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Resource list—Multimedia
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that teachers can use to support their learning programs. Their inclusion does not imply that they are mandatory or that they are the
only resources relevant to the course.
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RESOURCE LIST—MULTIMEDIA
All resources for this WACE course are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each
school should decide on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school
community and sector guidelines.
New resources will be added as they are identified.
The recommended resources are to be used to support teaching and learning only and not as
a substitute for the syllabus; the syllabus is what is used to develop examination questions
and all teaching should be directly linked to the syllabus.
General resource
Kauf mich!: Werbespots aus Fernsehen und Kino im Unterricht. (2003). München:
Goethe-Institut. 1 cassette (VHS) (45 min.): sd., col.
ISBN 9783936753059
Suitable for all stages, this video consists of recent TV and cinema commercials from 26
German companies. These invite discussion on the themes of history, sports, family, housing,
technology, fashion, youth culture, festivals and customs. The pictures can often be
understood without there being a need to understand the language; therefore it is suitable for
use in beginner courses. More advanced learners can discuss the way the ads were made,
their impact and the culturally specific features of the ads. In the support materials, there is
information about the companies, the advertisements' content and text as well as worksheets
and pedagogical tips.
Kopp, G., Specht, F., Büttner, S., & Matousek, F. (2007). Planet: Deutsch für
Jugendliche. Ismaning: Hueber. 1 DVD (30 min.): sd., col.
ISBN 9783192816789
Suitable for all stages, this is an excellent DVD for secondary students and adult beginners
with clips about Schule, Hobby, Sport, Mein Tag, Einkaufen, Wohnen/Zu Hause.
Stage 1
Deutschlernen mit Kick: Fussball fur Frans und Deutschlernende / von Peter
Zygowski und Marcus Sporkmann. (2005). Berlin: Langsnscheidt.
72 p.: ill., ports. + DVD.
ISBN 9783468491719
Prepared for the FIFA World Cup in 2006, this DVD contains texts and grammar and
vocabulary exercises based on the popular subject of football. This DVD is suitable for Stages
1 and 2.
Jung in Europa. (2008). Sydney, N.S.W: ABC1. 1 videodisk (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4
3/4 in.
OCLC 512207918
This German language learning resource is aimed at teenagers and adults of lower
intermediate level. Young German-speakers from Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
Liechtenstein and Italy (South Tyrol) introduce their homes and way of life. Episodes 1–6
are suitable for Stages 1 and 2.
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Nordqvist, A., & Sturmhoefel, H. (2003). Treffpunkt Berlin: Treffpunkt Berlin. Kbh:
Alinea. 2 cassettes (VHS).
OCLC 464489773
Filmed in Berlin, the series Treffpunkt Berlin contains 24 x 10 minute episodes to be used
from beginners level.
Nordqvist, A., & Vasiliadis, J. (2008). Neue Freunde. Kbh: Alinea.
1 DVD-videocassette (ca. 50 min.).
OCLC 473122670
This documentary styled series is produced on location in Germany and involves four young
teenagers, their families and friends. Each episode is based everyday situations and
encourages the students to practice the German language. The program also includes some
cultural information about Berlin. Episodes 1-10 are suitable for Stage 1.
Paton, S., Wells, D., BBC Educational Publishing. BBC Worldwide Ltd., GoetheInstitut London., & BBC White City. (1998). Susanne. London: BBC Educational
Publishing, BBC White City. 1 videocassette (100 min.): sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1
teacher's booklet (31 p. :ill. ; 30 cm.), 1 poster.
ISBN 9780563463221
This series, filmed in Hamburg, centres around Susanne, an old wooden sailing boat (a
Folkboot) that has been given to Thomas by his grandfather. Episodes 1 to 5 are suitable for
Stage 1.
Stages 2 and 3
Bilderbogen D-A-CH: videoreportagen zur Landeskunde. (2007). Berlin:
Langenscheidt. 1 DVD (50 min.): sd., col.
ISBN 9783468495083
This DVD contains 12 area-study topics: 7 from Germany, 2 from Austria and 3 from
Switzerland (D-A-CH countries). Presented are short (3 minutes) town and country portraits,
interviews and coverage of historical points giving a vivid picture of the German-speaking
countries. Also included for each topic are two or three listening and viewing comprehension
activities with answer key. Suitable for Stages 2 and 3.
Extr@ German. (2001). U.K.: Channel 4.
OCLC 271656282
This German language resource, based in Berlin, is in the style of a sitcom. Four young
adults, Sascha and Anna, their neighbour Nic and American visitor Sam, who struggles with
German are the central characters. Episodes 1–13 are suitable for Stages 2 and 3. (From
ABC program guide)
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