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German

German

The German course in Key Stage Three builds the foundations for GCSE study. There is a focus on language learning skills and strategies needed to become independent language learners.

There are opportunities to learn about other languages through European Day of Languages celebrations, competitions that run throughout the year and events run by LangSoc.

Year 8 – Topic content

  • Autumn Term 1 – Holidays
  • Autumn Term 2 – Media
  • Spring Term 1 – Healthy living
  • Spring Term 2 - Visits & Festivals
  • Summer Term 1 - Exam revision
  • Summer Term 2 – Going out

Year 9 – Topic content

  • Autumn Term 1 – Role models & Celebrity Culture
  • Autumn Term 2 – Music
  • Spring Term 1 – My ambitions
  • Spring Term 2 - The Environment
  • Summer Term 1 - Exam revision
  • Summer Term 2 – Festivals & Celebrations

GCSE German 

GCSE  (outgoing specification, teaching only until summer 2025)

The German course is examined through terminal exams in speaking, listening, reading and writing at the end of Y11. We follow the AQA course for GCSE 9-1.

  • Topic 1 – Self, family and friends / Relationships
  • Topic 2 – House and home
  • Topic 3 – School subjects, school day and opinions / Attitudes towards school / School rules and changes to make
  • Topic 4 – Free time & eating out (re-visited from year 9 course)
  • Topic 5 – Festivals & special occasions
  • Topic 6 – Healthy living
  • Topic 7 – Holidays
  • Topic 8 – Further education & jobs
  • Topic 9 – Future plans (marriage etc.)
  • Topic 10 - Global issues
  • Topic 11 – Social issues
  • Topic 12 – Technology in everyday life 

GCSE from September 2024

The German course is examined through terminal exams in speaking, listening, reading and writing at the end of Y11. We follow the AQA course for GCSE 9-1.

Year 10 

  • Autumn Term 1 – Identity & Relationships with Others
  • Autumn Term 2 – Education & Work
  • Spring Term 1 – Healthy Living & Lifestyle
  • Spring Term 2 – Free Time Activities
  • Summer Term 1 – Customs, Celebrations & Festivals
  • Summer Term 2 – Celebrity Culture

Year 11

  • Autumn Term 1 – Media & Technology
  • Autumn Term 2 – Travel & Tourism, including Places of Interest
  • Spring Term 1 – The Environment & Where People Live
  • Spring Term 2 - Exam preparation & Revision
  • Summer Term 1 – Exam Preparation & Revision

 

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