German

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Y7

Introducing oneself

Describing family members and pets

Talking about free-time activities

Describing and expressing opinions about school life

Describing towns and talking about holiday plans

Talking about German culture and analysing a film

Y8

Describing a holiday

Talking about media and films

Talking about food and staying healthy

Talking about house rules and daily routine

Talking about going on a date

Narrating the storyline of a German film using past, present and future tense.

Y9

Talking about role models and experiences

Describing music, bands and festivals

Talking about ambitions and jobs

Talking about childhood activities

Discussing age limits and how to make a difference

Discussing relationships, marriage and friendship

Y10

Discussing free-time activities.

Discussing where you live, and your dream home.

Discussing school routines, pros and cons of uniform and school rules.

Discussing university and career choices, and jobs

Talking about volunteering, part-time jobs and helping at home.

Talking about holidays and travel.

Y11

Talking about holidays and travel in the past tense

Talking about technology

Discussing food and drink; Discussing lifestyle preferences and problems such as smoking, drinking, stress.

Describing environmental issues and ways to protect it and discussing global issues: poverty, homelessnes.

Talking about festivals and celebrations: Christmas, Easter, Karneval in Germany.

Exams – Revision of all topics

Y12

Discussing changes in family structures.

Study of the film ongoing through Y12

Discussing the digital world: the internet, social media and the digitalisation of society.

Discussing youth culture: fashion, music and TV.

Discussing festivals and traditions in German-speaking countries.

Discussing art and architecture across the years.

Discussing Berlin’s culture: history, music, theatre, museums and diversity.

Y13

Discussing migration in German-speaking countries.

Study of the novel and Independent Research Project ongoing through Y13.

Discussing integration in German-speaking countries.

Discussing racism in German-speaking countries.

Discussing Germany & the EU.

Discussing the role of politics and young people.

Discussing German Reunification and its consequences