German seemed the perfect choice for Paige when we discussed languages because our neighbor and mother of her best friend is from Germany. Paige has used Rosetta Stone but also receives tutoring from our neighbor, Heike twice a week. Heike’s daughter and another home school friend also take lessons. The girls are 14-15 years old and they have enjoyed a great year of German lessons together. They use the textbook, Deutsch Aktuell.
On Friday, the three girls did some presentations for their families. They each made a relief map of Germany and presented them in German. Next, they shared presentations about German composers. Paige chose C.P.E. Bach and then performed the piece, Solfeggietto on the piano. The other girls played pieces by Beethoven and J.S. Bach. It felt very Jane Austen having the young ladies play the piano for the company.
Here is Paige with Mark putting the finishing touches on her map of Germany.
And here are the girls giving their group presentation:
Once the presentations were complete, we ate an authentic German meal which involved a lot of cream and all other good things. What a lovely evening.