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CALL for Applications for teaching-and-learning internships in Laos 2023 (Team XII) (11/27/2022) - Students, graduates and alumnae/alumni from all subjects of the University of Education Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship in
Information Session (22 November 2022, 6 p.m.): Are you interested in bi-directional teaching & learning with a tandem-partner in Laos in 2023? (11/19/2022) - Tandem-teaching starts again in spring 2023 After a pandemic-related 2-year break from tandem-teaching work with our Lao partners in Vientiane,
My impressions as an international student in Karlsruhe, Germany – by Souphansa Inthicak (Erasmus+) (10/1/2022) - First weeks Sabaidee\ Guten Tag\Hello, every one, my name is Souphansa INTHICHAK, I come from Savannakhet University, Lao P.D.R., and
Back to my second home Karlsruhe after 3 years – by Napha Khothphouthone (9/21/2022) - Back to my second home after three years! Three days of travelling from Savannakhet to Karlsruhe went by so fast,
My good experience, excitement and impressions in the beautiful city Karlsruhe, Germany – by Somsanouk Xayyavong (8/20/2022) - Hello everyone! My name is Somsanouk Xayyavong. I am Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Information Technology, Savannakhet University (SKU), Laos.
Erasmus+ Mobility: Sitsanou in Germany 2022 – by Sitsanou Phouthavong (8/18/2022) - Hello! Everyone. My name is Sitsanou Phouthavong or you can call me “Nou”, I am 34 years old and graduated
Living and learning in Karlsruhe, Germany – by Thanousone Sangthongphet (Erasmus+) (6/25/2022) - Hello everyone, this is my second post in which I would like to tell you about my three months and
Call for applications for internship in Laos: 6 volunteer places (Team XII) in Vientiane in the Decoloniality Project “Bi-directional learning and teaching” (6/13/2022) - Students, graduates and alumni from all subjects of the University of Education Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship in the Decoloniality Project “Bi-directional tandem-teaching
7th Lao-German Friendship Feast on 26 June 2022 in Karlsruhe! (6/4/2022) - Dear friends, colleagues, blog authors, and tandem-partners, We are happy to announce that this year we can celebrate our 7th
“Decolonise Your Mind” (4) – The concept of Western Feminism: liberation or domination? (by A.-S. ten Brink) (5/1/2022) - The concept of Western feminism – liberation or domination? Editor’s note: Anna-Sophia ten Brink started her 18-month preservice teacher-traineeship in
“Decolonise Your Mind” (3) – Why do we have to decolonise, and what from? (by L. Ebert) (3/23/2022) - “So, transform yourself first. In doing so, you will begin transforming your little part of the world. It doesn’t matter
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 7) – “Adventure begins on Erasmus+Student Mobility” by Thanousone Sangthongphet (Erasmus+ participant) (3/4/2022) - Dear Readers, My name is Thanousone Sangthongphet or you can call me Koung (my nick name). I am very proud
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 6) – “Coming soon!” by Souphansa Inthichak (Erasmus+ participant) (3/2/2022) - Erasmus+ programme: My expectation in studying and living in Karlsruhe, Germany, in summer term 2022 Let me introduce my name
Letters from the Philippines – “Adaptive research mode and Christmas spirit during the pandemic” by Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath (1/4/2022) - Greeting from the Philippines Hello! I am Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath (Vieng) from Lao P.D.R. I hope some readers still remember me.
Letters from Germany – “My new life in Germany” by Outh Sinminah (LGTC) (12/31/2021) - Hello! My name is Outh and I am 20 years old. Four years ago I already wrote an article for
NEW SERIES: “Decolonise Your Mind” (2) – The Performance of Decoloniality (by C. Ehrenzeller) (12/24/2021) - Editor’s note: This article by Ms Carlotta Ehrenzeller is the second post in our NEW SERIES “Decolonise Your Mind (&
“The Secret War”(aka “American War” aka “Vietnamese War”) – Bachelor thesis by J. Hoffmann (12/14/2021) - Editor’s note: Mr Jonas Hoffmann studies English and politics in the teaching degree for lower secondary school at the University
“Language Education & Global Citizenship” (13) – From Intercultural to Global Education in the EFL Context (by N. Eckardt) (11/22/2021) - Editor’s note: Mr Nico Eckardt completed his studies of English and music at the PH Karlsruhe in the Secondary School
Health and education: First steps in medical awareness concerning health issues in Lao schools (9/21/2021) - Editor’s note: Ms Shirin Ud-Din finished her Master’s Degree for teaching English and biology at secondary school in January 2020
“Language Education & Global Citizenship” (12) – Global Citizenship Education (1) (by J. Weigelmann) (9/13/2021) - Editor’s note: Jessica Weigelmann is a student of English and Art in the Bachelor’s Degree for secondary school and currently
“Language Learning & Global Citizenship” (11) – Pronunciation issues for L2 speakers of English (by F. Diligu) (9/8/2021) - Editor’s note: Ms Francesca Diligu is studying the English teaching degree for secondary schools at the University of Education Karlsruhe
New Master theses on “Global Citizenship” and “Digital Teaching” & general news on forthcoming publications (8/12/2021) - Quiet time on this blog (May to July 2021) The pandemic has prevented tandem-teaching for our Lao and German project
Call for Applications for “Bi-directional learning and teaching” volunteer programme in Laos for October to January 2021 and/or February-March 2022 (8/9/2021) - “Call for Applications“ for students and graduates of ALL subjects (not only English): Team XII (October – January 2021/22) and
“The Get-to-Laos Experience” – a thriller (4/25/2021) - Editor’s note: As we completed a year-long Covid-rollercoaster ride in Germany last month and just entered our third lockdown, this
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 5) – by Somsanouk Xayyavong (4/22/2021) - Editor’s note: As from 6 a.m. Lao time today, a lockdown was ordered on the capital of Vientiane by the
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 4) – by Sitsanou Phouthavong (Erasmus+ participant) (4/20/2021) - Hello! Everyone. My name is Sitsanou Phouthavong, and I hope to fly out of Laos on 28 April so that
A day in the life of an Erasmus+ student in state quarantine – by Chanthalakone Souydalay (4/7/2021) - A Day In My Life At Control and Prevention place provided by Lao government during Covid-19 I was so happy
Leya in Laos – light through the cracks! (3/25/2021) - One year after the start of “The Crack“ Today – Thursday, 25 March 2021 – at 8:05 a.m., after one
From “Global Citizenship Education” to “Professional Learning Communities” – a chance encounter for new doctoral student Mr Philipp Reul (3/11/2021) - Editor’s note: On 25-28 March 2019, the first conference in Germany about “Educating the Global Citizen: International Perspectives on Foreign
“60 years of Lao-German diplomatic relations” – Bachelor thesis by Siegfried Hadatsch (Team VIII) (3/2/2021) - Editor’s note: Mr Siegfried Hadatsch, who recently completed his Bachelor’s Degree in English and history at the University of Education
New Research page: “The Internationalisation, Professionalisation, and Decolonisation of Education” – full-texts of theses since 2017 (Karlsruhe University of Education) (1/24/2021) - I have the great pleasure to announce a new research page on this blog, which features the full-text Bachelor theses
Greetings on New Year’s Eve 2020 (12/31/2020) - Dear Readers, After the project reports and academic articles of this year, here comes my second personal post on this
“Language education and global citizenship” (10) – Barriers in English course books – the Lao perspective (by I. Martin) (12/30/2020) - Editor’s note: This is the sequel (and prequel) to Rebecca Dengler‘s article about “Intercultural barriers in “international” English course books“,
Teaching a “Methods and Activities Course” for the lecturers of English at SKU (2019/20) – and Merry Christmas! (12/23/2020) - It is getting colder. We even got the first snow here in the Black Forest in Germany. Days are getting
Fingers crossed for Karlsruhe finalist in “The Voice of Germany” competition: Alessandro Pola (Team I) – good luck! (12/20/2020) - Alessandro Pola (https://www.instagram.com/alessandropolaofficial/?hl=de), a former student of English and music at the University of Education Karlsruhe (KUE) and former teaching
Introduction to our partners at Savannakhet University – the new “SKU lecturers” page (12/18/2020) - We are happy to announce the new page “SKU lecturers” on our “TheLaosExperience” blog, where the lecturers of Savannakhet University
6th Lao-German Friendship Feast – the volunteers’ perspective (12/1/2020) - On 10 July 2020, we had the wonderful opportunity to follow the invitation of Dr. Martin to come together for
New places available for internships! Apply now for Team XI! (11/28/2020) - During the forced (Corona-induced) hiatus of half a year, the project partners have gained more experience in handling this new
“Language education and global citizenship” (9) – What is “Transculturality” and why does it matter? (I) (by C. Seeger) (11/14/2020) - Editor’s note: This is the 9th article in our series “Language education and global citizenship“. Ms Celine Victoria Seeger participated
From the Embassy to Halloween — an unexpected “Joker” (10/31/2020) - List of chapters The beginning of my adventure Invitation to the Crowne Plaza Hotel Meeting new Lao friends (who study
Lao students travel in Europe before and during Covid-19 (Erasmus+ Mobilities 2019 and 2020) (10/23/2020) - Travelling in 2019 – by Thaithanawanh Keokaisone Hello People Internet Users! I am Thaithanawanh Keokaisone, I am from Lao D.P.R.
