Year 9
In Year 9, students will begin studying for the GCSE, looking at the German language and culture in much more detail and depth than in Key Stage 3. There is the opportunity for a residential to Germany at the end of the year, in order to practice the skills they have been working on throughout the year.
The specification covers three distinct themes. These themes apply to all four question papers.Students are expected to understand and provide information and opinions about these themes relating to their own experiences and those of other people, including people in countries/communities where German is spoken.
Theme 1: Identity and culture:
Topic 1: Me, my family and friends
- Relationships with family and friends
- Marriage/partnership
Topic 2: Technology in everyday life
- Social media
- Mobile technology
Topic 3: Free-time activities
- Music
- Cinema and TV
- Food and eating out
- Sport
Topic 4: Customs and festivals in German-speaking countries/communities
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest :
Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region
Topic 2: Social issues
- Charity/voluntary work
- Healthy/unhealthy living
Topic 3: Global issues
- The environment
- Poverty/homelessness
Topic 4: Travel and tourism
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment:
Topic 1: My studies
Topic 2: Life at school/college
Topic 3: Education post-16
Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Talk about your family. Include...
How many people?
Who are they?
Brothers and sisters?
Pets?
Details!
Environmental issues
What are they?
What causes them?
Do they have a solution?
Social problems
Charity work
Technology
My mobile phone
Advantages and disadvantages
· Usage of mobile phones
· Advantages/Danger