Secondary German

Key Learning Objectives

Our Cambridge Lower Secondary German Curriculum is designed to develop linguistic competence and cultural awareness, ensuring students become confident in expressing themselves in German. Through interactive and immersive lessons, learners will:

• Acquire and use practical vocabulary and sentence structures in different contexts.
• Develop accurate pronunciation and listening comprehension through structured activities.
• Strengthen reading fluency and writing accuracy for academic and conversational use.
• Explore German-speaking cultures, customs, and traditions to enhance cultural appreciation.
• Build a solid grammatical foundation to support structured communication.

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Flexible Learning Models to Suit Every Student

At IWS Online, we provide three adaptable learning models, ensuring students engage with the German language in a way that best fits their learning style:

📌 Full-Time Live Learning

• Ideal for students who benefit from structured, interactive sessions led by expert teachers.
• Participate in 3 live lessons per week, focusing on conversation, listening, and structured exercises.
• Receive real-time feedback to improve pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension.

📌 Blended Learning Programme

• A hybrid approach that combines live instruction with self-paced study.
• Includes 1 live lesson per week, supported by 2 self-paced recorded sessions.
• Reinforces learning through writing exercises, vocabulary building, and cultural activities.

📌 Self-Paced Independent Learning

• Designed for students who prefer flexibility and self-guided study.
• Includes 3 recorded lessons per week, allowing for personalised progress.
• Encourages independent reading, listening, and writing practice to enhance proficiency.

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What Will Students Learn?

📌 Developing Practical Language Skills
Students gain confidence in using German in daily interactions, preparing them for academic and real-world applications.

📌 Strands of German Language Learning
The curriculum is divided into seven key strands to build a comprehensive language foundation:

• Listening – Strengthening comprehension skills through exposure to spoken German.
• Reading – Engaging with stories, articles, and cultural texts.
• Speaking – Practising pronunciation, structured dialogues, and fluency.
• Writing – Constructing sentences, paragraphs, and structured compositions.
• Vocabulary – Expanding word knowledge for varied communication needs.
• Grammar – Understanding sentence structure and language rules.
• Cultural Understanding – Exploring German culture, history, and traditions.

📌 Applying German in Real-Life Contexts
Students will learn to communicate effectively in various scenarios, from everyday conversations to academic discussions.

📌 Preparation for Future Language Learning
This programme lays a strong foundation for students to transition to IGCSE German and beyond, ensuring proficiency in a globally relevant language.

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Contact Us

📌 Unlock Your Child’s Potential in German!
Our Lower Secondary German programme at IWS Online provides students with the language skills and cultural insights needed for global communication.

Embark on an exciting journey of German language mastery with IWS Online!

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