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
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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

First PH volunteer David Schrep works at SKU

Team VII works in Laos

Call for applications for internships in spring 2019 (Team VIII)

Shirin Ud-Din (Team VI) represents Lao PDR at the Karlsruhe Model United Nations

Interviews for internships in Laos (Sikeud, Phang Heng, Vientiane)

First three Savannakhet University staff members study at PH Karlsruhe (Erasmus+)

Shirin Ud-Din (Team VI) represents Lao PDR as Head Delegate at New York Model United Nations