Topic Eight (1.8): Das Schulleben in den deutschsprachigen Ländern

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In this topic you will learn to do the following:

  • Learn about school-life in German-speaking countries
  • Ask questions.

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Exercise 1, page 26.  Read the text conversation between Nina and Laura and choose which sentence ending (A-H) fits with which sentence beginning (1-6.) Then copy out the words from the text that you think are most useful and important along with their translations into your native language.

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Exercise 2, page 27.  Listen to the recording of a teacher answering questions about the exchange visit:

LISTEN - Track 1.2d.2 Download LISTEN - Track 1.2d.2Play media comment.

Put the words (1-8) in the order that they are mentioned.  Listen again and note down (in German or your own language) the differences between this German school and your own; you can use the example to help you.

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Exercise 3, page 27.  Study section H5 in the Grammatik section of the course book and decide which of the words (in the red box) fits the gap in each of sentences 1-8.

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Exercises 1 and 2, page 78.  Complete the exercises in your grammar workbook to practise forming questions.

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Exercise 4, page 27.  Either with a partner, or working alone, create (and say aloud) answers to questions 1-5.

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Exercise 5, page 27.  Write a letter to your exchange partner family!  Try to write 130-140 words and be sure to include all of the information set out in the bullet points.

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Study the ‘German School System’ PowerPoint.

Download READ - German School System (PowerPoint)

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Please remember to review your answers to the course book exercises.

CHECK - Textbook Answers

Answers to your Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook can be found in General Resources.

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A good, quick test of how your study of the Module is proceeding is Quiz One. This can be done several times to check your progress. [Coming soon]

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When you are fully prepared, feel confident with the material and have passed the quiz, you should complete Assignment One and submit it to your tutor via Canvas for marking and feedback.