A selection of progressive exercises introducing 1) some of the most common rules for determining the gender of nouns and 2) the most common ways to pluralise nouns in German. All vocabulary has been selected from (I)GCSE level resources. Both sections include 3 activities which could be used as differentiated work for the same class to do simultaneously.

Three self-contained worksheets focusing on the most important vocabulary for the new Edexcel A Level German topics from Theme 3 (Immigration und die deutsche multikulturelle Gesellschaft): Die positive Auswirkung von Integration Die Herausforderungen von Immigration und Integration Die staatliche und soziale Reaktion zur Immigration Perfect for introducing the topics, as a quick lesson-starter, or as an independent/homework task. The same lists could be used to set a subsequent vocabulary test, and are an excellent starting point for more in-depth revision. Included in all worksheets is a carefully selected vocabulary list, followed by five exercises to aid learning of the vocabulary. The worksheets are included in editable .doc format, as well as an easily printable .pdf. Answers and ideas for further use of this vocabulary list are on the second page of each document. If you like this resource, spot any errors, or have any feedback as to how it might be improved, please let me know - worksheets for Edexcel A Level Themes 1 and 2 are already available, and Theme 4 is in progress!

Three self-contained worksheets focusing on the most important vocabulary for the new Edexcel A Level German topics from Theme 4 (Die Wiedervereinigung Deutschlands): Die Gesellschaft in der DDR vor der Wiedervereinigung Ereignisse vor der Wiedervereinigung Deutschland seit der Wiedervereinigung Perfect for introducing the topics, as a quick lesson-starter, or as an independent/homework task. The same lists could be used to set a subsequent vocabulary test, and are an excellent starting point for more in-depth revision. Included in all worksheets is a carefully selected vocabulary list, followed by five exercises to aid learning of the vocabulary. The worksheets are included in editable .doc format, as well as an easily printable .pdf. Answers and ideas for further use of this vocabulary list are on the second page of each document. If you like this resource, spot any errors, or have any feedback as to how it might be improved, please let me know - worksheets for Edexcel A Level Themes 1, 2 and 3 are already available, and a bundle of all four is also available!

A double-sided worksheet (file makes two A5 double-sided sheets) revising family members, adverbs of frequency and adjectives describing personality. Sentence-builders demonstrate how to compare family members - ends with a fairly amusing opportunity to say things like 'my mum is funnier than your mum!'; And a double-sided lesson of sentence builders describing your own family. Both suitable for lower sets.

Comprehensive worksheet on the topic of health, focusing on practising and producing the verb structure 'second-final' (i.e. future, conditional and modal verbs + infinitive). Because we all like to talk about what we WILL/WOULD/COULD/SHOULD do!! Great for GCSE classes. Clearly demonstrated using 'sentence-builders', which can also be used for revision, or to create longer pieces of writing.

An introduction to subordinating conjunctions in German. Follows on from 'meine Lieblingssachen&' (my favourite things), adding reasons.

Series of lessons guiding pupils through Expo 3 Rouge Module 3, covering: 1. parts of the body and 'avoir mal a' construction 2. other symptoms using 'etre' and 'avoir' 3. reflexive verbs in the past tense 4. negative sandwiches 5. phrases that take infinitives I made this for my top set, but it was also useful for middle sets!

Lesson and fun worksheet on the topic of party invitations. Uses listening exercise from Expo 2 rouge.

A couple of help sheets and activities on the topic of the environment which revise the use of three different tenses. Based on Echo 3 Rot K4E4 Umweltschutz (pp.66-67). Included are: - helpsheet of sentence builders on present tense (ich-form); - helpsheet of sentence builders in three tenses, plus hints on how to use and extend them (NB the same verbs are used in all three tenses) (all in wir-form); - set of sentences to translate into German (differentiation is in the 'level' on which students attempt the task - details on sheet. I devised this for my year 9 beginners' class. They found it tricky - I think the challenge would be there for learners who have more years of German behind them.

A handy helpsheet to support students completing a group activity to conclude work on clothing/fashion.

Fun independent activity for KS4 German. In lessons we covered jobs, personality words, and modal verbs: then students created a flowchart quiz using questions about personality and future plans (I used lucidchart.com to create mine!). They loved bringing in their flowcharts and doing each other's!

Lesson focusing on speaking skills before a speaking controlled assessment. Easily adaptable to any topic!

Lesson introducing rooms in the house, including a guessing-game for the starter, a match-up, a reading activity, battleships for speaking practice (handout version is already available on TES), a longer reading activity and an ongoing dictionary task as an extension activity. Successfully used as an interview lesson!

A single lesson revising Chapter/Kapitel 3 Freizeit - juhu! from the Stimmt 1 textbook. Pitched at year 7/8, or learners in their first year of German. Covers present tense sentences, mainly ‘ich’ but some 2nd/3rd person too, as well as gern and time/frequency adverbs and und/aber/denn with a little bit of ‘weil’. Features a mix of reading/listening and speaking, and would be easy to use tasks as writing tasks for further consolidation. Activities inspired by Gianfranco Conti’s EPI method (bad translation, sentence jigsaw, listening slalom, oral pingpong). Includes: Lesson plan 2x handouts .ppt presentation

Reading activity (based on a Listening from Expo 3 Rouge) with comprehension activities; a grid to visually show the different tenses (useful for revision); a multiple-choice quiz on verb conjugations; a re-translation exercise to develop the skill of adapting; a final activity to build Level 7 sentences.

A lesson introducing the concept of verb conjugation to Year 7. They still remember conjugating 'spinnen&'! Plan is also included, as is a follow-up lesson.

Pre-listening with keywords; predictive pre-listening task; listening. 2nd task: video about school life. Leads to comparison between school systems and into speaking assessment preparation.

A special lesson for around 6th December using the traditional song "Lasst uns froh und munter sein!" to teach about traditions surrounding Nikolaustag in German-speaking countries.

text (from http://www.mitmischen.de/diskutieren/topthemen/politikfeld_bildung/studiengebuehren/streitgespraech/index.jsp) with activities for AS students!