Do you also have interesting propositions? Would you like to participate? Please contact us at info@bgdv.be. (Belgischer Germanisten- und Deutschlehrerverband) or at wochefuerdeutsch@gmail.com. We would be delighted to have you with us!
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On German Language Day, take part in inspiring events focused on the history of the fall of the Berlin Wall and German reunification. Renowned experts will provide deep insights, share authentic materials, and present creative teaching ideas. Discover how to bring this historical event to life in your classroom to enrich your German lessons in […] |
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Dear teachers of German as a foreign language (DaF), For the fifth time, the Belgian Association of Germanists and Teachers of German (BGDV), in collaboration with the Goethe Institute and the German Embassy, is organising an online German quiz. On this occasion, two (or more) classes of DaF learners from various Belgian secondary schools compete […] 
Just in time for German Week, the Antwerp Tourist Office (TOPA) is now offering audio walks in several languages, including German, under the title 'Flemish Masters from the Shadows'. The aim is to familiarise tourists with Antwerp's rich art history. The focus is on the painters Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck and Jacques Jordaens, […] 
Dear DaF Teacher, For the fifth time, the Belgian Association of Germanists and German Teachers (BGDV), in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut and the German Embassy, is hosting an online German quiz. In this event, two or more DaF classes from various Belgian secondary schools compete against each other. The quiz is part of the nationwide […] 
Don't have the opportunity to take part in a 'Week for German' event with your German learners? Then we have a teaching tip for you on how you can make German visible in everyday life and actively involve your learners in the process. Task Invite your learners to spend a week collecting traces of German […] 
As part of the Week for German, the International German School of Brussels (iDSB) offers pupils from 5th to 10th grade (from primary 5 to secondary 4 in the Belgian school system) from other schools in Belgium the opportunity to immerse themselves in German school life at the iDSB for one day from Monday to […] 
From A like Amy Macdonald and Adèle to Z like Zarah Leander or Zaz, the interactive vinyl record exhibition offers an exciting and varied overview and fascinating insights into music history since the founding of BRF 80 years ago. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier
From A for Amy Macdonald and Adèle to Z for Zarah Leander or Zaz - the interactive record exhibition offers an exciting and varied overview and interesting insights into the history of music since the founding of the BRF 80 years ago. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier
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As part of the Week for German, the International German School Brussels (iDSB) offers students from 5th to 10th grade (from 5th primary to 4th secondary level in the Belgian school system) from other schools in Belgium the opportunity to immerse themselves in German school life at the iDSB for one day from Monday to […]
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German fashion designer Kristina Szász, who lives in Antwerp, will talk about her work in the fashion industry. All interested parties are welcome! Contact: birgitta.meex@kuleuven.be
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The Week for German will be officially opened on Monday, 6 October 2025, under the sign of humour by the German piano cabaret artist Anne Folger. Songs on the piano, stories, music, no tap dancing. Anne Folger performs piano cabaret with a clear backdrop, profound, eloquent humour and great, deep music. Her motto: No matter […]
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The edgy, kinetic, and visionary cinema of Roland Klick is ready to be rediscovered. After working with international stars such as Mario Adorf and Dennis Hopper, Klick achieved international success and gained cult status. Yet, after directing only six feature films, he mysteriously disappeared from the scene. The story of an uncompromising filmmaker. For more […] |
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Discover Liège in German! The Centre for German Studies at the University of Liège invites you on 7 October to a city rally, where pupils will explore the city in small groups using their German skills. The event will kick off with a “speed dating” activity, giving participants the chance to get to know each […]
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On Tuesday, October 7, the HHH Oktoberfest will take place. This event is organized as part of the German Language Week and celebrates the official inclusion of our school in the PASCH network, which we joined last school year. During the lunch break, everyone is warmly invited to participate in various games. There will also […]
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As part of the Week of German, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation presents the film Die Ermittlung, based on the play of the same name by Peter Weiss. The feature film sheds light on the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials (1963–1965) and powerfully brings to life witness testimonies and historical facts. Like the stage play, the film highlights […]
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The German Department of the Université de Namur invites you to the second edition of its city rally on the theme “German Language and Culture in Namur.” After the success of the first edition in 2024, we have prepared a brand-new set of riddles and tricky questions for you this year! Embark on a journey […]
