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The motto of this year\u2019s largest conference for teachers of German worldwide, the IDT 2025 in L\u00fcbeck, is: \u201cDaring Diversity\u201d. As already mentioned in our first blog post, this topic is far more than a guiding principle for the \u00d6sterreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (\u00d6SD). It is part of our daily work.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diversity in German exams<\/h2>\n

The \u00d6SD embraces diversity in a variety of ways, for example through our
\n\u2022 pluricentric approach<\/strong> to the German language,
\n\u2022 comprehensive range of examinations<\/strong>,
\n\u2022 open, international collaboration with over 500 examination centres<\/strong> worldwide,
\n\u2022 multilingual, multicultural team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But what does this diversity mean in concrete terms \u2013 for people who work, examine or learn<\/strong> with the \u00d6SD?
\nIn this post, we give three of them the floor<\/strong>. Their stories stand for many others: participants, examination officials and staff members who show how vibrant, multifaceted \u2013 and human \u2013 diversity at the \u00d6SD really is.<\/p>\n

We begin with an \u00d6SD examination participant<\/strong>. His personal story shows how linguistic diversity opens up new paths \u2013 and what German means to him.<\/p>\n

Ali Behrouzinia, \u00d6SD examination participant. Iran and Paderborn, Germany<\/h2>\n

The 26-year-old software developer Ali Behrouzinia comes from Iran. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Engineering<\/strong> and currently lives in Paderborn. He loves diversity \u2013 not only in relation to languages, but also in thinking, learning and life<\/strong> in general.
\nHis analytical and creative perspective<\/strong> also shapes the way he learns German. \u201cI\u2019m always looking for ways to develop myself \u2013 professionally and personally,\u201d says Ali. And this attitude is reflected in his learning path.<\/p>\n

Multilingualism and the joy of learning<\/h3>\n

Having grown up with Persian-Kurdish<\/strong> as his mother tongue, he now also speaks English fluently at C1 level. He learned German at B2 level<\/strong>: at first, his motivation was the desire to undertake vocational training in Germany. But soon he discovered the beauty of the language itself: \u201cI\u2019m fascinated by how precise and structured German is<\/strong>. I really enjoy playing with its linguistic subtleties.\u201d
\nThis openness to linguistic nuances also helps Ali in dealing with diversity. He uses German-language YouTube channels, podcasts<\/strong> and other digital media not only to train his listening comprehension, but also to understand cultural differences. Topics such as everyday life, social values and language in Germany are just as important to him as grammar rules. \u201cIt really motivates me when I can communicate better and better<\/strong> in everyday life,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Exam preparation as motivation<\/h3>\n

A milestone in his learning process was preparing for the \u00d6SD examination<\/a> \u2013 a challenge that demanded a lot from him: \u201cYou can\u2019t just get by through memorizing. The exam goes deep.<\/strong>\u201d For him, this was not an obstacle, but an incentive to take a closer look at how language really works.
\nAli Behrouzinia\u2019s journey shows how diverse and individual language learning can be \u2013 especially when you are ready to engage with new ways of thinking<\/strong> and different cultures. Curiosity, perseverance and courage are, for him, the keys to development \u2013 values that have meaning in every language.<\/p>\n

And what does diversity mean in the daily life of an \u00d6SD examination centre<\/strong>? A dedicated examination official provides insight into her work \u2013 and her attitude.<\/p>\n

Amra Sinanovi\u0107, head of \u00d6SD examination centre. Te\u0161anj, Bosnia & Herzegovina<\/h2>\n

The theme of IDT 2025 and this blog post hits the mark for Amra Sinanovi\u0107, professor of German and owner of the \u00d6SD examination centre<\/strong> \u201cdeutsch.ba\u201d: she loves diversity<\/strong> both professionally and privately. Her motto is: the more colourful, the better. It also takes courage to show your own diversity. And a willingness to accept \u2013 and promote \u2013 the diversity of others.
\nThe broad spectrum of \u00d6SD German exams<\/strong> and the many accompanying resources are of great importance to Amra: \u201cThe knowledge provided to me so far by the \u00d6SD shows an impressive diversity, even though it was \u2018only\u2019 about examinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Common ground despite differences<\/h3>\n

Living in a country \u2013 Bosnia \u2013 that offers so much variety in terms of language, culture and religion<\/strong>, Amra considers a great fortune. She is amazed at how much differences can also connect: \u201cWhen working with course participants whose cultural background is different, we often come across customs that have been adapted to each other or even developed together<\/strong>. Or we discover similar ones in the German-speaking world,\u201d she says with delight.
\nHer aim is to convey to participants of German as a foreign language courses the beauty of diverse expression \u2013 and to encourage them to embrace diversity. Some learners do not initially find it particularly helpful when the same language uses different terms for a certain object in different countries \u2013 as is the case in pluricentric languages such as German<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Joy in learning German<\/h3>\n

