The course teaches students to communicate in the written and spoken language. There is also a strong emphasis on developing an understanding of the social, cultural and commercial background of Germany and other German speaking countries. As well as timetabled German lessons, there will also be allocated time with a German speaker to prepare for the Speaking examination. Lessons are interactive with a strong emphasis on speaking and writing skills. Extended writing tasks are frequently set for homework relating strongly to work covered in class. Students are also encouraged to read and listen to German independently and travel to Germany if possible.
For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. For this course, students must also have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE German.
Component 1 (speaking) NEA - 30% Component 2 (reading, listening and translation) exam - 50% Component 3 (writing - novel and film) - 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT |
The course teaches students to communicate in the written and spoken language. There is also a strong emphasis on developing an understanding of the social, cultural and commercial background of Germany and other German speaking countries. As well as timetabled German lessons, there will also be allocated time with a German speaker to prepare for the Speaking examination. Lessons are interactive with a strong emphasis on speaking and writing skills. Extended writing tasks are frequently set for homework relating strongly to work covered in class. Students are also encouraged to read and listen to German independently and travel to Germany if possible.
For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. For this course, students must also have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE German.
Component 1 (speaking) NEA - 30% Component 2 (reading, listening and translation) exam - 50% Component 3 (writing - novel and film) - 20%