German education commentary highlights reading habits and intelligence myths

One article reflects on the practice of reading aloud in German schools, recounting the author's experience in English classes where students took turns reading until the teacher called the next name. The piece notes that the author now enjoys reading stories aloud and even cites the TV series “How I Met Your Mother” as a quick way to catch up on missed English lessons.

Another article examines the relationship between intelligence, effort and school success. Citing research and Professor Henrik Sa lbach of the University of Leipzig, it argues that intelligence and diligence are less decisive for academic performance than commonly believed and explores how more learners can develop their intellectual potential.