Why do children remember German words from a game, but forget them after a worksheet?
In this episode of Deutschling, certified German teacher and homeschooling parent Nadine explores why play-based learning is so powerful when it comes to language acquisition - and how games help children learn German faster, with more confidence and motivation.
Drawing from real classroom experiences and her own language-learning journey, Nadine explains how games reduce anxiety, activate memory, and create the kind of immersive learning environment children naturally thrive in. You’ll learn why playful interaction mirrors real-life language use, and why this approach works just as well online as it does in person.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This episode is especially helpful for homeschool families, bilingual households, and parents who want to support their child’s German learning — even if they don’t speak German themselves.
👉 Learn more about Nadine’s interactive German classes for children and download the free German Starter Kit at:
https://worldlanguage-explorers.com/
Schreib mir, wenn Du Fragen an mich hast oder Du gern mal in meinen Podcast kommen möchtest, um von Deinen Erfahrungen mit Mehrsprachigkeit zu berichten.
Website und Deutschkurse für Kinder:
https://worldlanguage-explorers.com/
German for Friends (beginners):
Weekly German beginner classes for learners age 10-13, starting in January 2026! Send us your schedule request:
https://worldlanguage-explorers.com/
Email-Adresse:
worldlanguage.explorers@gmail.com
Höre den Podcast hier:
Deezer:
https://link.deezer.com/s/31TJ5WFGNAkjRwFeXXQgg
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/deutschling/id1720205988
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUi98c9YKtopCW6LNwyadYA
