German

This 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.