Detective stories capture readers from the very first page. The workshop “Spannung erzeugen – Krimis im Deutschunterricht” shows how crime fiction can be used in German language classrooms to spark motivation and demonstrate that language operates on multiple levels. Suspense arises through plot structure, withheld information, perspective, and carefully chosen language. In class, students explore how vocabulary creates atmosphere, how sentence structure influences pace, and how narrative perspective controls what readers know. Crime stories are ideal for analyzing these linguistic layers in an engaging way. By combining excitement with language awareness, crime fiction not only encourages reading but also reveals the richness and complexity of language.
This workshop outlines how international schools can implement and manage external language diploma programmes alongside their curriculum. We will explain how we run in Secondary school the DSD (Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom) and Spanish DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) programmes at ISHR. Participants will explore how lessons are scheduled and structured, levels offered, exam requirements, and the practical steps involved in becoming and running an official examining centre.
