your pain away You’re from the same star I can hear your heartbeat You’re from the same star Like me (like me – like me) Because the same voice guides you And you’re hanging by the same thread Because you think the same thing Like me (like me – like me)

If you want to find out more about Ich + Ich, here is a link to their official website in German:
http://www.ich-und-ich.de/

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German: Word of the Week - der Fasching

Here is Christina with your German word of the week!

This week:
der Fasching / the carnival

  
Fasching is the German word for carnival. There are many regional differences concerning the  duration, and activities of the carnival in the German-speaking countries of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In Cologne, where the festivities are the most elaborate, the official beginning is marked on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, i.e. on the 11th of November at 11:11am, and Fasching ends on Ash Wednesday.

Here are some examples of how you can use this word:

Ich liebe Fasching! / I love carnival!
Fasching ist die 5. Jahreszeit in Deutschland. / Carnival is the 5th season in Germany.
Ich feiere Fasching mit meinen Freunden. /  I celebrate carnival with my friends.
Fasching mach viele Spaß! / Carnival is a lot of fun!
Im Fasching kannst du viele verschiedene Kostüme sehen. / During carnival, you can see many different costumes.



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German: Verb of the Week - heißen (11/17/13)

Hallo alle zusammen! Here is Christina with your weekly German verb.
This time: heißen / to be called, to mean


Principal parts: heißen / hieß / geheißen
Helping verb: haben
Type: irregular verb


Examples: 
Wie heißt du? Ich heiße Tom. / What is your name? My name is Tom.
Dass er dich geküsst hat, heißt gar nichts. / It does not mean anything that he kissed you.


Präsens

ich heiße
du heißt

er/sie/es heißt

wir heißen
ihr heißt

sie/Sie heißen

Perfekt

ich habe geheißen
du hast geheißen

er/sie/es hat geheißen

wir haben geheißen
ihr habt geheißen

sie/Sie haben geheißen

Präteritum

ich hieß
du hießest

er/sie/es hieß

wir hießen
ihr hießt

sie/Sie hießen

Plusquamperfekt

ich hatte geheißen
du hattest geheißen

er/sie/es hatte geheißen

wir hatten geheißen
ihr hattet geheißen

sie/Sie hatten geheißen

Futur I

ich werde heißen
du wirst heißen

er/sie/es wird heißen

wir werden heißen
ihr werdet heißen

sie/Sie werden heißen

Futur II

ich werde geheißen haben
du wirst geheißen haben

er/sie/es wird geheißen haben

wir werden geheißen haben
ihr werdet geheißen haben

sie/Sie werden geheißen haben

Präsens Konditional

ich würde heißen
du würdest heißen

er/sie/es würde heißen

wir würden heißen
ihr würdet heißen

sie/Sie würden heißen

Perfekt Konditional

ich würde geheißen haben
du würdest geheißen haben

er/sie/es würde geheißen haben

wir würden geheißen haben
ihr würdet geheißen haben

sie/Sie würden geheißen haben

Präsens Konjunktiv

ich heiße
du heißest

er/sie/es heiße

wir heißen
ihr heißet

sie/Sie heißen

Perfekt Konjunktiv

ich habe geheißen
du habest geheißen

er/sie/es habe geheißen

wir haben geheißen
ihr habet geheißen

sie/Sie haben geheißen

Präteritum Konjunktiv

ich hieße
du hießest

er/sie/es hieße

wir hießen
ihr hießet

sie/Sie hießen

Plusquamperfekt Konjunktiv

ich hätte geheißen
du hättest geheißen

er/sie/es hätte geheißen

wir hätten geheißen
ihr hättet geheißen

sie/Sie hätten geheißen

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Ed-Tech: Increasing use of Twitter as a Teaching Tool

A high-school English teacher in Maine, Dan Ryder, is using Twitter to connect with fellow educators and exchange resources and ideas. While the trend is increasingly popular around the world, Rydernotes it has been slow to take hold in Maine. 

Ryder said he is a fan of Twitter meet-ups, especially #dtk12chat, in which teachers share ways to use design thinking in classroom lessons.
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Teachers_turning_to_Twitter_for_new_ideas_.html

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Jobs: School Director; German International School Chicago‏

School Director Job Announcement – German International School Chicago

 German International School Chicago is seeking a school director for the 2014-2015 school year. GISC, founded in 2009, is a German-language immersion school currently with grades PreK-4^th and intends to grow to the completion of high school.

