A Level German

German A-Level students develop confidence and effective communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the culture and society of today’s Germany and German-speaking world.

Learning a language:

is a stimulating and incredibly rewarding experience

gives you a greater understanding of culture and global current affairs

improves your analytical and communication skills, as well as your grasp of English

widens your career/job options

broadens your horizons for work, travel and friendships

Topics studied: changes in German society; the media, culture and traditions in the German-speaking world; immigration and multicultural society in German; the Reunification of Germany

Either a text and a film, or two texts

Independent research project on a topic of your choice (related to society or culture in the German-speaking world)

100% examinations

Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation (German – English) : 2hrs, 40%

Paper 2: Written response to works and translation (English- German): 2hrs 40mins, 30%

Paper 3: Speaking (Internally conducted and externally assessed): 21-23mins, 30%

6 at GCSE German, an enjoyment of language learning, an interest in culture and society, a good memory and a logical mind.

If you are interested in languages and communication, and enjoy learning about other cultures, societies and history, then German A-Level is for you

A language is a plus to ANY career from the corporate to creative industries - and everything in between

You can work at home or abroad in companies that have an international presence, and it is a highly regarded qualification in all industries

A language can be combined with most subjects at university (eg. History and German)