We continue the course already begun in Year 8
by introducing topics of a varied, useful and interesting nature, all pertaining
to the practical demands of GCSE.
It is expected at this stage, at the
end of the two years, that pupils should reach a satisfactory degree of fluency
and confidence, in order to be able to understand and elicit information on such
subjects as telling the time, food and drink, the weather, holidays and travel.
Elementary written tasks are practised and spoken skills are acquired through
conversation and dialogues. A choice of magazines are offered to back up
classroom knowledge and "JUMA" is sent free from Germany providing additional
vocabulary and stimulus.
During Years 10 and 11 "Logo 4" is
used. Pupils continue to build on their earlier knowledge and expand their range
of vocabulary through more ambitious situations. Topics include clothes, life in
and after school, the home environment, possible health problems abroad, motor
repairs and emergencies. Formal letters are written and pupils learn to
understand instructions and information. In addition to the textbook, there is a
wide range of books provided for pupils to practise the skills required.
Magazines in the target language are also available.
The examination
format for German is the same as for French and Spanish. It consists of the same
four skills areas of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
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