11.02.2024

Graphic novels are for reading, too! (part 1)

Gone are the days when graphic novels were for kids only. They bring us a wonderful combination of visual art and text which might be just what you need if long texts in German intimidate or bore you. Ignite your passion for reading in German with the help of illustrations.

Read more here

02.02.2024

What our teachers are reading: Hanno

Hanno has been taking part in a book club for more than a year now. The book club which meets once per week currently discusses „Männerphantasien“ (male phantasies) by German cultural theorist and writer Klaus Theweleit. The book is quite long and not always easy to digest, but highly recommended for everyone who wants to dig a little bit deeper into German culture, parting from a feminist perspective.

FIND OUT MORE

26.01.2024

Vu’s queer book tip: Die Mitte der Welt

This time, we’d like to go way back:
While most of the books and podcast tips we share are up-to-date or the latest releases, we thought we’d travel back in time – for the nostalgia. Let’s take you back to the nineties and talk about this gem among the young adult books – and no, not everything was trashy back then. 🙂
Find out more about Vu’s reading tip.

Read more

26.01.2024

What to read – „The World of Yesterday“

Our teacher Robert has gone to great lengths to write an informed and informative book review for our students. In this article, he introduces you to the book „Yesterday’s World,“ an autobiographical work by the well-known Austrian author Stefan Zweig (1881-1942).
If you want to learn more about German-language literature of the early 20th century, it is impossible to avoid this author and his work.

Read more

22.01.2024

Non-binary German TV Show: Becoming Charlie

Who would have thought – a TV show on German television that is about a non-binary teenager? This time, we’d like to draw your attention to „Becoming Charlie“. Laura watched it, loved it and would like to encourage you to give it a try.  🌈

Read more

19.01.2024

An easier Read – Books in easy German

This might sound all too familiar: You were trying to read some real German literature, but then quickly find out that the book you bought is too difficult for you. Well, we might have a solution for you: Several German publishing houses offer original literature in a shortened and/or simplified version to make the reading experience for beginners less frustrating.

read more

12.01.2024

A collection of extra exercises online..

If you are looking for some additional exercises, then we’ve got a little tip for you. Check out the online version of your book.

And for those of you know didn’t know yet:

You can also download most audio files as well as the answers sheets on the official website of the publisher.

read more

09.01.2024

Freya’s reading tips

You are still looking for something to read for your next afternoon at Wannsee? Good news: our teacher Freya has kindly shared reading tips with us. She is enjoying her holiday in Normandy where she also had the time to do some reading and tell us about it.

Curious? Click here to find out more..