German

What does this qualification cover?

Students will be tested in listening, reading, speaking and writing and will develop transferable skills, relevant to further study and the world of work. The range of topics within the specification aims to inspire students who are interested in German culture and German speaking countries.

What's included

GCSE German teaches you communication skills, adaptability and cultural awareness. Learning how to interact with speakers of another language means you are less likely to be stuck in one mode of thinking. It can help you see things from a range of perspectives, develop your problem-solving skills, and make you more adaptable, resourceful and creative. You should develop language-learning skills both for immediate use and to prepare you for further language study and use in school, higher education or employment.

We aim for languages to be a skill for life and something students should enjoy and find rewarding.

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.

Students study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based.

Theme 1: Identity and culture

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment

Key Features

By studying German you will become self motivated and responsible learners, who relate positively to each other, to staff and to the surrounding community and country.

Students will show determination and motivation when studying a language by showing a willingness to succeed. A knowledge of British Values will be shown when learning about and showing an understanding of other cultures.