Games that engage students, encourage communication, and motivate them are an essential part of successful German lessons. With this collection of practical, easy-to-implement game ideas, you will spark your students' interest and create motivation for the learning material. Each game description includes a grade level assignment, the required materials, preparation tips, possible applications, objectives, as well as information on time requirements and social formats. Communication, interaction, and movement always play an important role in the games. This increases students' willingness to perform and motivation, and helps to anchor what they have learned more firmly in their memory. The topics include: - Speaking and listening - Writing - Alphabet / Working with the dictionary - Spelling - Investigating language - Reading / Handling texts - Kim games - Words.