Work Material German History • Reunification

Stefan Gwildis – Dad Doesn't Want to Live There Anymore‘

Here's what awaits you and your learners in this German history and reunification material package:

The 6-page worksheet on German History and Reunification guides your participants step-by-step from historical facts to creative text work.

At a glance

Target audience: Learners at level B1/B2
Time commitment: 2 or 3 class periods of 90 minutes each
Topic: German History / Reunification
Skills: Listening Comprehension, Speaking
Area: Regional Studies, Music, Vocabulary
Links: Stefan Gwildis: Dad doesn't want to live there anymore‘ oder here oder here (recommendation; with German subtitles)
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Historical Introduction & Chronicle

A visual journey through time, from the construction of the Wall in 1961, through the Monday demonstrations, to reunification. Perfect for activating prior knowledge of the country and ordering chronological events.

Targeted listening comprehension

Varied tasks related to Stefan Gwildis's song that train selective and detailed listening.

Vocabulary & Background Knowledge on the Stasi

Didactically effective informational texts on the topic of the Ministry for State Security and „Unofficial Employees“ (IM). Integrated matching exercises reinforce historical vocabulary (e.g., surveillance, opposition, intimidation).

Reflection & Film Recommendation

Thought-provoking tasks (Why is neighbors„ behavior changing?) as well as a suitable movie recommendation (“The Lives of Others") to explore the topic further if needed.

Complete song lyrics

The complete lyrics are clearly printed at the end, so they can be used directly for text work or for singing along.
Why This Material Enriches Your Teaching:

Unique access

The perpetrator-victim theme from an innocent child's perspective promotes profound discussions and genuine intercultural learning.

Ready for immediate use

The pages are logically structured, visually appealing with historical image credits, and directly copyable. This saves you valuable preparation time.

Connecting Music & Landkunde

The song addresses different learning styles and brings authentic, emotional German culture directly into your classroom.
Enrich your lessons with a facet that moves and remains memorable!