Workshop on 16 November 2017 - How should we teach "Technical English" at Lao Vocational Colleges?
A sustainable English language education in our four Lao partner institutions is a crucial aim of the project “Teaching English
21-12-2017
Letters from Laos - "My ongoing education as an English teacher" by Ms Bounpheng Singhalath
"Hello again, I'm Bounpheng!" This is my second letter on this blog - you can find my first letter here.
20-12-2017
Letters from Laos - "My journey to Germany" by Khamsavay Gnommilavong
On September 6th, 2017, Mr Khamsavay Gnommilavong took up the position of the new "Acting Director" of the Lao-German Technical College
13-12-2017
Let's celebrate Halloween in Laos
“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween” (author unknown) Historical
09-12-2017
Teaching experiences in Laos
Two months have passed since I left Germany and said goodbye to my parents and friends for five months. A
23-11-2017
Letters from Laos - Hello, I'm Moukdala
  Well, Hello everyone who is reading now. My name is Moukdala. I'm 26. I live with parents. My place
22-11-2017
The origin of National Teachers' Day in Laos - A journey into the past and a celebration in the present
Public holidays! For most people in the Western world, the deeper meaning of such a holiday is no longer present.
18-11-2017
Busy hands, busy brains - Hands-on science lessons at Ban Phang Heng Secondary School
The best way to activate children’s brains is by having them move their hands. Conducting experiments in science lessons and experiencing
14-11-2017
Global Handwashing Day 2017
Global Handwashing Day in Laos Washing hands is a privilege that should be accessible for everyone. But not everywhere is
03-11-2017
"From Laos with love": How to work with your Lao partner - new series by guest author Beate Pinisch
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." (Heraclitus)
02-11-2017
The end of lent: Festival of lights, Boat racing festival, Teachers' Day
One morning when Nina, one of the volunteers at the LGTC, went for her morning run along the Mekong River,
23-10-2017
Lao lunch with new friends
During our first week at Ban Sikeud primary school in September, Hanna and I (Jessica) were invited by the school's
22-10-2017

Project videos

Ban Sikeud primary school

The first school supported by the foundation since 2003

Ban Phang Heng lower secondary school

Lower secondary school, supported by Angels for Children since 2011

Ban Phang Heng primary school

Second primary school supported by the foundation since 2013

Lao-German Technical College

Joint vocational training with BHS Corrugated since 2015

Savannakhet University

University cooperation between Savannakhet and Karlsruhe since 2018

Vocational Education Development Institute

Cooperation between the VEDI and  the University of Education Karlsruhe since 2019

Sunshine school

Cooperation between the Sunshine school and  the University of Education Karlsruhe since 2020

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