If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
                                                                                                   Nelson Mandela

Our German curriculum journey shows how we develop the skills of our students and the topics the students cover in each year. Click on our learning journey below to view it in more detail.

What is German like at Guilsborough?

Please watch our short video to see what studying German at Guilsborough is like.

Language lessons for me are an opportunity to experience different countries’ culture, just by learning the language

Emma, Year 10 student

The small group sizes in sixth form has a really positive atmosphere  and I really enjoy the discussions we have talking about German history, architecture, culture  and our film study.

Loki, Year 12 student

Where will German take me past Year 11?

SIXTH FORM

 

If you enjoyed learning languages at GCSE, you may consider studying a language in Sixth form. We offer;

A level German

A level Spanish

Please click on the different courses to explore studying these subjects at Guilsborough Sixth Form.

The courses build on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills, including communication, critical thinking and creativity, which are valuable to the Individual society. We will be looking on how German and Spanish speaking society has been shaped, socially and culturally, and how it continues to change. You will study aspects of the social context together with aspects of artistic life of German & Spanish speaking countries.

You will develop understanding of themes to the society and culture of the countries where German and Spanish is spoken. You will be using authentic spoken and written sources in German and Spanish. We will be also studying a film in Year 12 and a book in Year 13.

CAREERS

Language skills can be used in almost any career, and particularly in businesses that trade internationally. Some examples of typical careers are listed below, although this is not an exhaustive list:

Interpreter

Teacher / Private tutor

Translator

Broadcast journalist

Diplomatic service officer

International aid worker

International law

International sports physiotherapist

Logistics and distribution manager

Marketing executive

Useful resources to support learning in German

These resources are useful for students to help consolidate knowledge learnt in lessons and to aid revision ;