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German Language Competitions

German Language Competition 2022

Zusammen – Together Across Cultures

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the IMLR are joining forces once again to invite all learners and lovers of German to take part in our German language competition.

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German Language Competition 2020

Das Wort der Zukunft - The word of the future

The DAAD and the IMLR are joining forces for the seventh time to invite all learners and lovers of German to take part in a German language competition.

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Brighten the corners

Writing Competition 2019

Victoria & Albert: love letters

The winners of the 6th DAAD-IMLR German writing competition were celebrated at an event on 28 June 2019 held at the German Embassy. Do have a browse through the pictures.

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Shutterstock Elena Dijour

Writing Competition 2017

Chatting with Luther

The prize-giving event took place on Monday, 11 December 2017, in the Knowledge Centre of the British Library.

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Wikiart

Writing Competition 2016/17

When Cultures Meet

Read what prize-winners and the authors wrote!

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Book Cover: DVA

Writing Competition 2015

Translation Competition

The competition aimed to encourage a deeper engagement with the German language and culture through the complexities of the translation process. Contestants were asked to translate a set passage of Gröschner’s novel Walpurgistag.

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The Trustees of the British Museum

Wiriting Competition 2014

In the conjunction wit the Germany - Memories of a Nation exhibition at the British Museum

We called on you to write a ‘DINGGEDICHT’ – a ‘thing poem’ or in other words a poem based on an object!

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Tom Macpherson

Writing Competition 2012

Europe - What next?

Where is Europe heading? Is it spiralling out of control? Do we need to redefine European values? What should a young European aspire to?

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Brighten the Corners

Writing Competition 2010

German loanwords

"Spiel”, "doppelganger”, "zeitgeist”, "stumm” are just a few examples of German loanwords in the English language.

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Brighten the Corners

Writing Competition 2009

Create a Modern German Fairy Tale

Germany is famous for its tradition of fairy tales. But what would a modern one be like?

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Brighten the Corners

Writing Competition 2008

What happens next?

What Happens Next? was the motto of the DAAD 2008 competition, whereby students were encouraged to come up with fictitious encounters between a famous German and a famous British personality.

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Brighten the Corners

Writing Competition 2007

Who wants to be a European?

We want to hear your advice to Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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A Practice for Everyday Life

Writing Competition 2006

But don't mention the war II

Germany - love it or hate it? Enjoy writing?

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A Practice for Everyday Life

Writing Competition 2005

But don't mention the war I

- does this famous slogan still characterise the British attitude towards Germany and the Germans?

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