Leseförderung

reading promotion; literacy support

noun LAY-ze-feur-de-roong Rare

Usage Note

Leseförderung refers to programmes and initiatives designed to encourage reading, especially in children and young people. It is a central topic in German education and library policy.

Examples

"Die Stadtbibliothek organisiert Veranstaltungen zur Leseförderung für Grundschulkinder."

Natural Translation

The city library organises events to promote reading for primary school children.

Literal Translation

The city-library organises events for reading-promotion for primary-school-children.

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