Lingua Teddi 24-25

MARCH - KCL GERMAN LITERATURE WORKSHOP

My German class and I attended an online workshop about the book we are studying in class: Der Besuch der alten Dame . The workshop was given by three professors of King’s College London, each contributing their own ideas and interpretations of the book. It was a great experience for us and really helped us develop a good understanding of the book. The book’s plot and characters were explained as the life of the Author, which was especially useful as we hadn’t started reading the book at this point, and this was therefore a great introduction before we started. The experience as a whole was incredibly valuable for us, especially for when we eventually start writing essays about the book.

BY ANGUS JOHNSTONE (G), LOWER SIXTH PHOTOGRAPHY BY MISS ING

MARCH - ANTHEA BELL

Throughout the year, schools worldwide participated in the Anthea Bell Prize to emphasise the broad culture and the influence of French on the world. And this year, I had the privilege of attempting this challenge. This included a translation of a passage from French into English, testing my creativity and knowledge of French literature and culture. What I enjoyed about this translation competition was that I was able to delve deeper into the world of French, discovering a new culture and different formats of French writing. As well as this, I was also able to analyse advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures, which allowed me to grasp a deeper understanding of the language.

BY HIRO HASEBE (A), FOURTH FORM

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