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Year 11 - German

Prüfungsvorbereitung: role-play, read aloud (Edexcel)

Wiederholung: Fragen und Antworten

Unit Summary

This unit draws together known grammar and vocabulary in practising the skills for the different elements of the GCSE examination.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to confidently take part in the role-play and read aloud elements of the German speaking exam.

Key Notes

  • It is important to have a good knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences to accurately read aloud in German.
  • Look out for tricky sounds and cognates, and mentally rehearse before reading aloud.
  • When performing a role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Do not add unnecessary detail.
  • Choose words you know how to pronounce well, so that your responses are clear.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • SSC: (sound-symbol correspondence) the relationship between letters and their sounds

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Like in a picture description and conversation, I should develop my role-play answers as much as possible.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

It is important to have a good knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences to accurately read aloud in German. Look out for tricky sounds and cognates, and mentally rehearse before reading aloud.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'SSC'

(sound-symbol correspondence) the relationship between letters and their sounds. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Like in a picture description and conversation, I should develop my role-play answers as much as possible. Correction: When performing a role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Pupils should not add too much unnecessary detail.

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