Friendship without boundaries – by Mr Phongsavang Xaikhongkham (10/18/2020) - Friendship without Boundaries The 62-year relationship and friendship between Laos and Germany are worthwhile long relationship since 31 January 1958
Communication styles: Lao and German – by Chanthalakone Souydalay (10/14/2020) - A tree is known by its fruit (ພາສາບອກຊາດ ມາລະຍາດບອກຕະກູນ) Lao people have used this motto since ancient until now. Which
Our new-old cooperation partner: the Sunshine School in Vientiane, Lao P.D.R. (10/12/2020) - A fresh start (Isabel Martin) In 2017, we started a pilot-project with the Sunshine School in Vientiane with two volunteers
We are Team XI – Introduction (10/1/2020) - Team XI – Preparation in times of the Coronavirus Today we are happy to finally introduce ourselves to you. We
Spotlight on the first Lao Callers for Modern Western Square Dance – a fun tool for integrated English teaching (summer term 2019 and 2020) (9/29/2020) - Square Dance Calling classes 2019 and 2020 at the University of Education Karlsruhe with Erasmus+ students Editor’s note: “Learning Through
Erasmus+ Mobility: Bernhard Standl and Martin Remmele at Savannakhet University in Laos (March 2020) (9/25/2020) - Two researchers of the Karlsruhe University of Education (KUE) in the field of “STEM” (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) came
National Model United Nations 2019: A Throwback to being Head Delegate for Lao P.D.R. (9/19/2020) - Arrival Frankfurt, 06:00 in the morning, 13 April 2019. I am standing at Frankfurt Airport waiting to board the plane
Team X revisited (8/18/2020) - Dear readers, Five memorable months to the day have gone by since Team X had to leave Laos on 18
The life of a Lao tour guide – an inside perspective on tourism in Laos (7/29/2020) - As a German volunteer of Team X at the Lao-German Technical College (LGTC) in Vientiane, we also had free time
Letters from Germany – “First impressions of Karlsruhe in lockdown as an International Student” by Chanthalakone Souydalay (SKU) (7/9/2020) - My name is Chanthalakone Souydalay (nickname “Thon”), I am 29 years old and I am a volunteer teacher in Faculty
First time living abroad (Germany) during the covid-19 pandemic – by Phongsavang Xaikongkham (SKU) (7/3/2020) - Get to know me! Hello, my name is Phongsavang Xaikhongkham (nickname “Don”), I am 27 years old. I am an
Letters from China: “At the epicentre of the pandemic – a Wuhan diary” by Miaoxing Ye (7/1/2020) - I am Ye Miaoxing, a PhD candidate supervised by professor Martin Isabel.1 I first wrote to her in August, visited
Dit and her Amelia Cafe – our favourite café (owner) in Vientiane (6/30/2020) - Our favourite café (owner) in Vientiane – Dit and her Amelia Cafe Note: Although roughly 80% of the Lao population
“Team IX” revisited (6/24/2020) - Sabaidee, hello, and hallo, dear readers! We are happy to announce that our “Team IX” page on this blog is
“Language Education and Global Citizenship” (8): English Education Fever in South Korea (by C. Park) (6/3/2020) - Editor’s note: This is the 8th article in the series “Language education and global citizenship“. Ms Chaeeun Park from Seoul- EXTENDED CALL: New places newly available for internships! Apply now for Team XI! (5/27/2020) - Students, graduates and alumni from all subjects from the University of Education Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship in
Masks and faces in Germany and Laos (5/16/2020) - Hello and Sabaidee everyone! My name is Chelsea Hog and I was part of the “Bi-directional Learning and Teaching in
“Language education and global citizenship” (7) – The Sustainable Development Goals (by J. Hoffmann) (5/14/2020) - Editor’s note: This is the 7th article in the series “Language Education and Global Citizenship“. Mr Jonas Hoffmann took part
The career path to becoming a vocational teacher in Laos – an interview with our dorm “buddies” at the VEDI (5/12/2020) - We, Phi Ha Nguyen (PHN) and Laura Jakob (LJ), worked as volunteers at the pilot project “Bi-directional Tandem-Teaching and Learning
Came as a guest and became part of the team – my time at the VEDI (5/6/2020) - Excited to be part of the project “Teaching English in Laos“, I arrived in Vientiane on 9 February 2020. It
My sudden return from Laos to Germany on 21 March 2020 due to COVID-19 (4/28/2020) - Editor’s note: Ms Rebecca Dengler’s final report about her 6 months of research and teaching at SKU is posted on
“Language Education and Global Citizenship” (6) – Global Studies and Transcultural Learning at the PH Karlsruhe (by Y.-J. Dyck) (4/26/2020) - Editor’s note: This 6th post in the series “Language Education and Global Citizenship” is by Ms Yvonne-Jacqueline Dyck (née Muss),
Interactive map of the Lao-German Technical College in Vientiane (4/15/2020) - This is an interactive (able to be clicked) map of the campus. By clicking on the map you can get
Who I have meals with – by Thaithanawanh Keokaisone (4/9/2020) - Editor’s note: A good deal of light comes in through the cracks in the kitchen. Mr Thai’s post about the
“There is a crack in everything… (3/24/2020) - … that’s how the light gets in.” It took Cohen a decade to finish his anthem (“Anthem” by Leonard Cohen;
“Language Education and global citizenship” (5) – Learning the Lao language (ພາສາລາວ) (by R. Dengler) (3/14/2020) - Editor’s note: This is the 5th article in the “Language Education & Global Citizenship” series by Rebecca Dengler, a former
We are Team X – Introduction (2/5/2020) - Hello everybody, we are Team X! We are happy to introduce ourselves to you! “We” stands for five students of
Laos Simply Beautiful – The Vang Vieng Challenge (1/5/2020) - Editor’s note: Our volunteer teams in the bi-directional learning and teaching project in Laos work hard, with a lot of
“Frog in the well” – an ancient tale retold by Napha Khothphouthone (1/3/2020) - Frog in the well Editor’s note: Mr Napha Khothphouthone went on a “student mobility” in the summer term 2019 in
Final reports of volunteers – new page! (12/31/2019) - We are happy to announce a new page1 on our “TheLaosExperience” blog and will conclude our very best Happy New
Job-shadowing, lesson observation, joint research – by Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath (12/30/2019) - Job-shadowing of colleagues, lesson observation, and joint research at the Karlsruhe University of Education, Germany Job-shadowing “Hallo”! I am Viengvilaiphone
“Language education and global citizenship” (4) – 30 years of teaching English in East Asia: An Appraisal (by L. Jakob) (& blog article no. 300!) (12/22/2019) - Editor’s note: “30 years of teaching English in East Asia: An Appraisal” by Ms Laura Jakob is the fourth research
Letters from China – “My first research visit to Savannakhet” by Miaoxing Ye (12/11/2019) - Editor’s note: Ms Miaoxing Ye is 25 years old and a teaching assistant at the Hubei University of Education (Wuhan,
Our annual Lao-German Friendship Feast (no. 5) (12/8/2019) - If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with [them]. (Cesar Chavez)1 Following Prof.
