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

This is a series of reading exam questions in the literary extract format, compiled from papers currently available (in 2020) across the exam boards for GCSE German. Download includes two booklets in pdf format: Teacher version: 32 pages of questions with the answers immediately after each question (for some of the simpler questions I haven’t included answers, but for ones where there is ambiguity, e.g. written answers in English, it is always included). Pupil version: 39-page booklet containing the same questions as above, with the answers compiled at the end. Teachers can choose not to include the answer section when printing if desired. NB the page numbers from both booklets should match - in the Pupil version there are gaps/blank pages where the answers appear in the Teacher version.

Edexcel GCSE German Revision Quickies: Vocabulary list and four accompanying worksheets for students preparing for Edexcel GCSE German. Theme 1: Identity and culture Subtheme: Daily life (customs and everyday life; food and drink; shopping; social media and technology (use of, advantages and disadvantages)) Using this pack: These worksheets are perfect for independent work as they recycle the same set of vocabulary used in Worksheet 1, and answers are included. They could be used to kickstart revision, giving students a starting point for vocabulary learning which relates directly to the exam. Students could use the vocabulary lists to first assess their own vocabulary knowledge (by testing themselves or a partner, and ticking known vocabulary off). Teachers may wish to use these worksheets throughout normal teaching after finishing delivery of each theme/subtheme, or synoptically to assess knowledge or provide a framework for revision.

Edexcel GCSE German Revision Quickies: Vocabulary list and four accompanying worksheets for students preparing for Edexcel GCSE German. Theme 1: Identity and culture Subtheme: Who am I? (relationships; when I was younger; what my friends and family are like; what makes a good friend; interests; socialising with friends and family; role models) Using this pack: These worksheets are perfect for independent work as they recycle the same set of vocabulary used in Worksheet 1, and answers are included. They could be used to kickstart revision, giving students a starting point for vocabulary learning which relates directly to the exam. Students could use the vocabulary lists to first assess their own vocabulary knowledge (by testing themselves or a partner, and ticking known vocabulary off). Teachers may wish to use these worksheets throughout normal teaching after finishing delivery of each theme/subtheme, or synoptically to assess knowledge or provide a framework for revision.

Do your students’ essays tend to repetitive? Would you like to broaden their vocabulary and increase the variety of their essay language at the same time? This double-sided resource will help students to do just that. By using it they will be able to avoid repetition of key phrases and increase variety in their language when writing essays about literature/plays/films for A Level German (2016 spec - all exam boards). Format: alternatives are suggested for three common sentence structures which are often overused. On the reverse side are some worked examples. The language here can be used in all essays on any play/film/work of literature and will help boost students’ language marks with minimal effort. This handout is ready to print and hand to students. It could form the basis of a lesson, or be an independent task students use to reflect and improve on their own essays.

Using the freely available SAMs and past papers for 2017 and 2018, I have created this comprehensive list of essay questions on the literary texts/films set by AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas/WJEC. Use the filters at the top of each column (click the little downward arrow) to show only questions for the texts you teach, and you can easily create a list of past paper questions to give to students. This makes it easy for you to set essay tasks, and when the time comes, for students to complete their own revision essays. If you found this resource useful, please leave a comment - would you like me to create a version which includes the suggested content from the markschemes too?

This is a 7-page document which acts as a short frequency dictionary, tailored specifically to the verbs used in the new GCSE German specifications (it is most closely based on AQA and Edexcel). Verbs are presented in short sections, starting with the most frequently used in Reading/Listening texts. For irregular verbs, key forms are given. For all verbs, sentences putting the verbs in context are provided. This allows learners to 1) see how the verb works in a sentence (perfect for reflexives/separables) and 2) take an educated guess at the meaning. NB modal verbs are not given as a separate section, but are included in very many of the example sentences, reflecting usage in GCSE-level texts. If students are familiar with all the verbs in this document, they will succeed at GCSE.

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!

