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The language portal in German as a Second Language (GSL) teaching: offers and possible uses

Workshop with Laura Szymanski

Speaker: Laura Szymanski



Date: December 2, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Duration: 3 teaching units (online)

Language level: all levels



Key areas:

- Overview of the new content and services in the ÖIF language portal (teaching and self-learning)

- Navigation and quick material search: filtering, finding, saving and sharing (practical workflows)

- Blended learning scenarios: Using the language portal for homework and practice plans as well as in face-to-face and online lessons



Objectives: To become familiar with current innovations in the ÖIF language portal and to select suitable materials for courses; to provide practical examples of how to use the content in face-to-face and online lessons and for independent learning; to strengthen the confident, differentiated and time-saving use of the language portal in everyday course practice



Laura Szymanski is a qualified early childhood educator, after-school care specialist, and recreational educator, and studied journalism and communication science at the University of Vienna. She currently works at the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) and is responsible for developing workshops on language support products as well as for the editorial and technical implementation of the language portal. Her areas of expertise include language acquisition, multilingualism, and media literacy.



To register:Link