Transition from Lower Secondary School Phang Heng to the Lao-German Technical College (12/6/2019) - How our journey to Laos began in October 2018 Seven months flew by after the Academic International Office at the PH
The universal language of football – a perfect kick-off to the “The Laos Experience” (12/1/2019) - Arriving in Laos – a warm welcome & my first invitation to a game of football I arrived in Lao
Workshop on 8 April 2019 at the LGTC – “Body language: presenting yourself” (11/28/2019) - Why do a workshop on body language? When the time came for us – Anna-Sophia ten Brink, Siegfried Hadatsch, and
Workshop on 4 April 2019 – chemistry experiment in the science laboratory (saponification) (11/24/2019) - Preparation in the science lab1 For a Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Teaching2 at the PH Karlsruhe, a stay abroad of 20
Savannakhet – my second hometown in Laos (11/19/2019) - Already two months ago I, Rebecca Dengler, moved to Savannakhet to do research for my PhD at Savannakhet University. On
First volunteer at the VEDI: Welcomed and embraced like family (11/10/2019) - Since I – Phi Ha Nguyen – arrived in Vientiane, Laos, on the 26th of October 2019, I have been
Looking back – our first contact with institutions of education in Laos (2015) & visiting the VEDI (11/2/2019) - 4 years to the day! Today is the 4th anniversary of our first visit to the LGTC and VEDI on
New places available for internships in spring 2020: Apply now for Team X! (11/1/2019) - Students and graduates from all subjects from the University of Education Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship in the project
We are Team IX – Introduction (10/13/2019) - Hello everybody, we are Team IX! We are very glad to finally be able to introduce ourselves to all of
“Language education and global citizenship” (3) – A comparison of (travel) guides to Laos (by L. Koch) (10/5/2019) - Editor’s note: “A comparison of (travel) guides to Laos” by Ms Lena Koch is the third research article in the
A visit to Kuang Si Butterfly Park – an approach to nature preservation in Laos (9/25/2019) - When we, Team VIII, went to Luang Prabang for our holidays in March 2019, we visited the Kuang Si Butterfly
Houaphan Province – exploring the hometown of Ms Khamsee Thanbounheuang (9/24/2019) - It’s not necessary to go far and wide. I mean you can really find exciting things within your hometown. (Daryl
“Language education and global citizenship” (2) – Intercultural barriers in “international” English course books (by R. Dengler) (9/20/2019) - Editor’s note: “Intercultural barriers in ‘international’ English course books” (or: “‘What is Mozart’?”) by Rebecca Dengler (Team IV and Team
My life’s journey – by Mr Napha Khothphouthone (9/16/2019) - My name is Napha Khothphouthone. I was born and grew up with a peasant family in small village in the
SKU-PH KA research cooperation – Ms Phetsavanh Somsivilay reports (9/13/2019) - Research Project Team Meeting SKU – 10th May 2019 Dear readers, My name is Phetsavanh Somsivilay, an English teacher and
Erasmus+ research week English Departments PH KA and SKU (March 2019) (9/11/2019) - First cooperation research visit between Savannakhet University and University of Education Karlsruhe (English Departments) Report in Erasmus+ Mobility Programme 2018-2020
Laos – “The Land of a Million Faces” (8/29/2019) - When you have heard it you must see it; when you have seen it make a judgement with your heart.
PH-SKU partnership: The first English class by German volunteer Mr David Schrep (8/24/2019) - Editor’s note: In the university cooperation between the University of Education Karlsruhe (PH KA), Germany, and Savannakhet University (SKU), Laos,
Workshop on 28 March 2019 – “How to create and structure worksheets” (7/6/2019) - On 28 March 2019 we – Rebekka and Vanessa (Team VIII) – invited all the teachers at Lower Secondary School Ban
Workshop on 21 March 2019 – “How to use Excel, E-Mail and PDF” (7/4/2019) - While we had opportunity to do volunteer work at Sikeud lower secondary school (Ban Phang Heng), we realized communication is
Workshop on 16 November 2018 – “How to create a course plan for ‘Technical English'” (6/20/2019) - How it all began Before my arrival at the LGTC in September 2018, I had an intense and careful preparation
Reviving the Drama Club – our performance of “The Three Goats” (6/14/2019) - A new start In our Team VIII, we, Elisabeth Heinz and Mariana Dimtsiou, had the possibility to offer three different kinds
Letters from Germany – “My first impressions of Karlsruhe” – by Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath (SKU) (6/12/2019) - Hallo! I am Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath, a lecturer at the Faculty of Food Science, Savannakhet University, Lao PDR. At 12:08 p.m.
Vegan (kin j) in Laos – reinventing traditional Lao recipes (5/24/2019) - “If we could live happy and healthy lives without harming others, why wouldn’t we?” (Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary, 2019)1 There
“Yes, they can!” – Lao pupils become authors and illustrators (5/20/2019) - Sabaidee! We are Pauline and Meike of Team VII. In addition to our diverse regular tasks during our stay in
A day in the life of three students, an English teacher and a Team VII volunteer at the LGTC (5/11/2019) - I work at the LGTC and meet many different persons every day. As I spend several hours a week with
An internship at BHS Corrugated in Shanghai – by Ms Toukta Apphaiyalath and Mr Khiew Keobountham (5/4/2019) - Preface (J. Zeck) One crucial goal of the BHS Corrugateds’ Recruitment and Training Programme at and with the Lao-German Technical
An interview with Ms Bounpheng Singhalath – daughter, wife & mother, student, worker & teacher (5/2/2019) - After my arrival in Ban Sikeud on 21 February 2019, Pauline Faix, (Team VII), introduced to me Ms Bounpheng Singhalath,1 my
Collaborative research PH KarIsruhe and Savannakhet University – insects, amphibians, Germans, and an outing to Thakek (4/24/2019) - Welcome day Hello! My name is Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath. I am a teacher at the Faculty of Food Science, Savannakhet University.
