"I would like to say that this has been a great experience for me as a teacher, both in terms of having the chance to teach a group of very keen and able students, and as an opportunity for further professional development." Richard Bale, GPC Meckenheim, 2009
"Ich bin der Meinung, dass alle Schülerinnen und Schüler große Fortschritte gemacht haben: sie haben keine Angst mehr auf deutsch zu sprechen, ihre Aussprache ist besser geworden und alle haben gesagt, dass sie den Kurs anderen Jugendlichen empfehlen würden... Ich fühle mich privilegiert, an diesem Kurs teilgenommen zu haben und ich möchte mich bei UK-German Connection und dem PAD herzlich bedanken." Stuart Holmes, GPC Wolfsburg, 2009
"Overall it was the usual wonderful experience I have come to expect from UK-German Connection. Lovely weather added to the enjoyment. I think the primary project will enable this enthusiastic group of young people to transmit their love of Germany to the next generation and hopefully increase the number of pupils studying German in the UK." Valerie Holland, GPC Leverkusen, 2009
"The two weeks were thoroughly enjoyable and my hostess and her husband were charming and could not do enough to make me feel at home. This was German hospitality at its finest!" Christine Pretty, GPC Meckenheim, 2008
"10 out of 10! A most worthwhile expereriece for the students and myself. I can't think of any reply to 'Was hätten wir besser machen können?' apart from extending the trip by another couple of weeks so that we could fit in more visits and the students' German becomes even better!" Roger Mays, GPC Kaarst, 2008
"I could not have wished for a better partner. In view of this, I have now written to the headteacher at the school to ask if she would consider becoming the partner for my own school. I am optimistic that she will agree and that we will be able to move ahead with a variety of joint projects." Val Holland, GPC Wolfsburg 2008
"The trip was an excellent experience for the young people involved. They left the country with a real motivation and desire to return!" Louise Cossins, Leverkusen, 2007
"At school our group were made to feel very welcome. The getting-to-school as such was a German learning experience since we were all cycling to school- an enjoyable activity for all, not only due to the flat countryside." Antje Kruppa, GPC Kaarst, 2006
"Overall, pupils gained a lot from this course. Their grasp of German improved considerably, as did their understanding of the German way of life." Val Holland, GPC Waldbröl, 2006
"I am convinced that all participants have gained a great deal from this course, and I am hopeful that some of the contacts will remain." Antje Kruppa, GPC Kaarst, 2006
"I have to say I am very impressed with this scheme. Putting fifteen youngsters from such varied backgrounds together is very ambitious but it worked, and many lasting friendships have been formed. All pupils have since emailed me to express their enthusiasm for Germany and all things German. " Val Holland, GPC Braunschweig, 2005