Conversation Class Lesson Summary
Language Resident Name:
IVAN LUCIC
Day and Date:
Tuesday, 16/04/2019
Language and Level (intermediate or advanced class):
German, Advanced
Class theme/topics discussed:
Tim Bendzko
Goal of the class:
Talk about social phenomena and German society using the example of Tim Bendzko and one of his songs, practice discussion skills
How did you structure the class?
Activity 1 (15 min): Partner interviews. In pairs, the students will talk about their music preferences. The questions on the screen will prompt thoughts and discussion between them.
Activity 2 (10 min): In the group, we would brainstorm everything they would associate with Germany. I would write that down on a big paper.
Activity 3 (10 min): Discussing pictures. In pairs again, they would receive a picture. They would talk about the picture and say what/if they associated something with Germany. Now having talked about the bright sides of German society, I would also ask them what kind of problems they could imagine. Pictures in presentation.
Activity 4 (10 min): I would show them a video of a guy “escaping” from Germany and living on an island. We would have a discussion on that why he might do that and what the students think about that. Link in presentation.
Activity 5 (10 min): After watching the muted video, the students would share their thoughts in the group. We would also watch the music video with audio, aided by lyrics. Discussion after that. Link in presentation.
Activity 6 (10 min): Wrap up and final thoughts. Also critique on the music video by a comedian. If there is still a lot of time left, you can ask the students if they see any similarities to the US. Or also show them another video of Tim Bendzko “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten”. Link in presentation.
What technology, media or props did you use? (internet resources, playmobiles, handouts, etc.)
Lyrics from the song
Pictures
Paper for brainstorming
What worked well in this class? What did not work?
The students seemed to like the topic!
How could this class be improved/ modified?
It was good. I would keep it as it is.
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