Preparing for an interview with a native speaker (Russian department)
This task is developed for A2/B1 learners to learn about Gorbachev’s reforms and prepare for an interview with a native speaker.
Category: B1
Collaborative reading and creative writing (Spanish department)
This task is a collaborative reading and creative writing task based on a typical short stories genre (articuentos) published by the Spanish writer Juan José Millás. The final product is to choose the most original articuento of the class.
Conference on the issues raised by migrant camps in Northern France (French department)
While playing the role of local political actors and journalists, students are to participate in a conference in which they discuss the issues faced by migrants living in camps in Northern France.
Padlet on intercultural differences (Russian department)
This task involves reading authentic Russian texts and writing a short feedback in Padlet. The texts are on the topic of intercultural communication: these are interviews with Russian language learners who live/work/study in Russia. They talk about cultural shock, differences in mentality, challenges to live in Russia.
Text comprehension and Cloze-text reading (Dutch department)
Reading comprehension at home with Zeeguu and Cloze-gap reading in class.
Plot-puzzle – German department
After having watched a movie in preparation for the seminar, the students have to order a messed up plot summary.
Nominatie van een film – Dutch department
This task consists of a series of tasks in which students are introduced to different films. All films are approached from different angles. Students are expected to study these different angles in order to read and appreciate reviews about the films, after which they are invited to watch the films themselves. In the end they need to discuss if the film will be nominated for a festival based on a set of criteria. Each student needs to write a report, which will be evaluated and assessed by the teacher.
Politica e quotidiani – presentation on national newspapers – Italian department
The aim of the task is to give a short presentation on a national newspaper, which includes a description of the historical background and the political orientation, and the analysis of recent news.
Alimentazione sostenibile – Sustainable food choices – Italian department
The aim of the task is to write a collaborative proposal for a more sustainable choice of food.
Poster presentations about documentaries (German History) – German department
Selected episodes of the series were discussed during the course in the group collectively. In the last week students choose one of the episodes not discussed in the group.
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