Study Notes for MOMENTEM: German as a Foreign Language Teaching Material

Overview of MOMENTEM German Language Teaching Material
Main Contributors

  • Authors: Sandra Evans, Angela Pude, Franz Specht

  • Publisher: Hueber Verlag

Acknowledgments

  • Thanks to:

    • Beke Meyerdierks (Goethe Institute Madrid, Spain)

    • Carla Christiany (Bologna, Italy)

    • Fernando Gil de Andrade (Goethe Institute Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

    • Hans Joachim Schulze (Goethe Institute Frankfurt, Germany)

    • Kathrin Kiesele (Berlin, Germany)

    • Lisa Hainzl (University of Salzburg, Austria)

    • Tünde Salakta (Budapest, Hungary)

  • Professional Advisors:

    • Prof. Christian Fandrych (Herder Institute, University of Leipzig, Germany)

    • Dr. Marion Grein (Master's program DaF/DaZ, University of Mainz, Germany)

Legal Notices

  • The text contains external links that were accessible at the time of publication, but the publisher has no control over future changes.

  • The work is under copyright, requiring prior written consent for use beyond legal allowances.

Course Structure

MOMENTE

  • Focus Areas:

    • Communicative language skills as per the Common European Framework: Reception, Production, Interaction, Mediation

    • Pluri-cultural and pluri-lingual competencies

  • Teaching Philosophy:

    • Motivating and action-oriented, focusing on everyday and professional situations.

    • Promoting cooperative learning through tasks and enabling individualized learning through diverse offers and interactive exercises.

    • Includes an interactive version that integrates print and digital formats.

Course Book Structure

  • Level Modules: Each level includes 8 modules with:

    • 3 Lessons

    • A magazine section

    • An overview of grammar and conversation phrases.

Module Setup

  • Each module features:

    • 3 Lessons with clear objectives framed by engaging photos and related stories.

    • Inductive introduction of grammar in context with reading or listening texts.

    • Action pages for genuine communication tasks in speaking and writing.

    • Animated explanatory clips for grammar, and interactive exercises.

Lesson Components

  • Lesson Structure: Consists of:

    • Transparent layout with explicit learning objectives.

    • Introduces reading and listening strategies, along with productive skill-building.

Interactive Digital Features

  • All digital materials including audio texts, films, and interactive exercises can be accessed directly via the integrated player without needing downloads.

  • Tools like highlighters, comments, and fullscreen views support lesson preparation.

Materials and Tools Included

  • Interactive app access with various resources available offline.

  • A start code is provided in the front cover for activating the interactive version.

Examples and Usage

Vocabulary and Language Skills

  • Everyday Phrases: Examples of verbs and proper language usage are provided, along with stamina and engagement practices.

  • Cultural Insights: Inclusion of cultural context alongside language learning for a holistic approach.

Ethical, Philosophical, and Practical Implications

  • The material emphasizes inclusivity and adaptability for diverse learning environments.

Numerical Data and Statistics

  • ISBN: 978-3-19-501791-6

  • First edition published in 2021

  • Recent print details are recorded as: 4, 3, 2, 2027 26 25 24 23.

Conclusion

This comprehensive teaching tool integrates varied learning styles, content-rich resources, and cultural inclusivity to cater to diverse student needs in learning German as a foreign language.