Course overview - Study Period 1 and 2
During the first half term - In this unit, learners revisit personal information to which they were first introduced in C7. They cover information about themselves (appearance and character), their interests (hobbies, sports, free time), what makes a good friend, relationships and role models. They explore a range of grammar structures, vocabulary and idiosyncrasies with an emphasis on building sentences and using different tenses. They are introduced to modal verbs and other more complex phrases.
During the second study period - Learners explore the topics of celebrations, festivals and traditions linked to TL countries. Learners consider how they celebrate key events (birthdays, Christmas, Easter etc.) in their own families and cultures and compare this to traditional ways of celebrating in TL countries. Learners also discover well known festivals celebrated in the TL countries and the vocabulary relating to them.
Key Concept:
Tenses, Family, Friends & Relationships, Customs & Festivals
Assessment Points:
Per study period there will be the following:
Written Assessment to be marked formally and written feedback provided
Reading & listening assessment
Guidance:
Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways. These include marked assessments, including feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, vocabulary tests, self & peer assessments of inc class tasks .
Key Vocabulary:
SP1 German Vocabulary Lists: Family, Friends & Relationships
SP2 German Vocabulary Lists: Customs and Festivals