obs Letterland

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obs Letterland Almere The Netherlands Geschw
ister Scholl Grundschule Falkensee (Berlin) -
Germany
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Germany 82,5 million inhabitants Berlin 3,4
millioninhabitants
Netherlands 16, 3 million inhabitants Almere 175.
000inhabitants
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English in Germanydepends on the federal
state English in Falkensee / Brandenburg-
Starts in first class (6 years old)- 10 min to
60 min each week- focus on communication, almost
no grammar or writing skills.- grades in their
reports based on class tests Some kindergartens
offer English, parents pay extra for these
lessons. One kindergarten in Falkensee is
bilingual. Learning a second language is becoming
more popular but still there are hardly any
opportunities to hear native speakers e.g. on TV
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490 pupils 26 teachers Grade 1-6 (group 3-8 in
the Dutch school system) 25-30 children in each
class Very intelligent children can go to the
gymnasium after class 4
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• Network possibilities
• Foreign language weekends for teachers of second
  languages (www.lisum.brandenburg.de )
• contact with colleagues during training sessions
  organized by the British Council

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Teachers and parents There are three English
(subject)teachers in the school. They follow
courses outside the school. Classes 1 and 2 are
taught by their own teachers Parents are involved
in school activities. Especially as board
members or sponsors. There is interest in taking
part in the Summer Camps 2006
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Great expectations From 30 examinations to
.??..... Teacher training courses
possible? International Summer Camps An exchange
of ideas and materials is always welcome