Discover German!

Goethe Institut

The government is particularly eager to encourage the study of German, as the number of people learning this significant language has declined in recent years. For this reason, the Goethe-Institut plays a crucial role.

Their GIMAGINE project aims to promote and support German as a foreign language in the UK, focusing on students, teachers, and schools. In addition to offering professional development opportunities for German teachers, the project provides funding for German language learning through scholarships and supplies schools with classroom materials and teaching resources.

For further information, visit the Gimagine website: www.goethe.de

Gimagine and the Duke of Edinburgh Award

Choose German for Your DofE Skills Section!

The Gimagine Award is an excellent way to incorporate German into your Duke of Edinburgh's Award Skills section! The tailored DofE program includes 10 hours of German language learning and 5 hours of Global Learning modules, totaling 15 hours of skill development in German.

To get started, discuss your interest in German with your DofE assessor and ask them to contact Gimagine for an assessment form template. Once your assessor approves the Gimagine Award as your chosen skill activity, you can sign up and begin your journey. Click on the link and follow the sign-up steps to get started! https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/spr/drm/awd.html

German in Primary Schools

The Solent Language Hub is excited to announce our new initiative to reenergise German language learning in Portsmouth primary schools! We are offering engaging German taster sessions designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm among young learners. These interactive sessions, delivered by secondary teachers of German from the city, provide students with a fun and accessible introduction to the language and culture, helping to lay the foundation for a lifelong love of languages. By bringing these experiences directly into classrooms, we aim to inspire both pupils and educators to embrace the opportunities that language learning brings. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to champion multilingualism in our community!