German

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German is the most widely spoken language in Europe and has been taught and promoted at Gillespie’s for many years. Through learning German, pupils will enhance their communication skills in both English and German and gain self-confidence whilst developing a global outlook. Gaining a qualification at Nat 5, Higher or Advanced Higher German is an indication that you are able to use the language independently in confident and flexible ways.

You will develop your skills in speaking, reading, listening and writing to a level of some sophistication.  You will also develop a broader vocabulary, knowledge of language structures and develop cultural awareness of the countries where the language is spoken.

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Broad General Education

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All S1 and S2 pupils study two languages. Unless studying Mandarin, your child will receive 1 hour of German alongside their main language, which they will have studied at primary school (French or Spanish).

Throughout S1 and S2, pupils will become more aware of life in Germany, increasing their general knowledge and language skills. Pupils will be encouraged to adopt the identity of a person from Germany and give personal information, including family, physical descriptions, age, where they live and pets. Pupils will develop an awareness of the differences between schools, cities, food and music in Scotland and those in Germany. Pupils will also learn to talk about hobbies and leisure pursuits and will be encouraged to investigate the preferred leisure pursuits of young Germans.

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