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German: Subordinate Clauses (DW)

Hello all, today we have some more German grammar to share. Deutsche Welle just had a post on subordinate clauses which are always a tricky thing for students to master. Enjoy!

http://www.dw.de/lektion-92-subordinate-clauses-that-2-nebens%C3%A4tze-mit-dass-2/a-4263999?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde


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French: Expressions

Hello all, today we have another bit of French to share with you from the Transparent Language blog on  French expressions:

http://blogs.transparent.com/french/parlez-vous-francais-a-study-of-french-expressions-part-7/

Literal translations are given and the equivalent English expression is also listed.

What other French expressions do you know? How do you include expressions in your lessons?

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German: 12 Proverbs Translated Literally (BF)

Hello all, today we have something fun to share for German. Buzzfeed recently featured an article on 12 German proverbs that were translated literally complete with a visual representation for each one. Enjoy!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/german-proverbs-translated-literally-into-english

How do you incorporate proverbs into your lessons?

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French: Les Noms Composés ̶ Compound Nouns

Hello all, today we have some French to share. Take a look at a recent post on Compound Nouns from the Transparent Language blog:

http://blogs.transparent.com/french/compound-nouns-en-francais/

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Early Childhood Language Immersion Programs

Today we have a link that was shared with us recently on early childhood immersion programs which can help with the acquisition of new languages. Take a look at the infographic below:



Source: Early-Childhood-Education-Degrees.com/

German: Using Sauerkraut

Hi all, here is a post I came across a few days ago on using sauerkraut. Cooking recipes provide a fun mix of culture and grammar (imperative - following directions). With a little effort these types of activities can be of use in the classroom setting. The sauerkraut article below if from Transparent Language blog:

http://blogs.transparent.com/german/how-to-use-sauerkraut-in-cooking-an-easy-recipe/

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German: Zustandspassiv (DW)

 Hi all, here is another great review picture from Deutsche Welle for the Zustandspassiv:

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Japanese: Astro Boy Traffic Lights

From JapanPulse:

Green means blast off! Astro Boy is rescuing pedestrians in Kanagawa Prefecture with a new traffic light using his image.

http://jtim.es/EfpHA

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German: Revolverheld - Ich lass für Dich das Licht an (song)

Here is Christina with another great German song!
This time: "Ich lass für Dich das Licht an" ("I'll leave the light on for you") by the German rock band Revolverheld.




Here are the lyrics in German with an English translation:

Deutsch Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an Wenn wir nachts nach Hause gehen, Die Lippen blau vom Rotwein, Und wir uns bis vorne an der Ecke Meine große Jacke teilen. Der Himmel wird schon morgenrot, Doch du willst noch nicht schlafen. Ich hole uns die alten Räder, Und wir fahren zum Hafen. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich hör‘ mit dir Platten, Die ich nicht mag. Ich bin für dich leise, Wenn du zu laut bist. Renn‘ für dich zum Kiosk, Ob Nacht oder Tag. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich schaue mir Bands an, Die ich nicht mag. Ich gehe mit dir in die schlimmsten Schnulzen, Ist mir alles egal. Hauptsache, du bist da. Ich würde meine Lieblingsplatten Sofort für dich verbrennen. Und wenn es für dich wichtig ist, Bis nach Barcelona trampen. Die Morgenluft ist viel zu kalt, Und ich werde langsam heiser. Ich seh‘ nur dich im Tunnelblick, Und die Stadt wird langsam leiser. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich hör‘ mit dir Platten, Die ich nicht mag. Ich bin für dich leise, Wenn du zu laut bist. Renn‘ für dich zum Kiosk, Ob Nacht oder Tag. Ich lass‘ für dich das Licht an, Obwohl‘s mir zu hell ist. Ich schaue mir Bands an, Die ich nicht mag. Ich gehe mit dir in die schlimmsten Schnulzen, Ist mir alles egal. Hauptsache, du bist da. Wenn wir nachts nach Hause gehen, Die Lippen blau vom Rotwein, Und wir uns bis vorne an der Ecke Meine große Jacke teilen.

English Translation I’ll leave the light on for you When we head home at night Our lips blue from red wine And we both share my big jacket Up to the corner ahead. The sky is already red from the sunrise But you don’t want to sleep yet. I grab our old bikes And we ride to the harbor. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll listen to records with you that I don’t like. I’m quiet for you, when you‘re too loud. Run to the corner store for you, Day or night. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll go see bands That I don’t like. I’ll go with you to see the worst tear-jerkers It doesn’t matter to me. The main thing is: you are there. I would immediately burn my Favorite records for you. And if it’s important to you, I‘ll hitchhike to Barcelona. The morning air is much too cold And I’m slowly getting hoarse. I see only you with tunnel vision And the city is slowly getting quieter. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll listen to records with you that I don’t like. I’m quiet for you, when you‘re too loud. Run to the corner store for you, Day or night. I’ll leave the light on for you, Even though it’s too bright for me. I’ll go see bands That I don’t like. I’ll go with you to see the worst tear-jerkers It doesn’t matter to me. The main thing is: you are there. When we head home at night Our lips blue from red wine And we both share my big jacket Up to the corner ahead.

