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.
Year 7 – Topic content
- Chapter 1 – My world
- Chapter 2 – Family and pets
- Chapter 3 – Free time
- Chapter 4 – School life
- Chapter 5 – Travel
Year 8 – Topic content
- Chapter 1 – Holidays
- Chapter 2 – Media
- Chapter 3 – Healthy living
- Chapter 4 – School visits
- Chapter 5 – Going out
Year 9 – Topic content
- Chapter 1 – Role models
- Chapter 2 – Music
- Chapter 3 – My ambitions
- Chapter 4 – Childhood
- GCSE unit - Technology
GCSE
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.
Years 10 and 11
- 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
- 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 (revisited from Year 9 course)