Videos for Learning & Teaching German
The following links contain videos that may be used in learning or teaching German. They were sourced by teachers working in Irish classrooms.

Das Sandmännchen - Das Lied zum Mitsingen
Sing the song of the famous Sandmännchen. See the video and hear versions in different languages. The Sandmännchen is an institution on German TV. Suitable for Junior Cycle.

Suggestions for use: Sing with the students in the classroom, print out the song so that the students can follow the words.

Resources required: RealPlayer, Speakers,  possibly need a projector.


Ashcombe School Video Resources
Video resources covering a range of topics. For example, click on toxic substances to link to a video clip accompanied by a gapped exercise, watch / listen to the video and fill in the gaps to complete the text. Full text available in German and English. Suitable for Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle.

Suggestions for use: The website provides a range of video resources to cover most topics on the syllabus. Watch them and do the exercises accompanying each video.

Resources required: Speakers, projector (optional) and maybe a dictionary.


Warum Deutschland? Migranten in Deutschland
Short, interesting video accounts given by immigrants about their impressions of Germany. Links up with the topic Ausländer/ Vorurteile.Suitable for Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle.

Suggestions for use: Useful as listening comprehension, with key information given. As an extension activity get the class to look at the pictures first and let them guess key information.

Resources requireds: Media-player (deactivate your pop-up blocker).