German
Herzlich Willkommen zu IGCSE Deutsch
You can find the PPT used in the video here:
Facts:
The significance of the German language in a European and global context is unquestionable. According to a recent survey conducted by the CBI, German ranks first among the desirable languages for their employees to speak.
Apart from the essential business aspect of knowing the German language, Germany is one of the major contributors to European art, culture and music.
This course is designed to enable the learner to communicate effectively in this important language and to develop his/her awareness of the Germanic culture.
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Course Overview
Year |
Michaelmas term |
Lent term |
Trinity term |
9 |
House and Home School life and routine Food and Drink |
Common Ailments and Health Media Relationships with family and friends |
Daily Routine Hobbies and Interests |
10 |
Special Occasions Holidays, Travel and Transport Tourist Information |
Life in Town and Rural Life Shopping and Money Matters Public Services |
Environmental Issues Customs and Festivals |
11 |
Everyday life in German speaking Country Childhood School rules and pressures School trips, exchanges and events |
Importance of Sport The World of Work |
Future plans |
Topics
Topics and Sub-topics
- Home and abroad
- Education and employment
- Personal life and relationships
- The world around us
- Social activities, fitness and health
A1 Life in the town and rural life
A2 Holidays, tourist information and directions
A3 Services (e.g. bank, post office)*
A4 Customs
A5 Everyday life, traditions and communities
B1 School life and routine
B2 School rules and pressures
B3 School trips, events and exchanges
B4 Work, careers and volunteering
B5 Future plans
C1 House and home
C2 Daily routines and helping at home
C3 Role models*
C4 Relationships with family and friends
C5 Childhood*
D1 Environmental issues
D2 Weather and climate*
D3 Travel and transport
D4 The media
D5 Information and communication
technology
E1 Special occasions
E2 Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise
E3 Shopping and money matters
E4 Accidents, injuries, common ailments and
health issues*
E5 Food and drink
*Sub-topics A3, C3, C5, D2 and E4 will not be assessed in Paper 3: Speaking
Assessment
Component |
Weighting |
Paper 1 Listening – approximately 30 minutes - 40 Marks Externally Assessed Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer questions testing comprehension. |
25% |
Paper 2 Reading and Writing – 1 hour 45 minutes - 80 Marks Externally Assessed Candidates read a number of texts and answer questions testing comprehension and respond in the target language to two tasks in writing. |
50% |
Paper 3 Speaking - approximately 8 - 10 minutes - 40 Marks Externally Assessed Candidates complete a presentation and discussion based on a photograph and a general conversation. |
25% |
Contacts
For any further queries on German, please contact:
irina.brannasch@dulwich.org