We should be informed about what's going on around us in language acquisition, right? -->Do you wish you had been able to attend a program like this one?
Providence Journal Sunday, August 20, 2011
Trilingual afterschool program is a first in R.I.
By Linda Borg, Journal Staff Writer
PROVIDENCE –– The Federal Hill House Association will offer the state’s first early-learning trilingual immersion program, offering English, Spanish and Mandarin to children in an afterschool program.
The program, called Speak to Succeed, will hold an open house and enrollment reception on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the agency’s center on Courtland Street in Providence. Speak to Succeed is for children 18 months to 5 years of age.
The program is sponsored by Federal Hill House, which offers cradle-to-grave social services, in partnership with Global Language Project, a nonprofit that addresses equality in education through foreign-language learning.
“Today’s parents are looking for learning programs that not only work well but offer great value,” said Nina Pande, executive director of Federal Hill House. “Our program does both. Studies clearly show that early-childhood education is among the best investments around. As Rhode Island’s first early-learning center to offer a trilingual immersion program, FHHA wants to deliver on the promise of multilingual learning through careful, systematic curriculum creation, a rigorous teacher selection, evaluation and training process … and engaging, interactive classroom activities that transcend rote learning.”
“For the last three years, we have seen success in our programs throughout New York City,” said Angela Jackson, founder and executive director of Global Language Project. This is “the first time we have the opportunity to expand into another state and bring to Providence’s students a language curriculum that will prepare them to reap the benefits afforded by our ever-growing global economy.”
Language immersion is a proven method of teaching another language, Pande said. Immersion uses the target language as a teaching tool, “immersing” the student in the language. In-class activities, such as math or science, and those outside the class, including meals and everyday tasks, are conducted in the target language. Culture and traditions are also covered.
Studies show that children who learn a second language at early ages enjoy huge benefits, including increased mental flexibility, creativity, problem-solving and retention. They also display better performance on standardized tests, increased self-esteem and a deeper cultural awareness, according to Pande.
Research shows that babies, toddlers and preschool children can develop great fluency in foreign languages.
The curriculum emphasizes traditional and experiential learning and was created by leading educational professionals.
For information, e-mail info@globallanguageproject.org.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sebastian Madsen "unplugged" Lass die Liebe regieren
Ich überlege mich, ob dieses Lied etwas für uns zum OKTOBERFEST wäre:
• Der Text ist lernenswert; nicht schwer.
• Die Musik ist unkompliziert (wer spielt Gitarre?).
. Aber können wir dabei etwas Spaß haben???
Songtext:
Lass die Liebe regieren v. Madsen
Weil du erinnerst,
weil du vergisst,
weil du verzeihen kannst
und bist wie du bist.
Weil du vermisst
und weil du fehlst*, --because you are missed (absent)
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.
(CHOR)
Weil du liebst,
weil du lebst,
weil du gibst und vergibst.
Weil du liebst,
weil du lebst,
weil du glühst* und vergehst**, *glow **slip away
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.
(CHOR x 2 )
--dass es dich nur einmal gibst
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Madsen Konzert in Boston 14. Okt. 2011
Wer will mit?
The Goethe-Institut is sponsoring this MADSEN tour in the USA: 14.10. Boston, MA / 18.10. Washington, DC / 21.10. New York, NY / 25.10. Pittsburgh, PA / 28.10. Athens, GA / 01.11. Dallas, TX / 04.11. Tucson, AZ / 08.11. Long Beach, CA / 10.11. San Francisco, CA / 11.11. Berkeley, CA / 14.11. Eugene, OR / 17.11. Colorado Springs, CO / 18.11. Denver, CO
Und wer ist Madsen?
Lass die Liebe regieren
Warum nicht jetzt? (Why not now?)
Verlasse mich! (Leave me!)
Lach doch mal (Just laugh once)
(mit Luftschlangen!)
Lass uns reden (Let's talk)
Bin ich verliebt? (Am I in Love?) JAZZY
Vielleicht = Maybe
Wir könnten Nachtbaden gehen (We could go skinny dipping) Sie SCHREIEN! (They scream/sing this song)
Du bist wie du bist (You are who you are)
eigenartig = quirky
PERFEKTION!