For Amra, it is always enriching and touching<\/strong> to observe the joy that accompanies language learning. When participants rejoice over even small successes to the extent that the whole group laughs and everyone feels connected. For example, when playing with the \u00d6SD memory cards<\/a> \u2013 and discovering that a Brath\u00e4hnchen in Germany is called Brathendl or Brathuhn in Austria and G\u00fcggeli or Poulet in Switzerland \u2026<\/p>\n

The perspective from within the \u00d6SD<\/strong> completes the picture. A staff member speaks about how she perceives diversity in the team, in cooperation \u2013 and in language.<\/p>\n

Karoline Janicek, \u00d6SD examiner and trainer of \u00d6SD examiners, quality assurance. Vienna, Austria<\/h2>\n

\u201cDiversity\u201d is, for long-standing \u00d6SD employee Karoline Janicek, a beautiful and at the same time difficult word \u2013 especially in the context of examinations, which are standardised. However, she believes it\u2019s important that the topics and interpretation options<\/strong> in the communicative \u00d6SD exams<\/a> are so diverse.
\n\u201cFrom the everyday practice of central assessment and examination monitoring, I can say that it is always astonishing how colourful and varied the answers in the exams can be,\u201d reports Karoline. Background: The \u00d6SD B2 exam includes a question: How do you deal with the topic? This open question prompts a wide variety of responses and statements \u2013 depending on the participants\u2019 country of origin. \u201cThis regularly opens up new, diverse worlds<\/strong> for the \u00d6SD team!\u201d<\/p>\n

The variants in the \u00d6SD examinations<\/h3>\n

At the \u00d6sterreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (\u00d6SD), every variant of the German language is permitted in the exam, provided it is correct and applied consistently. The standard reference is the Variantenw\u00f6rterbuch des Deutschen<\/strong> by Ulrich Ammon, Profile deutsch<\/a> and similar works. Karoline is delighted when participants from all over the world apply the different standard varieties of German, depending on where they have learned or live. She says: \u201cIn the oral part, it is particularly nice when learners at higher levels show, through pronunciation and vocabulary<\/strong>, which standard variant of German they master.\u201d<\/p>\n

Travelling internationally for German examinations<\/h3>\n

Karoline Janicek frequently travels worldwide to conduct examinations. Her work trips have taken her to India, Morocco, Vietnam, Mexico<\/strong> and many more. For her, this is pure diversity. In oral exams in African examination centres, such as in Benin, she observed that public squares with a statue are treated both as meeting places and as important sights \u2013 practically the equivalent of the European concept of museums. \u201cIn my work environment, diversity is reflected not only through language \u2013 but also through places with collective memory<\/strong>, through smells and clothing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dialogue for authentic language production<\/h3>\n

For her work at the \u00d6SD, Karoline hopes to see the same openness in the choice of topics and tasks<\/strong> in the future \u2013 an openness that already characterises the organisation and its German examinations. And, in the oral exam, she wishes for interlocutors to continue demonstrating the skill of picking up on participants\u2019 statements and turning them into a dialogue<\/strong>. This enables participants (in line with the principle that they themselves are the focus \u2013 the so-called human approach) to demonstrate their authentic and individual language production and draw on their experiences. \u201cIt also helps to counter the drill of teaching only to the test,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n

A new language, a new way of thinking<\/h3>\n

For Karoline, one thing is clear: learning a language means daring diversity. Those who learn a new language enter a new world of thinking<\/strong>, which is, ideally, different from the one they knew before. \u201cDiversity also means formulating thoughts that you might never have had without the stimulus of the new language. As in our case, the pluricentric language German.\u201d<\/p>\n

Diversity is relationship<\/h3>\n

Three perspectives, three stories \u2013 and one common denominator: Diversity is nothing abstract. It thrives in interaction.<\/strong>
\nIn the exam, in the classroom, among colleagues. Between people who come together with different languages, experiences and expectations \u2013 and find connection through German<\/strong>.
\nWhat IDT 2025 places in the spotlight with Daring Diversity <\/a>is everyday reality at the \u00d6SD. And yet we remain curious, open \u2013 and ready to discover diversity anew, time and again.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n

Event Information<\/h3>\n

Internationale Tagung der Deutschlehrer:innen (IDT)<\/strong>
\nInternational Conference of German Teachers
\nJuly 28 to August 1, 2025, in L\u00fcbeck, Germany<\/p>\n

More information at
\n
\nwww.idt-2025.de
\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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