New places available for internships in autumn 2019: Apply now for Team IX! (4/19/2019) - Students from all subjects from the University of Education Karlsruhe and graduates can now apply for an internship in the
“Team VIII” revisited (4/18/2019) - Hello there and Sabaidee, dear reader! We are happy to announce that Team VIII now has its own permanent blog page
A day in the life of… a “Mopsy” (4/16/2019) - It is a Tuesday morning and we are on our way to school, as is five-year-old Anna, a pupil of
“From Laos with love” – guest author Beate Pinisch writes on “SMART” training (4/13/2019) - Tips for teachers on training workshops with adults – not only in Southeast Asia (1)1 Have you ever caught yourself
Movie Nights at the Lao-German Technical College – English outside the classroom (4/11/2019) - The biggest tasks of every new team arriving in Laos is taking over the work of their predecessors. When Thomas
Preparing for National Model United Nations – invitation by the Lao Ambassador in Berlin (4/4/2019) - Editor’s note: By the end of last year, preparations for the representation of Lao PDR at the National Model United
Cultural landmarks in Vientiane – manifestations of Lao history (4/2/2019) - Sightseeing in Vientiane by Team VIII March 2nd 2019, Saturday morning, 8:30 a.m. One part of Team VIII – the
Letters from Germany – “First impressions” by Napha Khotphouthone (SKU) (3/26/2019) - Hallo! My name is Napha Khothphouthone, 28 years old. I’m from Laos. Now I am in Karlsruhe, Germany on behalf
Letters from Germany – “My first 10 days in Karlsruhe” by Thaithanawanh Keokaisone (SKU) (3/24/2019) - Hello Everyone! My name is Thaithanawanh Keokaisone, I come from Laos in Southeast Asian. I am here in Karlsruhe University
Collaborative research PH Karlsruhe and Savannakhet University – a positive start to our Erasmus+ programme (3/22/2019) - First meeting My name is Dr Martin Remmele and I work at the Institute of Biology and School Gardening at
A new partnership: Lao university delegation visits University of Education Karlsruhe – the German perspective (3/20/2019) - First contact between University of Education Karlsruhe and Savannakhet University My “Fact-Finding Mission: Laos” (“FFM”) from 18 March to 6
Spotlight on intercultural encounters – an interview with Ms Mittaphone Sichampa and Ms Phovang Inthavong (3/4/2019) - Dear readers, First of all, let me (re-)reintroduce two of my lovely tandem-teachers: Ms Mittaphone “Mit” Sichampa and Ms Phovang
Interview with a Chilean expat in Vientiane – the Bacan Café (3/1/2019) - It was on the 18th of September, the day Team VII arrived in Laos, that we ate our first pastries
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 3) – by Thaithanawanh Keokaisone (Erasmus+ participant) (2/24/2019) - Hello! Everyone, Sabaidee tooktookkhon! and Hallo! Jeder My name is Thaithanawanh, you can call me (Thai) and I am 33
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 2) – “A special gift from Germany” by Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath (Erasmus+ participant) (2/22/2019) - Hello everyone! My name is Viengvilaiphone Botthoulath. I am 26 years old and as my background is Biotechnology therefore, I
Letters from Laos (Savannakhet, no. 1) – by Napha Khothphouthone (Erasmus+ participant ) (2/20/2019) - Hallo! Wie geht es lhnen? My name is Napha Khothphouthone, 28 years old. I am married and have a cute
Traditional Lao weaving – an interview with Ms Khamsee Thanbounhueang (2/15/2019) - Before we came here, we read many of the articles on this blog to get a first impression of what
Workshop on 22 November 2018 – “Split lessons for science experiments with a big class” (2/13/2019) - Idea – obstacle – solution Jasmin: “For this lesson you could do a great experiment in the Science Lab!” Khamsee:
We are Team VIII (2/11/2019) - Meet Team VIII! Hello and Sabaidee! We are Team VIII and excited to be part of the project! We will be
Morning sport in Sikeud Primary School – combatting the “cold” (2/9/2019) - The onset of the “cold season” in winter brings a mean temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and Laotians start wearing
Workshop on 14 November 2018 – “Lesson planning, games, and material for the mathematics classroom” (2/6/2019) - “Do you think it would be possible to get a new ruler for the board that I can use for
An exceptional encounter: When “muan” and the “Lao-German Cultural Night” join up (2/4/2019) - “Muan” is a Lao expression that can be translated as “joy”. It was Friday, 9 November 2018. The sun had
Workshop on 26 November 2018 – “Communication in the classroom: How to make pupils talk” (1/19/2019) - Sabaidee! We are Natalie, Malin, and Meike and – in case you missed our previous Team VII post – one of our
“Language education and global citizenship” (1) – Reentry shock: an explanation of an underrated phenomenon (by L. Malchow) (1/14/2019) - Editor’s note: “Reentry shock: an explanation of an underrated phenomenon” by Lara Malchow (Team V) is the first research article in
Lookahead to 2019 – German students represent the Lao PDR at National Model United Nations in New York (12/31/2018) - 2018 – a cornerstone year for volunteer Shirin Ud-Din (Team VI) 2018 was an exciting year for me with lots
New series: “Language education and global citizenship” (edited by I. Martin) (12/30/2018) - Editor’s note: Starting in January 2019, the new series “Language education and global citizenship” on this blog will feature the
A day in the life of… a PH Karlsruhe volunteer (12/20/2018) - 6:30 a.m. The alarm in Natalie’s and my – Anja’s – room goes off for the first time… one quick
The Lao flag ceremony (12/16/2018) - After having worked here for more than two months now, it was high time to find out what actually happens
Dual vocational training in Germany: Six weeks of training at BHS Corrugated – by Saythong Insarn (12/11/2018) - Editors’ note: Within the Recruitment and Training Programme of BHS Corrugated with the Lao-German Technical College, the company invited five
Eat, dance, laugh (and be sick) – our first weeks in Laos (12/9/2018) - Arriving in a country which is a quarter of a planet away from our home, we were overwhelmed by the
“Team VII” revisited (12/1/2018) - Hello & sabaidee, dear readers, Our Team VII page is now complete and from now on permanently to be found
Our experiences in Germany – by apprentices Ms Siliphone Arnousavanh and Mr Soksai Aphaiyalath (11/28/2018) - Our experiences in Germany Editor’s note: Within the Recruitment and Training Programme of BHS Corrugated with the Lao-German Technical College,
How I fell in love with Germany – a training-and-travel report by Ms Moukdala Keomixai (11/26/2018) - Editors’ note: Within the Recruitment and Training Programme of BHS Corrugated with the Lao-German Technical College, the company invited five
First cooperation between the University of Education Karlsruhe and Savannakhet University – meet our new partners! 3/3 (11/23/2018) - Hello, Everyone (Sabaidee Thouk Khon) it’s the first time for me to writing a post, I’m very happy to
First cooperation between the University of Education Karlsruhe and Savannakhet University – meet our new partners! 2/3 (11/20/2018) - My name is Boualiane KEOPHOXAY, I was born on 04 September 1988, I am from Khammouane province, I graduated at
First cooperation between the University of Education Karlsruhe and Savannakhet University – meet our new partners! 1/3 (11/18/2018) - My name is David Schrep, and I was part of Team III in 2016/2017 in the “teach-the-teachers” project of the
Lao university delegation visits University of Education Karlsruhe – the Lao perspective (11/16/2018) - Our goals after the visit to universities and laboratory equipment supplier companies in Germany – and our new cooperation with
Lao Language Intensive Course at Savannakhet University for new German partner (10/27/2018) - Diving into the unknown It was the 14th of August when I got onto my airplane which was to bring
New places available for internships in spring 2019: Apply now for Team VIII! (10/26/2018) - New places available for internships in spring 2019: Apply now for Team VIII! Students and graduates from all subjects from
Festivities on 3 October 2018 in Vientiane: Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Laos and Germany (10/22/2018) - Back in Laos! (Shirin Ud-Din) When Prof. Martin and Johannes Zeck asked me in August 2018 if I could imagine
My first impressions – by Malin Frahm (10/5/2018) - When I think about the last two weeks, there are hundreds of different things coming to my mind: Lots of
First get-together at BHS with LGTC teachers and students – two successful days! (9/16/2018) - We are Dilara, Nicole and Patricia and we are the three new volunteers at the LGTC. Right after we got
Team VII (18 September 2018 – March 2019) (9/5/2018) - Hello, Hallo, and Sabaidee, We are Team VII, and thrilled to be living and working in Laos this autumn and
Annual report 2017 by the AfC foundation – with “before & after” gallery (9/4/2018) - The new annual report 2017 of the AfC foundation is out and looks back at a year packed with new
Reflection and evaluation of the second project year 2016-2017 – looking back to Team III and IV (9/1/2018) - Introduction and overview What started in October 2015 as a pilot project between the Angels for Children Foundation and Prof. Dr.
