Country Report: Germany

Authors

  • Christine Czinglar Friedrich Schiller University Jena
  • Franziska Förster Friedrich Schiller University Jena
  • Dorotheé Steinbock University of Potsdam
  • Christoph Schroeder University of Potsdam
  • Alexis Feldmeier García University of Bielefeld

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17101483

Keywords:

Germany, language policy, literacy education, literacy instruction methods, research on LESLLA learners

Abstract

This report examines the situation of LESLLA learners in Germany by presenting estimates of their numbers and analyzing the extent to which language policies, curricula, and literacy courses address their specific needs. An overview of instructional methods employed in literacy courses as well as of research conducted on this group of adult immigrants is provided. The report concludes by identifying existing gaps and challenges and by outlining perspectives for future research.

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Published

2025-09-11

How to Cite

Czinglar, C., Förster, F., Steinbock, D., Schroeder, C., & Feldmeier García , A. (2025). Country Report: Germany . LESLLA Symposium Proceedings, 20(1), 53–67. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17101483

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025): LESLLA 2024 Special 20th Anniversary Symposium Proceedings

Section

Country report

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Copyright (c) 2025 Christine Czinglar, Franziska Förster, Dorotheé Steinbock, Christoph Schroeder, Alexis Feldmeier García

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