Students from Kepler, present in Pforzheim's affiliated city
In a cultural and educational exchange, two students from Kepler-Gymnasium Pforzheim, Germany, participated in the annual Dictée de St. Maur dictation competition held in the host city of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France, on November 18, 2023.
This year marked the 31st edition of the competition, which allows French-speaking students from Saint-Maur and two students each from partner cities to participate. The partner city for Pforzheim this year was Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.
The students, who were in the 1st grade of the basic course in French at Kepler-Gymnasium Pforzheim, were accommodated by a French host family during their stay. The competition was conducted in French, and the participants were required to write down the dictated text as error-free as possible.
The Dictée de St. Maur was followed by additional activities in Saint-Maur and nearby Paris. A small sightseeing tour in Paris took place on Sunday, offering the students an opportunity to explore the city. An official reception and a joint dinner were organized by the city of Saint-Maur on Saturday, providing a chance for the students to interact with their French counterparts.
Despite not winning the competition, the students gained a valuable experience, immersing themselves in the French language and culture. They returned home with memories of a successful cultural exchange, ready to continue their language studies with renewed enthusiasm.
This article is archived on the website for future reference. Despite limited information available about the history of the annual dictation competition in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France, or its participation from partner cities, the event is a popular cultural and educational event that often involves multiple cities, including partner towns. For more specific details about the Saint-Maur-des-Fossés event and its international involvement, further research may be required.
The students, having experienced the cultural exchange, decided to incorporate more travel in their lifestyle during their college years, intending to immerse themselves in various traditions and languages. With a newfound passion for education-and-self-development, they aimed to broaden their horizons by exploring cities beyond Saint-Maur-des-Fossés and Paris.
