Knowledge nugget: The development of language leading to Nazi Germany

There is a consistent line of ideas and language running towards the election of the Nazis that can be traced back to the early 19^th Century.

Use this in the classroom by comparing exerts of language from 19^th Century writers, 1920s propaganda and Nazi government speeches.

Seth Auckland, Head of Year at Bexley Grammar School, shared this idea after a talk at our recent CPD day New German specifications: Building confident communication.

Schools Programme members can download the resources from the event in the PTI Staffroom.

Discover more inspiring subject knowledge at our new courses and events, including upcoming CPD Subject Days Using Germanic traditions to develop spontaneous speaking and Exploiting authentic Francophone texts for language skills, online courses Cuentos latinoamericanos - expanding ideas with literary analysis, and Modern Languages Enrichment Residential.

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