Deutsch Talk - Deutsch Talk

Literature can bring culture and emotions to life and open up new perspectives — and the same is true for learning German. In this episode, we explore how texts, stories and theatre can enrich the experience of learning the language. We also talk about a theatre project our studio guest, Jonas Teupert, lecturer and director of the German program at the University of Melbourne, staged together with...

German grammar is known for being precise and a bit intimidating. But if offers far more room for play than most learners realise. In this episode, we take a light-hearted look at this "scary" topic and show how you can acutally have fun with German grammar. Our guests are Mareike Schmidt, DAAD lecturer at the University of Auckland, and linguist Leo Kretzenbacher. - Die deutsche Grammatik gilt al...

Dialects enrich the German language. They create sense of belonging and show regional diversity. In this episode, we talk to linguist Leo Kretzenbacher and Philipp Hockenberger from Hofbräuhaus Melbourne about German dialects and what role they play in our lives. - Dialekte bereichern die deutsche Sprache und erzeugen Heimatgefühl. Sie schaffen Nähe, zeigen Zugehörigkeit und stehen für regionale V...

Where is German taught and spoken today? How popular is the language worldwide — and why do people learn it? In the third edition of our podcast, we also explore whether learners from different language backgrounds need different teaching methods. Our guests are Matthias Jakus, Head of Language and Deputy Director at the Goethe-Institute Australia, and Luisa Bier, German seminar leader at the Univ...

How many words does the German language have? We'll get to the bottom of this question in the second episode of our podcast series. The German language owes its almost inexhaustible wealth to a creative phenomenon that is notorious: compositing. Our guest today is Elisabeth Höbartner, teacher at the German School Melbourne. - Wie viele Wörter hat die deutsche Sprache? Dieser Frage gehen wir in der...

Is German pronunciation your worst nightmare, or does it sound like a symphony to your ears? For many learners, it’s a tricky challenge full of twists and turns. Together with Elisabeth Höbartner, a seasoned teacher at the German School Melbourne, we’re diving deep into the intricacies of German pronunciation. - Für manche ist sie das absolute Grauen, für andere klingt sie wie Musik. Die Aussprach...