LANG07017 2016 German Beginners Level 3 Semester 1

progress towards achieving Level B1 (Independent User) within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines).

with appropriate assistance understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc.

deal with the principal situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

produce simple, connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

describe in simple terms, and with adequate preparation, aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

implement a level of grammatical accuracy appropriate to the Level.

begin to demonstrate an awareness of good accent and intonation.

demonstrate increased awareness of German cultural life through completion of a project, presentation or similar

• Formal class
• Language Laboratory
• Grammar Class
• Conversation & Social Events

Linguistic ability will be assessed in:

• Roleplays
• Oral interviews
• Written tests
• Listening tests
• Presentation of project

• Written Assessment
• Oral Assessment

Listening: can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc, using pre-taught prompts; can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest with prior explanation of the general context of the broadcast.

Reading: can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language; can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters and shorter texts.

Spoken interaction: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken, using pre-taught guidelines; can contribute to conversations on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

Spoken production: can, with assistance, begin to connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events; can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans using pre-taught guidelines.

Writing: can, with preparation, write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Cultural awareness: select an aspect of German Culture or Society for independent research and presentation.