Teach German, Inspire Futures: Goethe-Institut and Languagenut

Join us for an inspiring webinar designed to help schools bring German to life in the classroom. Together, the Goethe-Institut and Languagenut will showcase practical resources, digital tools, and free support available to teachers for promoting German and engaging learners of all ages. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your German offer, explore ready-to-use classroom materials, or discover new ways to spark student enthusiasm, this session will give you the tools and guidance you need.

German opens doors and we’re here to help you bring it to life in your school. In this special webinar, the Goethe-Institut and Languagenut will showcase how we can support teachers with engaging resources, practical strategies, and digital tools to strengthen German provision in schools.

From ready-to-use classroom materials to expert guidance and cultural opportunities, this session will highlight how both organisations can work with you to promote German and inspire your learners.

👋 Meet Your Hosts:

Elaine Gelder, Director of Education at Languagenut

•Over 36 years' experience as Teacher of MFL and EAL across all age ranges and abilities in the UK and Germany

•Initiated and established an accreditation process for early career teachers supported with a complete pedagogical training course

•Lead Mentor for a Trust for School Direct, Teach First, SCITT and PGCE trainees

•Worked as Head of Department, Assistant Head, Advanced skills Teacher, Specialist Leader of Education, Head of Teaching and Learning for a large academy chain, resource writer, trainer, and examiner

•Worked alongside a multitude of Ofsted inspectors

•Director of Education at Languagenut and former Senior Director of MFL for a large high performing multi-academy chain

Pauline Wick, PASCH and Project Coordinator at the Goethe-Institut UK

Pauline Wick is an PASCH and project coordinator at the Goethe-Institut UK, where she organises a broad range of motivational programmes for young German learners in the UK. Pauline previously worked in the culture department of the Goethe-Institut Mexico and as a commercial and theatre translator and interpreter for German, English and Spanish.