To develop and build on the linguistic knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE and to use French/German Spanish in a wide range of contexts. To gain an insight into another culture and to reflect on various aspects of contemporary society. To enhance employment prospects, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment of communicating using foreign languages.
Grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE
Unit 1: Listening/Reading/ Writing (2 hours) Pupils answer questions on a range of audio passages and written texts in target language. They then are required to translate a passage of approximately 100 words into English. Unit 2: Written Response to Works and Translation (2 hours 40 minutes) Pupils translate a passage of approximately 100 words into German and write two essays in German of approximately 300-350 words on a set text and a film or two set texts. Unit 3: Oral (21-23 minutes) Pupils discuss a sub-theme based on a stimulus card for approximately 6-7 minutes. Pupils have 5 minutes to prepare before the examination. Pupils then speak on a personal research topic for 10-11 minutes (2-minute presentation and 8-9-minute discussion). Subject Content for German
About Education Provider
Region | East of England |
Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
Ofsted Rating | |
Gender Type | Boys |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | Unknown |
Sixth Form Fee | £23,196 |
Address | Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
To develop and build on the linguistic knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE and to use French/German Spanish in a wide range of contexts. To gain an insight into another culture and to reflect on various aspects of contemporary society. To enhance employment prospects, facilitate foreign travel and experience the enjoyment of communicating using foreign languages.
Grade 7 or above in the relevant GCSE
Unit 1: Listening/Reading/ Writing (2 hours) Pupils answer questions on a range of audio passages and written texts in target language. They then are required to translate a passage of approximately 100 words into English. Unit 2: Written Response to Works and Translation (2 hours 40 minutes) Pupils translate a passage of approximately 100 words into German and write two essays in German of approximately 300-350 words on a set text and a film or two set texts. Unit 3: Oral (21-23 minutes) Pupils discuss a sub-theme based on a stimulus card for approximately 6-7 minutes. Pupils have 5 minutes to prepare before the examination. Pupils then speak on a personal research topic for 10-11 minutes (2-minute presentation and 8-9-minute discussion). Subject Content for German