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German

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Communication skills are at the forefront of our work. This means that much of the work is done in pairs or groups, producing dialogues, debates and group presentations based around a wide range of current and topical themes. A careful study will be made of the grammar of the language to enable effective communication in all these areas. The first half term will have a special focus on grammar and oral skills improving students’ ability to communicate spontaneously in the foreign language. Reading comprehension skills with an online account where they will have access to the course text book and lesson resources, will be practised through the exploitation of different kinds of texts. Students are issued with their own textbook and online account, and this, along with newspaper and magazine articles, downloaded from the internet will form the basis of our work. Video and audio clips accessed via the internet and viewed on an interactive whiteboard or in the department’s own multi-media suite, will be used regularly to promote listening skills and to heighten awareness of current affairs. All this work will be aimed at developing an awareness of, and interest in the language, society and culture of those countries in which French, German and Spanish are spoken. The department offers a wide and varied programme of study trips and exchange visits to give students the opportunity to practice their oral skills and to learn more about the countries where they are spoken. Opportuniti

What you need to get on

A liking for the subject is a major requirement for a languages course but this must be allied to an ability to work well both independently and co-operatively with others. Active participation will be required as it is necessary to be willing to communicate and to become involved. Keeping up to date with current affairs in the target language is also essential in tackling the rigours of the new specification. We recommend strongly that students should have gained at least a grade 5 at GCSE.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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