10GER

10 German

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Vincent.

MYP Language Acquisition

Optional Subject

Objectives

To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
To develop understanding of the power of language.
To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.

The course builds on topics covered in Year 9. Students continue to develop their skills using a wide variety of tasks, authentic resources and digital tools.

Content

MYP Unit	Outline
Free Time and Other Stuff	Students learn to talk about hobbies and sports in New Zealand and German speaking countries. They learn to discuss what they do in their free time and what they do to support their own wellbeing.
School Life	Students learn to talk about their subjects, opinions and discover what their day might look like if they went to school in Germany.
Home Sweet Home	Students learn to talk about their homes and the places they live in and compare those to how people live in German speaking countries.
Holidays and Celebrations	Students learn to talk about a holiday they have been on and discover a range of holidays and traditions celebrated in German speaking countries.