 The principal is the instructional and administrative head of the school and is responsible for the effective operation of the school. S/he is the primary agent for creating an environment that fosters academic excellence and vitality and viability. S/he is responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for all members of the school community (faculty, staff, students, parents and donors) and a climate that encourages the engagement of each student in the learning process while fostering a love for learning.

 Qualifications:

The Director of GISC holds a Masters degree or equivalent, with administrative experience, significant teaching experience and near-native fluency in German.

 Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Search Committee, mpahl@germanschoolchicago.com. Deadline for applications is December 2013.

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Jobs: German Adjunct position, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota‏

Part-time Adjunct Instructor - German, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
Beginning Spring 2014

The Department of Modern & Classical Languages at the University of Saint Thomas invites applications for the position of part-time adjunct instructor of German beginning in Spring Semester 2014. Teaching load is anticipated at 2 courses per semester at the elementary or intermediate level. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should have at least a Master of Arts in German or equivalent degree and be able to provide evidence of successful teaching.
Instructions: Upload all application materials electronically, including: 1)
a brief Cover Letter, 2) CV/Resume that lists three current professional
references, and 3) two complete sets of recent teaching evaluations
(statistical data and written comments) by November 15, 2013 at
https://jobs.stthomas.edu/. Questions about the position may be sent to the
German Program Director, Dr. Susanne M. Wagner wagn9302@stthomas.edu
(please do not submit materials to this e-mail).

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major
metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest
private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of
liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. Inspired by Catholic
intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be
morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work
skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who
combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual
curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals
of this mission. The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the
principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and
practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that
spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad
and diverse applicant pool.

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Jobs: German or French linguistics position, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY‏

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of French or German Linguistics to begin on August 13, 2014.  We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in linguistics or applied linguistics with specialization in French or German linguistics with native or near-native fluency in French, German, and English.  The ideal candidate must be committed to fostering global awareness and diversity, and participating actively and collegially within the department and college. 

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. in linguistics or applied linguistics with specialization in French or German linguistics;
• Native or near-native fluency in French, German, and English; 
• Significant language teaching experience in French and/or German;
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the university-level in the U.S. using communicative-oriented methodologies; 
• Specialization in French or German with the ability to teach undergraduate courses in both languages; 
• Demonstrated capability for active scholarly production;
• Capacity to develop the curriculum in linguistics and culture courses offered in the department; 
• Commitment to integrating appropriate technology into teaching and learning;
• Commitment to participating actively and collegially within the department and college;
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty.  Search: 796BR. For full consideration, applicants must submit: a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; a vita; a writing sample; a statement of teaching philosophy; a ‘contribution to diversity’ statement; and three letters of reference.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Dr. Philippe Chavasse, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts, 92 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5604, email: pxcgsl@rit.edu.

The review of applications begins November 21, 2013.  Application deadline is December 1, 2013.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

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Jobs: Director of UAS7 Liaison Office, New York City‏

Director of Liaison Office New York City

 The UAS7 consortium of seven leading universities of applied sciences in Germany operates a liaison office in New York (closely linked to the German Academic Exchange Service / DAAD) to promote German-American educational cooperation. The consortium invites applications to fill the position of a Director (Full-time) of the liaison office in New York City (871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017). This position is limited to two years, an extension is expected. Applicants are required to be legally able to work in the United States (Green Card or citizenship). The Liaison Office is assigned to the UAS7-Executive Office in Berlin. In close cooperation with the Executive Office and the German member universities the Director of the UAS7 Liaison Office is mainly responsible for:

 • Administration of the UAS7 New York Office, including an internship position

• Representing the special interests of the UAS7 membership institutions in North America and cooperating with partner organizations

• Development and administration of partnerships with North American universities

• Acquisition of funds and implementation of projects regarding scholarship programs in transatlantic academic exchange as well as supporting efforts in research cooperation

• Administration of scholarship programs and advising students from North America

• Reporting and communicating very regularly with the UAS7 schools in Germany, for example through work reports, protocols, newsletter etc.

