• Themenplattform für VWA und Diplomarbeiten

    Die vorwissenschaftliche Arbeit oder Diplomarbeit steht an – aber es fehlt die zündende Idee für ein Thema? Warum nicht eine Arbeit schreiben, die nicht nur spannend ist, sondern gleichzeitig auch Einblicke in aktuelle wissenschaftliche Forschungsprojekte bietet? Detailansicht

  • Touring Melbourne on Your Belly

    When you think of Australia you probably think of wide-open spaces with beautiful landscapes and exotic animals. But did you know that Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is also a gourmand's delight? Detailansicht

  • Do You Speak Canadian?

    Canada is a country well-known for its hockey and friendly people, but travelling there can be a bit confusing if you are not familiar with some of its myriad slang terms. Join author Martha Nelson as she enlightens us on the meaning and origin of terms such as "eh", "Mountie", and "double-double". Detailansicht

  • The Dark Side of the Nursery Rhyme

    You probably have fond memories of your parents sharing silly nursery rhymes with you. But did you know that the sing-song rhymes that have helped generations of children drift off to sleep have hidden meanings that describe the stuff of nightmares? Detailansicht

  • Checkliste Tabletklasse!

    1 Kommentar

    Tablets bieten unendliche Möglichkeiten den Unterricht abwechslungsreich, kreativ und innovativ zu gestalten. Doch bevor der Einsatz von Tablets im Unterricht starten kann, muss an vieles gedacht werden. Alles worauf Sie achten müssen, finden Sie hier auf einen Blick! Detailansicht

  • Trekking on Two Wheels

    For many British motorcyclists, crossing mainland Britain from Land's End to John 0' Groats is almost like a rite of passage. Join author Franka Leehr and her companions as they traverse the beautiful island stopping at iconic spots on the way to their far-off destination. Detailansicht

  • Was versteht man unter Flipped Classroom?

    0 Kommentare

    Der Lehrer und Referent für Englisch und eLearning Walter Steinkogler gibt in diesem SHORTCUT Einblicke in das Unterrichtskonzept des Flipped Classrooms. Er erläutert das dahinter liegende Grundprinzip und zeigt drei mögliche Einsatzszenarien im Unterricht. Detailansicht

  • Never Too Old for a Pillow Fight

    At some point in our lives we have all engaged in a pillow fight. But the East Van Pillow Fighting Club has taken it to the next level. There are real championships where the contestants dress up in costume and aggressively attack each other with pillows. Detailansicht

  • Taking a Dive in Belize

    Take a plunge with author Helen Huthnance and discover spotted eagle rays, Caribbean reef sharks, octopuses, and hawksbill turtles among others in the fabulous realm that lies just beneath the water in Belize. Detailansicht

  • Growing Up in Nepal

    Nepal is a country that conjures mysticism and attracts hikers from all over to scale the highest peak in the world. Imagine being able to experience it firsthand. This is exactly what writer Amar Mistry did for three months while he volunteered at an orphanage. Detailansicht

  • Protecting the UK’s national parks

    The UK is home to 15 national parks. Join writer Cat Allen as she interviews a park ranger who has been working at Dartmoor National Park for over 25 years. Learn about the beauty the park has to offer, the difficulties the ranger faces, and some of the fantastic legends linked to the park. Detailansicht

  • Voki - Sprechende virtuelle Figuren

    0 Kommentare

    Mit dem kostenlosen Web 2.0 Dienst Voki können sprechende „Avatare“ erzeugt werden. Diese virtuellen Figuren lassen sich zum Beispiel in einer Lernplattform, in Internetauftritten oder in Blogs einbinden. Voki ist nicht nur im Sprachunterricht vielseitig einsetzbar. Detailansicht

  • Das 5x5 der VWA - Wertvolle Tipps!

    Literacy.at bietet einen kompakten und wunderbar übersichtlichen Überblick und Anleitungen für das Erstellen einer vorwissenschaftlichen Arbeit (VwA). Detailansicht

  • Cultured coffee down under

    Australian coffee culture skyrocketed in the 1950s and some of their concoctions have spread throughout the globe. Aussie's love their coffee and they love it their way. Read on to learn more about this coffee culture as you discover the meaning of a flat white and a short black, among others. Detailansicht

  • Seminar: VWA - Die Entwicklung der Fragestellung begleiten

    Dieses Seminar richtet sich an Lehrer/-innen (Lebende Fremdsprachen), die in der Entwicklung der Fragestellung professionelle Unterstützung suchen. Detailansicht

  • 101. Edition - Let's celebrate with TeaTime-Mag (part II)"

    In this, our second celebratory edition, join our journalists as they take us on a tour of some of their favorite spots in their home countries. Detailansicht

  • 100. Edition - Let's celebrate with TeaTime-Mag

    For our 100th edition we have a special treat for you. Join our journalists as they take us on a tour of some of their favorite spots in their home countries. Detailansicht

  • Left handed in a right handed world

    Have you ever considered what life is like for a southpaw? Being left-handed is not easy in a world made for right-handers. Consider simple tasks like writing, where your hand smudges your ink as you write and what about more complicated tasks such as using power tools or an every-day can-opener. Detailansicht

  • The Secret Lives of Country Girls

    Life in the Australian outback can be a lot of hard work, but it also can be extremely rewarding. Read on to discover how one former city slicker made the outback her home and why she finds it so endearing to the point that she can’t imagine ever going back to the hustle and bustle of the big city. Detailansicht

  • Food Not Bombs - Fighting for the right to feed

    A political movement that focuses on feeding the hungry with food recovered from dumpsters, Food Not Bombs is causing waves throughout the world with their revolutionary approach to protesting poverty. Detailansicht

  • Bilingual Children?

    In today’s globalized world we need to give our children every possible advantage. Raising a child to be bilingual can be difficult. It requires a lot of patience and perseverance, but the rewards far outweigh the challenges. Detailansicht

  • Prevent your poison

    Australia, land of kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and....snakes!?! Yes, Australia is home to a wide variety of snakes of all sizes, patterns, and colors. Many of them are harmless but some can be quite deadly. Detailansicht

  • St. Patrick's Day - The Day Everybody Wants to Be Irish

    On March 17th, the world over, people become Irish for a day. For some they are truly celebrating their Irish heritage, but for many it is just an excuse to drink beer and have some fun. Detailansicht

  • London Underground

    The London Underground was the world's first underground railway. Read on to learn more about the unusual uses the underground has been put to, about its hidden lines, its iconic maps, and also some of the troubles that plague the system and what needs to be done to bring it into the modern world. Detailansicht

  • Webinar: Social Media Use in the Classroom

    Facebook und Co. sind heute aus dem Alltag der Schüler nicht mehr wegzudenken. In diesem englischsprachigen Webinar wird gezeigt, wie Lehrer Social Media einsetzen können, um Lehren und Lernen auf vielfältige Art und Weise zu bereichern. Detailansicht