So was wie dich habe ich nicht gesehen
Nicht zu gross, nicht zu schlecht, falsche und nicht zu echt:
DU BIST PERFEKT! Makellos! Besser als gut.
Einfach gross! Ich waere gern wir du.
Du bist die Perfektion!
Nicht zu alt, nicht zu jung, nicht zu schlau, nicht zu dumm.
Du bist besser als gut!
--> Soll unser Deutschklub zum Konzert hin?
--> Könnten wir dabei etwas Deutsch lernen?
--> Welche Lieder gefallen Dir? Euch?
23. Aug: MEHR über Madsen und das Konzert in Boston:
1. WHO IS MADSEN?
Madsen is one of Germany's most popular bands. They have been nominated as best live act and appeal in particular to high school students. Their lyrics are easily accessible (and clean!) and they truly rock on stage. And even though they are considered big stars in Germany the band members (three brothers and their best buddy) are completely down to earth - and can't wait to chat with your students after their concerts.
2. LIVE-STREAM CONCERT on 11-11-11 at 8pm West Coast time (5pm here)
Can't make it to a Madsen show? On November 11, there will be a live stream concert in San Francisco which you can enjoy from the comfort of your living rooms. Register for free with U-Stream. The code is:
http://www.ustram.tv/channel/madsen---live-stream-11-11-11
3. MADSEN IN THE CLASSROOM
To get ready for what promises to be the highlight of the school year check out www.goethe.de/todoaleman or www.goethe.de/stepintogerman . On Step into German you'll find videos of the songs Madsen will perform, along with the German lyrics as well as their English translations. You'll be surprised how much you already understand.
4. THE CONTEST
We're also really excited to announce the contest "Catch the Madsen Fever" which was only made possible by the generous support of the band. One of the top prizes besides language courses in Germany and iPads will be a trip to Germany where the winners can hang out with Madsen at one of next summer's coolest open-air festivals.
5. THE HOSTS
All the concerts on this tour will be hosted by a school. The past few months the Goethe-Institut has been working closely with German teachers from around the US and it's been a terrific cooperation. We owe you a big THANK YOU for being such wonderful partners.
6. GEAR
In a couple of weeks our Madsen posters, buttons and postcards will be ready send out. We anticipate filling every seat in every auditorium; the California shows are already sold out, and in Boston, teachers are limited to a quarter to half of their requested tickets.
7. The EVENT
These concerts are meant to be an incredible experience that German students will remember for the rest of their lives. You are invited. BE THERE!
Der Pantoffelheld
The Slipper Hero
--> Lustig?
--> Aber nicht viel Deutsch darin!
--> OK. Die Deutsche Sprache kommt von UNS. Wie geht denn diese Geschichte?
--> Lustig?
--> Aber nicht viel Deutsch darin!
--> OK. Die Deutsche Sprache kommt von UNS. Wie geht denn diese Geschichte?
Jugendslang
How do these top recent contenders in the Youth Word of the Year (Jugendliche Wort des Jahres) competition reflect German culture?
Source: This Week in Germany
BONUS: N1 = Nice one
10. gechillt "Wir haben nur gechillt." (We just chilled out.)
9. die Gammelfleischparty ("old/rotten meat party" = a type of party for old codgers)
8. Bildschirmbräune ("Computer screen tan" - the tan-less skin color of geeks)
7. unterhopft sein ("to be overdue for some hops)
6. hartzen (Hartz IV are entitlement programs for unemployed; used as verb: laze around)
5. bam ("cool")
4. der Bankster (banking; investment speculator-type)
3. der Pisaopfer (PISA study from 2000 indicated German schools have gaps; here, to one of those educationally left behind)
2. egosurfen (to check how you are represented -- or representing yourself -- on social media)
1. der Spießer (mediocre Fred; average Joe; boring -- the way youth generally characterizes parents, who set boundaries; it originally refered to the "reliable" way garden dwarves "pitch in" where needed.)
--> How does English slang compare?
