German

Course summary

We strongly believe in language as a skill for life and want German to be a subject that you really enjoy and find rewarding. Our objective is to enable students to develop their language skills to their full potential, giving them the knowledge to communicate with confidence in German. Leaning German opens the door to so many opportunities that may never have even thought about, not just in business but in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, architecture, art, science and of course, travel and tourism. Learning German can lead to great job opportunities across Europe and the world as Germany has a diverse industry sector and strong economy. German can be combined with any subject as learning a foreign language improves students' skills of analysis and interpretation. Students will be taught by specialised, experiences and enthusiastic teachers who use a wide range of teaching activities and strategies to enhance students' enjoyment of learning the language whilst developing their linguistic skills. The department also offers a range of extra-curricular activities such as trips to Germany and the Birmingham Christmas Market in order to enhance the language learning experience at Shireland Collegiate Academy.