Middle School Curriculum Booklet 25-27

German

Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) German 7159

Why study German? German is a stimulating and rewarding option at IGCSE which remains highly valued by Higher Education institutions and employers alike. By the end of the course, pupils are able to talk with impressive fluency and have developed an understanding of the culture and civilisation of the countries in which German is spoken. Work with resources developed by teachers is supported by a variety of engaging websites which help pupils to improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. Outside the classroom, we offer an exciting biennial trip to Munich which gives pupils the opportunity to put their language skills to the test and to sample German culture. We also bring the language to life by screening German films in the Theatre and using German songs in the classroom, as well as giving pupils the opportunity to take part in debating competitions in German against other schools. A good number of pupils every year go on to study German at A-Level and beyond, inspired by a love for the language and the job opportunities available.

The world around us: People and places; The natural world, the environment, the climate and the weather; Communications and technology; The built environment; Measurements; Materials. The world of work: Education (e.g. learning institutions, education and training, the classroom, learning tools, subjects, studying); Work (e.g. jobs and careers, the workplace).

The international world: Countries, nationalities and languages; Culture, customs, faiths and celebrations.

How is the course assessed? Paper 1 (Listening): 25% of final mark, 50 minutes Candidates listen to a number of recordings and answer multiple-choice and matching questions.

Paper 2 (Reading): 25% of final mark, 1 hour

Candidates read a number of texts and answer multiple-choice and matching questions as well as questions requiring short answers. Paper 3 (Speaking): 25% of final mark, 10 minutes Candidates complete one role play and conversations on two topics.

What does the course cover? Pupils acquire vocabulary, grammatical knowledge and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening across a range of themes:

Everyday activities: Time expressions; Food and drink; The human body and health; Travel and transport.

Paper 4 (Writing): 25% of final mark, 1 hour

Candidates complete one form-filling task, one directed writing task and one task in the format of an email/letter or article/blog.

Personal and social life: Self, family and friends; In the home; Colours; Clothes and accessories; Leisure time.

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