German as a Foreign Language – Creative Reflections and Playful German Practice

A class trip is full of special experiences, funny stories and unforgettable moments. This week, the students in the German as a Foreign Language group took the opportunity to look back on their shared journey once again – creatively, linguistically and as a team.

Turning memories into posters

On Tuesday, the students worked in small groups to create colourful posters using photos and their own written texts. They recorded their favourite memories from the class trip and decided together which experiences, pictures and stories definitely belonged on their poster.

During the following Gallery Walk, the results were presented, viewed and compared. Each group received feedback on both the working process and collaboration within the team, as well as on the finished poster.

In this way, looking back on the class trip became an intensive language-learning activity at the same time – with plenty of opportunities for discussion, writing and creative teamwork.

Writing emails at A2 and B1 level

Writing also played an important role this week. The two groups worked on different tasks suited to their respective language levels.

The A2 learners wrote an email to a friend introducing their home. The B1 group focused on the topic of student exchange and wrote messages about related experiences and situations.

The task was not only about vocabulary and grammar, but also about organising information clearly and writing in a way that suited the intended recipient.

Learning German with LÜK and LOGICO MAXIMO

On Thursday and Friday, language practice became especially playful. Using LÜK boxes and LOGICO MAXIMO, the students put their previously acquired knowledge to the test.

The varied German tasks included, for example, identifying the correct spelling of a word, choosing the appropriate article or recognising linguistic patterns.

One particular advantage of both learning systems is that students can check their answers independently and correct mistakes themselves. This turns practice into more than just a game – it also supports independent learning.

New topics are already waiting

Next week, the students will continue with new, practical topics. The A2 learners will expand their vocabulary related to furniture and household items.

The B1 group, meanwhile, will focus on the topic of “Au pair in Germany”, combining language learning with insights into everyday life, family life and living in a German-speaking environment.

It was therefore a week full of class-trip memories, emails and learning games – with many opportunities to use German actively and become more confident step by step.