German lessons · Spielgruppe

Spielgruppe – Barossa Playgroup for little kids

Are you looking for an activity which enables your young child/ children to have fun with other children whilst hearing and being exposed to another language? Gives you the opportunity to hear and perhaps learn something about another language and culture? A chance to chat and connect with other families? The Barossa Spielgruppe is a… Continue reading Spielgruppe – Barossa Playgroup for little kids

German lessons · KinderKlub

Kinderklub – Barossa German class for kids

KinderKlub is a fun German class for primary school aged kids with an interest in the German language and culture, organised by the Barossa German Language Association (BGLA).   It is the ideal environment for young Barossans to get in touch with their German heritage, for resident German speaking expats to keep their kids in… Continue reading Kinderklub – Barossa German class for kids

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Learning at the School for the German Language – This was August Kaffee und Kuchen

German Language Study Offers Fun and Opportunity by John Clarke Language study in most countries is seen as a normal part of educational life, but for many years Australians, residents of an English speaking continent (and disregarding Aboriginal languages), have seen it as irrelevant, the domain of impractical scholars. The guest speaker at the last… Continue reading Learning at the School for the German Language – This was August Kaffee und Kuchen

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Re-introduction of Bilingual Schooling in the Barossa Region – Public Meeting

Barossa German Language Association Inc. Invitation Re-introduction of Bilingual Schooling in the Barossa Region Public Meeting, Monday 9th August at 6pm Langmeil Lutheran Church Centre, Maria Street, Tanunda. The Barossa German Language Association Inc. and its Community invites you to contribute to a Public Meeting, on Monday 9th August at 6.00 pm in the Langmeil… Continue reading Re-introduction of Bilingual Schooling in the Barossa Region – Public Meeting

Bilingual School · German lessons · News

Public Meeting in August: Is it Time for the Return of Bilingual Teaching?

Before the South Australian government in 1917 closed 47 schools in the Barossa Valley, the common practice in those schools was to teach lessons in German in the morning and English in the afternoon. The decision to close the schools was not on educational grounds, but on political. The slaughter of young men in World… Continue reading Public Meeting in August: Is it Time for the Return of Bilingual Teaching?

German lessons · KinderKlub

KinderKlub Barossa – our German class for kids

KinderKlub Barossa – our German class for kids  KinderKlub is a fun German class for primary school aged kids with an interest in the German language and culture, organised by the Barossa German Language Association (BGLA).   It is the ideal environment for young Barossans to get in touch with their German heritage, for resident… Continue reading KinderKlub Barossa – our German class for kids

German lessons · KinderKlub · Spielgruppe

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

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

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