Project video no. 2 by Team V (8/28/2018) - In January 2018, at the end of Team V’s stay, the volunteers at the Lao-German Technical College decided to create
Intercultural experiences in Sri Lanka and Laos – a comparison (8/23/2018) - Since our time in Laos is coming to an end, we contemplated the best way to wrap up the last
Workshops on 8 May and 21 May 2018 at the LGTC – “Lesson Planning” (8/21/2018) - Our predecessors, Anna and Tasja from Team VI, started with introducing the concept of a lesson plan to the English
Bolaven Plateau Loop (8/6/2018) - Hiring a motorbike and exploring the Asian countryside – that was a dream both of us always had. We had
An academic training course in Weiherhammer and a family reunification in Toulouse – Ms Ketsana’s journey to Europe (8/1/2018) - Editor’s note: The “Recruitment and Training Programme” hosted by BHS Corrugated at the Lao-German Technical College (LGTC) in Vientiane does
Between Laos, Australia, and a lonely island – Lao teachers enter the worlds of “Walkabout” and “Robinson Crusoe” (7/15/2018) - As already mentioned in our first post, we – Tasja Reule und Anna Hajek – started reading “Simplified Readers”1 with
Lao New Year 2018 in pictures (7/11/2018) - Lao New Year – Pii Mai (ປີໃໝ່, [piː´māi]) – is the biggest festival in Laos and is celebrated extensively all
“Foodie’s paradise” – Lao food in pictures (6/26/2018) - Although we are huge “foodies”1 ourselves, we did not know what to expect of Lao food. We wanted to surprise
First Impressions – by Tara and Svea (6/24/2018) - When we arrived at the airport in Vientiane and walked out of the door, the LGTC volunteers of Team VI,
Our personal highlight – by Anna Hajek and Tasja Reule (6/23/2018) - Unfortunately, our time in Laos passed way too fast and meanwhile we are back home in Germany, busy with our
Changing faces – We are Team VI.5 by Tara Wedemeyer and Svea Röhm (6/22/2018) - WE ARE TEAM VI.5! Hello everyone! We are Tara and Svea and our path to Laos differed from the normal
Workshop on 22 March 2018 – “Classroom English” (6/20/2018) - On 22 March 2018, we (Svenja and Julia) held our workshop “Classroom English” for the teachers of the Ban Sikeud primary
Workshop on 28 March 2018 – “How to work with ‘Technical English'” (5/25/2018) - Since the English teachers at the Lao-German Technical College managed to start teaching with an international coursebook, i.e. Technical English
Teaching camp songs – a journey from the USA to Laos (5/18/2018) - Teaching English can be hard sometimes – as a teacher you never want your pupils to become bored with the
Spotlight on Lao beauty (5/10/2018) - “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” From the very beginning during our stay in Laos, we have been
Workshop on 20 March 2018 – “Working with compass & triangle” (5/6/2018) - By including the next group of the teachers, the mathematics teachers, into the “teach-the-teacher-” program, the project has entered in
Places available for internships in autumn 2018: Apply now! (4/20/2018) - Students from all subjects from the University of Education Karlsruhe and PH graduates can apply for an internship in the
Art work at Ban Phang Heng secondary school (4/10/2018) - In mid-February, I (Julia) came to Laos with Team VI to start my internship at Bang Phang Heng lower secondary
“Trio” (Lao) Export Co., Ltd Garment Manufacturers Industry – from fabrics to education in Ban Sikeud (4/8/2018) - During our work at Ban Phang Heng lower secondary school we also spent time together with Madame Engel of the Angels
Half time review at the LGTC – when students become teachers and teachers become students (4/4/2018) - Sabaidee! Perhaps you have seen our names on the Team VI page already: We are Anna Hajek and Tasja Reule,
Mathematics – the latest addition to the project (4/3/2018) - The project “Teaching English in Laos” has come a long way. I remember when Prof. Martin told us about her first
Workshop on 16 March 2018 – “Techniques of Teaching and Learning” (3/29/2018) - On 16 March 2018 we – Shirin Ud-Din and Isabell Kaemmer – invited all the English teachers as well as the
Karate Kid(s) – how Mr Sai ignites a spark for karate in his pupils (3/27/2018) - Coming to Laos, I was overcome with several impressions during the first weeks. There were a lot of new scents
Lao “Activity Time” at school (& blog article no. 200!) (3/18/2018) - Our time here is flying by. Every day is another adventure with different tasks and challenges to manage. It is
Letters from Laos – “Hello, Germany” by Akina Yadsadahuk (3/14/2018) - Hello, my name’s Mrs. Akina YADSADAHUK. I am twenty-six year old. I was born in Watnak village, district Sisattanak but
My first impressions – by Shirin Ud-Din (3/11/2018) - Arrival Sabaidee Laos! Our journey started on Saturday 17th of February, when we all met at Frankfurt airport to fly
Workshop on 25 December 2017 – The new “Didactics Room” at the LGTC (3/7/2018) - The initial “library situation” at the LGTC When we arrived at the LGTC in September 2017, the notion of a
Workshop on 18 December 2017 – “Practising Pronunciation” and Lao-English interference (3/6/2018) - I invited all English teachers from Ban Pang Heng Secondary and Primary school as well as the science teachers Mr
New places available for internships in autumn 2018 (Team VII): Apply now! (3/2/2018) - Students from all subjects from the University of Education Karlsruhe and PH graduates can now apply for an internship in
A wish for a better education – an interview with Mr Khamsing Nanthavongdouangsy (2/23/2018) - When I met Mr Khamsing Nanthavongdouangsy, the School Manager of Ban Phan Heng Primary and Secondary School and also Lao
“From Laos with love”: Language twists and how not to lose your pet – by guest author Beate Pinisch (2/20/2018) - A post on facebook by a Lao friend got me thinking. It started with finding two words funny and ended
We are Team VI! (2/17/2018) - Meet Team VI! Top row, left to right: Julia Grüttner, Anna Hajek, Isabell Kämmer, Tasja Reule, Shirin Ud-Din Bottom
Guest author Richard Martin & Fabian Stober write: Stories are something to remember… (2/16/2018) - …so why not use them as a teaching device? In the summer semester of 2017, Prof. Isabel Martin offered a
Project videos by Team V! (2/15/2018) - “Time flies when you are having fun.” (Albert Einstein) We as Team V working in Laos certainly made this experience.
