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  • Workshop overview

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    Online | € 300 | 2 x 1.5 hours of training | 18 & 20 February 2026 (16:00- 17:30 Berln time) | workshop leader: Conny Brock 

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    • This live online workshop is aimed at German B AND Ab Initio teachers in the IB Programme.
    • The workshop leader, Conny Brock, is also the author of the German B Support Site and the coursebook German B for the IB Diploma by Cambridge University Press and Assessment.
    • The workshop consists of 2 x 1.5 hours of instruction, discussion and activities. 
    • The number of participants is limited to 20 participants, who will be able to engage with each other and the content through Google Meet and this website. Recordings of each session and downloadable content will be made available to participants who cannot make the live sessions. 
    • The workshop fee is € 300 (excl. VAT if applicable).
    • Participants will receive a digital Philpot Education certificate afterwards. This workshop is not endorsed by the IB.

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    Workshop leader: Conny Brock

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    Conny Brock is the Home Languages and EE Coordinator at the International School of Dresden and has been an international educator for 17 years. Her IB journey began at Scarborough College, UK, and has since taken her to the US and Colombia, where she taught German, Spanish, and English across MYP and DP. She holds a Master’s in Applied Linguistics, co-authored Deutsch im Einsatz (Cambridge University Press), and has presented on topics including European literature, film in language learning, and thinking routines. Conny is also an experienced examiner and content developer for both MYP and DP assessment.

    Erfahrungsbericht/Testimonials

    During the last two weeks I had the opportunity to attend a workshop related to teaching German B in the IB program that was led by the wonderful Conny Brock. Conny is an experienced IB language A and B teacher and I can only recommend her workshop. The workshop is designed for all German B teachers and is valuable for experienced and inexperienced teachers. After this workshop I feel more confident to continue my good practices and implement new strategies and help my students reach their full potential. - Ilda, Latvia

  • Session 1

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    Overview:

    In this session, we’ll explore the structure and challenges of the Listening Comprehension Exam, covering question types like multiple-choice, short-answer, and matching. We’ll discuss common student difficulties and practical strategies to improve listening comprehension and accuracy under time pressure.

    Participants will review common listening exercises and specimen papers to understand examiner expectations. We’ll also look into creating exam-style listening tasks, focusing on crafting authentic materials. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit of strategies and resources to help students succeed on the listening exam.

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  • Session 2

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    Overview:

    In this session, we will focus on Paper 2's Reading Exam, exploring the key skills needed to succeed. We’ll discuss the various question types, common challenges students face, and strategies to improve reading comprehension. Participants will also receive tips and tricks for guiding students through the exam, ensuring they can approach each question with confidence and efficiency.

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