SA’s History Festival Seminar in May: German Settlers’ Trades & Skills in Colonial South Australia

April 6, 2021April 28, 2021 BGAdmin

Something for your diary: The Barossa German Language Association together with the Lutheran Archives and the German Heritage Research Group is conducting a one day Seminar on 29th May 10am-4pm at the Langmeil Centre, Maria St Tanunda: German Settlers’ Trades & Skills in Colonial South Australia As the power of German trade guilds declined artisans… Continue reading SA’s History Festival Seminar in May: German Settlers’ Trades & Skills in Colonial South Australia

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Kaffee und Kuchen April 2020

April 5, 2021April 7, 2021 BGAdmin

On Monday, 19th April 2021 at 1pm we are inviting our Barossa German friends to come along to the Langmeil Centre in Tanunda for an afternoon of German talk, coffee and cake and a presentation of our guest speaker. New members and visitors are always welcome. Please note the cost is a $5 donation and… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen April 2020

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Das Blatt ist wieder da

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 BGAdmin

Our BGLA newsletter Das Blatt is now available to view online or download. Thank you Gerlinde for putting it together. Previous issues can be viewed here: https://barossagerman.com.au/das-blatt/

Kaffee und Kuchen

Kaffee und Kuchen March 2021

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 BGAdmin

On Monday, 29th March 2021 at 1pm we are inviting our Barossa German friends to come along to the Langmeil Centre in Tanunda for an afternoon of German talk, coffee and cake and a presentation of our guest speaker. New members and visitors are always welcome. Please note the cost is a $5 donation and… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen March 2021

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German Songs, German School, German Food

February 23, 2021April 5, 2021 BGAdmin

by John Clarke Over the past few years the German language has been making a comeback in the Barossa Valley. The Barossa German Language Association has been active in promoting events for people of all ages, and after the Covid curtailment last year a full programme is now being offered. For the very young (pre-school… Continue reading German Songs, German School, German Food

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Kaffee und Kuchen Februar 2021 – Karneval

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 BGAdmin

Das Kaffee und Kuchen Treffen ist ein gemütliches Zusammensein zur Pflege der deutschen Sprache. Es findet jeden letzten Montag im Monat im Langmeil Centre, 7 Maria Street in Tanunda statt. Neue Mitglieder und Besucher sind stets willkommen. Karneval ist das Thema für unser Februar Kaffee und Kuchen Treffen. Wir beginnen dieses Mal schon um 11:45 Uhr… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen Februar 2021 – Karneval

German lessons · KinderKlub · Spielgruppe

Starting Term 1 2021 with Spielgruppe, Kinder Klub and German lessons

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 BGAdmin

After our summer break the BGLA activities will resume in February for Term 1. Please note the following starting dates for our groups: Spielgruppe playgroup with Steffi: We are starting Spielgruppe on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 at 10am. More information: https://barossagerman.com.au/german-classes/spielgruppe-german-playgroup/ Kinder Klub with Anett will start on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 4pm. More information:… Continue reading Starting Term 1 2021 with Spielgruppe, Kinder Klub and German lessons

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German Classes at the Lyndoch Library

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 BGAdmin

German Classes at the Lyndoch Library The Barossa Valley is proud of its significant German heritage. Interaction with Germany has always been fertile, be it through family ties, exchange students, visiting backpackers, blossoming romances or the wine industry. For the last four years, the Barossa German Language Association has been offering German language classes. The… Continue reading German Classes at the Lyndoch Library

Kaffee und Kuchen

Why Do You Talk Like That?

December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 BGAdmin

by John Clarke A visitor to the Barossa Valley a hundred years ago might well have asked that question. Through contact with their neighbours the descendants of the early German settlers had developed a unique language of their own. It was still German with German phrasing and word order, but forming part of it were… Continue reading Why Do You Talk Like That?

Das Blatt

Das Blatt – November 2020 Sommer Edition

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 BGAdmin

Das Blatt is now available to view online or download. Thank you Gerlinde for putting it together. Previous issues can be viewed here: https://barossagerman.com.au/das-blatt/

Barossa German Language Association Inc.

The documentation, maintenance and revival of German language use in South Australia's Barossa Valley and beyond.

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SA’s History Festival Seminar in May: German Settlers’ Trades & Skills in Colonial South Australia

Kaffee und Kuchen April 2020

Das Blatt ist wieder da

Kaffee und Kuchen March 2021

German Songs, German School, German Food

Kaffee und Kuchen Februar 2021 – Karneval

Starting Term 1 2021 with Spielgruppe, Kinder Klub and German lessons

German Classes at the Lyndoch Library

Why Do You Talk Like That?

Das Blatt – November 2020 Sommer Edition