Why many children in the intensive class at their regular school learn too little German
More and more Parents come to us because their child in the intensive class or German “Förderkurs” at their Gymnasium, Gesamtschule (or other public school) in Frankfurt am Main is making hardly any progress.
Materials are being used that are designed much more for native speakers than for children who have just started to learn German. The words are too difficult – children often don’t understand what they are supposed to do or what they should write for homework. The parents receive no feedback about their child’s language progress and don’t know how to help their child gain access to the German language.
The earlier parents act and have their child receive targeted support, the better their child can keep up, enjoy learning German, and stay motivated.
The problem in intensive classes / German “Förderkurse”
Materials that are too difficult for children with little German
Although attendance is mandatory, children do not understand many tasks, as they hardly speak the language. The material is too difficult, workbooks contain exercises with sentences without context, and new words are not explained. In short: children are not supported where they are. The result: frustration, fear, and demotivation.
💡 A concrete example:
A well-known publisher is Jandorf-Verlag, which produces great materials for children – but mainly for German native speakers! For children with little or no German, almost every exercise needs to be linguistically simplified. We use only a very small selection of Jandorf exercises – adapted to our young learners – so that they understand and really learn from them.
Children are frustrated and demotivated when learning German
The result: shame because other children might laugh at them, fear of participating in class, and a lack of motivation. Children hardly ever speak German voluntarily, lose confidence in their abilities, and become reluctant to go to school.
The parents of a 10-year-old son told us a few days ago: “He absolutely HATES school because he doesn’t understand anything, and he doesn’t enjoy the German lessons in the intensive class. But you know, he likes coming here. He just asked, ‘The lesson is over already? It’s so short!’”
Of course, we are very happy about that, but this enjoyment should also take place where he spends several hours every day: in his regular school.
Consequences for school and social contacts
- Attendance is mandatory, yet learning progress remains low.
- Contacts with classmates suffer, motivation and self-confidence decrease.
- Parents often consider moving their child to a private school to avoid falling behind.
Conclusion
Without appropriate support, your child loses time, joy, and progress – this is exactly where our solution comes in.
The solution at SprachPassion – your language school in Frankfurt am Main
Individual support for each child
- Children’s German courses are offered 1:1 or only with their best friend or sibling on the same language level in a 1:2 setting.
- Materials and exercises are precisely tailored to the child’s language level and his interests.
Joy in speaking and learning
- Fear-free lessons in small groups increase motivation, and children enjoy speaking German.
Qualified teachers for German as a second language
- Teachers are pedagogically trained, practical, and materials are carefully adapted to your child’s German level.
Regular feedback and parent support
- We provide regular updates to parents about their child’s language progress.
- Parents also receive practical tips for supporting their child at home, even if they speak little or no German themselves.
👉 Reading tip: Do you have questions about our children’s German courses in Frankfurt, for example:
- My child is shy – how can they still learn to speak German more confidently?
- How does your course differ from regular school lessons?
These and other questions are answered in our blog article:
“Learning German for children in Frankfurt: The most important questions about our language courses (Part 2)”
Advantages of our concept
- Tailored lessons that actually work
- Fear-free speaking – first in 1:1 lessons, then soon with friends at school
- Better school performance and self-confidence
- Positive feedback from parents and children
Act now: Make sure your child does not fall behind
Do not wait until your child falls behind. The earlier targeted support begins, the easier learning German becomes, the more confident your child will be, and the better they will succeed at school and in everyday life.
Enroll your child in our language school in Frankfurt am Main for a children’s German course – 1:1 or 1:2, individual, motivating, and effective. Secure your child’s spot in the right course in time.
Children’s German Course in Frankfurt am Main – 1:1 Lessons with SprachPassion
Schäfergasse 50 – 60313 Frankfurt am Main
+49 (0) 170 – 842 37 99
For more than 20 years, we have been your contact for learning and speaking German.
The children’s German course takes place right in the center of Frankfurt: S-Bahn and U-Bahn station “Konstablerwache”.
We also offer online lessons.
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