Songbooks (print and digital):
‘Spielerisch Deutsch Lernen: Lieder und Reime’ (German for KS1 & KS2)
This is a book of catchy songs for primary age learners of German. Martina’s songs are ideal for teaching German as a foreign or second language to young people aged 5-13. Originally developed in collaboration with the Goethe Institute London (see “Learn more German with Songs”, red book) they have been used and tested by teachers worldwide for over 15 years. The songs can of course be enjoyed by mother tongue speakers as well. They are finally available digitally!
The Songbook + CD as well as digital audio tracks are available on Bandcamp.
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‘Learn German with Songs’ (German at KS1 & KS2, print with CD)
Martina created her first German language learning songs with the Goethe Institut London. As a result of this collaboration, Learn German with Songs was published in 2005 and, by popular demand, Learn more German with Songs (also known as “Spielerisch Deutsch lernen: Lieder und Reime”) followed in 2008. Children learn to sing about the days of the week, the weather, the family, animals, football and countries. Catchy tunes and original instrumentation contribute to the popularity of the songs.
- aimed at the KS1 and KS2 curriculum but adaptable for all ages
- fully sung versions of songs, followed by a playback version
- musical notation with chord symbols
- teaching resources
Both songbooks can be ordered by UK teachers via the Goethe Institut as “Primary kit” Learn German with Songs, including some goodies.
Learn German with Songs (tracks from blue book) is available as a digital album on Bandcamp.
‘Songs about Environmental Protection’ (German at primary level, digital)
A selection of Martina’s songs about what we can do to protect our planet are also available from Goethe Institut UK, incl. teaching materials for primary level students of German as a foreign language.
German market publications:
‘Songs for Mother Earth‘ (English for German speakers): a selection of Martina’s English climate songs, in print and digital. Produced by Kohl Verlag for German learners of English, the songbook includes: full and playback versions of songs; reading comprehension exercises; word training; lyrics and sheet music.
‘Singen für Mutter Erde’ (German): Two songbooks with Martina’s German climate songs for schools and choirs: primary level songbook; secondary level songbook.
‘Es gibt keinen Planeten B‘ (German): in seven scenes, this musical explores themes around climate change and the environment, such as pollution, waste & recycling, ocean health and vegetarianism. It is designed for schools and theatre groups and includes audio-files (full version, playback) in MP3 and WAV and language exercises. ‘Es gibt keinen PLANeten B’ is available in print and digital from Kohl Verlag.
Also from Kohl Verlag, “Das Klassencamp” (German) is a collection of texts & exercises based on Martina’s songs about climate protection. It is designed for secondary school pupils who already speak German.
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