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Germany is a country with a long and rich heritage and is the geographic and cultural centre of Europe. The German language is closely related to English and is more similar to it than to any other language. There are 100 million German speakers throughout Europe, from Austria to Switzerland, and it is also a popular language in New Zealand. There are numerous close links between New Zealand and Germany through trade, tourism and exchanges, which makes knowledge of the German language and people an incredibly useful skill across many areas.
Ākonga will consolidate their listening, speaking and reading skills and gain an understanding of basic German grammar and writing. There is a focus on communicating and aspects relating to home and family life, as well as a range of leisure activities. This course offers a broad insight into life in both Germany and New Zealand.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91968 | Interact in spoken German to share and respond to information, ideas and opinions | 3 | 5 | Internal | |||
| 91969 | Communicate in German in relation to a cultural context | 3 | 5 | Internal | |||
| 91970 | Demonstrate understanding of written German related to everyday contexts | 3 | 5 | External | |||
| 91971 | Demonstrate understanding of spoken German related to everyday contexts | 3 | 5 | External |