All Posts, Laos, Teaching experiences

Teaching camp songs – a journey from the USA to Laos

Teaching English can be hard sometimes – as a teacher you never want your pupils to become bored with the language. I have always been passionate about English and want to give the same excitement to the children I work … Read more

All Posts, Intercultural Activities, The Lao teachers

Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos

09
Dec
2017
by IMartin
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“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween” (author unknown)

Historical background

Halloween, an American holiday celebrated once a year on October 31, has its roots in ancient Celtic traditions, … Read more

All Posts, First impressions, The Lao teachers

The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day

23
Oct
2017
by IMartin
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One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River, she saw a Ferris wheel and other attraction stalls being set up. This could only mean that everyone was getting … Read more

Activity time, All Posts, Global English, Workshops

“Singlish”: Learn fun songs, action rhymes, and games!

24
Sep
2017
by IMartin
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In preparation for the future Team V (and Team VI), who is (will be) in Laos to teach English this autumn/winter (in the coming spring), Prof. Martin organized two workshops called „Singlish“ this summer. These workshops were also attended by … Read more

Activity time, All Posts

Installing new language-learning clubs at Phang Heng Secondary School: “ABC Club” and “English Games Club”

22
Jul
2017
by IMartin
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Before we came to Laos we – Laura Jakob and Tanja Wintrich – had already discussed with our predecessors David and Anika from Team III what activities were offered for the pupils at Phang Heng Secondary School and how we … Read more

All Posts, Teaching experiences

Mopsy and me – in Ban Sikeud Primary School

21
Nov
2016
by IMartin
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I have been in Laos for a while now and I really enjoy the life here in the hot Asian sun. Every day I wake up and look forward to seeing the smiling faces of the pre-schoolers, and today I … Read more

Teaching camp songs – a journey from the USA to Laos

Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos

Historical background

The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day

“Singlish”: Learn fun songs, action rhymes, and games!

Installing new language-learning clubs at Phang Heng Secondary School: “ABC Club” and “English Games Club”

Mopsy and me – in Ban Sikeud Primary School

University cooperation PH Karlsruhe and SKU Savannakhet

"Erasmus+ Mobility Programme" PH KA & SKU

1st PH volunteer David Schrep works at SKU

Team VIII works in Laos

1st Training Mobility by SKU staff at PH Karlsruhe (Erasmus+): Mr Thaithanawanh Keokaisone & Mr Napha Khothphouthone

International Conference at LMU Munich (Germany): "Educating the Global Citizen"

Conference paper (Prof. Martin): "Decolonise your mind" - Action Research in-progress

Conference paper (Dr Weinmann, Dr Nielsen, Prof Martin): "Juggling Selves: Navigating Pre-service Teaching Experiences in Overseas Contexts"

Workshop: How to create worksheets

New "Global English(es)" class begins at PH