German

The Year 9 and Year 10 German programs follow a sequential pathway building on the foundations established in Year 7 and Year 8 German. The course prepares students for both TCE pre-tertiary German and the IB Diploma German B course in Years 11 and  12. 

The course builds on current student knowledge by extending topics covered before, as well as introducing new, modern language materials. The text also informs students about major German cities, as well as festivals such as Karneval. 

As the level of students’ German increases, a wider variety of authentic materials can be utilised. Students enjoy such activities as translating and analysing the latest German songs as well as browsing German-language sites on the internet, thereby broadening students’ perspectives. 

Students may also have opportunities to meet and work alongside visiting German teachers and students. The Friends’ sister-school relationship with Lessing Gymnasium, Uelzen (in northern Germany) enables students to make contacts in Germany, which may be pursued during the exchange trips for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Year 9 German includes:

• Using a range of activities to develop oral and written skills
• Practical oral work such as conversations, role plays
• Tasting and preparation of German specialties.

Year 10 German includes:

• Advanced conversation in real life situations – discussions of films, future plans, etc
• Advanced writing activities – personal letters, narrative work, preparing different text types
• Further tasting and preparation of German, Austrian and Swiss cuisine
• Exploration of the historical links between Australia and Germany.