German GCSE
Course overview
Our new German GCSE course has been created and is presented by Ruth Ward, a highly experienced PGCE qualified teacher who has been subject lead in her secondary school.
Ruth lived in Bayern, in southern Germany for 10 years and is passionate about the language, bringing both enthusiasm and expertise to her lessons. Students of this course will benefit from Ruth’s in depth knowledge and experience of delivering the GCSE syllabus.
For an introduction to the course by Ruth, please click on the video below.
Themes
Our German GCSE online course follows the Pearson Edexcel syllabus (Higher Tier).
The assessments are based on the following six themes:
How will I be assessed?
Our German GCSE course provides comprehensive material for students wishing to take the Higher Tier exams. For information about the Foundation Tier, please see FAQs below.
The assessments for the Higher Tier are as follows:
Listening:
25% of exam. There are two sections of the Listening task – Listening comprehension (all questions and answers in English) and a dictation (German to German).
Speaking:
25% of exam. There are three sections to the Speaking exam – read aloud and questions, role play, picture task and general conversation.
Reading:
25% of exam. There are two sections of the Reading task – Reading comprehension (all questions and answers in English) and a translation from German to English.
Writing:
25% of exam. There are three sections of the Writing task – A writing task of 80-90 words, a writing task of 130-150 words and a translation from English to German.
How will the course prepare me for the exams?
Ruth has created engaging, clear lessons that provide ample opportunities to build and develop the student’s speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Ruth provides modal answers throughout the course so students gain a thorough understanding of the level of language required to achieve the higher marks.
With regards to developing the speaking skill, students have the opportunity to modal the language spoken and are provided with modal spoken answers as they build their confidence and understanding of the requirements of the speaking element of the exam.
All the lessons are carefully created to provide a highly interactive experience.
Click here for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE German specification
Reasons to study German
Access the international job market and stand out in the workplace.
German is one of the top business languages in Europe and proficiency in the language enhances employment opportunities.
Enrich your experience of German culture, for example, by reading German literature and philosophy in their original form. Access German films, TV and theatre and participate in local customs and festivals.
Make new friends – German is the sole official language in Germany and Austria. It is also one of the languages of Switzerland, Belgium, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Speaking the local language when travelling makes it easier to get to know people and to experience different cultures.
Learning German can help enhance your creativity, communication skills and self-confidence.
Makes it easier to learn another language.
Travelling and holidaying in Germany and Austria is more rewarding when you can communicate effectively in German.
Studies have shown that learning a second language can enhance cognitive abilities – a benefit for people of all ages.
FAQs
Yes. If you purchased the course today, for example, you would be automatically sent an email with your login details.
Lessons are accessed via an easy to navigate side menu. It is possible to return to lessons as often as required.
Our courses are designed to be followed independently and allow our students to start at any time of the year that suits them.
Yes, it is possible to start this course as a beginner in German and Edexcel have designed the syllabus to be accessible by beginners.
However, to make good progress we recommend reviewing the vocabulary and grammar covered at Key Stage 3 in secondary schools. This can be found in the ‘German Study Guide’ (Key Stage Three) by CGP.
During the course, Ruth will prompt beginners to review certain vocabulary and grammatical structures. As the lessons are recorded, students can also return and work through lessons again and are able to pace the lessons to suit their needs.
The course costs £129.00 for 12 months access and £159.00 for 24 months access when paying in full.
If paying via instalments, it is £27.80 x 5 months (for 12 months access) and £33.80 x 5 months (for 24 months access).
Yes. You can choose to pay in full or via 5 monthly instalments.
12 months access is £27.80 x 5 months
24 months access is £33.0 x 5 months
Yes, you will need to purchase the following textbook:
Edexcel GCSE German Higher Student Book ISBN 13: 978-1292734682
The course takes approximately 150 hours to complete.
As it is delivered via pre-recorded video lessons (with numerous exercises for practicing your language skills), you are able to plan your studies to suit your lifestyle.
If you are an independent learner (ie not enrolled in a school or college) you will need to book the exams at an exam centre. The exam centre will ask if you wish to take the Foundation or Higher Tier exams. The Higher Tier is an extension of the Foundation Tier. In following this course, students will cover all the material required for both Tiers.
If you are unsure whether to book the Foundation or Higher Tier, we recommend you write a mock paper (we provide links to past papers and the mark schemes) to gauge the level at which you are working).
Most students following this course will take the Higher Tier. Help and advise is also offered during the course regarding the exams and the Tiers by Ruth, the teacher.
You can find further information about booking the exams here.
The cost of the course does not include individual tutor support. The course is competitvely priced and provides access to authentic German and the skills of a teacher with extensive experience in delivering the Edexcel GCSE in German.
Ruth has a thorough understanding of the requirements of the GCSE exams and shows students how they can gain the higher grades. During the course you will have plenty of opportunities to practice the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
If you are not enrolled in a school or college, you will need to contact your local private exam centre. We have useful information on our exams page.
This link will help to locate your nearest centres. The exam centre will be able to advise on their dates, deadlines and how to book the exams.
Yes. We have students following our courses as they wish to expand their knowledge and/or skills but are not planning to sit the exams.
Do get in touch if you have any further questions. Our email is info@sulislearning.co.uk. Or you can click on Contact Us. You may also find answers to your questions under FAQs.
