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Kaminers “Der Sprachtest” Lesson

Upper-level Advanced German course
Johanna Schuster-Craig
Michigan State University

An introductory activity designed to frame the story “Der Sprachtest” for students, lead into discussion (blank slide), and then have students produce their own role play of what they think would happen when the father goes to take the language exam. 50 minute hour.

Kaminers Sprachtest – Schuster-CraigDownload

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