Letters from Laos – “Cooperation between BHS and LGTC” by Phonesavanh Chachueyang (2/14/2018) - Editor’s note: Following Mr Phonesouk Inhtaxay’s post on his time in Germany in July and August 2017, his colleague Mr
Workshop on 11 December 2017 – “Micro-teaching with a picture book in the classroom – what, why, when, and how” (2/8/2018) - English picture books are excellent material to use in English classes for primary pupils and pre-schoolers for many reasons. Here
Bang, bang, scratch – The director’s signature (2/6/2018) - At Ban Phang Heng Secondary School three directors are responsible for the organization, structure, and bureaucracy. When it comes to
The good soul of Ban Phang Heng Secondary School – An interview with Ms Saysamone Singhalath (2/5/2018) - Ms Saysamone Singhalath is 26 years old and has taught history at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School for six years
Workshop on 20 November 2017 – Creating and using teaching material (1/22/2018) - Extra teaching material and lessons – nowadays, two inseparable things when we think about teaching. To work only with the
Letters from Laos – “The history of my football team” by Bounthavy Siphonephat (1/20/2018) - Many boys and young men in Laos still play the traditional ball game “kator” (in Lao), or “sepak takraw” (เซปักตะกร้อ
New places available for internships starting in September 2018: Join the info session on 31 January 2018! (1/18/2018) - Interested in an internship? On 31 January the University of Education Karlsruhe and the Angels for Children foundation will hold
Life is full of drama – so why not join the (drama) club? (1/8/2018) - New English “Drama Club” at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School Pupils can spend an hour after their regular classes to
Letters from Laos – “My life in 10 years” by Mr Outh Sinminah (12/31/2017) - Hello! My name is Outh and I’m sixteen years old. I was born in Luangphanxay village, Xaysomboun district, Vientiane province.
Workshop on 6 November 2017: English Storytelling for young learners (12/29/2017) - Children all over the world love listening to stories. If told the right way the stories draw them into a
Workshop on 5 December 2017 – How to embed experiments in science lessons (12/26/2017) - There are many suggestions in the scientific literature about how to integrate experimenting into scientific teaching. In Germany an important
Workshop on 16 November 2017 – How should we teach “Technical English” at Lao Vocational Colleges? (12/21/2017) - A sustainable English language education in our four Lao partner institutions is a crucial aim of the project “Teaching English
Letters from Laos – “My ongoing education as an English teacher” by Ms Bounpheng Singhalath (12/20/2017) - “Hello again, I’m Bounpheng!” This is my second letter on this blog – you can find my first letter here.
Letters from Laos – “My journey to Germany” by Khamsavay Gnommilavong (12/13/2017) - On September 6th, 2017, Mr Khamsavay Gnommilavong took up the position of the new “Acting Director” of the Lao-German Technical College
Let’s celebrate Halloween in Laos (12/9/2017) - “When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween” (author unknown) Historical
Teaching experiences in Laos (11/23/2017) - Two months have passed since I left Germany and said goodbye to my parents and friends for five months. A
Letters from Laos – Hello, I’m Moukdala (11/22/2017) - Well, Hello everyone who is reading now. My name is Moukdala. I’m 26. I live with parents. My place
The origin of National Teachers’ Day in Laos – A journey into the past and a celebration in the present (11/18/2017) - Public holidays! For most people in the Western world, the deeper meaning of such a holiday is no longer present.
Busy hands, busy brains – Hands-on science lessons at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School (11/14/2017) - The best way to activate children’s brains is by having them move their hands. Conducting experiments in science lessons and experiencing
Global Handwashing Day 2017 (11/3/2017) - Global Handwashing Day in Laos Washing hands is a privilege that should be accessible for everyone. But not everywhere is
“From Laos with love”: How to work with your Lao partner – new series by guest author Beate Pinisch (11/2/2017) - “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” (Heraclitus)
The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers’ Day (10/23/2017) - One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River,
Lao lunch with new friends (10/22/2017) - During our first week at Ban Sikeud primary school in September, Hanna and I (Jessica) were invited by the school’s
New places available for internships in spring 2018: Apply now! (10/12/2017) - Students from the University of Education Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship at the Lao-German Technical College in the
First impressions – by Lea Herrmann (10/12/2017) - …after my parents dropped me off at the airport in Frankfurt and we said goodbye for a really long time,
Our journey to Laos – Team V arrives on 18 September 2017 (10/1/2017) - Flying to a foreign country is almost always linked to a lot of effort. Travelling with seven people seemed like
Square Dance for the (Lao) classroom (9/30/2017) - Have you ever heard of Modern Western Square Dancing? I am sure you have. But do you KNOW what it
“Singlish”: Learn fun songs, action rhymes, and games! (9/24/2017) - In preparation for the future Team V (and Team VI), who is (will be) in Laos to teach English this
“Global English: Teaching English in Asia” – Approaches to a complex enterprise (9/23/2017) - Winter term 2016/17 In the winter semester 2016/17, it was Team IV‘s turn to be prepared for “Teaching English in
This is Team V! 18 September 2017 – 15 February 2018 (9/18/2017) - This is Team V! Chosen by the project leader Johannes Zeck of the Angels for Children Foundation, Prof. Isabel Martin
Education in Laos (Part II) – Parallel education systems during the Lao Civil War (1954 -1975) (9/17/2017) - Introduction and historical background After Part I of the series about education in Laos described the beginning of a formalized
An eight-week training course in Weiherhammer – Letters from Germany by Phonesouk Inthaxay (9/15/2017) - Editor’s note: The Recruitment and Training Programme of BHS Corrugated at the Lao-German Technical College links our “Teaching English in
Farewell Letter from England – by guest author Lee Shutler (Director of Studies at Hilderstone College) (9/6/2017) - It has been almost 3 weeks since they left us – their smiles, their willingness and their enthusiasm, we miss
Traveling from Vientiane to Broadstairs and back – Letters from England by Souvanh Navong (9/3/2017) - The London airport. Frankfurt airport , Bangkok airport. I have been to studying at the Hilderstone colleges for two months
From England back to Laos via Karlsruhe – Letters from England by Donekeo Keositthivong & Souvanh Navong (9/2/2017) - Letter from Donekeo On Friday 18th August 2017 I flew from England to Germany in the afternoon around 14:10 pm.
Farewell to Hilderstone College – an interview & letter from England by Mittaphone Sichampa (9/2/2017) - 18th,August 2017 it was last day for me and for our team to studied at Hilderstone Collage. It was happy
My host family – Letters from England by Phovang “Noy” Inthavong (9/1/2017) - I should say thank you very much again for get me stay in house. I was very happy wben I
An afternoon with Charles Dickens – Letters from England by Mittaphone Sichampa with photos by Isabel Martin (8/30/2017) - On Sunday afternoon, 30th July 2017 I have an appointment to have lunch at Chinese Restaurant with Professor Isabel Martin,
Shopping in Westwood Cross – Letters from England by Donekeo Keositthivong (8/23/2017) - On a rainy Saturday in the afternoon 12th August 2017 we took the Loop bus no 8 and I walked
From Laos to England – 4 teachers go on an 8-week English language course at Hilderstone College, sponsored by AfC (8/23/2017) - Four Lao English teachers attend an English language course at Hilderstone College, sponsored by the German foundation Angels for Children.