Source: This Week in Germany
BONUS: N1 = Nice one
10. gechillt "Wir haben nur gechillt." (We just chilled out.)
9. die Gammelfleischparty ("old/rotten meat party" = a type of party for old codgers)
8. Bildschirmbräune ("Computer screen tan" - the tan-less skin color of geeks)
7. unterhopft sein ("to be overdue for some hops)
6. hartzen (Hartz IV are entitlement programs for unemployed; used as verb: laze around)
5. bam ("cool")
4. der Bankster (banking; investment speculator-type)
3. der Pisaopfer (PISA study from 2000 indicated German schools have gaps; here, to one of those educationally left behind)
2. egosurfen (to check how you are represented -- or representing yourself -- on social media)
1. der Spießer (mediocre Fred; average Joe; boring -- the way youth generally characterizes parents, who set boundaries; it originally refered to the "reliable" way garden dwarves "pitch in" where needed.)
--> How does English slang compare?
Bierbrauer vs. Piraten
German Heritage, American Style Aug 17, 2011 -- GERMANY.INFO
Milwaukee Brewers' Shaun Marcum pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park. (© picture-alliance/landov)
Over the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a German Heritage Day on August 14 at Miller Park and swept the Pirates while wearing commemorative German-language jerseys. The "Bierbrauer" grabbed a 2-1 win in 10 innings over the "Piraten".
The Brewers added the German Heritage Day in 2011 to honor Milwaukee's many German influences. In 1839, more than 1,000 Old Lutherans from Germany settled in Milwaukee, as well as in Buffalo and St. Louis. German immigration continued to increase Milwaukee's population over the next decades and sometime during the 1850s, Milwaukee became somewhat synonymous with beer. There were over two dozen breweries in Milwaukee in 1856 and most of them were German-owned and operated. At one point, Milwaukee was home to four of the largest breweries in the world - Miller, Pabst, Blatz, and Schlitz - and for many years Milwaukee produced more beer than any other city in the world.
Milwaukee-based and German-founded Miller Brewing Co., now the joint venture MillerCoors, is still a key employer in Milwaukee and Miller Park is home to the Brewers. The Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick Miller, a German who immigrated to America and Milwaukee in 1854. Miller, having worked at a brewery in Hohenzollern in Germany, purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee in 1855 and then incorporated the business in 1888 as the Frederick Miller Brewing Co.
German heritage carries on in many of Milwaukee's neighborhoods, restaurants, schools, breweries and even their sports teams. German heritage, however, is celebrated not only in Wisconsin, but across the entire country. Throughout the US, some 43 million Americans claim German ancestry.
Milwaukee Brewers' Shaun Marcum pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park. (© picture-alliance/landov)
Over the weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a German Heritage Day on August 14 at Miller Park and swept the Pirates while wearing commemorative German-language jerseys. The "Bierbrauer" grabbed a 2-1 win in 10 innings over the "Piraten".
The Brewers added the German Heritage Day in 2011 to honor Milwaukee's many German influences. In 1839, more than 1,000 Old Lutherans from Germany settled in Milwaukee, as well as in Buffalo and St. Louis. German immigration continued to increase Milwaukee's population over the next decades and sometime during the 1850s, Milwaukee became somewhat synonymous with beer. There were over two dozen breweries in Milwaukee in 1856 and most of them were German-owned and operated. At one point, Milwaukee was home to four of the largest breweries in the world - Miller, Pabst, Blatz, and Schlitz - and for many years Milwaukee produced more beer than any other city in the world.
Milwaukee-based and German-founded Miller Brewing Co., now the joint venture MillerCoors, is still a key employer in Milwaukee and Miller Park is home to the Brewers. The Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick Miller, a German who immigrated to America and Milwaukee in 1854. Miller, having worked at a brewery in Hohenzollern in Germany, purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee in 1855 and then incorporated the business in 1888 as the Frederick Miller Brewing Co.
German heritage carries on in many of Milwaukee's neighborhoods, restaurants, schools, breweries and even their sports teams. German heritage, however, is celebrated not only in Wisconsin, but across the entire country. Throughout the US, some 43 million Americans claim German ancestry.
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