An English and a German primary school are going to work in this project together with children that are starting to learn a foreign language. In this case the language will be French. They want to share their experiences by uploading videos of songs, rhymes, little plays and photos. The teachers will exchange the material using during their lessons. Doing it this way, they will support each other by crossing the border and discovering something new together – the different mother tongues won’t be a barrier.

• Subjects: Language and Literature
• Languages: EN - FR
• Pupil's age: 4 - 10
• Tools to be used: Audio conference, e-mail, MP3, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings)
• Aims: For our children, learning a foreign language is like an adventure. They will make a lot of interesting experiences. They... read moreFor our children, learning a foreign language is like an adventure. They will make a lot of interesting experiences. They will e.g. discover new words, learn new songs, rhymes and stories. Sharing these experiences with other children can be an additional motivation, especially if they come from another country. In this project the pupils all start nearly at the same level. So they can discover things together and exchange their experiences on the Twinspace. Although their first languages and also their backgrounds are different, there will be something they will have in common, something that connects them and crosses the border. hide
• Work process: This project should require one year and the two classes will work “together”. The teachers will exchange their ideas and... read moreThis project should require one year and the two classes will work “together”. The teachers will exchange their ideas and material continuously using email, the Twinspace and chat. They will plan activities for both the English and the German pupils. To evaluate the pupils' improvements during the year, they will upload videos frequently. They will also give the pupils the possibility to watch their “classmates” from the other countries and learn about the progresses the others are making. hide
• Expected results: At the end of the project the pupils from the two countries will have learned a lot of French words... read moreAt the end of the project the pupils from the two countries will have learned a lot of French words and sentences by singing songs, reciting rhymes, playing games and so on, but they will also have learned a lot about their “classmates” in the other country. The videos on the Twinspace can be used as topics for classroom talks about school-life in GB/Germany. Perhaps the children will also have the possibility to get email-contact with the other class, using their new knowledge – writing in French will be an exciting experience for both. Doing something together helps us crossing borders and feeling as a team. We want our pupils to be a real, living part of the European Union. As teachers we hope to get new ideas for our work and offering lively subjects to our pupils. hide

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