• Maintenance and Administration of the UAS7 international homepage and

social media (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin)

• Managing UAS7 alumni affairs

• Participating in education fairs and other academic events in North America

For more information on this position and how to apply, please visit: www.daad.org/jobs.

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Jobs: Adjunct instructor, Hunter College (CUNY), New York City‏

The German Department at Hunter College (CUNY) in New York City is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach first year German in the spring semester of 2014. Previous Teaching experience in the US is highly desirable. Familiarity with Oral Proficiency Guidelines (ACTFL) is a plus. Please send email to the Chair of the German Department Elke Nicolai enicolai@hunter.cuny.edu by November 26, 2013.

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Jobs: Assistant Professor in German, Southern Illinois University Carbondale‏

 Assistant Professor (tenure-track), German, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

 Start Date: August 16, 2014.

 Qualifications: Ph.D. in German Studies, or closely related field. ABD applicants will be considered if all degree requirements will be met by August 15, 2014.  If all requirements for the Ph.D. are not completed by August 15, 2014, a 9-month term appointment may be offered at the rank of Instructor at a reduced rate of pay. Demonstrated excellence in college-level language-teaching, excellent proficiency in German and English, and evidence of strong research potential required. Research specialization open. Experience or expertise relevant to our interdisciplinary Foreign Language and International Trade program is preferred. We are also particularly interested in candidates with experience or expertise in interdisciplinary courses (taught in English) or Study Abroad, and candidates with formal training in pedagogy.

 Duties: Teaching language, literature and culture courses at all undergraduate levels; maintaining an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship; mentoring students; providing appropriate service to department, University and discipline.  

 Send letter of application, C.V., and three letters of reference to Dr. Carola Daffner, Search Committee Chair, at forlang@siu.edu, or by mail to: Dr. Carola Daffner, Search Committee Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, 1000 Faner Drive, Mail Code 4521, SIU Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901. Deadline for receipt of application: December 13, 2013,  or until position is filled. Short-listed applicants will be asked for a writing sample and evidence of success in teaching after an initial screening of applications. 

 SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

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Spanish: Preposiciones

This is a very fun way to teach prepositions to young learners. Have your students tell you where the object is so they can practice and repeat. All you need is a cup and any object that can fit inside it and you are set! Have fun!





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French: Trafalgar: The Insiders in Provence, France (+playlist)

Bonjour, Johannce ici. Here is another video for The Insiders series of videos for those interested in France! Enjoy!

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French: Trafalgar: More on the Insiders' journey in France (+playlist)

Bonjour, Johanne ici. Here is my latest video for fellow French teachers and students: Trafalger: The Insiders in France & Ireland. Enjoy!

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German: Culcha Candela – Hamma (song)

Here is Christina with another fun German song!
 "Hamma" by Culcha Candela.

