Activity: Importance of Learning English for German-speaking Social and Health Care Workers

Objective: To help B1 level German-speaking social and health care workers understand the importance of learning English in their profession.

Materials needed: 1. Whiteboard or flipchart 2. Markers 3. Handouts with relevant vocabulary and phrases in English

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
   • Begin the class by asking the students about their current level of English proficiency and their reasons for learning English.
   • Discuss the importance of English as a global language and its significance in various professional fields, including social and health care.
2. Vocabulary Building (10 minutes):
   • Introduce and discuss relevant vocabulary and phrases related to social and health care work in English.
   • Provide handouts with translations and explanations in German to facilitate understanding.
3. Group Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific topic related to social and health care work.
   • Instruct the groups to discuss the advantages and challenges of using English in their respective topics.
   • Encourage them to share personal experiences, opinions, and potential benefits of learning English.
4. Presentations (15 minutes):
   • Ask each group to present their findings and conclusions to the class.
   • Encourage other groups to ask questions or provide additional insights.
5. Role-play Activity (20 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide each group with a scenario related to social or health care work.
   • Instruct them to role-play the scenario using English as the primary language of communication.
   • Encourage the use of relevant vocabulary and phrases discussed earlier.
6. Reflection and Wrap-up (10 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion on the challenges faced during the role-play activity and the benefits of using English in their profession.
   • Summarize the key points discussed throughout the class.
   • Provide additional resources or suggestions for further English language learning.

Note: This activity can be modified based on the specific needs and interests of the students.