Year 9 German - Option

Let’s Start German

Experience the fun of learning German and the rewards of being able to communicate with others in a new language. You will discover similarities and differences between German-speaking cultures and your own, and explore an area of personal interest to you.

• This course will give you a basic introduction to German language and culture and provide you with a greater appreciation of
  your own. 

• You will learn vocabulary building through listening to German and speaking, reading and writing German.

•  You will learn to grasp simple spoken and written German and to carry out everyday language functions such as asking for
  and giving information, expressing likes and dislikes, and describing things, and people. You will also be playing games using
  German.

•  You will also learn something of the culture of German-speaking people in order to gain an understanding of and respect for
  their way of life.

 The topics covered in Year 9 include

 Hallo! – greetings and introductions (myself and my friends), Meine Familie - family , In der Schule – at school, Essen und Trinken – foods and drinks, Meine Freizeit – free time 

Learning languages broadens your vocabularly, your mind and your experiences.