Hamma Du bist hamma, wie Du dich bewegst in dei’m Outfit, hamma! Einzigartig. Unglaublich. Hamma. Du weißt, dass Du übertrieben hamma bist. Warum bist du nicht geblieben? Ich guck’ rüber und Du stehst an der Bar mit’m Sektglas in der Hand, wunderbar. Ich musste einfach hinsehen, hingehen auf ‘ner Skala bist du nicht drauf, zu schön, ja. Ich kämpf’ mein Weg durch zu dir, denn ich weiß ich will nur zu dir, doch als ich dann da war, Du und dein Sekt - oh shit - ihr wart schon weg. Du bist hamma, wie Du dich bewegst in dei’m Outfit, hamma! Einzigartig. Unglaublich. Hamma. Du weißt, dass Du übertrieben hamma bist. Warum bist du nicht geblieben? Ich find’s hamma, dass Du nicht so viel Scheiße laberst wie die Ander’n, die sich auf den Partys immer nur an mein Arsch klammern und sich dann mit Cocktails das Leben süß schlabbern. Du bist irgendwie anders. Du bist einfach: H - A, doppel M - E - R: Hammer yeah … Außer dir und Mama gibt es keine mehr. Komm mal näher. Ma chère, noch viel viel näher wegen dir werd’ ich Tier, Tiger, hin und her. Du bist hamma. Du bist kaum gestyled und versprühst trotzdem Glamour, hab’ dich nur einmal angesehen, schon hat’s bei mir gedämmert. Viel zu viele Jahre hab ich ohne dich schon verpennert: ditt wird jetzt geändert, Du! Bist Miss sweety Cutie, hast ‘n dicken booty, ich führ’ dich aus lad’ dich ein, nehm’ dich mit zu Mutti. Du bist ein Mix aus Studi und Ghetto, ich sing dein Namen pretty Proschedo. Du bist hamma, wie Du dich bewegst in dei’m Outfit, hamma! Einzigartig. Unglaublich. Hamma. Du weißt, dass Du übertrieben hamma bist. Warum bist du nicht geblieben? Du bist hamma, wie Du dich bewegst in dei’m Outfit, hamma! Einzigartig. Unglaublich. Hamma. Du weißt, dass Du übertrieben hamma bist. Warum bist du nicht geblieben? Du bist hamma. Du bist hamma hamma hamma yeah. Du bist hamma, yeah, whooo … Wie du mich ansiehst. Du bist hammamama, hammamama! Du bist hamma hamma hamma yeah. Du bist hammamama, hammamama! Wie du mich ansiehst. Ich werd deine Nummer wieder wählen, denn die Nacht war mir zu kurz. Ich komm nur um dir deine Zeit zu stehlen, unsere Nacht war viel zu kurz. Wir können einfach nur zusammen sein und uns ansehen und vielleicht schließen wir die Tür und dann wird das abgeh’n. Right. Denn ja Du bist der hamma und den will ich mal schwingen. So wie du mich anmachst kann ich dir nicht widerstehen, wie wärs wenn wir woanders so’n kleines Dingen drehen? Und wat da so bei rauskommt, ja dat werden wa ma sehn. Denn allet wat wa wolln is’n kleines bisschen Spaß und komm’ wa da ins Rollen geb’n wa gleich n bisschen Gas. Da gehn wa in die Vollen, denn wir sind ja nicht aus Glas, also komm’ vorbei Girl, sonst hast Du was verpasst.

Awesome You are awesome, the way you move in this outfit, awesome! One of a kind, unbelievable. Awesome. You know that you're exaggeratedly awesome Why didn't you stay? I look over at you and you stand at the bar with glass of champagne in your hand, wonderful I had to look at you, approach you, you don't fit into any rating, too beautiful, yes I'll fight way through to you, because I know I only want to get to you But when I arrived, you and your champagne - oh sh*t - you were already gone You are awesome, the way you move in this outfit, awesome! One of a kind, unbelievable. Awesome. You know that you're exaggeratedly awesome Why didn't you stay? I find it awesome that you're not talking so much rubbish as the others Who on a party would always cling to my a** And then drink their lives sweet with cocktails You are different somehow You are simply: H - A, double M - E - R: Hammer (awesome) yeah ... Beside you and mum there's no other, come closer My sweetheart, a lot closer, because of you I'll turn a beast,  tiger, from one side to the other You're awesome. You're hardly styled and still you are spreading glamour I've look at you just once, and I already recognized it I've already missed too many years without you And that'll be changed now, you! You're a sweet cutie, you have a big booty I'll take you for dinner, I'll invite you, introduce you to my mum You're a mixture of student and ghetto I sing your name pretty Proschedo. You are awesome, the way you move in your outfit, awesome! One of a kind, unbelievable. Awesome. You know that you're exaggeratedly awesome Why didn't you stay? You are awesome, the way you move in this outfit, awesome! One of a kind, unbelievable. Awesome. You know that you're exaggeratedly awesome Why didn't you stay? You're awesome You're awesome, yeah You're awesome, yeah, whooo… The way you look at me I know you are awesome, mama, awesome, mama! You're awesome, awesome, awesome, yeah. You know you're awesome, mama, awesome, mama! The way you look at me I'll call your number again, because the night was too short for me I just come to steal your time, our night was far too short We could just be together and look at each other And maybe we'll close the door and then the real thing will start. Right. Don't care, you are awesome and I want to swing this thing Because the way you turn me on I can't resist you What about us getting together somewhere else And we'll see what happens then Because everything we want is a little bit of fun and And if we get started we'll accelerate a little more right away Then we'll go crazy because we're not made of glass So come along girl, otherwise you have missed something

Want to find out more about Culcha Candela?
Here is a  link to their official website:
http://www.culchacandela.de/



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