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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.

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)