German
Guten Tag, Herzlich willkommen. Are you interested in learning about the language, culture, history and current affairs of the German speaking world? If so, studying a language at Advanced level could be for you.
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
The topics studied during the course cover a wide range of issues:
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
The topics studied during the course cover a wide range of issues:
AS German will include study of the world around us, youth culture and concerns, life style health and fitness.
A2 topics will include customs, tradition, beliefs and religions, national and international events, aspects of history and the arts.
You will continue to build on your listening, reading, writing and speaking as well as your knowledge of grammar.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
A2 topics will include customs, tradition, beliefs and religions, national and international events, aspects of history and the arts.
You will continue to build on your listening, reading, writing and speaking as well as your knowledge of grammar.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
- Listening - interviews, conversations, radio broadcasts, tapes, videos, satellite TV, video clips on the Internet in our computer suites
- Speaking - role-plays, dialogues, pronunciation practice, short presentations and regular conversation classes in small groups with a native speaker
- Reading - articles, magazines, books, newspapers, Internet sources
- Writing - short articles, letters, reports, projects, poems, descriptions
- Grammar - games, revision and practice in class and using the Internet
WILL THERE BE OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT OTHER COUNTRIES DURING THE COURSE?
YES! We have trips every year to Germany. There will be opportunities to stay with families in order to experience the language and culture of your chosen country.
YES! We have trips every year to Germany. There will be opportunities to stay with families in order to experience the language and culture of your chosen country.
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
You will continue to develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills underpinned by your knowledge and application of grammar.
You will continue to develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills underpinned by your knowledge and application of grammar.
For AS in all languages there will be two units: a speaking test and a combined reading, writing and listening exam.
For A2 German there are two units: a speaking test and an examination consisting of a translation, a research-based essay and a discursive or creative essay.
For A2 German there are two units: a speaking test and an examination consisting of a translation, a research-based essay and a discursive or creative essay.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE THE COURSE?
You should have at least a grade B at GCSE in German together with at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
You should have at least a grade B at GCSE in German together with at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH MODERN LANGUAGES?
Virtually any. We have students taking science subjects, mathematicians, historians, those in the fields of english language or literature and business, to name but a few.
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
Many of our students go on to study languages as a major or minor part of their Higher Education course. There has been an explosion in recent years in the number of university courses where Modern Languages are combined with other subjects, such as business and management, marketing, accountancy, law, engineering, sciences, IT, arts and music. Study at this level usually involves time spent working or studying abroad.
In recent years, the ability to use languages is highly prized by employers. Modern Languages graduates are in demand with 96% of students finding employment.
Whatever you decide to do, your language skills will be an invaluable asset to you.
View the German page on the Edexcel Website.
Virtually any. We have students taking science subjects, mathematicians, historians, those in the fields of english language or literature and business, to name but a few.
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
Many of our students go on to study languages as a major or minor part of their Higher Education course. There has been an explosion in recent years in the number of university courses where Modern Languages are combined with other subjects, such as business and management, marketing, accountancy, law, engineering, sciences, IT, arts and music. Study at this level usually involves time spent working or studying abroad.
In recent years, the ability to use languages is highly prized by employers. Modern Languages graduates are in demand with 96% of students finding employment.
Whatever you decide to do, your language skills will be an invaluable asset to you.
View the German page on the Edexcel Website.