A memorable outing to Canterbury – Letters from England by Mittaphone Sichampa with photos by Isabel Martin (8/18/2017) - On Friday, 4th August I went on a college trip to Canterbury. I walked with my professor Isabel Martin through
Visiting our Lao friends in England – 28-29 July 2017 (8/17/2017) - The three of us are on our way to England to see the four of you! Friday, 28th of July
Friends from Germany visiting – Letters from England by Souvanh Navong (8/17/2017) - On Friday is special day David, Anika and Silja come to visit me at Hilderstone colleges 28th of July than
My host family in England – Letters from England by Donekeo Keositthivong (8/16/2017) - I lived in Mrs Keen’house since 25thJune until 18th August 2017 Karenkeen is
Four Lao teachers visit Karlsruhe for the first time – reunion weekend 23-25 June 2017 (8/16/2017) - On their way to their eight-week language course at Hilderstone College in England, a weekend stopover in Germany had been
Reunion in Karlsruhe 23-25 June 2017 – My first trip to Germany by Phovang Inthavong (8/15/2017) - One time in my life we are lelf at 9:30 pm Laos to Bangkok and then we came to Germamy
Studying at Hilderstone College – Letters from England by Souvanh Navong (8/9/2017) - I study from Monday to Friday. In the first two weeks I studied about grammar past and past continues. Every
Studying at Hilderstone College – Letters from England by Phovang Inthavong (8/9/2017) - My name is Noy . Now I’m studying at Hilderstone College in Broadstair. I came with my three friends .
Our weekend trip to Cambridge – Letters from England by Donekeo Keositthivong (8/8/2017) - On Saturday 29th July 2017 I went to Cambridge City by school’s bus with my friends in the college they
Our weekend trip to Brighton – Letters from England by Phovang Inthavong (8/8/2017) - On 15th July . We went to Brighton , one famus of England ,the first we roam to saw some
Studying & an outing to Walmer Castle and Sandwich – Letters from England by Donekeo Keositthivong and Phovang Inthavong (8/8/2017) - Our third week On Monday 10 July 2017 In the morning I studied . In the afternoon I played sport
Our trip to London – Letters from England by Phovang “Noy” Inthavong and Donekeo Keositthivong (8/6/2017) - 2nd week: Our trip to London My last weekend I went to London. I went with friends and two teachers.
My first week – Letters from England by Souvanh Navong (8/6/2017) - 1st week: My first week On Tuesday in morning s study in class. The topic: grammar with teacher Lee. Making
My first week at Hilderstone College – Letters from England by Mittaphone Sichampa (8/5/2017) - 1st week: My first week at Hilderstone College I arrived to England On 25th,June 2017. When i arrived there, I
Our first days and daily routine – Letters from England by Phovang “Noy” Inthavong and Donekeo Keositthivong (8/5/2017) - 1st week: My first days – by Phovang “Noy” Inthavong The first I’m very lucky because my host family they
Guest author Angela Bauer-Seekings (ELT Pearson Deutschland GmbH) visits our project (March 2017) (8/4/2017) - Prof. Dr. Isabel Martin and I met professionally at the University of Education Karlsruhe. Her enthusiasm when talking about the
Workshop on 6 April 2017 – „Teaching Vocabulary“ (8/3/2017) - “Let’s play with vocabulary!” On 6th of April I – Venetia Dariou of Team IV – held a workshop for
Working on pronunciation at the Lao-German Technical College – two workshops in March 2017 (8/2/2017) - “I’m going to sleep” or “I’m going to slip”? “Would you like a beer?” or “would you like a bear”?
“Don’t miss your chance” – our film-making project at the LGTC (8/2/2017) - This motto is not only the title of our project video for the Vientianale 2017, an annual film festival held in
Our personal highlight: A special early Lao New Year – by Jessica Deißler & Alyssa Weber (7/24/2017) - During our amazing time in Laos we got the chance to gain some fantastic new experiences. We want to share
Our personal highlight: A hiking trip with the Lao teachers – by Laura Jakob, Rebecca Dengler & Veronika Golla (7/23/2017) - It was one of the hottest days we experienced in Laos shortly before we had to fly back to Germany.
Installing new language-learning clubs at Phang Heng Secondary School: “ABC Club” and “English Games Club” (7/22/2017) - Before we came to Laos we – Laura Jakob and Tanja Wintrich – had already discussed with our predecessors David
Our personal highlight: Two Lao weddings – by Amelie Reiling and Stephanie Schulz (7/21/2017) - Two of our most defining experiences in Laos were the two traditional weddings we got to attend. Never before had
Workshop on 31 March 2017 – “Storytelling: Pre-, while- and post-activities” (7/20/2017) - “Robin Hood anyone?” “Yes, me please!” As our primary school tandem-teachers already participated in a workshop by Team III on
New places available for internships starting in autumn 2017 (Team V) and spring 2018 (Team VI)! (5/23/2017) - English students from the PH Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship in two different periods of time: – Team
“The cæt in the hæt” – a workshop about English pronunciation (4/3/2017) - We decided to do our workshop on the topic of pronunciation as some of our Lao teachers still struggle with
A workshop for the science teachers at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School (4/1/2017) - To begin our joint work in the science laboratory, we offered the workshop “How to produce material for science classes”.
Our first impressions – by Amelie Reiling, Christiane Morlock and Stephanie Schulz (3/31/2017) - We have enjoyed living here in Vientiane very much right from the beginning. Our Lao adventure started on 13th February
One moment in time: The March “Oktoberfest” (October festival) in Vientiane (3/31/2017) - We had some special guests from Germany only two weeks after our own arrival: The trombone choir “Floss”, named after their hometown.
