Material for an Elluminate session on migration. At its centre, there is a debate on the rights and responsibilities of immigrants. This is a powerpoint that I originally downloaded from Loro and extended/ adapted.

A summary of endings and notes about when to use them. Grammatical terminology is avoided. I ask students to keep this sheet with them when writing assignments, for reference and checking. Prior knowledge of cases and when to use them is assumed.

A short cloze activity to practise article and adjective endings. The content relates to Thema 2 (die RAF). Students should be encouraged to use the helpsheet 'Artikel- und Adjektivendungen' to check their answers. The print version can be done in pairs in face-to-face tutorials. The interactive version can be done independently and corrected automatically. This activity is not suitable for Elluminate tutorials. The interactive version was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php

A crossword to develop understanding of the Workers' Uprising of 17th June 1953. The interactive version can be used as a whole-group warm-up or assessment activity. A computer and data projector are required for face-to-face tutorials. In Elluminate, it can be accessed via application sharing. It is only interactive for the application sharer, so students suggest answers which the tutor types in. The print version is suitable for pair-work. The interactive version was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php

A crossword to develop understanding of the student movement, its causes and consequences in the Federal Republic from the 1960s onwards. The interactive version can be used as a whole-group warm-up or assessment activity. A computer and data projector are required for face-to-face tutorials. In Elluminate, it can be accessed via application sharing. It is only interactive for the application sharer, so students suggest answers which the tutor types in. The print version is suitable for pair-work. This activity was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php

Two tutorial activities on anglicisms in the German language. 'Anglizismen: Fluch oder Segen' encourages students to evaluate and develop arguments and counter-arguements. ,Eine Gruppencollage basteln' is a practical activity to increase language awareness.

A crossword to develop understanding of dialects and the language needed to discuss them. The interactive version can be used as a whole-group warm-up or assessment activity. A computer and data projector are required for face-to-face tutorials. It is not suitable for Elluminate tutorials. The print version is suitable for pair-work. This activity was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php

A matching activity,to help students broaden vocabulary and develop a varied writing style. This is useful for both TMAs 1 and the final project. The interactive version can be used as a whole-group warm-up or assessment activity. A computer and data projector are required for face-to-face tutorials. It is not suitable for Elluminate tutorials. This activity was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php The print version works well as a pairwork activity. Print the sheets(1 set for every two or three students),cut them into separate cards and distribute one set to each pair or group. Many students find working with cards much easier than matching items on a printed page.

A crossword to develop understanding of immigration and integration in post-war Germany. The interactive version can be used as a whole-group warm-up or assessment activity. A computer and data projector are required for face-to-face tutorials. It is not suitable for Elluminate tutorials. The print version is suitable for pair-work. This activity was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php

This set of teaching resources was made during my Short-term fellowship with the Open University's SCORE project (Support Centre for Open Resources in Education) in July 2011. As well as supporting the acquisition of language skills, it is hoped that the focus on the migrant experience and more importantly the migrant voice, will enhance students’ understanding and empathy and in so doing increase intercultural awareness and combat racism.

The first PowerPoint introduces key aspects of literary analysis,from L313, 5.1. Students apply them to Wolfgang Borchert's short story about the aftermath of war "Die Kuechenuhr." All the material for this unit, including vocabulary support and online activities for vocabulary building, are available online. Links are given at the end of the PowerPoint. The activities in the PowerPoint "Direkte und indirekte Rede" are also based on the story.

A matching activity, to help students broaden vocabulary and develop an interesting writing style. This is useful for both TMA 5 and the final project. The interactive version can be used as a whole-group warm-up or assessment activity. A computer and data projector are required for face-to-face tutorials. This activity is not suitable for Elluminate. It was made with Hot Potatoes software, which can be downloaded free of charge from http://hotpot.uvic.ca/index.php The print version works well as a pairwork activity. Print the sheets(1 set for every two or three students),cut them into separate cards and distribute one set to each pair or group. Many students find working with cards much easier than matching items on a printed page.

Presentation and role play on the future of Wilhelmshaven.

Let’s cellebrät -�die deutsche Sprache im 21. Jahrhundert

How to structure arguments for an against the Jade Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven