German

Pre-requisite

Pupils need to have studied German in Year 8.

What is German?

The Year 9 German course provides a valuable opportunity to make significant progress towards GCSE. Building on the foundations laid in Years 7 and 8, boys will develop their language skills in three key areas: grammatical awareness, comprehension and communication. As a result, they will become capable of understanding the language in a variety of registers as well as writing and speaking it increasingly accurately and fluently. The development of their language skills will take place within a framework of topics and issues of interest and relevance to young people in the German-speaking world. Boys will also be strongly encouraged to participate in an exchange visit to Germany (either Munich or Stuttgart), which will further enhance their language skills as well as their personal and emotional maturity.

What skills are involved?

This course equips boys with a number of key transferable skills such as: communication (oral and written); analytical and logical thinking; creativity; literacy; independent learning; cultural and geographical awareness; teamwork; presentation skills.

What sort of pupil does it suit and what will they get out of the course?

You will be aware from your study of the language in Years 7 and 8 that well-motivated, enthusiastic, culturally aware and well-organised boys will cope comfortably with the demands of the Year 9 course.