Science lab activity time at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School (3/18/2017) - “WOW…!” This is an exclamation we often get to hear during our science lab activity time. The pupils who come
First impressions – by Laura Jakob & Tanja Wintrich (Team IV) (3/18/2017) - Sabaidee Laos! In the first days after our arrival in Laos, we were flooded by many new impressions. It started
Pageflow – a new way to share our experiences (3/18/2017) - Visit our Pageflow – a tool for multimedia storytelling which allows us to share our experiences in Laos with you
Introduction of volunteers: Team IV (3/14/2017) - Hello, readers! We are Team IV! We all started our big and exciting journey together in Frankfurt. Some of us
Minister for Education and Sports H.E. Mrs Sengdeuane Lachanthaboune visits Angels for Children (3/14/2017) - As a crowning moment of the third phase of “Teaching English in Laos”, the project leaders received a high-ranking visit
Being a volunteer at the Sunshine School in Vientiane (3/13/2017) - Sunshine School is a pre- and primary school in Vientiane within the Neo-Humanist Education system managed by the Ananda Marga
Flashback: Three unforgettable months in Laos (3/10/2017) - Before I applied for this internship, it had been a great dream of mine to travel to Southeast Asia. During
Ms Souphaphone Vongphachan’s and “Linda’s”aka Ms Bouangeun Hanthavong’s Story: Why I want to learn English (3/10/2017) - I teach Ms Souphaphone Vongphachan, the director of Sikeud Primary School, together with “Linda” aka Ms Bouangeun Hanthavong, Madame Engel’s
My experiences with the German teachers – Essays by Mit (Mittaphone Sichampa) and Noy (Phovang Inthavong) (3/10/2017) - During our daily English lessons at Sikeud Primary School, Mit and Noy, the school’s English teachers, wrote an article about
Welcome to our new “Didactics Room” at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School (3/6/2017) - After conducting our first workshop on 20 November 2016 on teaching materials we faced the problem that our Lao tandem-teachers
English Certificates for Lao teachers 2017 (2/24/2017) - Learning English is fun, at times challenging, but also very rewarding. To show our “students” how much we appreciate their
My personal highlight: “And the true beauties are… Lao fabrics!” – by Lena Wink (2/24/2017) - Laos is often said to be a country where time seems to have stopped. I am really sorry to inform
Our cooperation with the Research Institute of Educational Sciences (RIES) (2/23/2017) - Prof. Martin: Part I Our cooperation with the Research Institute of Educational Sciences (RIES) developed Lao-style, that is to say
(One of) my personal highlight(s) by Sara Stoehrer (2/17/2017) - To write an article on one personal highlight is impossible! Instead I’d like to share one of the things
New project video uploaded! (2/17/2017) - Some of the experiences Team III made in Laos can now be seen in the Team’s very own project video
A few thoughts on how the education system could be improved – by Bounleud Sengsavangvong and Souvanh Navong (2/16/2017) - After having lived in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for three months, with another one to come, it is time
“Would you like to eat [səʊp]?” First pronunciation workshops at the LGTC – 11th and 24th November, 2016 (1/19/2017) - “Would you like to eat [səʊp]? [səʊp] really? Don’t you mean [suːp]?” When we saw to what extent our Lao
One day in the rice field of Souvanh Navong (1/15/2017) - Rice is the basic staple of the Lao people. Besides the well-known steamed rice, which we also have in western
Hooray to picture books! (1/10/2017) - On Thursday, the 5th of January, 2017, we (Silja and Sara) met with the four primary school English teachers to
A day in the Lao life of Johannes Zeck (1/7/2017) - On the 25th of November 2016, we, Pauline and Kerstin, had the honour of following Johannes Zeck, the AfC/BHS project
My personal highlight – by Pauline Kern (& blog article no. 100!) (1/3/2017) - During my 3-month stay here in Laos I’ve had so many personal highlights that it is rather difficult for me
Our first impressions of a whole new world – by Silja Schäfer and Thorsten Feldmann (12/31/2016) - It had been several months since our graduation from the University of Education Karlsruhe and we were very excited to
How I became an English teacher in Laos – Essays by Donekeo Keosiththivong and Souksakhone Sindavan (12/26/2016) - I would like to introduce my two outstanding English teacher students from Phan Heng Secondary School: Ms Donekeo Keosiththivong and
Pre-Christmas visit #1: Board member of “Angels for Children” Lars Engel in Laos (12/23/2016) - Despite his full schedule as one of the two managing directors of BHS Corrugated, Lars Engel (board member of AfC
Teaching Vocabulary Workshop (12/22/2016) - On the 24th of November we – Kerstin and Pauline – held a workshop for our primary school teachers from
Two Lao weddings (12/18/2016) - Is there a better way to get to know the Lao spirit of trust, love, and intimate togetherness than being
The “Tooth-Brushing Project” of Ban Sikeud Primary School (12/15/2016) - Every year, Ban Sikeud Primary School runs a tooth-brushing project from October to April. The same is now established at
Workshop on 20 November 2016 – “Assessing and enriching teaching material” (12/12/2016) - It has been ten weeks now since we started to work at Ban Phang Heng Lower Secondary School. During our
Introduction of volunteers: Team III (12/8/2016) - Most of the members of Team III have been here for a good while now, but our Team was only
Souvanh Navong – my life as a Lao teacher (11/22/2016) - Mr Souvanh Navong is one of my two Lao teacher-students. We have been working together for 9 weeks. In our
Mopsy and me – in Ban Sikeud Primary School (11/21/2016) - I have been in Laos for a while now and I really enjoy the life here in the hot Asian
The fun of learning a language – welcome to the “English Conversation Club” (11/20/2016) - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 15:15 – 16:00 o’clock some pupils from grade 3 & 4 get together with two
My first impressions of Laos, its people, and schools – by Sara Stöhrer (11/18/2016) - I have been here for 10 days now and would like to share some of my first impressions with you.
My first impressions – by Anika Broghammer (11/16/2016) - My trip to Laos started with one backpack full of clothes and chocolate and a second big travel bag packed
Honoured and proud: German Federal Minister for Economic Development and Cooperation visits BHS/AfC in Weiherhammer (13 October 2016) (10/30/2016) - The private German NGO (non-governmental organisation) Angels for Children, the University of Education Karlsruhe, the machine-producing company BHS Corrugated, and
Teachers’ Sports Competition Day at Naxaythong High School (10/29/2016) - Wednesday, the 5th of October, was a very sunny morning. Instead of going to school as usual, the teachers of Ban
Introduction of the teachers at the Lao-German Technical College (10/25/2016) - Following the Teachers’ Day celebrations at the Lao-German Technical College, we would like to introduce some of the wonderful teachers
Teachers’ Day – A day to celebrate?!? (10/24/2016) - Interestingly Lao people have a bank holiday for teachers – “Teachers’ Day”. The Teachers’ Day, celebrated each year in October,
Day of German Unity – A weekend of singing and celebrating (10/22/2016) - Lucky us! We were invited by the German Embassy in Vientiane to join the reception at Don Chan Palace to
3rd “Falang Friendship Feast” – 24 September 2016 (10/17/2016) - Ms Engel invited all Lao English teachers and German English teachers – from Ban Sikeud, Ban Phang Heng, the Lao-German Technical College and from the Sunshine School – to Ban Sikeud Primary School to have a delicious lunch together.
Meet our Lao teachers who do not teach English, but now also learn English (10/14/2016) - Today I would like to introduce my English students to you. All of them are teachers in Ban Phang Heng
Joining forces: BHS “Recruitment and Training Programme” starts at the Lao-German Technical College (10/13/2016) - Globalization drives the “Recruitment and Training Programme” (“RTP”) of BHS Corrugated and the Lao-German Technical College (“LGTC”). BHS is a
The Lao-German Technical College in Vientiane Capital (10/4/2016) - The Lao-German Technical College (“LGTC”) is a vocational training school under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Team III: Our first impressions (9/20/2016) - On our flight from Bangkok to Vientiane we already noticed the different landscape. No more rice fields but a lot
New places available for internships in spring 2017: Apply now! (9/18/2016) - English students from the University of Education Karlsruhe can now apply for an internship in the project “Teaching English in
We are Team III (8/29/2016) - Hallo, Sabaidi and Welcome, Today, in our first blog post, I would like to introduce you to our new team
Preparing the teaching of Technical English at the LGTC with Bernhard Fuerst – 10 August 2016 (8/22/2016) - Bernhard Fuerst, a vocational teacher in metal production technology and First Chairman of the Bavarian Industrial Master Association got in
Team III: Third and last preparatory session – 22 July 2016 (8/5/2016) - Our last preparatory session for Team III was packed with things to do and plan. However, the seminar was preceded