This is a brilliant aspect of German to revise with your students ahead of their GCSE exams, or indeed to introduce at any point in the GCSE course. Resource contains: List of 32 pairs of opposite adjectives (e.g. hot/cold, happy/sad) split into 3 increasingly difficult blocks. These have been handpicked from the GCSE syllabus for AQA/Edexcel/CIE. List of 32 sets of synonymous words (e.g. brilliant/amazing/great, delicious/tasty) split into 3 increasingly difficult blocks. Some ideas of how these two lists might be integrated into your lessons and students’ independent revision. Set of 6 differentiated match-up activities based on the opposite adjective pairs. Set of 6 differentiated match-up activities based on the synonymous sets of words. Included is an easily printable .pdf as well as an editable .doc document. I hope this resource helps your students. Feedback is, as ever, welcomed!

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 AS/A Level German topics from Theme 2 (Politische und künstlerische Kultur im deutschen Sprachraum): Musik Die Medien Die Rolle von Festen und Traditionen 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 3 and 4 are in progress!

Four self-contained worksheets focusing on the most important vocabulary for the new Edexcel AS/A Level German topics from Theme 1 (Gesellschaftliche Entwicklung in Deutschland): Natur und Umwelt, Bildung, Die Welt der Arbeit (in two parts) 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 the documents. If you like this resource, or have any feedback as to how it might be improved, please let me know - worksheets for all the other Edexcel topics for all 4 themes are in progress!

Planned as an interview lesson for a Year 9 top set, this lesson focuses on expressing school rules using modal verbs, with ‘zu’ clauses as an extension for the most able. Included is the lesson handout in both .doc and .pdf formats, as well as a .ppt presentation and a full lesson plan.

This lesson is based on a text published by the Goethe Institut on the subject of wedding traditions (https://www.goethe.de/de/spr/unt/kum/kal.html) and was designed for an interview lesson addressing the Edexcel A Level topic ‘die Rolle von Traditionen’ and introducing/revising the Conditional/Konjunktiv. Included are: a full, detailed lesson plan (both .pdf and .doc formats) - this includes a transcript for the listening exercise (to be read aloud by the teacher) a PowerPoint presentation two versions of the accompanying worksheet (one with extra support) (both in .pdf and .doc formats for printing/editing respectively). There is enough material here for 2-3 hours of teaching, or perhaps 90 minutes of teaching and a homework to complete the writing task.

Self-contained worksheet focusing on the most important vocabulary for the topics from AQA A Level German Theme 4 (Aspects of political life in the German-speaking World): 10. Deutschland und die EU, 11. Politik und die Jugend, 12. Die Wiedervereinigung und ihre Folgen. The worksheets each contain a handpicked vocabulary list, followed by four exercises to aid learning of this vocabulary. All worksheets are included in editable .doc format, as well as an easily printable .pdf. Suitable for a quick starter or revision activity, or to encourage students to find creative ways to learn vocabulary. If you like this resource, try the vocabulary worksheets for Themes 1, 2 and 3 too, or get the bundle of all four - feedback welcomed!

A really useful resource for showing students how to use formal essay language to get their point across in A Level German essays. This is the hardest element of the new A Level - both to teach and for students to do themselves. This resource provides a crucial stepping stone between knowing the work of literature really well, and constructing a sound answer in essay form. To use each sentence-builder, simply choose an option from each box moving from left to right. Ideas for use by students: orally, give students English sentences to translate into German (stick to options given in full in the tables to familiarise them with what they contain) write short paragraphs in English mixing simple sentences stating events with sentences built from the sentence-builders - students then translate into English. give students a target when writing an essay to include a certain number of sentences (e.g. 5) made from the sentence-builders. On their subsequent essay encourage them to use the sentence-builders but to choose different verbs (i.e. if they used betont, behauptet, gezeigt, illustriert, tell them these ones are now banned, which should encourage more advanced verbs like darauf hingewiesen, vermittelt.