 
If you want to find out more about the band Revolverheld, you should check out their webiste:
http://revolverheld.de/

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German: Slang

Hi all, today we have some German slang to share with you. This one is from German Advanced University Students Alliance

http://languagelearningbase.com/85149/german-slang

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German: Wohin ist die Mauer eigentlich gefallen? (Zeit Online)

Here is a great article from Zeit Online about what happened with the Berlin Wall itself:

http://www.zeit.de/wissen/geschichte/2014-11/berliner-mauer-weltweit-mauerstuecke-fs


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German: Was gibt es in Augsburg zu sehen? (DW)

Today we have a great article to share from Deutsche Welle featuring Augsburg and its many fascinating sites. This can greatly enhance any chapter or unit that might be covering the city:

http://www.dw.de/das-solltet-ihr-in-augsburg-gesehen-haben/a-17276557?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde


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German: Ostalgie (DW)

Here is another great article to go along with other posts covering the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall:

http://www.dw.de/sehnsucht-nach-der-guten-alten-zeit/a-18037690

This features the nostalgia for products from the former East Germany.

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German: Moving Photos from November 9, 1989 (Buzzfeed)

To go along with the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, here is a link to some moving photos from November 9, 1989:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/germanyinusa/13-moving-photos-from-november-9-1989-fr91

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German: Etwas dürfen (DW)

Hi all, below is another great lesson from Deutsche Welle which you can share with your students and incorporate into your lessons. Today it is about dürfen:

http://www.dw.de/lektion-73-to-be-allowed-to-etwas-d%C3%BCrfen/a-4261996?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde

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German: Madsen - Lass die Liebe regieren (song)

Here is Christina with another German song!
This time: "Lass die Liebe regieren" ("Let Love Reign") by Madsen.






Here are the lyrics in German with an English translation:

Lass die Liebe regieren  Deutsch Weil du erinnerst,  weil du vergisst, weil du verzeihen kannst  und bist wie du bist, weil du vermisst  und weil du fehlst, weil du zuhörst und erzählst, weil dein Herz laut schlägt und die Welt sich immer weiter dreht, weil du fällst  und immer wieder aufstehst, merkst du, dass es dich gibt. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du gibst und vergibst, weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du glühst und vergisst, wirst du geliebt, lass es passieren, lass die Liebe regieren. Weil du weißt, woher du kommst, was du gegeben hast und genommen, weil purer Hass auf Dauer traurig macht und das Leben viel mehr zu bieten hat, Weil wir mit uns kämpfen  und weil wir uns brauchen, weil wir uns helfen  und an uns glauben, weil es wahre Freundschaft gibt. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du gibst und vergibst. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du glühst und vergisst, wirst du geliebt, lass es passieren, lass die Liebe regieren. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil es dich nur einmal gibt. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du gibst und vergibst. Weil du liebst, weil du lebst, weil du glühst und vergisst, wirst du geliebt, lass es passieren, lass die Liebe regieren.

Let Love Reign English Translation Because you remember,  because you forget, Because you can forgive  and are who you are, Because you miss  and because you’re missed, Because you listen and talk, Because your heart beats loud and the world keeps on turning, Because you fall  and always get up again, you notice that you exist. Because you love, because you live, because you give and forgive, because you love, because you live, because you glow and forget, you are loved, let it happen, let love reign. Because you know where you’re from, what you’ve given and taken, because pure hate is sad after awhile and life has a lot more to offer, because we fight with ourselves  and because we need each other, because we help each other  and believe in us, because true friendship exists. Because you love, because you live, because you give and forgive, because you love, because you live, because you glow and forget, you are loved, let it happen, let love reign. Because you love, because you live, because there’s only one you, because you love, because you live, because you give and forgive, because you love, because you live, because you glow and forget, you are loved, let it happen, let love reign.

You can find more information about Madsen on their official website:
http://www.madsenmusik.de/

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News: Forbes - Why learning a language could save your career?

Good article out today on Forbes for those looking for content to include in language program advertising.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/10/23/why-learning-a-language-could-save-your-career/

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Technology: What teachers want from digital tools

From eslschoolnews:
"Standards gaps" exist where digital resources are unavailable or do not meet the needs of teachers, according to a report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Regarding what they are looking for, the 3,100 educators surveyed reported a desire for digital tools that deliver instruction, diagnose student learning, increase engagement, support collaboration and foster independent practice.

You can find the full article here.

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German: Deutsche Welle - Der Mauerfall im Deutschunterricht

With November 9 nearing, Deutsche Welle has put up an excellent resource on the Mauerfall for instructors to use:

http://www.dw.de/der-mauerfall-im-deutschunterricht/a-18026352?maca=dk-Facebook-dwde

This will definitely add some quality content to this topic and enhance whatever lessons/activities you are already doing!

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