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Lingo Ninja needs to complete his work placement, but he has no idea where to start! In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex structures and broad vocabulary to reflect on their values, skills and interests, consider abstract concepts and talk about the future. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja’s friend from Berlin is coming to visit him in Ebernburg, but she doesn’t know much about the environment! His mission is to teach her a bit about life in nature. In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex structures and broad vocabulary to reflect on their interests, as well as practise the language needed to talk about sequential events and follow directions. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen, with further opportunity for extension available in the Jetzt, Bist Du Dran! additional resource. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Mainichi Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex structures and broaden their vocabulary to talk about their daily schedule. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen, written in hiragana and kanji. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Jikan Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex sentence structures and broaden their vocabulary to tell the time. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen, written in hiragana and kanji. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is going on exchange in Berlin, but he has lived in a small village all his life. How will he survive? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to talk about their favourite subjects, what they need for school, how to interact with a shopkeeper, and organise after school activities. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, with further opportunity for extension available in the Jetzt, Bist Du Dran! additional resource. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Greetings Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to greet people in Japanese, considering the person they’re talking to, as well as the time of day. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, written in romaji and hiragana. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Family Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to talk about their family, including the polite form, and some kanji. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, written in romaji and hiragana. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is going on exchange in Berlin, but he doesn’t know anyone there! Who will help him around the big city? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to describe themselves and their family members, and make new friends. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, with further opportunity for extension available in the Jetzt, Bist Du Dran! additional resource. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having a birthday party, but she is struggling to remember who she invited! In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use the language needed to describe themselves and their family members, including past tense verbs and adverbs of time. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having guests over for a special dinner, but she has no food in the kitchen! In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex structures and broad vocabulary to write a shopping list, find out where to purchase goods, and how to interact with a shopkeeper. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having guests over to her house, but she has no food in the kitchen! In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to write a shopping list, find out where to purchase goods, and how to interact with a shopkeeper. They will practice verbs like ‘voudrait’ and ‘achète', and the adverb ‘combien’. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having a birthday party, but she has forgotten the names of everyone she invited! In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to describe themselves and their family members, and eat gâteau. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through onscreen questions. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Led by his passion for paella, Spanish chef Miguel Cuevas journeys from Australia to his home country to find the true source of paella. On his journey, Miguel visits some of the most symbolic places in paella's history, competes in the oldest international paella competition, and encounters Valencian characters and chefs, all of whom reflect the unique character of this typical Valencian dish. This documentary follows him on his pilgrimage to Valencia, the birth of paella, a dish over which there is much controversy and discussion; to discover what paella really is, and that its origins more than 200 years ago lie in a lake. Show Less

In this charming programme we join Sophie and Pierre as they spend a day in Paris visiting some world famous monuments - the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. They take a Batobus on the Seine and walk the renowned Champs Elysees, stopping for lunch at an outdoor cafe. Throughout the programme we see simple French at work in practical situations, with the option of displaying either French or English subtitles. Through these experiences, we learn the importance of prior knowledge when interpreting meaning and deducing meaning from context. There is a strong focus on the interdependence of language and culture. Show Less

France’'s long and colourful history has provided the French people with many reasons to celebrate. In the French calendar we see religious festivals, political revolutions and relics of ancient pagan rituals right throughout the year. Filmed entirely in France, in the French language (with the option of French subtitles), this exciting programme explores five of the most significant of these celebrations –- Pâques, Mardi Gras, Poisson d'’avril, La Fête Nationale and Noël. It addresses the importance of cultural awareness in learning a language, and enables us to recognise shared traditions as we see social interactions in diverse contexts. Show Less

Being able to chat comfortably with the locals is the aim of many language learners. It is the difference between language competence and really understanding and feeling engaged with a language and culture. In these programmes, friendly teacher Xinwen shows us just how easy this can be. With phrases such as ‘What do you think about..?’, ‘What time is it now?’, and ‘You are very beautiful!’, this is a terrific way to unlock the mysteries of the Chinese idiom and society. Showcasing some of modern China’s most dynamic places, featuring real people in authentic situations, this resource brings China alive in any classroom. Show Less

China has so much to offer by the way of travelling and entertainment - from theatre to ancient palaces, from modern art galleries to incredible vistas. The key to unlocking all these lies in just a few key phrases. In this set of programmes, Xinwen helps us one sentence at a time with key phrases such as "What time does this place open?", "When does the performance start?" and "Can you help me take a photo?". The complexities of the Chinese language and culture have never been so easy to understand. Show Less

China is renowned for its amazing food and incredible shopping. It’s a huge part of the culture – and language. In this programme, we learn the phrases that will unlock the key to authentic dining and retail adventures, from bargain fashions to stunning antiques, genuine Chinese dishes and drinks. Passionate teacher Xinwen helps us to ask ‘What is your signature dish?’, ‘How much is it?’, ‘Have a meal together?’ and many more. Set in inspiring Chinese locations, featuring real Chinese people and mouth-watering dishes, this is an entertaining, information-rich language resource. Show Less

Getting around in China is easy. It’s also a really fun and relatable way for learners to engage with a language. In this set of programmes experienced teacher Xinwen again takes us through the process one sentence at a time using real people speaking the key phrases and realistic scenarios. Covering ‘How do I rent a car?’, ‘Which bus should I take?’ and even ‘Where can I buy petrol?’ this set of programmes will have you navigating the basics of transport in Chinese and speaking like a local in no time. Show Less

There's only one way to get launched into Chinese, and that’s the all important first sentence! In this first set of programs, Xinwen takes us through the essentials – ‘Good morning’, ‘Do you speak English?’, and ‘Where do you come from?’ and more. Featuring real Chinese people repeating key phrases so that your intonation will be just right, this is a practical and well-designed resource for language students. Shot on location in beautiful Beijing and other parts of China, this set of programmes will have you taking those all important first steps in the Chinese language. Show Less

This programme is entirely in Japanese. Two young native speakers, Yui and Yayoi, introduce themselves to us and tell us about student life in Japan. We gain an insight into their life in Japan, including school and the education system, family life, sports and hobbies, and food. The pair also take us through the making of okonmiyaki (Japanese pancakes), which is a popular activity for students at school. There is also a demonstration about the correct use and etiquette involved with eating food with chopsticks. This programme is an excellent learning resource to assist senior level students of Japanese develop and practice vocabulary and sentence structure – at the same time providing a glimpse of contemporary Japanese culture. Show Less

Fashion and food are two of the defining elements of French culture. For students of French, it is important that they not only develop a well-rounded vocabulary, but that they also appreciate how cultural influences flavour daily life for French people. This programme looks at fashion (la mode) and food (la cuisine) through the eyes of French people. In a question and answer format, a rich array of information about both significant elements of French culture are discussed in an informal and conversational way, in French – making an ideal learning resource for middle to senior level students. Show Less