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A speechless late-night host, an annoyed interpreter, a lightning-fast live illustrator – and you in the audience. The star of the evening: the German language. But it keeps everyone waiting. So the show team and the audience must figure out together what kind of personality German really has. Between games, interviews and hidden-picture action, a […]
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Weihnacht The magic of Christmas seen through the eyes of a child (Weihnacht). A neorealistic miniature about a young man whose bicycle is stolen (Ludwig). The intersecting lives of an office worker and an older striptease dancer who briefly touch. Loneliness and the transience of human encounters. Roland Klick, FRG 1963 ⁄ b/w ⁄ 10' […] |
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An exciting day of discoveries for secondary school students!In the morning, we’ll start with a German film that inspires reflection and discussion.In the afternoon, things get lively: through speed dating and board games, we’ll explore together the richness of the German language and culture. We look forward to seeing you! Room: Auditoire AGOR 14 For […]
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Fairy tale fans, listen up! Experience a magical hour at the library of Chênée in Liège on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the ‘Woche für Deutsch - Week for German’ programme. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Deutsche Märchenstrasse (German Fairy Tale Route), the German Embassy […]
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German lessons rely on the use of literature, films and other media. But which works are suitable for which context and for what purpose? Where can I find information on the literary canon and access films and various media? And what practical difficulties are there in selecting and using German-language works and media in Belgium? […]
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The DAAD office in Brussels is organizing, under the direction of Michael Hörig and as part of the Week for German, a workshop for German-language Spoken Word Poetry. The workshop will take place at the DAAD premises in Brussels and will be led by the poetry slammer Paul Bank from Stolberg, who has already led […]
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Have you always wanted to chat with an ambassador? Now is your chance! At our diplomatic speed dating event, you can meet representatives from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Switzerland - in person, face to face. Come along, ask your questions and discover the German-speaking world at first hand! Our diplomats look forward […]
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On Wednesday, October 8, the German Department of the University of Namur will present the box-office success Honig im Kopf by Til Schweiger. The film tells, in a humorous yet moving way, the story of a grandfather suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and his granddaughter, while taking a gentle look at themes such as dementia, family, […]
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The Department of Language and Literature of the Faculty of Philology at KU Leuven Campus Kortrijk (Kulak) organizes film nights for its students every year. Throughout the academic year, five selected films are shown, one in each language taught. On October 8, 2025, the German-language film "Jenseits der blauen Grenze" (Sarah Neumann, 2024) will be […]
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Half a century has passed since the German Fairy Tale Route was created. This unique holiday journey takes visitors on the trail of the Brothers Grimm through idyllic towns and landscapes from Hanau to Bremen. As part of the “Woche für Deutsch - German Language Week”, the German Embassy of Brussels and the City of […]
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Make connections, exchange languages, and raise a glass together – sounds like a cultural cocktail you don’t want to miss! At our speeddating event, we bring together German native speakers and Dutch-speaking learners of German.The goal of the evening: relaxed conversations in a friendly atmosphere – at the Madmum Coffee Bar in the House of […] |
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Learning German while having fun is the aim of these workshops, which are organised by the German Embassy, the Embassy of Liechtenstein, dasKULTURforum Antwerpen and the Junges THEATER Liechtenstein in secondary schools in Liège, Antwerp and Brussels. In these workshops, students learn the basics of theatre techniques, body language and expression with the help of […]
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On 9 October 2025, the German Embassy of Brussels and the Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus (DZT*) invite you to an entertaining and informative evening about Germany as a travel destination. Lisa Berendsen, the head of the Representation Office of the German Centre for Tourism in Belgium will give exciting insights into the travel destination ‘Germany’: […]
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The duo “Adrenaline & Placebo” pairs upbeat feel-good music with subtle linguistic humor in sparkling cabaret numbers to help unwind tension. At the Goethe-Institut Brussels, the passionate musician and the singer-songwriter present a show featuring two voices, accordion, and guitar/banjo. For one evening, they take the audience on a train journey with “Deutsche Wahn AG.” […]
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As part of the Week for German, the Institute of German Language and Literature at Ghent University is organizing a German film evening. We will be screening “Zwei zu Eins” (2024) by Natja Brunckhorst. The film “Zwei zu Eins” tells the story of Maren, Robert and Volker, who in the summer of 1990 discover millions […]
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On 9 October 2025, the German Embassy in Brussels and the German National Tourist Board (GNTB*) invite you to an entertaining and informative evening about Germany as a travel destination. Lisa Berendsen, head of the German National Tourist Board's mission abroad in Brussels, will provide exciting insights into Germany as a travel destination: from nature […]
