The course contains a variety of interactive learning activities which cater for all levels of knowledge. There are worksheets and online tasks which students need to submit weekly for marking. Regular weekly speaking lessons are also an integral part of the course.
DurationThis course is designed for students who wish to study German in Years 9 and 10 as an elective subject. Students with no knowledge, some prior knowledge or background knowledge of German are eligible to study this course.
The course contains a variety of interactive learning activities which cater for all levels of knowledge. There are worksheets and online tasks which students need to submit weekly for marking. Regular weekly speaking lessons are also an integral part of the course.
During these one-on-one lessons, students will develop their speaking skills and have the opportunity to discuss any queries about the coursework with their teacher. Face-to-face lesson days each term are organised so that students can meet their classmates and participate in active language learning activities at NSW School of Languages.
All learning materials are available in the e-learning class. It is not necessary to purchase additional resources. In each year there are 18 modules to complete, ranging in topics from hobbies and interests, celebrations, food, school, let’s party, holidays, careers etc.
100 hour course German
The 100 hour course is for Year 10 students who have not studied German before. The students will gain an elementary knowledge of German through their work with the course materials and regular weekly lessons for speaking practice. Students will develop insights into the culture of German speaking countries through their coursework. Face-to-face lessons days are also organised for students to meet and interact with their peers at NSW School of Languages.
Stage 6
German Beginners
This course is designed for students with very little or no knowledge of German. In the Year 11 Preliminary Course there are 24 Modules that guide and support students in their studies. All the materials for learning are available in the e-learning class. Each Module in the course clearly states what work the students are required to submit to their teacher for marking. Weekly Zoom or telephone lessons with their teacher allow for speaking practice as well as opportunities to further discuss the coursework. Face-to-face lesson days are also organised for students to meet and interact with their peers at NSW School of Languages.
The Year 12 HSC Course contains 20 units to complete over the four terms. Additional enrichment and extension materials as well as links to German language learning sites are also available for all students in the e-learning class. This course focuses not only on the HSC syllabus topics but also heavily on HSC examination skills and techniques.
German Continuers
This course is designed for students who wish to continue with their German studies after having completing German in Years 9 and 10. The course aims to further develop students’ language skills with a mixture of self-directed blended learning materials in the e-learning class. In the Year 11 Preliminary Course there are 24 Modules that guide and support students in their studies.
In the Year 12 HSC Course students complete a total of four units, one unit per term. Students in the Preliminary and HSC courses are expected to submit written work to their teacher on a regular basis for feedback. Weekly Zoom or telephone lessons with the teacher are also a compulsory part of both courses whereby students can develop their German speaking skills. Face-to-face lesson days are also organised for students to meet and interact with their peers at NSW School of Languages.
German Extension
This course is offered to Year 12 students who have successfully completed the Year 11 German Continuers Preliminary course at a high standard. The organisational focus of the course is based around the theme ‘The individual and contemporary society’. Students are provided with a wealth of support material to help them develop their skills in understanding and analysing the set text for study.
Students will further develop their languages skills so that they are able to use German effectively to write texts related to the prescribed issues in the Extension course. Weekly Zoom or telephone lessons are compulsory for students so that they can develop their speaking skills for monologue presentations. Face-to-face lesson days are also organised for students to meet and interact with their peers at NSW School of Languages.
Welcome to NSW School of Languages, the only school in the state to offer the opportunity to study one or more of 12 languages to students in Years 9 to 12 from all education sectors.
We offer over 100 courses in these languages:
Chinese
Italian
Modern Greek
French
Japanese
Portuguese
German
Korean
Russian
Indonesian
Latin
Spanish
Student learning is supported through a diverse program of online learning materials, speaking lessons, video conferencing, online forums, email and study days at our school where students enjoy the opportunity to meet with other students and staff.
The use of the telephone and video conferencing ensure that students have close connections with their teachers, despite the fact that they are not in the same physical space. Our students are drawn from over 460 schools across the greater Sydney metropolitan area and other rural regions across New South Wales.
The school also offers Stage 6 English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) to students in regional government secondary schools. In the 2020 Higher School Certificate (HSC), 69% of our students achieved results above the state mean and NSW School of Languages students achieved First in State in 11 courses. Fifty-five students were placed in High Achievers List, earning marks placing them in top 5 in the state.
Of the 820 HSC students, 65% of students achieved a mark in the top two bands. Of the students studying an Extension course, 96% of students achieved in the top 2 bands.
The school has written new courses in Canvas for Year 9, 10, Year 11 and 12 Beginners and Extension students. These courses represent the latest pedagogy in online learning. Teachers will continue participating in professional learning on language pedagogy, assessment, and working with students with special needs.
Teachers at NSW School of Languages are experts in their language. More than half of the staff assist the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to mark the HSC each year with a significant number involved in the setting or assessment of the examinations.
Our teachers present their research and expertise in languages and e-learning to international, state and local conferences. We hope that you enjoy your association with NSW School of Languages.
Migration from German-speaking countries is ongoing, thus continuing the contribution that German speakers have made in shaping Australian culture from the time of the first German settlements. German is a largely phonetic language with many of the same sounds as English, and the same Roman alphabe...
The course is best suited to participants who have as a minimum Year 12 level German language skills. The program uses a variety of course materials, supplemented by authentic texts including songs as well as information on current affairs. Emphasis is placed on the development of reading.
German courses offer a unique opportunity to learn a language that is spoken by more than 100 million people worldwide and is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. Not only is German a valuable asset for personal and professional growth.
Express classes introduce you to basic language skills suitable for travelling or conducting business overseas as well as local customs and sightseeing options.
Are you planning a trip to Europe Or perhaps you’re up to the challenge for learning a notoriously difficult language. Renowned for its famous scholars, thinkers and musicians, German is the mother tongue of Europe, spanning six countries on that continent alone.
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