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Together with Les Grignoux, we are presenting Christian Petzold’s new film Miroirs No. 3, which had its world premiere this year in the "Quinzaine des Cinéastes" section at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was met with great enthusiasm. Christian Petzold is regarded as one of the most prominent auteur filmmakers of our time and […] |
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Learning German while having fun is the aim of these workshops, which are organised by the German Embassy, the Embassy of Liechtenstein, dasKULTURforum Antwerpen and the Junges THEATER Liechtenstein in secondary schools in Liège, Antwerp and Brussels. In these workshops, students learn the basics of theatre techniques, body language and expression with the help of […]
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A little boy dreams of soaring through the skies as a pilot. He joins a gliding club where he spends his free time, while all around him in Europe, a war rages whose full scale he can hardly grasp. As a child, director Christoph Bohn discovers a photo of his father in uniform inside a […] 
After a brief overview of the Belgian Broadcasting Corporation’s development and range of services, we will tour the radio studios, the television studio, and the TV control room.Prior registration is recommended. Contact person: Sylke Tegtmeier, s.tegtmeier@brf.be
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After some information on the development and product range of Belgian Radio, we will visit the radio studios, the television studio and the TV control room. Prior registration is required. Contact: Sylke Tegtmeier, s.tegtmeier@brf.be
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Attention fairy tale fans: As part of the ‘Week for German’ at the library Het Predikheren in Mechelen on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4.00 to 5.00 p.m., you will be offered a merry fairy tale hour. To mark the 50th anniversary of the “Märchenstrasse”, the German Embassy of Brussels and the German National Tourist […]
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The Boy Is Gone: East Belgium in the 1940s A little boy dreams of soaring through the skies as a pilot. He joins a gliding club where he spends his free time, while all around him in Europe, a war rages whose full scope he can hardly comprehend. As a child, director Christoph Bohn finds […] |
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Speech is golden– Active Speaking Support in the DaF Classroom How can we encourage our learners simply to start speaking — without fear, without striving for perfection, but with enjoyment and real language progress? This training day is packed with fresh ideas for breaking down speaking inhibitions and motivating learners to use the language actively. […]
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Talking is golden - active speech development in the GFL classroom How do we get our learners to just start talking - without fear, without perfection, but with fun and real language gain? This training day is full of fresh ideas on how to break down speaking inhibitions and motivate learners to actively use the […]
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In the music-theatre performance “SPLASH!”, everything revolves around water. Water as the source of life, which we associate with primal power, beauty, and fascination – but also with joy and fun. Yet, the careless use of this precious resource is also part of the story of water – a story inseparably linked to our own. […]
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German-language Premiere: “Only Flowers” – AGORA Theater “Only Flowers” is filled with questions about play and joy, about death and transience, about universes that exist or those that do not yet exist. Young people from East Belgium are the ones asking these questions. Questions that often remain unanswered. This children’s theatre piece is a playful […]
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Roland Klick’s first feature film is a critique of bourgeois postwar German society, offering a subtle approach to political criticism through feelings and emotions. It is free of the influences of the moderate or radical left that shaped the work of other young German filmmakers of the time, who approached political critique in the form […]
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“Only Flowers” is full of questions about play and fun, about death and transience, about universes that exist or those that do not yet exist. Young people from East Belgium are the ones asking these questions. Questions that often remain unanswered. This children’s theatre piece is a playful and dance-like performance revolving around the boundless […] |
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Since the end of May 2021, the new district office has been located in Harmoniepark. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of this neighbourhood, formerly known as the “German quarter”. Although it was not the largest foreign community, the ‘German colony’ in Antwerp was undoubtedly the most visible around 1900. […]
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Little Emil has his bicycle stolen by a traveler wearing a bowler hat. Together with a gang of friends, he sets out to chase the crook, who turns out to be a dangerous bandit. Based on a screenplay by Billy Wilder, this is the most beautiful adaptation of this classic of German children’s literature. Gerhard […]
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The gritty, kinetic, and visionary film style of Roland Klick is ready to be rediscovered. After working with international stars such as Mario Adorf and Dennis Hopper, Klick achieved international success and became a cult figure. Yet, after directing only six feature films, he mysteriously vanished from the scene. The story of an uncompromising filmmaker. […] |
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